Sporting headphones, Summit Academy Akron Elementary School third grader Dominic grins and nods at a laptop screen as he engages with a tutor working with him virtually, in real time. Instructional Coach Lindsey Durbin says Dominic finds his tutoring sessions so enjoyable that he wishes they extended beyond their typical 30 minutes. Dominic is one … Continued
Summit Academy- Canton students and staff are preparing pragmatically, intellectually and thoughtfully for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a National Day of Service. Staff members and students from Project REBUILD, a local nonprofit organization focused on supporting out-of-school youth, will join in the effort. Ahead of the January 15 holiday, students are doing dry runs … Continued
For Summit Academy Executive Director of Special Education Erica Richley-Duda, penning her first book — aimed at unmasking ADHD — has been an 18-year-long labor of love, simmering since she started her career in counseling and special education. Richley-Duda, who is both a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation and a Certified Clinical Trauma … Continued
Summit Academy Management welcomes new Director of Food Services Gina Nash. Gina brings 17 years of experience in food service direction including positions at Educational Empowerment Group, White Hat Management and most recently Pisanick Partners. At Pisanick, Gina served as a consultant to seven local school districts including Summit Academy Schools. “After visiting the schools … Continued
At a first meeting with Shree Chattopadhyay, the thoughtful, articulate Summit Academy Transition High School – Dayton student leaves the impression of a rising star holding the world on a string. She is a testament to the powers of self-drive, determination and hard work, harnessed by humility, and a supportive school environment. Chattopadhyay describes Summit … Continued
Kindergarteners at Summit Academy – Youngstown showered Dean of Students Michael Prendergast with gratitude as they sang songs in his honor for Veterans Day. Under the guidance of teachers Ariana Deal and Alyssa Lupo the students sang “See The Veteran,” “Oh So Brave,” “We Thank You For Your Service” and “On Veterans Day” in a … Continued
Summit Academy Transition High School – Cincinnati was ranked the No. 5 Best Charter High School in Ohio and among the 2024 Best Public High Schools in the Cincinnati Area by data collection leader Niche. Pittsburgh-based Niche based its rankings on academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, test scores, college … Continued
A Special Message to Our Military Veterans from CEO John Guyer Most of us will never quite know what it is like to have walked in your shoes, to understand the gravity of the sacrifices you have made and uncertainty you endured in service to our country. So, it is with utmost gratitude and respect … Continued
A lesson designed to promote social awareness inspired students at Summit Academy Transition High School – Dayton to delve deep into the lives and minds of U.S. military veterans. The intensive, multi-day PBS Newshour Classroom lesson “Veterans Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice” engaged students in films and discussions revolving around the challenges faced by … Continued
Fundraiser aimed to make holidays brighter for Summit Academy Lorain students American Legion Post 30 of Lorain donated $2,000 to Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain. The contribution went toward the school’s Stuff the Summit Stockings project, which aims to provide every student with a Summit Academy sweatshirt, board game, self-care items, … Continued
