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Rootstown Campus Staff

Rootstown Campus Instructors

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Education, grades 7 through12, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Walsh University. My greatest memory from high school is being part of the marching band and twirling on the color guard for two years. It taught me how to be a good leader and listener, and helped me to become more reliable and responsible. Working at the Academy is a wonderful experience, but my favorite part of it is having the opportunity to take my content and apply it […]

McBryer, Kennedy

10th grade Math Instructor

McDonald, Brian

9th grade English Language Arts Instructor

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Kent State University. I earned my teaching license and my Master of Arts in Education, Secondary English Curriculum and Content Planning and Delivery, from the University of Colorado at Boulder. The aspect of Bio-Med that excites me most is the insatiable hunger for knowledge and progress shown by our talented staff. I work with absolutely amazing professionals who are endlessly curious, thoughtful, and engaged. I learn something from them every single day and I wish I had […]

McFerren, Tracie

10th grade English Language Arts Instructor

McMinn, Sherri-Lynn

Intervention Specialist

Neiss, Cherice

11th grade Math Instructor

Paparone, Nicholas

7th grade Social Studies Instructor

Polen, Tessa

11th grade English Language Arts Instructor

Salmen, Eric

12th grade Math Instructor

Schimpf, Michael

Engineering Instructor

Shaheen, Nejla

8th grade Science Instructor

Thaker, Nehal

10th grade Robotics Instructor

Thompson, Haley

Art Instructor

Troyer, Lynn

12th grade APEX Coordinator

Tubbs, McKenna

8th grade Math Instructor

Ullinger, William

8th grade Social Studies Instructor

Varner, Shana

11th grade Science/PE and Health Instructor

Welton, Sarah

7th grade English Language Arts Instructor

Ravenna Campus Staff

England, Tabatha

COO

Brown, Dianne

Administrative Assistant

Pawelkowski, Lauren

Dean of Students

Morford, Lori

School Counselor

Bailey, Roberta

Paraprofessional

Guitierrez, Vanessa

Paraprofessional

Simmons, David

Building Maintenance

Ravenna Campus Instructors

Adams, Jonathan

Social Studies - 6th grade

Ashton, Angela

5th Math grade Instructor

Davis, Tina

Intervention Specialist

Junker, Emily

K-6th grade Art Instructor

Hunter, Julie

Science - 6th grade

Kohanski, Brittney

Language Arts - 6th grade

Koller, Samantha

Science - 5th grade Instructor

Macsurak, Erin

Mims, Kari

Intervention Specialist

Opritza, Erika

Language Arts - 5th grade

Seely, Hillary

Math - 6th grade

Rodgers, Callie

Social Studies- 5th grade

Shaffer, Kyle

Attribute Coach

Sweitzer, Teri

K-6th grade Health/PE Instructor

I have an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Paraprofessional Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. My greatest memory from high school is a trip taken to Canada with one of our math teachers. He was one of those unique educators who stretched beyond the classroom to enrich the lives of his students. What excites me most about the Academy is that we are doing it together: staff and students alike are collaborating to create a school, a community and a brighter future for subsequent […]

Shalersville Campus Staff

Kollat, Laura

COO

Degrees: Received a Bachelors Degree from Youngstown State University in Elementary Education Received a Masters Degree from Youngstown State University in Reading K-12; Reading Specialist Endorsement Favorite Quote: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop Additional Credentials and Certifications: National Board-Certified Teacher Administrative License from Westminster College Teacher Leader Endorsement State Certified Mentor