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  • Greetings of LOVE from Loveland Valentine Ladies

    Greetings of LOVE from Loveland Valentine Ladies

    Loveland, Ohio – Here are some messages of LOVE a few of the Loveland Valentine Ladies sent to our readers!

    Enjoying our home and family can give us some of our most cherished memories. It makes us feel good. And in these extraordinary times, feeling good is important. It’s one of the best things we can do for our immune systems and our mental health.Stay well my friends and enjoy this time with your family and  supporting the community that we all love. Kay Bolin, 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady

    I  find myself staring out the window  – when it’s warm enough I  sit on my front porch and wave and talk (long distance ) to neighbors. Fortunately I love to read, even exchanging books with friends…. and I have become very good at computer solitaire.!!! I have managed to clean out a few drawers and have even thrown some “stuff” away – don’t know why I saved it in the first place. Doing my share of “take out” from our local restaurants – but sure do miss the socializing. I am lucky enough to have children & grand children in the area to shop for me – so I am not losing any weight!!!! Stay home people and WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS  –  WE ARE AMERICANS – Pat Furterer  2002 Valentine Lady

     

    It was very fortunate that Loveland had the chance to celebrate a wonderful Valentine season together before our town was impacted by covid-19.  Valentine’s Day represents some of what is unique and fun about Loveland. Now we are all doing our best to stay in with family and stay away from places where we love to congregate. I’m thinking of children and parents, bus drivers and teachers, church congregations. Of restaurants and their personnel. Of small business owners. I know we are trying our best to support each other in these anxious times. Most of all, we are anxiously anticipating the times when we can once again be together in LOVELAND! – Love from Kathy Lorenz, 2019 Valentine Lady.

    The weather is warming, the spring flowers are simply gorgeous with their vibrant colors, contracting against the green of the grass and the buds on the bushes. The clear blue sky and feeling the sun’s warmth on your face as you walk thru your neighbor or read on your deck is heavenly. Stay strong Loveland. – Janis Fogle, 2014 Valentine Lady

     

    “Cheers! – from Avery (Winkie) Foster 2011 Valentine Lady



  • Important up-date on Loveland Athletic Boosters mulch sale

    Important up-date on Loveland Athletic Boosters mulch sale

    Loveland, Ohio – Due to the COVID-19 safety measures put in place, the student/athletes of the Loveland Schools will not be able to deliver bag purchases of mulch this year.

    Full pallet orders will still be accepted and delivered.

    All bag orders that were already submitted will be refunded in the coming weeks.  If you have any questions, please contact Bob Gerstemeier at (513) 898-9973 or LAB@G-FG.com

    The Boosters thank you for your patience and consideration as they work through this process.

    Click Here to Order Mulch

    – Two kinds of high quality mulch are available to purchase by the bag or by the pallet
    – Queen City Dark Hardwood – Triple processed (their biggest seller)
    * $5.00 per 2.0cf bag   (50 bags/pallet = $250.00)
    – Enhanced Black Dye
    * $5.50 per 2.0cf bag   (60 bags/pallet = $330.00)



  • OHSAA Announces Cancellation of all Winter Tournaments

    OHSAA Announces Cancellation of all Winter Tournaments

    by Cassie Mattia

    Columbus, Ohio – Since the COVID-19 outbreak athletes all over Ohio have been awaiting the decision on whether or not their sport will continue with competitions. On Thursday, OHSAA’s Director of Communications Tim Stried, Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass, and the rest of the OHSAA staff worked together to release a statement confirming that all OHSAA winter tournaments would be moved from postponed to canceled. Stried specified that the wrestling, basketball and ice hockey winter tournaments would not be completed. As unfortunate as this is for many Ohio High School athletes it is a matter of health and safety at the end of the day. Below is a statement from Tim Stried regarding the cancellation of the winter tournaments.

    “The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that the winter sports tournaments of wrestling, basketball and ice hockey, which were postponed indefinitely on March 12, are now canceled due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that schools will not be able to reopen for many weeks, which prevents interscholastic athletics from taking place.

    The start of the OHSAA’s spring sports of softball, lacrosse, baseball, track and field, and boys tennis is still postponed, which coincides with schools not being open.

    Earlier Thursday, OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass and his staff communicated with the schools that were still competing in those winter tournaments to announce the decision.

