Dr. Mark C. Schinnerer, Superintendent 1947-1961

He said “the need is for a system of junior colleges and technical institutions providing training for industry advanced well beyond high school level.

Charles H. Lake, Superintendent 1933-1947

During his tenure as superintendent, the schools initiated a radio station, school safety programs, and classes for the disabled.

Robinson G. Jones, Superintendent 1920-1935

During his tenure as superintendent (1920-1935), he organized 15 junior high schools and supported music education and services for crippled and mentally deficient students.

Dr. Frank Ellsworth Spaulding, Superintendent 1917-1920

Dr. Spaulding instituted junior high and vocational programs and a department of mental testing and double – shift plan to relieve overcrowding and differentiation among students.

James Mack Fredrick, Superintendent 1912-1917

During his tenure, he helped organize junior high schools in the Detroit School Building, the Empire School Building and the Observation School Building.

Harriet Louise Keeler, Superintendent 1/1912-8/1912

Keeler was the first woman superintendent in the Cleveland Public Schools. Though she was a superintendent for a short period, she made a big contribution to our schools as a teacher and principal of the Central High School.

William Harris Elson, Superintendent 1906-1911

During his 4 years, he instituted one of the first technical high schools in the country (East Technical High in 1908).

Dr. Stratton D. Brooks, Superintendent 1/1906-3/1906

One of his famous quotes was: “A man must not only do something worth doing, but must be something worth being.”

Edwin F. Moulton, Superintendent 1902-1905

He was considered “one of African Americans’, best friends”, because his landlord – tenant policies concerning the African American community.

Lewis Henry Jones, Superintendent 1894-1902

During the eighteen years as superintendent, he tried to gather helpful ideas into a theory or ideal of education that was reasonable, sane, hopeful, possible and inspiring.