Optimall Services

06/15/2026

In case you missed it, we want to reintroduce you to Heather M. Richard, PsyD, one of our dedicated board members!

A friend introduced her to OptimALL, and what drew her in was how our model lets students get the support they need while staying part of their faith community.

Read more about her here: https://www.optimallservices.org/post/heather-richard-a-pediatric-psychologist-who-believes-every-child-deserves-to-belong

05/27/2026

We're humbled and thrilled to share that OptimALL Services has been named a 2026 "Best Places to Work" finalist by the Cincinnati Business Courier!

This annual program recognizes Greater Cincinnati companies that receive the highest ratings for employee satisfaction.

Thank you for naming OptimALL to this important list!

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/05/21/courier-best-places-work-contest-finalists-survey.html

Organizations – 63 finalists in all – are ranked by employee satisfaction.

05/22/2026

What a night! Yesterday we wrapped up the year surrounded by the most dedicated, passionate people doing the most important work.

A huge congratulations to Danielle Metz, Holly Solzmon, and Nicki Eichhold for receiving the St. Joseph Cupertino Award for their outstanding service this year. We are also so grateful to board members Greg Hubert and Dave Mueller for joining us to celebrate.

Thank you to everyone who made it out to Hofbräuhaus for an unforgettable evening. We are thrilled for what the 2026-2027 school year will bring, and are already hard at work!

05/21/2026

We can hardly believe that the end of the school year is upon us! It's been a wonderful, transformative year for the students we serve, and we are thrilled with all their success!

Thank you to all our partner schools! We are humbled to be part of your educational journey!

Have a safe summer, and know we are hard at work already on the 2026-2027 school year!

05/15/2026

When Scott Dearth retired from public school in 2019, he thought he was slowing down. Then OptimALL happened, and he spent seven more years in the classroom. 😄

Yesterday, St. Jude celebrated the second retirement of a man who has quietly shaping young minds across Cincinnati for 43 years.

Thank you, Scott, for everything you've poured into our students and community! You're one of the best, and we are so glad we got to be part of your story!

05/04/2026

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04/28/2026

A New Classroom, A New Chapter -

04/24/2026

Amy Johnson spent 28 years teaching in Cincinnati public schools before sitting down with the OptimALL team to share what she's learned along the way.

Amy didn't hold back.

She talked about what teachers actually need to hear, and the kind of advice that doesn't come from a training manual. She also opened up about her coaching approach, and how she walks into a school and asks, "where do you already see greatness happening?" before she does anything else.

If you're a teacher, a coach, or someone who cares about what happens inside classrooms, you'll want to read her full conversation with us!

Check it out here: https://www.optimallservices.org/post/28-years-in-the-classroom-amy-johnson-shares-her-best-advice-for-differentiation-and-teacher-succes

04/23/2026

Heads up!

We're on a mission to fill the upcoming St. John Bosco classroom at St. Lawrence School with everything students need to learn and thrive! 📚

From pencils to teaching tools, every donation goes straight into the hands of kids who need it most. Whether you grab something big or small off our Amazon Wishlist, you're helping us build a space where real learning can happen.

Scan the QR code on the graphic below or head to www.optimallservices.org to see our Wishlist and make a difference today.

We couldn't do this without you! 🎒💛

04/22/2026

The May issue of Movers & Makers Magazine is out today! You'll see our ad on page 37, right alongside coverage of some incredible Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky organizations doing meaningful work in our region.

We're especially thrilled to highlight the transformative efforts of Beth Rielly and her husband, Philip C. Rielly. Their leadership has helped more than 200
students with learning disabilities gain access to high-quality Catholic and faith-based schools.

Now, OptimALL is moving to a new and important phase. We have major growth on the horizon!

If you know a family in search of an educational solution that aligns with their goals, or if you know of a school that wants to say yes to more students, we'd love to connect!