    ‘We are just devastated that the tournaments cannot be completed,’ said Snodgrass. ‘But our priority is the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, communities, and officials. Governor Mike DeWine is asking all Ohioans to do everything they can to stop the spread of this virus. That request, along with our schools not being able to reopen for weeks, means that school sports cannot happen at this time. Even if our schools reopen this spring, it will be difficult to find facilities willing to host the tournaments. Most campuses are shut down until mid to late summer. We are already planning for ways that these student-athletes will be honored at next year’s state tournament,’ said Snodgrass.

    The 16 schools that qualified for the girls’ basketball state tournament and the four teams that qualified for the ice hockey state tournament will all receive state tournament programs. The 672 student-athletes who qualified for the wrestling state tournament will all receive a program, certificate and weigh-in card.

    These four winter state tournaments and a few events during World War 2 (1941-45) are the only sports cancellations in the history of the OHSAA, which was founded in 1907.

    No state champions will be listed for these four sports in 2020. The OHSAA does not use state polls from the media or coaches associations to determine state champions.

    A reminder that OHSAA coaches can communicate electronically with their student-athletes, but no practices, scrimmages or contests of any kind are permitted until further notice.

    On March 13, Snodgrass sent this memo to member schools: https://www.ohsaa.org/news-media/articles/ohsaa-winter-and-spring-sports-update

    More information regarding spring sports will be provided when available.”

    If you would like more information on the latest announcements and Ohio High School sports updates you can visit www.ohsaa.org. If you would like to check out OHSAA’s social media pages you can visit twitter.com/OHSAASports or facebook.com/OHSAASports.



  • Ohio Tax Commissioner Announces State and Local Income Extension!

    Ohio Tax Commissioner Announces State and Local Income Extension!

    Cassie Mattia is theAssociate Editor and Lead Reporter at Loveland Magazine. She lives in Historic Downtown Loveland

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland your prayers have been answered! Friday afternoon, the Ohio Tax Commissioner extended the due date for both filing and payment of state and local income tax helping not only the state of Ohio as whole but also helping many of our very own Loveland Residents. The City of Loveland announced the extension yesterday on the City’s website. Below is the statement from the City of Loveland’s official website.

    “Late Friday afternoon, the Ohio Tax Commissioner extended the due date for filing and payment of state income tax, which in turn has extended municipal income tax filings and payments.

    Municipal income returns and payments for the tax year 2019 with a due date of April 15, 2020, have been extended to July 15, 2020. Estimated payments for the first and second quarters of the tax year 2020 have also been extended to July 15, 2020.”

    If you would like to learn more about the City of Loveland and how they are working hard to overcome the COVID-19 outbreak visit their official website at https://lovelandoh.gov/.


     

  • Loveland Legacy Foundation Aims to Give Back to Local Businesses and Their Employees!

    Loveland Legacy Foundation Aims to Give Back to Local Businesses and Their Employees!

    Cassie Mattia is theAssociate Editor and Lead Reporter at Loveland Magazine. She lives in Historic Downtown Loveland

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – The COVID-19 outbreak has been devastating for many people around the world. Those who own or are employed by small businesses have been some of the individuals that have been hit the hardest by this crisis. Both The City of Loveland and The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance (LMRCA) recognized that these businesses and their employees needed assistance so they came together and created a game plan. Saturday, President of LMRCA Cee-Cee Collins released a statement announcing that the Loveland Legacy Foundation would be assisting area businesses affected by closing and lay-offs due to the COVID-19 virus restrictions. This, of course, is another prime example of what the “Sweetheart of Ohio” is all about! Below is a statement from President Cee-Cee Collins on just what the Loveland Legacy Foundation will be doing for Loveland’s local businesses and employees.

    “Many businesses in the Loveland, Ohio area have had to either close their doors at this time or lay off several employees in order to stay open. Many continue to fight to stay open to serve us.

    The Loveland Legacy Foundation whose main purpose is to improve the Loveland community plan to offer assistance to area businesses.  President, Steve Max, shared, “this type of crisis is what our organization was created for! We want to help our smaller businesses survive this crisis and come back strong when it passes.”

