In 1994, the Bishops of Ohio formed the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCSAA). The OCSAA is a collaborative undertaking of the Catholic dioceses in Ohio and is governed by the Superintendents of Schools who serve as the OCSAA Commission. The purpose of the OCSAA is to strengthen Catholic school identity and mission and to engage Catholic schools in the ongoing improvement of student learning.

“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot, together we can do great things.”

Mother Teresa

OCSAA Commission

OCSAA is governed by a Commission comprised of the six superintendents of Catholic schools representing the six Latin-Rite dioceses of Ohio.

• Archdiocese of Cincinnati:
  Matthew Daniels
• Diocese of Cleveland:
  Frank O’Linn
• Diocese of Columbus:
  Adam Dufault
• Diocese of Steubenville:
  Deacon Paul Ward
• Diocese of Toledo:
  Kyle Kubik
• Diocese of Youngstown:
  Steven Jones

Director And Advisory Committee

OCSAA is guided by a director and an advisory committee. The director and advisory committee ensure that the mission of the organization is fully implemented. The director guides, administers, and coordinates the accreditation process of each school. The director also serves as the liaison with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (formerly the Ohio Department of Education) and facilitates the chartering process for member schools.

OCSAA Director:

• Amanda Ooten

Advisory Committee Members:

• Archdiocese of Cincinnati:
  Laura Meibers
• Diocese of Cleveland:
  Melissa Hokanson
• Diocese of Columbus:
  Dr. Ross Williams
• Diocese of Steubenville:
  Victoria Nurczyk
• Diocese of Toledo:
  Timothy Mahoney
• Diocese of Youngstown:
  Dr. Jacqueline Mumford