Shauniece Steele serves as the Athletic Director at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati,
where she leads one of Ohio’s premier high schools. A passionate advocate for education-based
athletics, she is committed to creating an environment where student-athletes develop as leaders,
competitors, and individuals through meaningful relationships, high expectations, and
transformational experiences.

A proud Walnut Hills High School graduate (Class of 2010), Shauniece embraced every
opportunity as a student, lettering in volleyball, indoor track, and outdoor track while helping
capture multiple state and national championships. She was also actively involved in the
Marching Blue & Gold, student government, and numerous student organizations. She continued
her academic and athletic career at the University of Akron on academic and athletic scholarships, earning Academic Honor Roll recognition and contributing to the 2013 Mid-American Conference Championship Track & Field team. Her leadership extended beyond athletics through Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, where she served in executive leadership roles that further shaped her commitment to servant leadership and student development.

After serving in several roles throughout Cincinnati Public Schools, Shauniece returned to her
alma mater with a passion for providing student-athletes the same life-changing opportunities
that shaped her own journey. A lifelong learner, she earned a Master of Science in Sport
Administration from the University of Cincinnati and holds the RAA, RMAA, CAA, and CMAA
professional certifications through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators
Association. An active leader in athletic administration at the regional and state levels, she has
been recognized with the SWOADA Middle School Athletic Director of the Year Award, the
SWOADA Citation Award, and the OIAAA Bruce D. Brown Award for outstanding leadership
and service.

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