Under her leadership, New Leaf's Buckeye Community Schools have expanded across Ohio, helping over 5,500 students overcome uncertainty, earn their high school diplomas, and confidently pursue college, careers, and military pathways.

How New Leaf Organization is using flexible education to expand graduation pathways for students across Ohio 

Education has long been considered the foundation for opportunity and future success—but when students disengage from school, it raises an urgent question: what must change to bring them back? 

Jill Hudgel, Director of Special Education at New Leaf Organization, believes the future of education will be shaped not by systems alone, but by relationships.

We are officially open! Our ribbon cutting ceremony was such a wonderful celebration, and we are still buzzing from the energy.

We’re super proud of our NLO-BCS team. Congratulations Steve Vanderhoff on being awarded by SuccessKnocks Magazine. Read More about his achievements.

We congratulate our Assistant Director of Operations Buddy Harris on his cover feature for Conglomerate magazine. Learn more about our amazing staff member.

There is a quiet crisis that rarely makes headlines. It lives in middle school hallways, in homes where instability competes with homework, in communities where talent is abundant but access is not. Education systems often ask students to show up ready; ready to learn, ready to focus, ready to perform. Yet many arrive carrying burdens that no curriculum addresses.

n an era where traditional education systems continue to struggle to meet the needs of non-traditional learners, New Leaf Organization (NLO) stands out as a model of purposeful innovation.

Are you a highly organized administrative professional with strong interpersonal skills? Are you searching for a career opportunity that is mission focused and highly impactful? If yes, we want to speak with you about our position!

In this episode, Mary, Pete and Sasho discuss the origin of the question that started it all and why it remains an essential part of the Buckeye mindset. 

We invite you to join us in celebrating Mary’s achievements and the dedicated team who help bring her vision to life every day. Her recognition is not only a personal milestone, it’s a reflection of the collective effort of our staff, educators, and community partners who work tirelessly to transform the lives of students and build brighter futures together.

As we welcome another year with New Leaf Organization, we are especially proud to celebrate our 5-Year Anniversary and recognize the amazing team members who have been with us since day one in 2020.

Meet the members of the Executive Leadership Team and learn more about the leaders guiding Buckeye Community Schools!

The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation has teamed up with non-profit organizations in the Central Ohio community to assist in their fundraising efforts. The 50/50 Raffle program, presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union, provides an opportunity for eligible non-profit organizations to raise funds during Blue Jackets hockey games.

We’re excited to kick off our Executive Leadership Team spotlight with Gary Barber, Title IX Coordinator & Director of Operations – Southern Region.

These honors highlight not only Mary’s dedication but also the collective effort of our staff, the resilience of our students, and the support of families and community partners who share in our mission of building stronger futures.

This event is a new beginning for students and families in London. At Buckeye Community Schools, we believe in personalized learning, wraparound support, and building brighter futures for every student.

Mary Snell has been honored by Digital Times Media as one of the Top Five Unstoppable Women Leaders Shaping the Future of Education in 2025.

We are proud to share that Mary Snell, Founder and CEO of New Leaf Organization, has been recognized by Aspioneer Magazine as the Trailblazing Female Entrepreneur of the Year for 2025.

Empowered with Meg Ryan is a critically acclaimed television series dedicated to promoting female empowerment and excellence in education. In collaboration with New Leaf Organization, this feature highlights the transformative power of mental wellness, community support, and personal growth.