District Leadership
The following individuals make up our District Leadership Team. However, at Canton City Schools, we believe leadership extends far beyond titles and positions. As reflected in our Core Values, Excellence, Leadership and Community, we recognize that every member of our district plays an important role in our success. It takes all of us working together, leading by example and demonstrating these values each day to make our district the best it can be.
District Leadership

Jeff Talbert, Superintendent

Jason Dixon, Assistant Superintendent

Elena Monahan, Chief Academic Officer
Executive Directors

Lori Nickels, Special Education and Student & Staff Wellness

Jolinda Seiple, Elementary Education

Tamiko Hatcher, Student Support

Christen Sedmock, Alternative Programs

Diedre Stokes–Davis, Human Resources

Kimberly Kingsbury, Accountability and Federal Programs

Heather Heater, Technology
Directors

Erin Cole, Food Services

Mario Grozdanovski, Special Education (Assistant Director)

Gary Kandel, Special Projects & Pathway Development

Nicole Kiser, Transportation

Amy Konigsberger, Early Childhood

Leigh Ann Miller, Technology

Linnea Olbon, Family, Community and Partner Engagement

Stephanie Pipero-Henderson, Career Technical Education

Marilyn Vanalman, Adult Education

Mark Young, Operations and Maintenance