An accomplished educator and administrator based in Richmond Heights, OH, Renee Willis (Cavor) has served as superintendent of Richmond Heights Local School District since 2014. In addition to handling all aspects of human resource management and district budgeting, she collaborates with stakeholders and works to effectively implement the district’s strategic plan. In 2018, Renee Willis (Cavor) received a Senatorial Citation from State Senator Kenny Yuko in recognition of her lasting positive impact on Richmond Heights, OH students and families.
Dr. Willis Holds a bachelor of science in mathematics from Spelman College in Atlanta, and a master of arts in education administration from Baldwin-Wallace College in Cleveland. She received her PhD in urban education from Cleveland State University, where her dissertation focused on the efficacy of dropout prevention programs for African-American high school students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. While completing her dissertation, she traveled to Beijing to study Chinese educational systems.
Apart from her professional responsibilities, Dr. Willis spent six years on the board of directors for the Faith Community United Credit Union, and she is a member of the National Association of Professional Women.
