August 13, 2024

Dear Taylor Road Elementary School Families and Students,

WELCOME BACK! I am thrilled to begin the upcoming school year with all of you. I hope each of you has had a relaxing and rejuvenating summer—it has flown by so quickly! The school year is just days away, and while I have met many of you, I haven’t had the chance to meet everyone. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, share my vision for the 2024-2025 school year, and provide a little information about myself.

I am from the central Ohio region and grew up in Newark, Ohio. I spent my entire educational journey as a student in Licking Valley Local Schools and have many fond memories of my elementary years. I graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Specialized Studies in Child & Family Development. I then attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where I earned a Master’s in Elementary Education, and Western Governors University, where I completed a Master’s in Educational Leadership. I have taught every grade from K-5, though I spent the majority of my time teaching third grade. Becoming a principal was not something I initially planned, but I have loved every minute of it. I have fostered over 36 different children ranging from 3 months to 17 years of age. While fostering I worked mostly with teenagers as they transitioned from residential centers back into foster homes. I have 5 sons- Dashawn (23), Kody (22), Collin (14), Jaxson (12) and Emmett (7). I am a firm believer in family first!  

This year will be one of growth and change as we continue to develop as a school community. I look forward to partnering with each of you as we strive to make Taylor Road Elementary a place where we are Empowering leaders who impact the NOW and innovate the FUTURE. Together, we will begin creating the next chapter in Taylor Road’s history. My primary goal is always to put students first, by building strong relationships. Mrs. Loudon (assistant principal) and I plan to be very present throughout the building and in classrooms. We want you to know that we are here to support our families and to encourage students to do their best.

I hope you enjoy the remaining days of summer. I look forward to meeting and working with each of you this school year. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions: [email protected]. In closing, please know that my door is always open to you. I welcome your conversation and input throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Nicholas Wright
Principal
Taylor Road Elementary School

A message from Mrs. Loudon, assistant principal: 

Hello Taylor Road Tornadoes!

My name is Carrie (Ginny) Loudon and I’m thrilled to be your new assistant principal at Taylor Elementary School. I have heard many positive things about the school already. My educational background includes a master’s degree in gifted education from Ashland University and a master’s degree in administration from Ohio State University. I have 26 years of teaching experience in various roles, including, gifted intervention, and classroom teacher all at the elementary levels. I live in Pataskala with my husband, Kris, and two dogs, Frankie and Ginger.  We have a daughter and son-in-law (Curtis and Brittany) in Hilliard, a son and daughter-in-law (Daniel and Hannah) in Akron, and a four-year-old grandson, Landon. I am excited to meet all of you and ready for an awesome school year!

If you have any questions, I can be reached at [email protected].

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Ginny Loudon
Assistant Principal
Taylor Road Elementary School

Again this year, our school will be will be participating in the Box Tops for Education program. Downloading the new Box Tops for Education app and/or clipping Box Tops is an easy way for you to help our school buy what it needs. Box Tops are each worth 10¢ and they quickly add up to real cash for our school. This school year, our school’s earnings goal is $1,200. Since starting with the Box Tops program, we have earned over $26,000. We have used this money for academics, equipment, and activities. Thank you for your past and future support.

Here's how to help Taylor Road Elementary:

 Download — the FREE mobile app - it is an easy way for families to earn Box Tops when they shop. Buy, Scan, Earn! Click on one of the icons below to get the app to download:

Clip — Clip the Box Tops from participating products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10¢ when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education Turn in your clipped box tops in a baggie with your child’s name, child’s teacher, and grade written on the baggie.

Sign up to support our school at www.boxtops4education.com, where you can:

Shop online — Shop at your favorite online stores through the Box Tops Marketplace® (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Our school can earn eBoxTops® with every qualifying purchase you make, at no additional cost to you. 

Bonus Box Tops Enter online promotions for chances to win eBoxTops and other prizes.