Huddled under his school desk, rocking in silence, Daniel Merrill found a caring comrade in Gary Miller. At the time, Merrill was a fourth grader and Miller a performance coach at Summit Academy Community School – Dayton. For six weeks the two shared a tiny spot on the floor. “Gary sat with him,” says Robin … Continued
There’s no news like good news, especially when it comes in the form of a compliment in the mail. For students at Summit Academy Community School – Dayton, postcards deliver positive vibes during days spent learning at home. By way of the cards, students at the K-8 school receive regular kudos for being “sharp” – … Continued
Allison Glass, principal of Summit Academy Community School – Warren Elementary, made rounds to her teachers’ homes bearing gifts of gratitude this morning for National Teachers’ Day and Teacher Appreciation Week. Upon her arrival to teachers’ homes across the Mahoning Valley, Glass planted “A Superhero Teacher Lives Here” sign in each of their yards. … Continued
While Ohio’s school closure came like a curve ball at most school-age children and their families, autistic youngsters have fiercely felt the jolt. Children with developmental disabilities thrive on the routines and “sameness” school days deliver, says Em Ellis, LSW, a behavior specialist for Summit Academy Community School – Dayton. So, when typical days filled … Continued
Summit Academy Community School – Painesville Staff Serves Students’ Educational, Nutritional and Emotional Needs During Closure At Summit Academy Community School – Painesville, all hands are on deck to help ensure students and their families receive much-needed educational, nutritional and emotional support during the school’s closure amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We enjoy being able to … Continued
Summit Academy Server and Storage RFP 2020 Server and Storage RFP Revision #1 2020 Server and Storage RFP Revision #2 2020 Server and Storage RFP Revision #3 Summit Academy Management is currently soliciting proposals to develop, design, and provide assistance in the implementation of a new server and storage solution to replace their current system, … Continued
Making transitions from teaching in the classroom to distance learning takes a lot of care, and love. Moving from her weekly lunchtime heart-to-hearts with middle school girls to video chats and from regular proximity to her students to a creative collection of social distancing measures that maintain bonds with her pupils, Caitlin Keener, MSW, LSW, … Continued
While doors remain closed and classrooms empty at schools across the state, Summit Academy School – Lorain is working hard to maintain a sense of normalcy for its students amid the COVID-19 outbreak. For starters, Lorain Secondary, as the school is commonly known, is hosting a virtual Spartan Spirit Week. Spearheaded by Principal Michael Williston, … Continued
It’s a good day at Summit Academy Columbus Transition High School. Here, Behavior Specialist and Performance Coach Lisa R. Hall, MSW LSW, celebrates the achievements of two students who are already working toward their college degrees, one in nursing and the other in multimedia. Thanks to their enrollment in Ohio’s College Credit Plus program, the … Continued
There’s a saying Christopher G. Smith, music teacher at Summit Academy Transition High School in Cincinnati, likes to share with his students: “I won’t let my label be my limit.” It’s the inspiration behind an ambitious performance, “A Musical Journey Through Black History,” the school’s young musicians will present Thursday, March 12 at 12:45 p.m. … Continued
