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Committee Members
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The Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) members for 2025-26 are:
- William Anderson, Administrator, Fort Hayes
- Lori Barton, Teacher, Avondale ES
- Carla Davis, Teacher, Forest Park ES (co-chair)
- Kenya Davis, Teacher, Duxberry Park ES
- Marcia Davis, Administrator, World Language MS
- Joe Decker, Teacher, Mifflin MS
- Keith Emrick, Teacher, Berwick Alternative
- Regina Fuentes, Teacher, Eastmoor Academy
- Megan Hinz, Teacher, CTE Office at Fort Hayes
- Jada Jackson, Teacher, Higher Education Partnerships
- Lenore Nelson, Administrator, Professional Learning and Licensure at 17th Avenue
- Rhonda Rice, Administrator (co-chair), Professional Learning and Licensure at 17th Avenue
- Dale Rucker, Teacher, Liberty ES
- Caroline Walker, Administrator, Watkins Elementary
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All LPDC meetings will occur at World Language Middle School (330 E. Dominion Blvd.) at 4:15 pm. unless indicated otherwise below.
Please contact lpdc@columbus.k12.oh.us with questions.
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Approved Credit-Bearing Experiences Chart
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