Current Summit Academy Curriculum Administrator Mari Dew will advance to the position of Curriculum Director, beginning July 1. Dew’s strong work ethic, expertise and loyalty to Summit Academy Schools and students pave the way for her well-deserved advancement, says Executive Director of Curriculum Heather Singer. Dew has been described as a quintessential educator. She joined … Continued
Star athlete returns to Akron as role model for inner city children It’s a gloomy Thursday morning in Akron, but Johnny Adams beams like a ray of sunshine inside Summit Academy Akron Elementary School. The former NFL defensive back for the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders, and retired Canadian Football League … Continued
Longtime Summit Academy Lead Intervention Specialist Sandra “Sandy” Blais will advance to her new role as Special Education Regional (South) Director, beginning August 1, 2022. “We are extremely fortunate to place someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Sandy in this critical position,” said Erica Richley-Duda, MSEd, LPCC-S, CCTP Executive Director of Special Education. “Sandy’s advancement … Continued
Summit Academy principals share their ideas Mental health, like any other medical condition, requires care and attention. However, unlike most other medical conditions, mental health carries stigma and misunderstanding, which can lead to the neglect of conditions and pain prevalent among many. Consider the numbers … According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), … Continued
Local families with children entering kindergarten in fall 2022 invited to attend fun-filled, informative two-hour affair Summit Academy – Toledo will host Kindergartener for a Day on Friday, May 13 at the school, 301 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo. Interested families can select one of two sessions on May 13: 9-11 a.m. or 12 noon-2 p.m. During … Continued
Jacquelyn “Jacci” Gilliland joined Summit Academy Management on May 3 as the Director of School/Sponsor Relations and Compliance. Jacci brings a wealth of experience to Summit Academy including 13 years with the Ohio Department of Education. There, she began as an administrative assistant in 2006 and advanced to the position of contract evaluator/negotiator for the … Continued
Attendees of Summit Academy Community School – Painesville’s Community Fair are in for a treat, says Dean of Students Kelly Cunningham, M. Ed. “We are excited to have Jungle Terry with his wild animals, drills by the Burning River Buckets professional basketball team, and music and dancing with Wyld Wyld West Entertainment, and that’s just … Continued
The Summit Academy Management Board welcomes newly elected directors Amy Martin and Michael V. Rasicci. Amy Martin Amy Martin brings extensive leadership experience to the Summit Academy Management Board of Directors. She has been in healthcare administration, working at both the facility level and in regional management, for 20 years. She currently works at Certus … Continued
Summit Academy Community School – Cincinnati will present a week-long online charitable auction beginning Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7. Open to the public, the event is hosted by the school’s Parents Teachers Students Together association to raise funds to support students and families in need. “All proceeds from this event will be used … Continued
Summit Academy Management welcomes Robert “Rob” Stohlman as the Director of Facilities. Rob brings experience in both the K-12 education sector as well as private industry. Prior to joining Summit Academy, Rob served as the Strategic Relations and Partnerships Manager for the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. In this capacity he was a member of the … Continued
