A celebratory tone set the stage for the August 5-6 District Leadership Team (DLT) meeting in Columbus. CEO John Guyer noted the historic significance of Summit Academy’s establishment in June 1998. He explained that when Summit Academy Akron Elementary School opened at that time, it was among Ohio’s first community schools. Guyer praised the SAM administrative … Continued
As the new Assistant Principal of Summit Academy Transition High School – Dayton, Sara Schmidt will focus her dedication where she has since the start of her career: on her students. Now in her sixth year at Summit Academy, Schmidt most recently served as a curriculum administrator for the southern schools. Prior, she was an … Continued
When Summit Academy Community School – Parma third-grade student Vivienne Schoger expressed her desire for a slide at her school playground, the school community took note. Vivienne, who made her modest plea by way of a persuasive writing assignment last year, will soon swoop down the slide she inspired. It is part of a brand-new … Continued
Jenette Mulholland describes her purpose as rooted in education. That being so, she is embracing her new position as Director of Summit Academy Schools in Cincinnati. Mulholland joined Summit Academy Community School – Cincinnati last year as an instructional coach. Previously, she served as the site manager for the Butler County Educational Service Center, as … Continued
With her expertise in high-impact tutoring and how — if facilitated well — it can vastly improve reading skills among K-12 students, Summit Academy Literacy Curriculum Administrator Jessica Hahn served as a guest panelist for an Ohio Department of Education and Workforce workshop. The discussion, “Developing, Implementing, and Sustaining High-Impact Tutoring Programs,” was part of … Continued
Lead Intervention Specialist Sheryl Belmont, who teaches at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Xenia, has earned Ohio state designation as a Master Teacher. Belmont began her education career 17 years ago as a music teacher. A decade ago, she transitioned to special education where she says she discovered her greatest joy as … Continued
For two families, an 80-some-mile trek to and from school is worth the guarantee that their students receive a Summit Academy education. Every week, the Lowry/Gaylord and Cindric families, both from southwest Medina County, share carpooling duties to bring their grandsons to Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron. Tristan Cindric, a junior, and Brandon Gaylord, … Continued
When Summit Academy put out a call for special teachers to honor during Teacher Appreciation Week, the floodgates opened. The task to salute one exceptional teacher in each Summit Academy school proved nearly impossible. The truth is, as CEO John Guyer stated in his recent letter of gratitude our amazing educators, they are, “hands down, … Continued
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School’s thriving student readers are receiving an academic boost from high-impact tutoring. National education policy influencers want to know more. This week, FutureEd’s Liz Cohen visited the school to get a firsthand look at its tutoring program. Cohen, who is the policy director for Georgetown University think tank FutureEd, identified Summit … Continued
Aspiring writer Bentley Yeagley practices his craft with heart and intention. He uses sophisticated writing techniques such as similes and intriguing plots that draw readers into his stories. It’s no wonder that at age 11, Bentley is already a published author. Bentley’s short story “Avalanche,” which he wrote last year as a fifth-grade student at … Continued
