Lead Intervention Specialist Sheryl Belmont, who teaches at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Xenia, has earned Ohio state designation as a Master Teacher. Belmont began her education career 17 years ago as a music teacher. A decade ago, she transitioned to special education where she says she discovered her greatest joy as … Continued
For two families, an 80-some-mile trek to and from school is worth the guarantee that their students receive a Summit Academy education. Every week, the Lowry/Gaylord and Cindric families, both from southwest Medina County, share carpooling duties to bring their grandsons to Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron. Tristan Cindric, a junior, and Brandon Gaylord, … Continued
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School’s thriving student readers are receiving an academic boost from high-impact tutoring. National education policy influencers want to know more. This week, FutureEd’s Liz Cohen visited the school to get a firsthand look at its tutoring program. Cohen, who is the policy director for Georgetown University think tank FutureEd, identified Summit … Continued
Dusty and dirty, JaMar Perry walked into the Columbus Fire Training Academy in late 2022 to inquire about the cadet program. Fresh off his construction shift, the 2022 Summit Academy Transition High School – Columbus graduate was about to begin his journey toward achieving a lifetime goal. “I always wanted to give back and make … Continued
Wanda Ford, a basketball legend and physical education teacher for Summit Academy Community School – Parma, was named Coach of the Year in youth basketball by the City of Parma. She received the honor on March 25 at Parma City Hall from Mayor Tim DeGeeter, Ward 4 Councilwoman Kelly Zacharias and Director of Parks and … Continued
While awareness about autism has developed over time, misconceptions surrounding this common condition still linger. Experts from Summit Academy, an Ohio leader in K-12 special education with an emphasis on autism and ADHD, weigh in with five key, yet relatively unknown, facts about autism. 1. Autism affects girls, too. The proverbial cat may finally be … Continued
“I think we should get a slide for the playground … a slide is fun,” wrote Summit Academy Community School – Parma student Vivienne Schoger as part of a persuasive letter-writing assignment. The second grader’s narrative conveys a viewpoint shared by many of her fellow school community members. Since last summer, Principal Noriliz Santiago has … Continued
Jacob Cowherd is a successful personal trainer, studying under the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He also is becoming certified as a case manager for Transformation Health Services in Cincinnati. What’s more, Jacob is a very big fan of his alma mater, Summit Academy Transition High School – Cincinnati. In a candid interview, he shares … Continued
For Social Work Month, we went behind the scenes with Summit Academy’s amazing social workers and counselors. We asked them what they like most about social work and counseling, why they enjoy working for Summit Academy and what attracted them to their profession. We discovered a common theme among them, a desire to help others. … Continued
Inside an imaginary amusement park created by Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron senior Elijah King, fellow senior Brandon Gaylord examines the scene. Here, people are perched on stools, conversing about a building basement. Elijah informs Brandon about the basement’s many unexplored nooks and crannies. Filling in as the Dungeons & Dragons master, Elijah describes … Continued
