Summit Academy Operations Coordinator Amy Smialek was selected as a presenter at the Ohio Middle Level Association annual conference, November 7-8, in Columbus. She will share “Novel” Ideas, a treasure trove of exercises, activities and projects to help teachers and students reap the rewards of engagement, retention, comprehension and information application from reading classroom novels. … Continued
Akron Artist Stephanie Stewart is guiding and inspiring students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron through the stages of comic book creation. The eye-popping “fanzines” incorporate pop art and storytelling in a comic book format. Visiting artist Stewart of P31 Art & Design works with the students every Thursday – 18 in all – … Continued
Students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Youngstown are rising to the occasion, projecting positive behavior that captured state-level attention. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce awarded the school a Bronze Recognition Award for its 2024 Ohio PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Showcase. “This recognition reflects your commitment to creating a positive school … Continued
Erwin McIntosh, Summit Academy Community School – Cincinnati’s new Assistant Principal, says he looks forward to creating a school environment that fosters students’ growth academically and emotionally. McIntosh has already laid solid groundwork for his administrative goals. He previously taught therapeutic martial arts at Cincinnati Community school from 2020 -2023 and has served as a … Continued
With the arrival of October, ADHD Awareness Month, Summit Academy Schools are proud to serve students with ADHD individually and thoughtfully so they can succeed at school. Summit Academy classrooms provide students not only with understanding and compassion, but also with classroom aids and strategies to navigate through the hurdles ADHD can present. Summit Academy … 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
Keeping with tradition, the Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron Steel Band will perform at this year’s Annual NAMIWalks Summit County on Saturday, Sept. 21. The band will play at 8:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at The University of Akron Field House, 289 S. Union St., Akron. … Continued
Late comedian Milton Berle once said, “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” At Summit Academy Secondary School – Middletown, students in grades 7-12 will have a chance to tap on doors of opportunity at the school’s November 7 Career Day event. There, they will learn about a wide variety of vocations that await them. … Continued
Richard Rockich joined Summit Academy Management on September 9 in a newly established Chief Financial Officer position. As CFO, Rockich will develop and maintain a financial infrastructure based on best practices in nonprofit operations to facilitate excellent education for our students within a sustainable business model. Overall, Rockich will provide the strategic vision and operational … Continued
