From Early Childhood to master’s degreeKathrine Jett Eddleman, 2012 Early Childhood Professions

completer from Stow-Munroe Falls, graduates this month with a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from The University of Akron. She is currently applying for a one-year clinical fellowship, the final step in her graduate education.

Kathrine earned a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology at Kent State University. She and her sister are first generation college graduates.

During her two years in Early Childhood Professions taught by Jody Morris, Kathrine says, “I learned very quickly that a class of preschoolers was not for me, but it gave me a really good background in child development and helped in my college coursework.”

“My advice to students is to realize that you can do anything and you are not limited by where you live or where you grew up. Reach for the sky.”

Teaching Professions completer loves her jobEmily Guiletto, a 2011 Roosevelt graduate and Teaching

Professions completer, is finishing her second year of teaching at Sells Middle School in the Dublin City Schools. “Not only do I love being in the school working with kids, I also have a passion for sports and knew I wanted to coach,” Emily says. “I coached lacrosse at Sells and am now coaching at Dublin Coffman High School. It feels really good to say I love my job and what I do every day.”

After completing her bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University, Emily entered a one-year, Master of Education program at OSU, where she also earned a teaching license for grades 4 – 9 English/Language Arts and Math. She did her student teaching in the Columbus City Schools.

“Being a part of the Teaching Professions program was a great way to confirm my passion for education before college,” Emily explains. “It helped me build relationships with students and teachers and opened up opportunities like field experiences and “Dress for Success” Day.”

Hosting Tallmadge job fair for fellow studentsIn March, Tallmadge business students taught by Kim Brendel organized the annual

job fair for fellow students as a BPA community service project. The Job Fair benefits reputable employers and interested working-age students.

In addition, the Business Management Class partnered with Junior Achievement to teach economics to third graders at Munroe Elementary as part of the Hometown Heroes one-day program.

News from the Six District Educational Compact

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Burbick Conference focuses on careers

At the Diane Burbick Conference for Middle School Girls, above from left, Compact Executive Director Mary Jane Stanchina, Cuyahoga Falls Superintendent Dr. Todd Nichols, President of Regency Construction Tari Rivera and Woodridge Superintendent Walter Davis spoke. Rivera talked with students about her career path in a male dominated industry and success in construction management, design build and general contracting.

Register now for Aeronautics Academy

Incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning more about aeronautics, can spend from June 11 to 15 at the tuition-based A.C.E. Academy. The week-long opportunity includes a “flyover” at the KSU airport, hands-on experiences at KSU’s aeronautics and engineering labs and worksite visits at area airports and a control tower.

A.C.E. Academy is sponsored by the Six District Educational Compact and Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering. For more information, call the Six District Educational Compact office at 330-655-2247 or register and pay online at www.kent.edu/cae/ACEcamp.

‘Cool Tech” inhouse challenge at SMF Programming & Software Development students organized an in-house “Cool

Tech” challenge during Tech Week in April where they showcased innovative web and application concepts. Students and staff at Stow-Munroe Falls High School chose the top three favorites.

Hudson Kiwanis supports Auto TechHudson Kiwanis recently donated $2,000 to the Hudson Auto Technologies

College Tech Prep program for tools and equipment for the lab, according to instructor Gary Reynolds.

‘Hug Blankets’ help HCT students give backHealth Careers Technologies Level II students

banded together for a joint service project to make 10 “Hug Blankets” for patients undergoing out-patient chemotherapy treatment. Money raised through various club fundraisers helped purchase fabric.

Christina Hickman, GRADS teacher for the Six District Educational Compact, talked with the group about her experiences with breast cancer and about the non-profit support group that she and her sister, also a breast cancer survivor, started.

She explained that the fleece fabric with no-sew ties helps keep patients warm during chemotherapy infusions, and “the blankets also offer a sense of emotional comfort.”

Classmates in Programming and Software Development put a spotlight on “Cool Tech” at Stow-Munroe Falls High School.

