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Mrs. Gavin - Pre-Kindergarten |
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*B.S. degree from Bowling Green State University
*Married, two children
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
I am supported by administration and staff to do what God made me to do-teach young children
Highlights:
* Strive to create a structured, learning environment with appropriate activities for 4 year olds with learning and play time
* Field trips to elder care facility and Magic Theatre
* Akron Zoo
* End-of-the-year party with bike ride to Lions Park
* Bible content introduces students to 19 characteristics of God
* Academic content introduces theme-based units: farm animals, seasons, transportation | |
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Mrs. Miltner - Kindergarten |
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*B.S. degree from Towson State University
*Continuing education and graduate classes at National University of Cal State
*Married, three children
*18 years teaching experience
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
SCS provides a strong academic curriculum in a Christ-centered environment. In addition to academics, our children are able to find and develop their skills in art and music classes. We have very loving and supportive parents, students and faculty members.
Highlights:
*Field trip to Build-a-Bear
*Cooking in the classroom: monkey bread, chicken soup, Italian cookies and pancakes
*Students experience making their own books | |
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Mrs. Surace - First Grade |
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*B.A. degree from Adrian College
*20 years teaching experience
*Married for 32 years, three children
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
We have a Godly principal with a huge servant's heart, who prays diligently for her staff, students and parents. We have a Godly board that also prays constantly for God's wisdom before making any decision, always seeking to better our school. We have a group of teachers whose hearts' desire is to do God's will in teaching His children. The love they have for their students is quite obvious. We have parents who have committed themselves to giving their children a Christian education no matter what the sacrifice. We have the right to pray and seek God's will about all situations with students as well as with parents and staff.
Highlights:
*Special days with Corduroy, Clifford, and Curious George.
*Fall field trips to apple orchard and pumpkin farm
*Camp-in at McKinley Museum where the children and parents are invited to sleep overnight at the museum | |
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Mrs. Hopkins - Second Grade |
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*B.S. from Kent State University
*Married, three children, eight grandchildren
*17 years teaching at SCS
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
We have the opportunity to teach from God's perspective versus the world's perspective. We are able to teach the children to apply God's truths in their daily lives together with the goal of attaining high academics as shown by our IOWA test scores. We are well supplied with teaching materials and also supportive parents and volunteers. We have a unified, caring staff and experienced principal who offer prayer support for various challenges. Our new facility offers a fun playground for the children, including a great venue for sled riding.
Highlights:
*Field trips to Schwebel's Bakery, Kirtland Farms, Magic Theatre, Akron Zoo
*Annual Thanksgiving drama and fairy tale plays
*Bob Fulton reading unit, including races with boats made by the students
*Math unit allows students to create and maintain their own store
*Socials studies unit allows students to collectively create a city
*Science unit encourages students to create a working light, sound instruments, and creating their own "Ooblek" recipe. | |
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Miss Christen - Third Grade |
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*B.S. degree from Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania .
*23 years teaching experience
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
We have a principal with a servant's heart who desires to honor Christ. We have a school board who is willing to give of their time and energy to make our school a better place. We have a staff that desires to have a growing working relationship with Christ and have a lasting impact on the lives of their students. We have a Bible-based curriculum that challenges the students and equips them to do well. We have parents who take an interest in their children, support our staff, and invest their time in our school. Most of all, we have a God who is willing and able to take the weak, feeble things we do and turn them into something eternal.
Highlights:
*Fields trips to Magic Theatre and Hale Farm Village
*Play written and performed by the class based on a story from our Bible unit.
*Accelerated reader program | |
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Mrs. Fleser - Fourth Grade |
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*B.A. degree from Kent State University
*Working on Master's Degree
*Married, two children
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
My children attend school at SCS, the staff is a family, and I get to shout praises to the Lord whenever I want!
Highlights:
* Field trips to local historical sites
* Our class newsletter will be produced by the students and will lead into a whole magazine | |
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Ms. Kubick - Fifth Grade |
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*B.A. degree from The University of Akron
*Master's degree from The University of Akron
*Two children
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
I am so blessed to have the opportunity to teach at SCS! The staff, students, and families are so wonderful. I love to come to school every morning and see so many smiling faces. I am honored that God has placed me here to mentor, to teach academics and to teach His holy Word. Praise God, He is good!
Highlights:
*Overnight field trip with the 5th and 6th grade
*Harry London Chocolate Factory field trip
*Departmentalized classes in preparation for Junior High | |
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Mr. Eleo - Sixth Grade |
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*B.S. degree from The University of Akron
*Master's degree from Cleveland State University
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
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Miss Stachowiak - Seventh Grade |
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*B.S. degree from The University of Akron
*Enjoys teaching, reading, sports, traveling and crafts
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
The Christ-centered atmosphere and the feeling of unconditional acceptance for who you are, whether you are an adult or child.
