“I am honored to be the next Director of Student Services for Centerville City Schools,” Drerup said. “After interviewing with a variety of staff members from across the district, I am confident I am joining a team which shares my values and puts students first. I am grateful for my time in Sidney City Schools, as they have helped me develop my skills in advocating for all children. I am excited to begin the 2018-19 school year as a Centerville Elk.”
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Drerup has 25 years of experience in education, including roles as an intervention specialist, curriculum specialist, early intervention coordinator and Director of Special Education.
In her new position, Drerup will oversee a variety of programs for Centerville Schools, including special education, Section 504 plans, programming for English Language Learners, school health, home instruction, gifted acceleration, and school attendance and truancy.
The position was posted in April, and a committee reviewed more than 40 resumes before interviewing seven internal and external applicants prior to making its selection according to school officials.
Drerup’s contract is expected to be approved by the Centerville Board of Education during its June 18 work session.
She will replace Laura Collier, who has accepted another position within the district after serving as director of Student Services for three years.
“We are extremely excited to welcome Ms. Drerup to the Centerville City Schools in the capacity of Student Services Director,” said Centerville’s Director of Human Resources Dan Tarpey. “She brings excellent credentials to the district with a genuine commitment towards maintaining the excellent programming already in place in the Student Services Department.”