A “Top Superintendent” and Administration changes at Loveland City Schools

Broadwater honored and New Principal and Assistant Principal named at Loveland Intermediate School

By Chuck Gibson

LOVELAND, OH (March 31, 2026) – The Loveland City School District (LCSD) had a flurry of news break just before the schools closed for Spring Break.

It began with the exciting news LCSD Superintendent Mike Broadwater was named as one of the “Top 15 School District Superintendents” by Education Insider Magazine. In a release from the school administration offices March 26th, the award was described as an award “celebrating visionary leaders who are redefining excellence in education. The Magazine highlighted Broadwater’s focus on financial restraint, transparency and effort to retain high-quality staff. The article referred to him as “a Superintendent who models calm in tense situations and favors clarity over jargon so staff, students, and residents can move together.”  

“The Loveland City School District Board of Education is grateful for Mike’s leadership,” said Board of Education President Jonathan Eilert. “Through his guidance, our core values of care, respect, and responsibility are evident each day, strengthening our culture and our district.” 

Education Insider recognizes superintendents with an “unwavering commitment to student success and forward-thinking approach to continue to elevate learning environments.”

“It’s humbling to be recognized in this way, and it wouldn’t be possible without the amazing staff, students, families, and community we have here in Loveland,” said Broadwater. “I’m also thankful for the countless amazing educators I’ve worked with during my 39-year career who took the time to share some wisdom and make me a better teacher and leader.”

You can follow this link to read the full article from Education Insider, or follow this link to see the full list of the country’s “Top 15 School District Superintendents.”

In another news release from the LCSD administrative offices on March 26th, the Loveland City School District announced three staffing moves for the 206-27 school year.

Current Loveland Intermediate School Principal Julie Carter will serve as the nee Director of Special Education for the district. She’ll support students and staff district-wide under Executive Director of Student Services, Jesse Kohls. 

Carter has served as the principal of Loveland Intermediate School since 2021 after serving as  assistant principal for 4 years prior to that. She served as Special Education Supervisor in West Clermont Schools for 9 years before coming to LCSD.

“I am honored to step into this new role and begin collaborating with our dedicated staff and families across the entire district,” said Carter. “I am deeply committed to ensuring we meet the individualized needs of every student through collaboration and strategic support.”

With Carter moving to a central office role, current Loveland Intermediate School Assistant Principal John Hart will take over as the principal. He has been assistant principal of LIS since 2021. Hart previously taught math at LHS, Middletown High School, and Springfield High School.

“I am incredibly excited to step into this new role,” said Hart. “I am grateful to have worked with this amazing group of people for the past five years, and to have the opportunity to continue to be a part of this team is awesome.”

With Hart assuming the position of principal at LIS, Kristen Overbeck will move into the role of assistant principal at the Loveland Intermediate School. She’s been Assistant Principal of Little Miami Primary School since 2025, and has over a decade of experience as a special education teacher in the Sycamore Community School District.

“I’m beyond excited to become a Tiger and step into this new chapter with such an incredible community,” said Overbeck. “My passion for 5th and 6th grade runs deep, and I can’t wait to build meaningful relationships and grow together every day.”

District Superintendent expressed his feelings about utilizing talented staff as well as welcoming a new member to the Tiger family.

“We are fortunate to have a roster of talent in the district when we need to fill positions, and to be able to attract great candidates, too. I’m excited to see Julie and John in their new roles, and to welcome Kristen into the Loveland family.” – Mike Broadwater, LCSD Superintendent.