Highlights:
*Week long field trips to Washington D.C./Gettysburg and/or Virginia
*Fields trips to Mentor Headlands State Park, COSI, Cleveland Zoo, Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburg, team building canoe trip, Christmas caroling at area nursing home | |
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Mrs. Cox - Eighth Grade |
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*B.S. degree from Kent State University
*Completed several hours towards graduate degree
*Married for 32 years, three children
*20 years teaching experience
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
This is a learning environment where God is put first. This is not only so with the students, but it is evident in the staff, volunteers, parents and our board. It is a caring community; in many ways, we are like a family who offers encouragement and support to all who enter our doors. This is never more evident than when we see the faces of our graduates who return for a visit. It is exciting to know that our labor is not in vain, and that with God we have the opportunity to make a difference in young people's lives.
Highlights:
*Daily studies from the Word of God challenge teens to establish a Christian world view
*Periodic service projects allow them to put God's precepts into action
*Journaling, ACSI writing contest and research papers help students to become effective writers
*Field trips to Haven of Rest (homeless shelter), Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
*Combined instruction with history teacher of WWII history | |
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Mrs. McClure - Tutor |
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*B.S. degree from Malone College
*Married, three children
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
SCS has such a warm, positive, family-friendly environment. The teachers and staff work at SCS not only because of their love for children, but because of their love for the Lord. As a parent, I am thrilled with the education and influence my children have received at SCS.
Highlights:
*Specialized one-on-one instruction for students who need help | |
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Mrs. Benson - Music/Performing Arts |
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*Bachelor of Music from Ohio University
*Board Certified Music Therapist
*Married, three children
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
We've been promised in God's Word that where two or more are gathered in His name, He will be with us. He has been invited into every class. He is our guide as we determine how to reach each student with his/her special needs and abilities. At SCS, we are an interdisciplinary team. Our school concerts are not just music related. They incorporate art in the set design and costuming, sometimes history or language in the subject matter, and computers in the program design
Highlights:
*Hands-on learning with instruments
*Field trips to a steel drum concert
*Visit from University of Akron opera students
*Body percussion
*Hand Bell choir
*Vocal choir
*Numerous concerts and performances | |
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Mr. Cleam - Physical Education/Health |
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*B.A. degree from Cedarville University
What makes SCS a special place to teach:
Our students are fun loving and our staff is made up of some of the greatest people! God's presence is felt throughout everything that is done here!
Highlights:
Rollerskating
Field day
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Mrs. Hebert - Spanish |
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*B.S. degree from Purdue University
*Post baccalaureate hours from University of Akron and Radford University
*Married for 43 years, three children, three grandchildren
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
If you want to see servanthood modeled, SCS is the place. It begins at the top and there is a definite trickle-down effect. I continue to be amazed and inspired by the willingness to serve demonstrated by each staff member. Where a need is made known, it will be met graciously. | |
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Shelly Vaughn - Speech Therapist |
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*Master's Degree in Speech Language Therapy from Duquesne University
*Married
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
I think that SCS has an incredibly warm, welcoming environment for the students and teachers. All of the staff members are very supportive with the common goal of improving the lives of the students here. It really feels like a family, not just a school.
Highlights:
I help students with language, articulation, voice, fluency and hearing problems. | |
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Miss Koons - Art |
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*B.S. degree from University of Akron
*Currently working on graduate degree from The Ohio State University
*Enjoys photography, printmaking, running and hiking
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
SCS has a warm, welcoming environment. The staff is great to work with and the students have a hunger for learning. It truly is a privilege to work at such a great school that is Christ-centered.
Highlights:
*Students at each grade are exposed to a variety of media, from painting and drawing to clay and printmaking.
*Each student is encouraged to think creatively and will learn about artists both contemporary and traditional. | |
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Mrs. Kemp - Administrator/History |
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* Bachelor of Science in Education, Social Studies major, Taylor University , 1971
* Elementary certification in Elementary Education, University of Akron, 1986
* Married to Jon Kemp since 1971
* Three adult children: Kristi married to Jason Wood, Beth married to Dan Chafin, and Jonathan
* One grandson, Jacob
* Member of The Chapel since 1970
What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?
The dedication of teachers and parents who sacrifice to give children the best possible learning experiences to prepare them for Christian service. The freedom to creatively teach given to the staff by the school board
Highlights:
* Simulations in history class -- big business, the Stamp Act
* The integration of historic novels
* Week long field trips to Williamsburg, Jamestown, Harper’s Ferry, Gettysburg, Appomattox, and Washington D.C.
* Principles of governing, war, citizen involvement from the Scriptures | |
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