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Dr. Lonny Rivera has been Superintendent of Perkins Local School District since August 1, 2024, and was Perkins's deputy superintendent since April 2024.
He has been in education for three decades.

Before coming to Perkins Schools, Dr. Rivera was the Director of Innovation for North Point Education Service Center in Sandusky. He is an advocate for the transformative power of public education and is dedicated to working collaboratively to foster an innovative educational environment to ensure every student’s success. 

He started his career as a special education teacher for Toledo Public Schools, was a principal for Maumee City Schools and Oregon City Schools, Superintendent of Oregon City Schools and interim Superintendent of Public Instruction for the state of Ohio.

“Growing up as the son of a migrant worker, I learned the values of hard work, resilience, and the transformative power of education,” Dr. Rivera said. “These early experiences instilled in me a deep appreciation for the role education plays in breaking down barriers and opening doors to opportunity.” 

Dr. Rivera is truly committed to ensuring all students are supported.   

“Throughout my career, I have remained steadfast to building a culture that fosters a love for learning, collaboration, and a passion for helping others discover new pathways,” Dr. Rivera said.

Dr. Rivera also has been instrumental in the implementation of Perkins Schools’ culture initiative, The Pirate Way, beginning in 2019 when he consulted with then-Superintendent Todd Boggs on the Focus 3 program.

If you have questions for Dr. Rivera, please email him.

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Michele Baumgardner
Administrative Secretary
Email
Phone: 419-625-0484
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.