    We are asking the community at large to give where they are able. Gift cards are being accepted to help unemployed workers bridge the gap. Consider a gift card from an area business or store where they can obtain the resources they may be lacking. Here is a list that shows area businesses that are selling gift cards and their hours: https://lovelandoh.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=204

    Gift cards can be dropped off to Alley Boutique located in Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio: 210 West Loveland, Ohio. (drop cards in the secure mailbox next to the flagpole), or to the Little Miami River Chamber of Commerce: 425 West Loveland Avenue mailbox.

    Loveland Legacy Foundation is also asking for monetary donations to help both business owners who may help with rent or supplies to stay open. Please make donations directly to Loveland Legacy Foundation; www.Lovelandlegacyfoundation.org.

    Loveland area businesses need us all at this time. They are the fabric of our community and have always been generous to all of us, it’s time for US to give to them.  Thank you!”

    If you would like to learn more about Loveland’s local businesses and how you can help visit LMRCA’s website at  www.lmrchamberalliance.org or feel free to email President CeeCee Collins at ceecee@lmrchamberalliance.org.

    Stay tuned to our website, Twitter (https://twitter.com/lovelandmagazin), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LovelandMagazine/) page for the latest Loveland and COVID-19 updates!



  • [Video Interview] Loveland’s Mayor Talks COVID-19 and What the City is Doing to Keep YOU Safe!

    [Video Interview] Loveland’s Mayor Talks COVID-19 and What the City is Doing to Keep YOU Safe!

    By Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – It has been a tough few weeks for people all over the United States with COVID-19 hasn’t reached its peak. With many small businesses and schools being forced to close their doors for the safety of the public, community members all over Ohio are wondering what’s next?

    LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV decided to join forces with Loveland’s Mayor Kathy Bailey in an on-camera interview so that we could get answers to some of the community’s hard-hitting questions! Mayor Bailey sat down with us, while of course still adhering to the 6 feet rule, in the Amphitheater at Nisbet Park in Downtown Loveland in hopes that she could not only share what she and her team are doing for the community but also answer any questions the Loveland community, small businesses, and school officials might have about the foreseeable future.

    We know most of Loveland is at home right now wanting to connect with the community virtually so in saying that sit back, grab your favorite snack, and tune into LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV presents a “One-on-One With Mayor Kathy Bailey!”

    RECENT UP-DATES to this story:

    Read the full statement from Lt. Amy Campbell: Loveland Police Lt. Amy Campbell: We want our residents to abide by the Shelter in Place order

    Ohio Tax Commissioner Announces State and Local Income Extension!

    Building and Zoning Department suspends of services

    Utility Payments

    FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    Loveland Council declares a state of emergency

    Read the Emergency order that Council adopted



  • One Tiger Makes it to State, Another Tiger Team Heads to Nationals!

    One Tiger Makes it to State, Another Tiger Team Heads to Nationals!

    In the photo above Liam Hamill (2nd from left) is with his family for a Senior Day photo. Liam Hamill will be competing in the State Championship for Wrestling

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School Athletics has yet again seen several Tiger teams reach their peak as the Winter Sports season comes to an end! Loveland’s Athletic Director, Brian Conaster, made the announcement Monday that Liam Hamill will be competing in the State Championship for Wrestling and the Women’s Indoor Track Team will be competing in the National Championship.

    Senior Liam Hamill wrestled his heart out on Saturday lending him the opportunity to advance to the State Championship Tournament which will take place in Columbus on Friday, March 13th through Sunday, March 15th. Liam finished at the top of the 170 weight class in the ECC with 34 wins, 9 losses, and 23 pins. Check out these photos from over the weekend of Hamill pre and post-victory!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B9cNpkvgREj/

