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Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain will open the doors to its newly renovated school building at 346 Illinois Avenue, beginning with a public grand opening on Thursday, January 9, 5-7 p.m. Since the school expanded from grades K-5 to K-8 last year, Summit Academy officials have been anticipating the move to … Continued

The Akron Steel Band will deck the holidays with an island vibe as they present a free concert on Friday, December 6, 4-5 p.m. at the Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd. in Akron. The decade-long running Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron Steel Band will perform its popular favorites such as “Soca Feet” and … Continued

Akron Artist Stephanie Stewart is guiding and inspiring students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron through the stages of comic book creation. The eye-popping “fanzines” incorporate pop art and storytelling in a comic book format. Visiting artist Stewart of P31 Art & Design works with the students every Thursday – 18 in all – … Continued

Ready to contribute his expertise to a collaborative environment of growth, best practices and student success in the classroom, Richard Leone swapped his retirement plans for his new post as a Curriculum Administrator with Summit Academy Schools. “After a couple months out of education, I realized how much I miss working with staff and students,” … Continued

When the House of Tacos food truck pulled up at Summit Academy Secondary School in Akron last Thursday, it wasn’t a typical stop for the restaurant on wheels. It was a sentimental visit for owner Chanell Cook whose son, Kristopher Barnhart, graduated from the school in 2020 and found his footing there, she says. Chanell … Continued

With the arrival of October, ADHD Awareness Month, Summit Academy Schools are proud to serve students with ADHD individually and thoughtfully so they can succeed at school. Summit Academy classrooms provide students not only with understanding and compassion, but also with classroom aids and strategies to navigate through the hurdles ADHD can present. Summit Academy … Continued

Keeping with tradition, the Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron Steel Band will perform at this year’s Annual NAMIWalks Summit County on Saturday, Sept. 21. The band will play at 8:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at The University of Akron Field House, 289 S. Union St., Akron. … Continued

Richard Rockich joined Summit Academy Management on September 9 in a newly established Chief Financial Officer position. As CFO, Rockich will develop and maintain a financial infrastructure based on best practices in nonprofit operations to facilitate excellent education for our students within a sustainable business model. Overall, Rockich will provide the strategic vision and operational … Continued

Rebeca Tyner is stepping into her new role as Summit Academy Assistant Superintendent with a desire to support school staff members and help them tap their leadership potential. “It is important to me that I continue to build leaders around me by offering them unique mentorship and leadership opportunities in their respective buildings, to coach … Continued

With a boots-on-ground style, Heather Singer found her place in the classroom, a place of progress and purpose. It’s a key piece that led her on a prolific 20-year journey to her new role as Superintendent of Summit Academy Schools. Fresh out of college in 2004, Singer accepted her first full-time teaching position at Summit … Continued