Qualifications:
B.A. University of Toledo (Journalism)
Teacher and Administration certifications, Bowling Green State University
M.E. in Counseling
Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies

A veteran of Toledo Public Schools, Dr. Wheatley began her career as communications coordinator for the district.  She has held every school level job, working as a teacher, broadcast arts (Scott High School), a dean (Bowsher High School), a counselor (Libbey and Woodward High Schools and Robinson Junior High School), and as an assistant principal of curriculum and instruction (Waite High School).

Education is Dr. Wheatley’s second career. Prior to working for TPS, she worked as a radio reporter and public affairs director, which provided her with the opportunity to meet and interview nationally known civil rights leaders, multiple past presidents of the United States, as well as a U.S. ambassador.  The job also afforded Dr. Wheatley VIP access to cultural events in Northwestern Ohio, including a private viewing of the El Greco exhibit. Dr. Wheatley said, “It was one of the most culturally and socially enriching experiences of my career.”

Education is a life-long process that enriches our lives through personal and formal experiences, which empowers us to become individuals with the capacity to be independent thinkers. It awakens our creativity, ignites our compassion and teaches us to appreciate and to take advantage of life’s many unique opportunities.