Neil Gupta

Superintendent, @Oakwood_Schools, Ohio | #OneOakwood

[Oakwood Athletics @OHS_Lumberjacks]

Congratulations to Sam Keyes on his 100th career win! Great way to begin the senior season!!

[Oakwood Schools @Oakwood_Schools]

Challenge accepted! ✅ The Class of 2029 brought the energy today for the Freshman Challenge. Advisories competed for GOAT status through obstacle courses, chants, and positive affirmations.

It was a great day of unity, fun, and lasting memories!

#OneOakwood

[Neil Gupta @drneilgupta]

Grateful for our students, families, staff, and the entire Oakwood community this Thanksgiving season.
Wrote a blog about gratitude, family, a certain famous set of rolls, and cheering on the Buckeyes. 🍁🦃
Read more: https://t.co/uGj0l409SR
#OneOakwood

[Oakwood Schools @Oakwood_Schools]

Inspired by the story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer behind the Macy's parade balloons, 2nd graders at Harman created their own with help from their art teacher and support from the PTO. The 6th Grade Band provided the music as they marched around school in style!

#OneOakwood

[Oakwood Schools @Oakwood_Schools]

📚✨ It’s Book Fair time at Smith! Don’t forget — TONIGHT is Family Night!
Bring the whole crew and stop by between 5–8 PM during Smithsgiving to browse great books, find new favorites, and support our school.
See you there! 📖💙

[Marlon Styles @Styles_MarlonJr]

For the ones on the grind…
Life will pull up on you like, “You still hungry for this?”

While you’re busy trying to outrun your old self, you might still be wondering if you’re really built for this.

What will your ambitious self choose to do…Retreat or Realign?

[Neil Gupta @drneilgupta]

How do you define a #GoodLife? My latest blog post dives into Dottie Yeck's simple yet profound equation where our students shone!

https://t.co/T6qLhJynLr

#DottieYeck #StudentSuccess #OakwoodSchools #Inspiration #Education #BalancedLife

[Neil Gupta @drneilgupta]

Across @Oakwood_Schools , Veterans Day isn’t just observed — it’s experienced.
From student songs to family celebrations, our schools honor those who serve and teach the next generation about courage, service, and gratitude.
Read more: https://t.co/ajN4VNFu2K
#VeteransDay

[Neil Gupta @drneilgupta]

Beautiful day to cheer on our @univofdayton Flyers! Let’s go! #dayton6th

[Neil Gupta @drneilgupta]

🍁 Growth is in the air! Oakwood Schools staff spent the day learning, connecting, and planting Seeds of Inspiration for our students’ success. 🌱
Read about our fall professional learning day: https://t.co/5jFQ7jk0fC
#OneOakwood #AllIn #TogetherWeLearn

[Oakwood Schools @Oakwood_Schools]

Our teachers and staff got into the Halloween spirit last week—costumes, creativity, and plenty of laughs included! 🎃👻💙 From spooky to silly, they brought the fun for our students and made it a day to remember! 💛

#OneOakwood

[Oakwood Schools @Oakwood_Schools]

A fantastic send-off this morning for our boys and girls Cross Country teams! They're on their way to the State Championship tomorrow, Nov. 1, at Fortress Obetz.

Good luck to all our runners! 👟

#OneOakwood #StateBound

[Oakwood Athletics @OHS_Lumberjacks]

Go vote! https://t.co/pecPZxmrmW

[Oakwood Alumni Association @OakwoodHSAlumni]

We’re proud to honor Rev. Dr. David Gray, one of our 2025 Distinguished Alumni! 💙 From public service and policy leadership to national teaching and preaching, David’s career continues to inspire. 🌟 #ProudAlumni #DistinguishedAlumni

[Jennifer Womble →#FETC Jan. 26-29, 2027 @JenWomble]

At the @edtechweek conference in New York City, superintendents urged edtech vendors to understand districts’ unique challenges before pitching products — emphasizing authentic relationships, interoperability, measurable impact, and long-term collaboration over quick sales.