    Loveland’s Women’s Indoor Track Team also made some noise this weekend at the State Tournament placing 13th as a team! Several Lady Tigers competed at the chance to make it to the National Tournament, which will be held in Harlem, New York beginning on Friday, March 13th. Individually Kaitlyn Andrews competed in the 60m dash and the 200m dash, Miya Brines competed in the 60m hurdles and the long jump, Sarah Hallock competed in the 400m dash, Emmy Sager competed in the 3200m run, Megan Korniak competed in the high jump, and Sophia Horrigan competed in the pole vault. The Tigers also competed in the 4x200m relay, which included Miya Brines, Kaitlyn Andrews, Reagan Brunett, and Sarah Hallock, the 4x400m relay, which consisted of Ellie Carr, Ava Westfall, Chloe Smeller, and Sarah Hallock, and the 4x800m relay, which included Ellie Carr, Jessie Gibbins, Sarah Madix, and Ansley Richards.
    After competing like Tigers over the weekend Miya Brines advanced to Nationals in the 60m hurdles and the 4x800m relay team advanced as well! Brines will be racing on Saturday, March 14th while the 4x800m relay squad will compete on Friday, March 13th. Check out the podium shot that was captured of our Lady Tigers on Sunday!
    https://twitter.com/CoachLbrant/status/1236661419594170369
    Conaster was so proud of the Tigers that advanced to the State and National Tournaments that he decided to host a send-off parade at LHS on Wednesday, March 11th, at 2 pm. Conaster reminded teachers to, “Please have your class step into the hallway, outside of your classroom, for the send-off parade. Our student-athletes, their coaches and the drumline will come to every floor starting at 2:00 pm. Please have your class, out in the hallway, to cheer them on! We appreciate your support for these athletes!”
    The following students will get the privilege to be in the send-off parade:
    Liam Hamill
    Sarah Hallock
    Megan Korniak
    Nadia Trombley 
    Kaitlyn Andrews 
    Miya Brines
    Makaela Feldman
    Chloe Smeller
    Regan Brunett
    Ellie Carr
    Jessie Gibbons
    Sarah Madix 
    Ansley Richards
    Emmy Sager
    Sophia Horrigan 
    Ryan Hetzel 
    To check both the Tigers’ progress and the results as they compete in the State and National Tournaments this weekend you can visit www.ohsaa.org. GO TIGERS!!
  • [Photo Album] Tigers fall in close game vs. Mount Notre Dame

    [Photo Album] Tigers fall in close game vs. Mount Notre Dame

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, OhioIt was a packed gym Saturday afternoon at Princeton High School filled with many spirited fans rooting on Loveland’s Women’s Basketball Team as they pushed to win their first District Championship. Although the Lady Tigers didn’t pull off the win, the game itself was still both competitive and exciting!

    The Lady Tigers took on Mount Notre Dame, who were not only ranked number 1 in Ohio’s Division 1 High School Women’s basketball poll they were also ranked #3 in the nation by MaxPreps, as well as being both undefeated and the reigning Ohio Champs!

    Loveland began the 1st quarter focused on shutting down MND’s top scorers and creating opportunities for Jillian Hayes inside the paint. The Tigers managed to achieve their first-quarter goals ending the quarter with a 19-17 lead, a field goal percentage of 40 percent, and they kept MND’s top scorers to single digits. 

    In the 2nd quarter, the Tigers kicked up their defense allowing MND to score only 7 points. Although MND beat Loveland 7-6 in the 2nd quarter, the Lady Tigers capitalized on their free throws, going 6 for 6. Senior Jillian Hayes led the Tigers at the half in points with 8 followed by Freshman Josie Early who tallied up 6 points. Junior Tess Broermann contributed heavily adding on 4 points, 4 assists, and 1 steal. Senior Kate Garry was the top rebounder at the half with 3 and collected 2 assists. 

    After the half, both Loveland and MND turned up the heat! The 3rd quarter seemed to be all about the fast break as most of Loveland’s baskets were either scored on a fast break or a v-cut pass to the basket. With 5:33 left on the clock in the 3rd quarter, the Lady Tigers led by 7 points. MND mirrored Loveland’s effort going 42 percent from the 3 point line and 82 percent from the free-throw line. MND outscored Loveland in the 3rd quarter 18-13, but the score did not reflect Loveland’s tenacity as they not only hustled for every loose ball they also capitalized on the defensive end.

    Going into the 4th quarter the Loveland Tigers had everything to gain and nothing to lose. Loveland pushed until the very last second of the game but unfortunately did not collect the District title. MND outscored the Tigers 19-10 in the 4th quarter making the final score of the game 61-48.

    Loveland fans at the game and at home all agreed that although the Tigers did not win it was still an exciting game and such an honor to see such a great group of women compete. The top performer for Loveland was Jillian Hayes who put up 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Following close behind Hayes was Josie Early who collected 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block. The ECC champs ended their season with an impressive 22-4 record.

