About Dr. Jason Fine

Dr. Fine was selected as the New Albany - Plain Local Schools superintendent in May 2026. He previously served as Superintendent of Bexley City Schools since July 2021, where he has led one of central Ohio’s most respected school communities with distinction. His career in education spans more than two decades, beginning in 2002 as a classroom teacher in Hilliard City Schools. He went on to serve as Principal of Jones Middle School and Barrington Elementary School in Upper Arlington City Schools before joining Bexley.

Dr. Fine holds degrees from Ohio University and Cambridge College, and earned his Doctorate in Education from Miami University. His academic preparation, combined with his hands-on leadership experience in high-performing Ohio school districts, makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead NAPLS into its next chapter.

In 2024, Dr. Fine was honored with the Social Justice Award in Education Advocacy by the Central Ohio Social Justice Awards, a recognition that reflects his deep commitment to ensuring every student feels seen, valued, and supported. This distinction aligns powerfully with the NAPLS Student Belonging Framework and our values of kindness, dignity, and respect.

Dr. Fine and his wife, Meredith, are the proud parents of two daughters, Madeline and Amelia. Madeline, a recent Ohio University graduate, is heading to Chicago to begin her career as a financial advisor with Plante Moran. Amelia just completed her freshman year at Ohio University, where she is studying special education