Todd Cramer

Dr. Todd Michael Cramer is a seasoned educational leader, professor, and former superintendent with nearly three decades of experience spanning K–12 education, higher education, instructional leadership, and organizational development. He currently serves as a Teaching Professor and Program Coordinator for Educational Leadership Programs at Bowling Green State University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses focused on educational leadership, school finance, ethics, school culture, and community relations.

Academic Degrees 

Ed.D. Leadership Studies
Bowling Green State University, 2010
Dissertation Topic: Predicting Success on the Ohio 3rd  Grade Reading Assessme

M.A.   Educational Administration
Bowling Green State University, 2000
Area of Emphasis: Building Leadership Preparation

B.S.   Education of Students with Disabilities
Bowling Green State University, 1997
Area of Emphasis: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Academic Positions 

2022 - present  Teaching Professor, School of Counseling, Higher  Education, Leadership and Foundations. Bowling Green  State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

2018-2018 Adjunct Professor, School of Educational Administration.  University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio

1997-2000  Intervention Specialist, Holloway Elementary. Springfield  Local Schools, Holland Ohio

Administrative Positions 

2016-2022  Superintendent of Schools. Maumee City Schools, Maumee,  Ohio

2015-2016  Assistant Superintendent. Maumee City Schools, Maumee,  Ohio

2012-2015  Executive Director of Teaching and Learning. Bowling  Green City Schools, Bowling Green, Ohio

2010-2012  Assistant Superintendent of Federal Programs. Springfield  Local Schools, Holland, Ohio

2008-2010  Director of Curriculum and Technology. Springfield  Local Schools, Holland, Ohio

2000-2008  Building Principal at Holland Elementary. Springfield  Local Schools, Holland, Ohio

Teaching Experience

Undergraduate Courses 

EDL 4090  Bowling Green State University. Teaching as a  Profession 

LEAD 3020 Bowling Green State University. Ethical and Moral  Leadership

EDU 20022  Keele University. Comparative Education

EDU 20019 Keele University. Special Education: Introduction to Theory  and Practice

Graduate Courses 

EDL 6240  Bowling Green State University. Fiscal Management and  Resource Allocation

EDL 6250  Bowling Green State University. School Culture and Instructional and Professional Development 

EDL 6300  Bowling Green State University. Leadership Practicum/Internship I

EDL 7220 Bowling Green State University. School and Community  Relations

EDL 7300  Bowling Green State University. Leadership Practicum/Internship II

EDLS 7710 Bowling Green State University. Leadership Studies  Doctoral Internship

EDAD 612  University of Findlay. School and Community Relations

Other Teaching

Cramer, T.M. (2022). 6 Featured Sessions: Teacher Leadership in Action. Facilitator. Maumee City Schools Teacher Leadership Academy.

Cramer, T.M. (2020). Being Your Best Self Every day. Invited Speaker. Multiple District Professional Development Session.

Thesis and Dissertation Committees

Dissertation: Kaylani Othman Ed.D
Orthman, K. (2025). Examining the Impact of the Test Optional Policy on Academic Achievement and Retention if Incoming First Generation Students and Students of Color [Doctoral Dissertation, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/viewacc_num=bgsu1743429173818897

Dissertation: Kelly Glick Ed.D.
Goodwin-Glick, K. L. (2017). Impact of Trauma-Informed Care Professional Development on School Personnel Perceptions of Knowledge, Dispositions, and Behaviors Toward Traumatized Students [Doctoral Dissertation, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1487245316067513

Dissertation: Dawn Henry Ed.D. 
Henry, D. T. (2018). Standards-based Grading: The Effect of Common Grading Criteria on Academic Growth [Doctoral dissertation, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1522846892709392

Publications 

Books /Book Chapters

Cramer, T. (2025). Chapter 3: Contracts, Unions, and Collective Bargaining. In May, J. J., Horner, C.G., LaVenia, K. N., Shirsat, A., & Purcell, K.,Learning To Lead. Linus Learning, (pp.75-82).

Cramer, T. (2025). Chapter 4 Teachers and Social Media. In May, J. J., Horner, C.G., LaVenia, K. N., Shirsat, A., & Purcell, K.,Learning To Lead. Linus Learning, (pp.83-100).

Cramer, T. (2025). Chapter 16: Teachers and School Law. In May, J. J., Horner, C.G., LaVenia, K. N., Shirsat, A., & Purcell, K.,Learning To Lead. Linus Learning, (pp.525-542).

Cramer, T. (2025). Chapter 17: Teachers and School Finance. In May, J. J., Horner, C.G., LaVenia, K. N., Shirsat, A., & Purcell, K.,Learning To Lead. Linus Learning, (pp.543-558).

Refereed Articles 

Ingle, W. K., & Cramer, T. (2013). Not just accountability: A cost effectiveness analysis of third grade reading diagnostic tools, in B.G. Barnett, A.R. Shoho, & A.J. Bowers (Eds.), School and district leadership in an era of accountability–International Research on School Leadership Volume 4 (pp. 143-171). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing Inc.

Refereed papers

Ingle, W. K., & Cramer, T. (2012, March). A cost effectiveness analysis of third grade reading diagnostic tools. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Education Finance and Policy, Boston, Massachusetts.

Service

Department

Program Coordinator – Educational Leadership Programs. BGSU. Fall 2024-Present.

Presentation focused on school finance in presented with Dean Shinew to League of Women Voters. First Christian Church. March 2024.

Dean’s Faculty Advisory Council. Bowling Green State University. September 2024 - Present

ULDP Trustee. Bowling Green State University and Toledo Public Schools. September 2022 - Present

College

Teacher Advisory Board Meeting Table Leader. PK-12 Partnerships and Innovation. BGSU.

Spectrum News 1: Ohio Media Appearance. December 22, 2024.

ODEW Principal Apprenticeship Pathway Committee. January-May 2025.

Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit. Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. June 2024.

College of Education and Human Development Scholarship Committee Member. Bowling Green State University. March, April 2024

Challenging Texts Panelist. Bowling Green State University. October 4,  2022. 

Focus Group Facilitator – CAEP and future planning. September 2022.

University

Faculty Senate Senator – BGSU Fall 2024-Present

Faculty Advisor – BGSU Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success. May 2023 – May 2025

Bowling Green State University Strategic Planning Committee. March- April 2024

Professional 

BASA – State Higher Education Committee Member. July 2023 – Present

UCEA- Plenum Representative November 2025-Present

President – Coalition for Advocacy of Pre-K-12 Educators. August 2021-July 2022

Region 1 Director for Buckeye Association of School Administrators.  June 2021-August 2022

Community 

Maumee Rotary Service Foundation Board Member. January 2024-Present

District 6600 Assistant District Governor. June 2024-Present

Radio Appearance for Public School Funding Forum Facilitator. March 13,  2023

Public School Funding Forum Facilitator. March 15, 2023

President – Maumee Rotary July 2022-June 2023

Board Member – Substance Abuse Intervention League. December 2016-2023

Membership in Professional Organizations 

Buckeye Association of School Administrators

International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership

Honors and Awards 

Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Award. March 2026

Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Award. December 2024

Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Award. December 2023

Maumee’s Outstanding Citizen Award. March 2023