Administration

Dr. Jennifer Schiele is the superintendent of the Lake Oswego School District. A talented administrator and compassionate leader, she exemplifies student-centered leadership and a deep commitment to educational excellence. Since serving as superintendent, Dr. Schiele has guided the district through post-pandemic recovery, addressed significant budget challenges, and advanced strategic initiatives to support student success. Under her leadership, LOSD has steadily increased graduation rates and continues to be recognized as Oregon’s top-performing public school system and among the best in the nation for preparing students for college and careers.

The school board unanimously appointed Dr. Schiele in April 2021 after serving as LOSD’s assistant superintendent. In that position, she oversaw curriculum development, instructional programs, and technology integration, and played a pivotal role in shaping the district’s strategic direction. Her leadership brought a sharper focus to academic rigor, instructional quality, and social-emotional learning, grounded in a strong commitment to equity and improved outcomes for all students.

She joined LOSD in 2003 as a school counselor at Waluga Junior High and later served as assistant principal and principal at both Waluga Junior High and Lakeridge High School. Before coming to Lake Oswego, Dr. Schiele worked as a school counselor in the Ladue School District in Missouri and began her career as a math teacher and guidance counselor in the Kansas City School District in 1997.

Dr. Schiele holds a doctorate in educational leadership and administration from Lewis & Clark College, a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas, and a bachelor’s degree in education from Iowa State University.