Willie Ward, Sr.
Principal, M.L.K. Jr., Academy
Mr. Willie Ward a native of Toledo, Ohio & a 1984 graduate of Macomber-Whitney Vocational Technical High School. He is the proud father of 3 children, Willie, Jr., Mara & Morgan. In 1988, Mr. Ward received his Bachelor of Science degree from Defiance College majoring in Health/Physical Education K-12. In 2002 he received a Master of Education degree from University of Toledo, Department of Special Education, concentration in Severe Behavior/Autism. In 2009 he received a second Master of Education Administration & Supervision degree from BGSU. He has been with Toledo Public Schools for 28 1/2 years in positions of Coach, Teacher, Intern Consulting Teacher, Lead Alt. School Teacher, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, & currently Principal of Martin Luther King Jr., Academy for Boys. Mr. Ward is presently & has been affiliated with many local organizations; (Y.M.O.E.) M.L.K. Jr., Academy for Boys Chapter, The Toledo Branch of the NAACP. He is an Executive Board Member-Toledo Association of Administrative Personnel, (CBTU), Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, Composite Lodge #108 F&AM, former board member-Toledo Board of Community Relations, Board of Directors, Toledo Federation of Teachers, Delegate Council-Ohio Federation of Teachers, Executive Board member-Toledo Area AFL-CIO, City of Toledo Board of Community Relations & a former Toledo Federation of Teachers Building Representative. Mr. Ward was the 2012 recipient of the African American Legacy Project, Emerging Leader Award.
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Harvey Savage, Jr.
Executive Director
Harvey Savage is the Executive Director of the Martin Luther King Kitchen for the Poor which was started by his father 50 years ago. In this role, Harvey leads a team of employees and volunteers in one of the premier feeding and food box programs in the city. Harvey was born in Toledo and is the product of the Toledo Public Schools and the University of Toledo. He is a retiree of the DuPont Corporation where he worked in management at various locations in manufacturing and human resources. He is also a Vietnam area veteran. Harvey has been married to Giselle for over 28 years and they have one son. He is the father of seven children. Harvey believes the teachings and values he received from his parents, including honoring and serving those in need, paved the path to the work he is doing now. One of the Kitchen's current goals is to build a community center adjacent to its location on Vance Street. To that end, Harvey and the Kitchen's board are working to raise money.