    Emotions ran high as Loveland lined up to receive their District runner-up medals after the game ended. ECC Coach of the Year Coach Darnell Parker and Loveland’s Athletic Director Brian Conaster handed out the school history-changing medals with a smile and a huge hug to each Lady Tiger. After medals were handed out many of the Lady Tigers ran up to their friends and families to express to them how much they appreciated their support throughout the season. It’s safe to say that the season this particular Loveland High School Women’s Basketball Team had will go down as the best season ever in LHS Women’s Basketball history. 

    Loveland Magazine would like to congratulate the LHS Women’s Basketball Team and the LHS Athletic Department for having such an incredible year! We could not be more proud of everything everyone on the team and staff accomplished. We are truly touched to have had the opportunity to cover such a great basketball program! We wish the women moving on to the play at the college level the best of luck and of course those that still have a couple more years to play for Coach Parker we can’t wait to see what next year brings. GO TIGERS! #OURWAY!

    Read the complete game stats below the photos.

    Saturday, February 29, 2020
    61
    Mount Notre Dame
    1 2 3 4 T
    MND 17 7 18 19 61
    LVL 19 6 13 10 48
    48
    Loveland

    Mount Notre Dame
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Crockett, Autumn 2-2 0-0 4-5 2 4 6 1 1 2 2 3 8
    Stanley, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
    Stainton, Cassie 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Wolterman, Abby 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 3 0
    Cook, Makira 5-15 3-7 4-4 1 3 4 4 3 0 3 2 17
    Centrulla, Grace 1-2 0-0 2-2 1 4 5 0 0 1 1 1 4
    Phelia, Laila 5-7 1-3 6-6 1 5 6 2 1 0 3 4 17
    Bransford, K.K. 5-19 0-1 5-9 4 3 7 2 1 0 0 3 15
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    18-47 4-12 21-26 9 21 30 9 7 3 9 16 61
    38.3% 33.3% 80.8%
    Loveland
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Kate Garry 0-6 0-4 1-2 1 4 5 1 0 0 0 3 1
    Josie Early 3-6 0-0 3-4 0 4 4 0 1 0 1 0 9
    Tess Broermann 2-8 0-3 3-3 2 1 3 8 1 0 2 2 7
    Jillian Hayes 7-11 0-0 6-7 1 3 4 3 1 0 2 4 20
    Olivia Raby 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 4 0
    Sophia Kapszukiewicz 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
    Jenna Batsch 3-8 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 1 6
    Sophia Raby 2-3 1-2 0-0 1 1 2 0 0 0 2 3 5
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    17-43 1-9 13-16 5 16 21 12 3 1 11 18 48
    39.5% 11.1% 81.3%

     

  • Hannah and Alexander Laman receive Library of Congress State Literacy Award

    Hannah and Alexander Laman receive Library of Congress State Literacy Award

    Nonprofit started by two Loveland students receives Library of Congress State Literacy Award

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland nonprofit Adopt A Book has been announced a winner of the 2020 State Literacy Award by the Library of Congress. The award is bestowed upon 10 organizations across the country that, “tirelessly work to mitigate illiteracy throughout communities and the world.” Organizations are awarded grant money for, “Exemplary, innovative and easily replicable longstanding initiatives toward this goal.”

    Started by current Loveland High School Juniors Hannah and Alexander Laman, Adopt A Book regularly provides books for preschool programs, Cincinnati Public Schools, home-based programming, health clinics, and even schools abroad to encourage children to read. To date, Adopt A Book has donated over 165,000 books to more than 100 organizations, schools and programs that serve children in need.

    “I am very honored and it means a lot to me to be recognized by the largest library in the world for my efforts in making sure as many kids as possible have access to books,” said Alex Laman upon receiving notification about the award.

    His sister Hannah agrees: “This award means a lot to me because we were one of 10 recipients from all across the country, so to see that we stood out among many applicants is very meaningful. It is great to not only be recognized for our efforts, but to also be recognized by the Library of Congress, and to think that we have made a large enough impact on the community to be chosen is great.”

