
Meet our Assistant Principal
Hello Fairlawn Families! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself officially. My name is Thomas Mele, and I am ecstatic to announce that I will be the new PreKG-12 Assistant Principal. I am beyond excited to join the Fairlawn family. Over the past couple of months, I have heard a lot of great things about Fairlawn and its students, families, and staff. Here’s a little bit about me! I grew up and graduated from St. Marys, OH. I still live in the area today with my wife and three boys. I attended Wittenberg University for my undergraduate degree and earned my Master’s from the University of Cincinnati. I have been in education for the past six years, teaching 3rd/4th/5th grade online (all subjects), 4th grade ELA, and most recently 4th grade Science & Social Studies. In addition to teaching, I have played an active role in coaching multiple