1. Know District Needs Before Selling
•Moderated by Jennifer Womble Womble (@FETC Future of Education Technology Conference Chair), panelists Neil Gupta @drneilgupta (Oakwood Schools Superintendent) and Jose Gonzalez @JRGonzalezSELA (CTO, Los Angeles County Office of Education) urged vendors to research district priorities, strategic plans, and community goals before approaching leaders.
•Gupta warned against “solutions in search of problems,” urging vendors to “dig deeper” beyond buzzwords like literacy and math.

2. Build Relationships, Not Transactions
•Both leaders stressed that reputation spreads quickly among superintendents and CTOs.
•Pushy sales tactics damage trust, while ongoing communication and collaboration sustain long-term partnerships.
•Follow-up after implementation is vital to avoid products “falling off” after the initial rollout.

3. Prioritize Interoperability
•Districts face major pain points when tools don’t integrate. Gupta cited over 110 non-interoperable systems in his district.
•Gonzalez added that lack of integration can weaken data integrity and security — areas heightened by AI’s growing role.

4. Focus on Measurable Impact
•District leaders care most about student and teacher outcomes, not flashy metrics like “number of districts served.”
•Vendors should show evidence of learning gains, flexibility, and willingness to tailor tools to each district’s context.

5. Pilot Programs Should Build Trust
•Pilots must be designed for sustainability, not bait-and-switch sales tactics.
•Gonzalez criticized vendors who charge steep fees after pilots end and encouraged them to adopt pilot schools as long-term “flagship partners” to demonstrate ongoing commitment and student impact.

District leaders want purpose-driven, student-centered, and interoperable solutions from vendors who listen, collaborate, and measure success through outcomes — not sales metrics. Vendors that approach schools as partners rather than prospects will stand out in the evolving K-12 landscape.

@startedaccel Ash Kaluarachchi #edleaders #edchat #FETC

Read full article at: https://t.co/De87nZEqkz

[Jennifer Womble →#FETC Jan. 26-29, 2027 @JenWomble]

Our panel session at @edtechweek titled “Superintendents’ Wish List: EdTech Solutions for Today’s Educational Challenges” was full of insights, revelations and a focus on student learning, relationships & interoperability!
Honored to join @JRGonzalezSELA Jose Gonzalez , CTO, Los Angeles County Office of Education (CA), and @drneilgupta Neil Gupta , Superintendent, Oakwood Schools (OH) for a thought-provoking session detailing expectations of vendor partnerships and edtech integrations at Columbia University.

Together, we explored what district leaders truly want from #EdTech—solutions that demonstrate measurable impact, integrate seamlessly, advance equity, and build trust in AI through transparency and responsible design. I appreciate the panels honesty and openness to share what works!

🌟The conversation reminded us that innovation only matters when it solves real problems for students, teachers, and communities. We continued the conversation into the hallways and were grateful so many people were interested in this essential topic!

#EdTech #Leadership #AIinEducation #K12Innovation #EducationLeadership #FETC #EdLeaders @fetc @DA_magazine Future of Education Technology Conference District Administration @startedaccel StartEd Ash Kaluarachchi
Photo credits @mcovelle Mark Covelle, Ed.D. 🙌 #FETC

[WHIO-TV @whiotv]

Local superintendent named 2026 Ohio Superintendent of the Year https://t.co/OjQFYctq1P

[Neil Gupta @drneilgupta]

Congrats to Karin Lauterbach of Oakwood Junior High, recipient of the OCTM Linda M. Gojak Award! 🏆 Her leadership in adopting Building Thinking Classrooms is inspiring. She's a true Math Star! ✨

Read why she’s so deserving: ➡️ https://t.co/cRL0P2j9m0

[Neil Gupta @drneilgupta]

Why is there a bronzed hat statue at Oakwood High? 🎩

My investigation into "The Man in the Hat," Coach Howard Sales, led to an amazing discovery of his mentorship, character, and legacy. He was a leader for all students, not just football players. https://t.co/QgnjkdUFvN

[Neil Gupta @drneilgupta]

Your daily life is someone's lesson plan. 🤯

We witnessed this firsthand at Homecoming when our students met Distinguished Alumna Rachel Rudwall ('04). Her success wasn't just impressive; it was a blueprint for possibility.

Tap for the story: https://t.co/0QjuXZ686d #LittleEyes