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In celebration of National Read Across America Day today, also known as Dr. Seuss Day (Dr. Seuss would have been 119!), Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley read to a dozen second- and third-graders at Summit Academy – Lorain Elementary this morning. After greeting the students in Kelly Gallagher’s classroom, Mayor Bradley read “I Can Read With … Continued

Katelyn Thompson, LSW, has what she calls an impact word. That word is love. SAM Executive Director of Special Education Erica Richley-Duda describes the word as “perfectly fitting” for the Summit Academy Secondary School – Middletown behavior specialist. Richley-Duda, MSEd, LPCC-S, CCTP, says Thompson’s love for her work is evident in her “whole-student approach and … Continued

“My teachers” “The gym” “Math” “All of the staff’s hard work”  “Everything!” These are just a few of the answers students at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain shared when they were asked what they like most about their school. Combined in a video montage, the students’ praises are part of the … Continued

The entire student body at Summit Academy – Lorain Elementary participated in a January 11 therapeutic martial arts promotion ceremony. The event provided an opportunity for staff, students and family members to celebrate students’ achievements in meeting martial arts standards for their next belt levels as well as in reaching their academic and behavioral goals. … Continued

Master-Level Martial Arts Instructors Lisa Kozak and David Willard received 8th Degree (Pahl Dan) Black Belts at a special promotion ceremony in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Nov. 6, 2022. The occasion was led by Grandmaster H.C. Hwang, head of World Moo Duk Kwan and president of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation. The … Continued

Curriculum Administrator Jessica Hahn and her colleagues want to transform Summit Academy into a school district of literacy excellence. The ambitious goal applies to both literacy instruction from staff members and literacy achievement by students. The goal is most certainly within reach, says Hahn, explaining that Summit Academy’s Reading Framework has already laid the groundwork … Continued

Today is National Dog Day! Summit Academy is lucky to have four Service/Therapy Dogs in our buildings!   Mr. Miyagi, a young 16-year-old Shibu Inu, graces the hallways of the administration office in Akron. Mr. Miyagi enjoys naps, treats, and the occasional pat on the head. Barkley is 3 1/2 years old with the personality … Continued

Kelly Cunningham, Rebecca Ellis, Tina Geygan, Jasmine Rengh and Amy Smialek have been named directors, respectively, of Summit Academy Community School – Painesville, Summit Academy – Youngstown, Summit Academy Transition High School – Columbus, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain and Summit Academy School – Lorain. The newly installed directors collectively expressed … Continued

6 tips for easing into the new school year A few years ago, we published a story on back-to-school tips. Families and students found it helpful, so we refreshed our story and are pleased to share it once again … As summer slips by and back-to-school ads bombard in full force, anxiety tends to sneak … Continued

Jessica Hahn and Sara Schmidt have been promoted as Curriculum Administrators for Summit Academy. Schmidt most recently served as an instructional coach for Summit Academy Community School – Dayton and Hahn as a literacy coach for Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Middletown. Jessica Hahn With a focus on reading, Hahn will work … Continued