The Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (OVESC) is proud to announce the appointment of Angie Gussler as the new Director of Special Administrative Services.
Angie brings an extraordinary wealth of knowledge and a deep-seated passion for education to the OVESC team. With a distinguished 36-year career in education, including 26 years in administrative leadership, she has dedicated her life’s work to serving students, staff, and school communities throughout Southeastern Ohio.
A Legacy of Leadership and Expertise
Throughout her administrative career, Angie has held a diverse range of leadership roles, gaining extensive, hands-on experience in:
District Operations & Organizational Management: Ensuring schools run smoothly, efficiently, and effectively.
Instructional Leadership & Staff Development: Supporting educators with the tools and training they need to thrive.
Collaborative Leadership: Fostering environments where everyone has a voice and a seat at the table.
Her leadership approach is deeply grounded in open communication, collaboration, and a profound, firsthand understanding of the unique strengths and challenges facing rural and small-town school districts in our region. Angie firmly believes that strong, authentic relationships are the foundation of any successful school district. She is deeply committed to building, connecting, and sustaining meaningful partnerships with educators, students, families, boards of education, and community stakeholders alike.
Passionate about mentorship, Angie is dedicated to helping local teachers and administrators grow professionally. By empowering educational leaders, her ultimate goal remains focused on fostering positive, supportive learning environments where every student can achieve success.
Please join the OVESC family in extending a warm welcome to Angie Gussler. We are thrilled to have her leadership, vision, and heart guiding our Special Administrative Services as we continue to serve the districts of Southeastern Ohio.