    Alex and Hannah Laman with their parents Brent and Angela at “Fall Feast” on Thanksgiving Day 2019. Fall Feast is a Give Back Cincinnati program which makes a difference in the lives of neighbors throughout the community, especially the less fortunate, by offering the opportunity for people to unite and share a Thanksgiving meal, receive health checks, haircuts, coats – and books. More than 2,000 books by Adopt A Book found new homes at the event last November.
    This photo was taken when ten-year-old twins Alex and Hannah Laman’s “Little Library”  was first planted right on the Loveland Bike Trail at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Harrison Avenue. (Loveland Magazine File Photo)

    Impacting the community is exactly what Adopt A Book has encouraged many others to do. It all started in 2011, when Hannah and Alex as third-graders at Loveland Elementary School decided to “start a business” that would donate reading material after hearing about an elementary school in the Cincinnati area that didn’t have library books or even textbooks for their students. To share their own love of reading, they turned the idea into an incorporated nonprofit with the help of their parents. For Hannah and Alex, the model is quite simple: they involve other students, teachers, churches and charities, and have reached out to numerous businesses in the area for donations over the years. They run book drives and have expanded their efforts to include fundraising for things like bookshelves, furniture for personal reading spaces, and to create “reading buddies” programs for young children.

    The “Little Library” that Hannah and Alex Laman planted is located along the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland. (Loveland Magazine File Photo)

    Adopt A Book was nominated for the State Literacy Award by the Ohio Center for the Book as the one Ohio nonprofit that best exemplifies outstanding and innovative contributions to promoting literacy and reading in the local communities. The Library of Congress is expected to announce all winners of the Literacy Awards later in the year and Hannah and Alex will be presented the award of $2,225 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of literacy and reading at a formal ceremony.

    As such successful ambassadors of reading, what are Alex and Hannah’s own favorite reads?

    For Hannah, it’s IT by Stephen King, mystery novels, and any books by John Green.

    Alex’s favorites include Science Magazine and he reads anything from reference books, Science Fiction and Classics to books on history.

    “I always have something on my nightstand, floor or desk,” he said.

    Read these past stories about

    Hannah Laman a Freshman at Loveland High School recognized for outstanding acts of volunteerism

    Read this Loveland Magazine story from 2013 about Layman’s Little Free Library in Loveland

     



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  • Lynnette Viox will represent Loveland High School at the Third Annual Next Gen Changemaker Summit

    Lynnette Viox will represent Loveland High School at the Third Annual Next Gen Changemaker Summit

    Lynnette Viox (center), here with College Study Skills and Financial Literacy students from Loveland High School, will be attending the 2020 Next Gen Changemaker Summit in San Francisco in March

    Loveland, Ohio – “I am very honored and excited to represent Loveland at the summit and to further my professional development as we continue to advance the Business Department’s curriculum at Loveland High School,” said Lynnette Viox. “There is a strong interest in and demand for business courses among our students and this will benefit them as our program evolves.”

    Some 90 educators from 28 states across the country will gather in San Francisco for the third annual Next Gen Changemaker Summit in March. Viox, an applied technology and business teacher at Loveland High School (LHS) is one of six representatives from Ohio that will attend the conference.

    Participants at the Changemaker Summit are identified as educators who are working to achieve the Gold Standard in personal finance education in their schools and districts.

    According to Next Gen’s “Mission:2030”, schools achieving the Gold Standard ensure that all students take at least a semester-long personal finance class prior to graduation as part of the belief that all students deserve a financial education that will allow them to thrive in their personal lives beyond high school.

    “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to host such a talented and passionate group of educators for our third Annual Changemaker Summit,” said Tim Ranzetta, co-founder of Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF). “While 90% of students and parents believe that personal finance should be taught in high school, only 16% currently get it. This inspiring group of changemakers will close that gap.”

    Summit participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and will be provided new resources and ideas on how to engage students in their classes. Teacher-led sessions and panels will showcase the progress of increasing access to personal finance education nationwide and how to support teachers in the advocacy for this type of curriculum in their communities.

    Viox, who in addition to her teaching position at Loveland High School also serves as first vice-chair of the Loveland City School District’s Business Advisory Council, worked in business for 10 years prior to becoming a teacher. She has served as a coordinator for the Clermont County Mentor Program, as a member of the district’s “Innovation X” team and as the co-founder and co-leader of the LHS Link Crew, among others.

    Viox will be representing Ohio at the Changemaker Summit along with Judy Matey, (Tuslaw High School, Massillon), Katherine Blanton (Butler Tech, Fairfield Township), Mark Rairigh and Nathan Kee (Bryan Middle and High Schools, Bryan) and Molly Tyson (Lorain High School, Lorain). NGFP has underwritten the full cost of the conference for all attendees as part of its commitment to teacher professional development.