LIMA, Ohio-Lima City Schools superintendent Jill Ackerman received the 2024 Athena Award from the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce and spoke at the Women in Business quarterly luncheon. With over thirty years in education, Ackerman began her career as a special education teacher and later became a principal before taking on the superintendent role. She credits her success to her mother’s influence on her independence and self-sufficiency. Ackerman emphasizes the importance of her role in positively impacting students’ lives, noting how former students often return to express gratitude for her support and encouragement, highlighting her commitment to shaping them into responsible citizens beyond academics.
