*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, 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

*B.S. degree from Towson State University
*Continuing education and graduate classes at National University of Cal State
*Married, three children

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

tmiltner@summitchristianschool.net

*B.A. degree from Adrian College
*Married, 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

rsurace@summitchristianschool.net

*B.S. degree from Geneva College
 

What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?

I have found the staff at SCS to be the most welcoming and helpful I've ever encountered in my work/ministry experience.  The love of Christ is evident in the family atmosphere here.  As a teacher, I enjoy sharing my life with my students and the teachable moments that occur as we go.  It is a special privilege to be part of the team encouraging your children to know and love God!   

Highlights:

• Fieldtrips to Schwebels Bakery, Graf's Growers, Nature Realm, Akron Beacon Journal
• Projects throughout the year include Community Helpers City, phonics, hands on science experiments, cursive writing finger painting. 

ltaylor@summitchristianschool.net

*B.S. degree from Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania .

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

bchristen@summitchristianschool.net

*B.A. degree from Kent State University
*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 

sfleser@summitchristianschool.net

*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

ckubick@summitchristianschool.net

*B.S. degree in Education from Kent State University
*Major:  Middle Childhood Education
*Married

What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?

Summit Christian School is a family that is focused on providing quality education centered on Christ.

Highlights: 

• Incorporates multiple instructional strategies to support Ohio content standards
• Differentiates lesson plans to accommodate students above and below grade level indicators and objectives
• Field trips to:  Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, Rolling Ridge Ranch

klowe@summitchristianschool.net 

*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

jstachowiak@summitchristianschool.net

*B.S. degree from Kent State University
*Completed several hours towards graduate degree
*Married, three children

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

lcox@summitchristianschool.net

*Bachelor of Science from Lee University 
*Continuing education at Pentecostal Theological Seminary 
*Married, three children

What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach? 

The opportunity to share the love of Jesus with some awesome kids and the potential to impact their future and their family!

Highlights:

• Exciting Chapel programs for all ages
• Learning computer applications such as PowerPoint, Publisher, and Web Communication
• Learning to Type
• Creative Projects
• The history/future of technology

rdeveney@summitchristianschool.net

*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 

smcclure@summitchristianschool.net

*B.S., The Ohio State University; M.A., Chapman University; Ed.D. The University of Akron
*31 years experience as a youth, children's and music minister
*Married, two children

What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach?

I am thrilled to have the opportunity at SCS to instruct, encourage and develop in each student an appreciation for and knowledge of one of the most wonderful gifts that God has given us - music!  I believe that God created this marvelous art form and that He has given us the ability to find joy in it, whether through listening, creating or performing. 

SCS has a wonderful staff of dedicated Christians who use their God-given gifts to bring Him honor through their teaching and service.  It is a joy to partner with them and with the parents we serve to make a positive and lasting impact on the students at SCS.

Highlights:

• Opportunities to compose and perform original songs
• Field trips through the Children's Concert Society
• Body Percussion
• Hand Bell Choir
• Vocal Choir
• Various concerts and opportunities to minister through music

rsheldon@summitchristianschool.net

*Bachelor of Science from Akron University
*Masters from Cleveland State
*Married, two children and four grandchildren

What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach? 

The opportunity to share the love of Jesus with some awesome kids and the potential to impact the future of students and their families.

Highlights:

• Lots of fun and learning the basics of working as a team and accomplishing big goals!
• Skill learning in team sports such as soccer, kickball, dodgeball, baseball, basketball and hockey
• Rollerskating in the winter
• Intramural basketball and volleyball
• Competitive basketball for middleschool girls and boys

leleo@summitchristianschool.net

*Master's Degree in Speech Language Therapy from Duquesne University
*Married, two children

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:

• Helping students with language, articulation, voice, fluency and hearing problems

svaughn@summitchristianschool.net

*Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education from The University of Akron

What makes Summit Christian School a special place to teach? 

SCS has a great group of teachers, staff and students.  Everyone is happy to be here and the students are excited to learn.  I enjoy teaching the students here very much and watching them improve in their drawing skills.

cmoore@summitchristianschool.net