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  Break dance trailblazer Forrest (Webb) GetemGump treated students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron to chic moves as they followed along during an OhioDance residency at the school. Webb is a co-founder of the legendary b-boy (male break dancer) crew Illstyle Rockers, which came on scene in Akron in the early 1990s and … Continued

Bringing more than 10 years of human resources experience to Summit Academy, Brittany Marshall says she looks forward to delivering the highest level of service to her colleagues — present and future — as Summit’s new HR generalist. “Working in the public sector always came naturally to me,” says Marshall, expressing her desire to apply … Continued

Using stacks of tissue paper and cardstock, scissors, glue, construction paper and other simple supplies, students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron are undertaking avante-garde assignments. Think: Iron Age shoe wear. Visiting artist Stephanie Stewart of P31 Art & Design encourages students to think innovatively as they take on challenges such as creating functional … Continued

Summit Academy welcomes new Safety and Security Coordinator Logan Moore. He brings more than 10 years of operations experience in safety and security, process improvement, risk assessment and contract negotiation to Summit Academy. “For my team and I, the safety, security and well-being of our students, staff, families and all visitors for each of our … Continued

When Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron junior Brayden Huntsman applied for the College Credit Plus program and, subsequently, for the Stark State College Welding Program, he was already a shoo-in. The 17-year-old had both the interest and aptitude to pursue Stark State’s 16-week welding program while balancing his coursework at Summit Academy. “Brayden likes … Continued

When Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron opened a position for a lunch server at the start of the school year, Tyler McCrae emerged as the top candidate. A 2019 graduate of the school, McCrae was known for her reliability and strong work ethic. She received the job offer and accepted it to the delight … Continued

Straight out of the chute, 2025 Summit Academy graduate Anna Barnett landed a job at her alma mater. “This is a dream come true, really,” says Barnett, reflecting on her new position as a food service member at Summit Academy Transition High School – Dayton. Ready to show she has what it takes to shine … Continued

By Jennifer Sovocool Laughter, music, creativity and community spirit were all in full swing at the Paint & Sip Fundraiser held on Saturday, August 2 at King Sportsman in Akron. The event welcomed 40 participants and successfully raised nearly $1,500 to support Cassy Cross, a Summit Academy Akron Middle School teacher, and her son, Holden. … Continued

Sean Gaffney joined Summit Academy Management’s finance department as controller on August 4. Gaffney says he looks forward to bringing both his expertise in public school finance and commitment to Summit Academy’s mission to his new post. As the assistant treasurer for Leetonia Exempted Village Schools for the past four years, Gaffney has worked extensively … Continued

Bringing more than 27 years of public safety experience to Summit Academy, Jeff Futo will begin his new role as Safety and Security Program Administrator on August 4. Futo is a two-time Kent State University graduate with bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice. He served as a Kent State University patrol officer for 15 … Continued