Meet Our Board

Brandon Atwood
Brandon is a 1994 Norwood graduate. Brandon serves as our President of the Board. He was first elected to the Board of Education in November 2017 and re-elected in 2021. Brandon and his wife, Carissa are the parents of a son who graduated with the Class of 2018 and a daughter who graduated with the Class of 2021. atwood.b@norwoodschools.org/ 513-356-2009
Amber Ballard
Amber is a 2002 Norwood Graduate and serves as our Vice President of the Board. She was first elected to the Norwood Board of Education 2017 and re-elected in 2021. Amber is not a parent but truly believes the "it takes a village" and all community members serve a valid role in raising Norwood strong citizens. ballard.a@norwoodschools.org/513-675-7885
Alice Rericha
Alice has lived in Norwood with her family for thirteen years. She has two daughters who attend Norwood City Schools. Alice is very community oriented and is involved in many Norwood Civic organizations such as Norwood Business and Professional Women, Girl Scouts and Gem of the Highlands 5k. rericha.a@norwoodschools.org
Michael Taylor
Michael has lived most of his life in Norwood. He is a 1997 Norwood graduate and has been involved with the Athletic Boosters and Little Indians for many years. Michael has two sons, the oldest son graduated with the Class of 2019 and his youngest son graduated with the Class of 2023. taylor.m@norwoodschools.org/513-646-1621
ELENI TOWNER
Eleni was first appointed to the Norwood Board of Education on September 9, 2025. Eleni and her husband, Jacob are the parents of three daughters. Eleni is actively involved in the schools and cares deeply about the success of Norwood City School District towner.e@norwoodschools.org
