Dr. Romules Durant has a special connection to Toledo Public Schools – one like

no other. He graduated from Morrison R. Waite High School in 1994 and after earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo in 1999, he became a fourth grade teacher for Toledo Public Schools. In fact, he has spent his entire professional career working for the district he now leads as Superintendent.

When he became Superintendent in December 2013, Dr. Durant has made it his mission to share the good news of TPS in the community. For him, TPS Proud isn’t just a catch phrase, it’s something he lives each day – plus, he wears it on his

collar and sleeve.

Randy Englund has more than 20 years of experience in banking and finance and currently works with the Key Private Bank Trust department. His current role is a Client Relationship Specialist, AVP working with fiduciary relationships and several foundations. Over the years Randy has volunteered his time with several community organizations including Mobile Meals, Toledo-Rainbow Area Youth, The Findlay Center, and Equality Toledo. Randy is originally from Battle Creek, Michigan, and relocated to Toledo where he currently resides with his husband Ben. 

Stan Lewandowski served 54 years as an employee of Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo. He began his Club career as a membership secretary and senior games room instructor, which sparked a lifelong commitment to helping teens succeed and graduate high school. He continued to work part-time at the Clubs and began a 35-year career with Toledo Public Schools teaching English. Stan taught and mentored thousands of Toledo’s children during his time with TPS, which was spent at Sherman Elementary, Fulton Elementary, Old West End Junior High, and at Bowsher High School. Stan was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Cadet Room Program, Educational Activities Center, Toledo SMART and TEC Teen programs. Stan’s service has also been recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America for his distinguished service on the National Program Advisory Committee, the Citizen Leadership Committee, and the National Association of Keystone Clubs. 

Jamey Messer is a senior manager in Ernst & Young’s assurance practice. Jamey leads the corporate responsibility initiatives in the EY Toledo office, including coordinating the volunteer efforts for EY Connect Day, EY’s annual national day of community service.

Collin Palmer is an admissions and enrollment management professional currently serving as Director of Undergraduate Admission at The University of Toledo. His career spans three institutions but like many others, he started as a campus tour guide. His experience has allowed him to work at both selective and open-access institutions, and has taken him from The Ohio State University to the University of Maryland – College Park, and now to UToledo. Under his direction at UToledo are the recruitment initiatives of all domestic undergraduate students, marketing and communication, campus tours, and recruitment events. Collin serves as immediate past president for the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling and as such, serves on the Affiliates Presidents Council for the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Collin holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from The Ohio State University and a Master of Public Administration from Kent State University. 

Sydney Spraw, Ph.D. is the President at Designetics, Inc., a worldwide leader of fluid application solutions located in Holland, OH. As president, she oversees all activities of the company; she focuses on fostering leadership through her actions and emphasizes continuing education and growth for all members of the organization. Sydney is passionate about supporting children’s initiatives in her community, working with a variety of community organizations to promote education and well-being for children. As such, she serves as a Board Member and Secretary of the Designetics Cares Foundation, as well as a board member at the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center, St. Francis de Sales and The Marathon Classic. She also serves on the national advisory board and development committee for The Historic South Initiative.