David C. Estrop, Ph.D.

David EstropAdjunct Instructor of Education
Educational Administration and Higher Education

estropd@uupt.net

Dr. David Estrop and his wife, Virginia, moved to Springfield, Ohio in 2009 when Dr. Estrop was appointed as Superintendent of the Springfield City School District. Dave retired from that position in 2015.  Before coming to Springfield, Ohio, Dr. Estrop served as Superintendent for both the Lakewood City Schools District and the Wooster City School District in Ohio. Prior to coming to Ohio, Dave served as Deputy Superintendent, Treasurer and Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, Director of Pupil Services, and a Curriculum Coordinator in the Springfield, Illinois Public Schools.

Dave and Virginia were married in 1974 and have one adult daughter, Kate, who resides and works in the Boston area. Dr. Estrop earned his Doctorate Degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and spent 45 years in public education. Dave and Virginia are very active in a number of community organization and their church.  They enjoy the arts, gardening and spending time with friends.

Dr. Estrop is currently employed as a part time adjunct instructor at Wittenberg University.  In addition, Dr. Estrop was elected and serves as a Commissioner on the Springfield City Commission.

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