While visiting Warren City Schools on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, Amie Dean “Behavior Queen” met with the district’s educational assistants to discuss trauma sensitive classrooms, understanding what trauma could be and how children communicate, understanding behavior, de-escalation, the why and how, and strategies to meet the 3 C’s: helping children feel connected, capable and calm.
Patricia Dreher, Warren City Schools Executive Director, Special Education, above, discusses classroom strategies with Warren City Schools educational assistants. Amie Dean ‘Behavior Queen’ also spent time with district staff during the professional development day on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, that encompassed four separate sessions.
Warren City Schools welcomed “Behavior Queen” Amie Dean to the district on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. During four sessions with various district employees, Dean discussed, among other topics, creating a positive school community.
Dean, M.ED., B.A., a former special education teacher, has worked in education since 1993. She has experience teaching at all levels, and has taught both special and general education.
Much of her focus is her passion for the “problem” students of the world, according to her website. These include the “students who are disrespectful, defiant, broken, and shut down” and have been a part of her every day for 30 years.
Warren City Schools welcomed “Behavior Queen” Amie Dean to the district on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Dean discussed, among other topics, creating a positive school community.
The day’s four sessions encompassed staff from food service, maintenance, transportation, security liaisons, and educational assistants.
The first session with the Food Service and Maintenance Departments focused on building relationships and teamwork, creating a productive work environment, leadership roles in tough conversations and promoting peace, even during conflict.
The second session, with transportation and security liaisons, addressed responding verses reacting, and de-escalation tips for adults.
The final two sessions were with educational assistants with focus areas of trauma sensitive classrooms, understanding what trauma could be and how children communicate, understanding behavior, de-escalation, the why and how, and strategies to meet the 3 C’s: helping children feel connected, capable and calm.
Dean, M.ED., B.A., a former special education teacher, has worked in education since 1993. She has experience teaching at all levels, and has taught both special and general education.
Much of her focus is her passion for the “problem” students of the world, according to her website. These include the “students who are disrespectful, defiant, broken, and shut down” and have been a part of her every day for 30 years.
Families and community members are invited to join us on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, for the school district’s annual Back to School Celebration in Downtown Warren at Courthouse Square.
The fun runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Students, parents, teachers and school administrators will gather to celebrate the start of another successful school year in Warren City Schools. Refreshments will be provided and the event will feature games, raffles and entertainment.
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Join us for our Rooftop Rally event on Friday, September 26 at 6:00 PM at the Warren City Schools Student Recreation and Wellness Center! Enjoy tailgate refreshments and rooftop viewing as we cheer on the Raiders against the McDowell Trojans. Tickets are $25 per person, and all proceeds will support Warren City Schools pantries and programs.
“Summer intervention programs give students the chance to catch up, build confidence, and step into the next grade level ready to thrive.” – Christine Cope, President & CEO, United Way of Trumbull County
WARREN, Ohio – Some of Warren City Schools’ younger students have spent part of their summer preparing for the new school year by participating in the program “Ready, Set, Go!”
For two weeks, children entering kindergarten through second grade this year at Warren’s four elementary attended classes focused on reading and math intervention. The program is a product of a longstanding partnership between the school district and the United Way of Trumbull County.
School district leaders chose the theme. The United Way provided the books for students that explore insects and bugs, for first graders, and dinosaurs, for second graders. United Way also provided materials and funding for the teaching staff.
“Summer intervention programs give students the chance to catch up, build confidence, and step into the next grade level ready to thrive,” said Christine Cope, President & CEO, United Way of Trumbull County.
“By giving kids extra support over the summer, we bridge learning gaps and ensure they start the next school year prepared and excited to learn.”
Natalie Grayson, District Literacy Coordinator, Warren City Schools, said the two weeks include both reading and math learning activities.
“We looked at district and building data to see where the children needed a little more support before they enter the next school grade,” explained Grayson.
Jeanne Reighard , PK-3 McGuffey Principal, said the books and materials are used for different thematic units and other activities that a teacher may not always have time to do during a regular school day. She said parents often call her in March and April asking if the summer program is going to be offered.
“The parents appreciate the students having a chance to come here over the summer before school starts,” Reighard said.
One goal is for each child to read at his or her grade level and be able to use math and reading skills for assignments and activities.
“Our long time partnership with United Way provides Warren City School students with a jump start on those literacy and math skills needed in Grades 1 and 2,” said Regina Teutsch, Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction, Warren City School District.
Warren City Schools seeks sealed competitive bids for, Eastside visitor’s bleachers, subject to the terms and conditions of the attached Instructions to Bidders and the accompanying Contract Documents.
WARREN – Warren City Schools Superintendent/CEO Steve Chiaro is the recipient of the 7 Mindsets Ohio Transformative Superintendent Award.
The award recognizes superintendents who are creating positive school environments where students and staff feel safe, connected, and empowered.
Barb Maimone, 7 Mindsets regional sales director, presented the award to Chiaro at the June 3 Warren City School Board of Education meeting.
“Mr. Chiaro’s dedication exemplifies the power of the 7 Mindsets in action,” Maimone stated.
7 Mindsets is dedicated to “transforming school culture and leadership through a research-backed framework that empowers students, supports educators and builds thriving school communities.
“At its core, 7 Mindsets is about helping people believe in their potential, embrace purpose, and live lives filled with resilience, connection, and meaning, ” according to information provided by the Georgia-based organization.
Areas at the core of 7 Mindsets include growth; adaptability; strong communication; emotional intelligence; empathy; accountability; and resilience.
Chiaro is in his 28th year with Warren City Schools.
It was ‘game on’ throughout Warren City Schools during Disabilities Awareness Week as students gained some hands on, and feet on, experience in living with disabilities.
The school district partnered with the organization SkoolAid to bring a variety of activities to all four PK-8 buildings as well as the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
On Monday and Tuesday, May 12 and 13, each PK-8 building had two Disability Awareness assemblies focusing on educating students about disabilities through engaging experiences.
Through the “Ethan The Brave and Wheelchair Basketball” assemblies the goal is to dispel myths and foster understanding. The overall message is one of positivity and empathy, encouraging students to embrace their passions.
Students were called to play on teams and, after climbing into the provided wheelchairs, what it’s like to play basketball using your hands and two wheels.
The evening of Monday, May 12, , the district hosted a Family Olympics Event at the SRWC. Students from all four PK-8 buildings participated in a variety of hands-on activities designed to promote teamwork, problem solving, physical fitness, and, most importantly, fun!
