After six months of leadership training led by Joren Tengesdal, M.A., Senior Management Consultant and Coaching Practice Lead at PRADCO, members of the Summit Academy 2025-2026 Leadership Institute presented their final projects in a team format. The institute’s overarching theme of management encompassed managing self, results, people and change. Team 1 members Angela Donovan Atkins, … Continued
Seventh and eighth graders at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton have been immersing themselves in a youth empowerment program called Project Rebuild. The Canton-based, nonprofit initiative centers on both career-skill building and personal growth. The twice monthly,12-week mentoring sessions led by Project Rebuild Executive Director Joanna James and Program Member Experience … Continued
A triage of food, a micro pantry, a food first aid kit – these are the narratives Jason West and Maiharriese McDonald use to describe the blessing box, coming soon to Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton. West, the school’s community resource coordinator, and McDonald, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit … Continued
After serving as the assistant principal of Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton last year, Sarah Kwasnicka has been named as the school principal. Kwasnicka says her plans for the 2025-2026 school year include continuing to foster a strong school culture, building effective and enduring relationships, setting high expectations and engaging families … Continued
A fresh fruit-and-vegetable program was introduced to students in grades K-6 this month. The federally funded program provides a healthy snack for students, outside of the free breakfast and lunch. The children not only enjoy nibbling on nutritious nosh every Monday and Wednesday, but they also receive some fun and interesting facts about it. Think: … Continued
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton received a 2025 Leadership Award from National School Choice. The school team is being recognized for its dedication to inspiring and motiving students to reach their fullest potential. For Canton Elementary, participating in National School Choice Week is a tradition, one with great value and significance. … 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
From a glamourous gig working as an enterprise IT engineer consultant with NASA and other Fortune 500 companies, Santino Cordero-Carter did a complete 180 in 2009. He transitioned from a career in the technology field to one in early childhood education. As the new principal for both Summit Academy – Canton schools, Carter says a … Continued
For Sarah Kwasnicka, Assistant Principal of Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton, serving the greater good is top of mind. “I want to see everyone succeed. It is my mission to not only advocate for all students, but it is also my mission to help develop all educators to be confident in … Continued
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton was among 59 community schools in Ohio – and the only community elementary school in Greater Canton– to receive a high-performance ranking by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The designation is based on results of the 2022-2023 Ohio School Report Cards. In all, there … Continued