Parma Community School News

Bringing more than 10 years of human resources experience to Summit Academy, Brittany Marshall says she looks forward to delivering the highest level of service to her colleagues — present and future — as Summit’s new HR generalist. “Working in the public sector always came naturally to me,” says Marshall, expressing her desire to apply … Continued

Summit Academy welcomes new Safety and Security Coordinator Logan Moore. He brings more than 10 years of operations experience in safety and security, process improvement, risk assessment and contract negotiation to Summit Academy. “For my team and I, the safety, security and well-being of our students, staff, families and all visitors for each of our … Continued

Straight out of the chute, 2025 Summit Academy graduate Anna Barnett landed a job at her alma mater. “This is a dream come true, really,” says Barnett, reflecting on her new position as a food service member at Summit Academy Transition High School – Dayton. Ready to show she has what it takes to shine … Continued

By Jennifer Sovocool Laughter, music, creativity and community spirit were all in full swing at the Paint & Sip Fundraiser held on Saturday, August 2 at King Sportsman in Akron. The event welcomed 40 participants and successfully raised nearly $1,500 to support Cassy Cross, a Summit Academy Akron Middle School teacher, and her son, Holden. … Continued

Sean Gaffney joined Summit Academy Management’s finance department as controller on August 4. Gaffney says he looks forward to bringing both his expertise in public school finance and commitment to Summit Academy’s mission to his new post. As the assistant treasurer for Leetonia Exempted Village Schools for the past four years, Gaffney has worked extensively … Continued

Bringing more than 27 years of public safety experience to Summit Academy, Jeff Futo will begin his new role as Safety and Security Program Administrator on August 4. Futo is a two-time Kent State University graduate with bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice. He served as a Kent State University patrol officer for 15 … Continued

Albert “AJ” Charpentier was elected as chair of the Summit Academy Management (SAM) Board of Directors at its June 24 meeting in Akron. Charpentier brings a rich and diverse history with Summit Academy to his new post. As a former director of Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners in Lorain (one of 18 special … Continued

After serving four years at the helm of the Summit Academy Management Board of Directors, outgoing chair Tony Malorni sat down for a one-on-one interview. He reflected on his passions for supporting students with special needs, building a team of resourceful and committed experts and celebrating what he calls Summit Academy’s “secret sauce.” Malorni says … Continued

Revving motorcycles harmonized with the sound of raindrops pounding the pavement during the Poker Run for Autism, held June 8. The charity event—organized on behalf of the Summit Educational Foundation (SEF) to benefit Summit Academy Schools—raised nearly $2,600 despite the inclement weather. Donations continue to roll in, with the final tally pending the close of … Continued

After a six-year hiatus, Summit Academy will resume its tradition of presenting therapeutic martial arts tournaments. On Saturday, May 10, beginning at 9 a.m., an expected 50-some students will compete at Summit Academy’s 2025 Therapeutic Martial Arts Tournament at the Navarre Towpath YMCA, 1226 Market Street NE in Navarre. The students will showcase their kata … Continued