Bainter to Replace Snyder-Lowe at MVESC

Muskingum County- The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center will have a new leader starting in January 2025.

The MVESC Governing Board voted to hire Monte Bainter. Bainter will replace Lori-Snyder Lowe who announced her retirement effective December 31, 2024.

“We are grateful for the new programs and initiatives Lori has brought to the organization, expanding our service line beyond traditional educational services, to include daycare, telehealth, driver education, workforce development, and adult special needs services, to name a few,” said Brian Hill, President, MVESC Governing Board. “Although we will miss her leadership, we are excited to work with Monte to continue these expanded services and find more ways to keep the MVESC at the forefront of educational support services in our region,” Hill added.

Bainter currently serves as superintendent of Logan-Hocking Local School District in Hocking County. The District is a member of the MVESC and has around 4,000 students. Prior to his time there he was superintendent at Maysville Local Schools for 11 years.

“I am very excited to be a part of such a great organization! The MVESC is an established leader in local, state, and national educational best practices that impact student success. The reputation that the MVESC has developed under the leadership of Dr. Miller, Dr. Mahoney, Dr. Murray, Mr. Branch, and Mrs. Lowe is exemplary, and their reputation as leaders in public education is unparalleled in the state. I look forward to continuing that tradition. It will truly be an honor and privilege to work with school districts from all over the state. I want to thank the Board of the MVESC for having the confidence in me to lead such a wonderful organization,” said Bainter.

Snyder-Lowe has been with the MVESC for 5 years, prior to her time there she was superintendent at Morgan Local Schools.