Criminal Justice students visit courtroomStudents in Criminal Justice College Tech Prep at Cuyahoga Falls High School

heard about Summit County’s Turning Point Program from Judge Joy Malek Oldfield. This special court handles cases involving drug using/abusing, non-violent offenders by providing immediate comprehensive supervision, drug testing and treatment services, as well as immediate sanctions and incentives.

Making blankets from left, Kearston Stumpf, Roosevelt, and Courtni Hylton, Stow-Munroe Falls.

Jaydon Galas, Stow-Munroe Falls, placed first in Fundamentals of Web Design at the BPA Region 10 contest. Other Programming and Software Development students placing included Miah Slaubaugh, Stow-

Munroe Falls, second in C# Programming and Luke Bowers, Stow-Munroe Falls, in third.

The Website Design Team of Vonn Wheatley, Roosevelt, and John Bowersock, Hudson, placed second and the team of Stow-Munroe Falls students Alex Ely, Galas and Kyle Sommer placed third. Wheatley took second in Computer Programming Concepts and third in Information Technology Concepts.

Tallmadge BPA competitors to compete in Dallas

Tallmadge students John Labosky, Human Resources Management and Elizabeth Regallis, Excel, will compete at BPA Nationals in Dallas in mid-May after advancing in state competition. Taught by Kim Brendel, seven students advanced to state competition in March and the Global Marketing Team placed in the top ten.

Engineering Academy student places in Product Design Contest

Connor Sinning, Stow-Munroe Falls, placed in the top six in a Product Design Contest sponsored by Rapid Prototype and Manufacturing LLC in Avon Lake. Using CAD technology, Connor designed a utensil caddy. His teacher is Laura Eyring.

Jaydon Galas

Tallmadge State BPA competitors from left, Angelina Labbe, Haley Glanco, John Labosky, Angelo Mariola, Elizabeth Regallis, Emily Newenhisen and Bojana Maletic.

www.sixdistrict.com Spring 2018

From Kent: From left, C.A.R.E. Coordinator

Jacquie Peoples Dukes, Sara Beatty, Candice Curtis, Diane

Beatty and Superintendent George Joseph.

From Tallmadge:From left, Tallmadge Superintendent Jeff Ferguson, Officer Dave Quillen and C.A.R.E. Coordinator Heather Prazer.

From Woodridge: From left, C.A.R.E. Coordinator Robert Sykes, Ryan O’Leary, Lana Norris, Superintendent Walter Davis, and Logan Palmer.

From Cuyahoga Falls: Front row from left, Elyssa Jessop, Grace Lowther, Sydney Smith, Anna Buchwalter, Patrick Catanese, Anthony Nichols, Emily Longfellow, Alliyah Dolinar, Nayla Whitman and Noah Spinner Back row from left, Club advisors Allison Kelades and Rachael Muster, Superintendent Todd Nichols, club advisor Chris Nauer and Officer Ed Dennis. Not pictured: Jenna Kull.

From Hudson: From left, Hudson High School counselor Nicole Carmichael; Officer Jim Curtin; C.A.R.E. Coordinator Kelsey Haggerty; Hudson Community First representatives Laura Gasbarro, and Laura Jones; and Hudson High School senior Kelsey Lowman.

From Stow-Munroe Falls:From left, Assistant Superintendent Chris DiMauro, Colin Sellers, Ryan Polisena, Gina Villanti, Kendall Miragliotta and C.A.R.E. Coordinator Tina Burdette.

In April, the Six District Educational Compact C.A.R.E. Committee held its annual awards ceremony to honor individuals and community organizations who are working to combat substance abuse.

Each year, the Compact C.A.R.E. Committee selects a person, group or organization to honor with the C.A.R.E. Community Award of Appreciation. Seven area Rotary Clubs, including Cuyahoga Falls Rotary Club, Hudson Rotary Club, Hudson Clocktower Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Kent, Northampton/Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club, Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club and Tallmadge Rotary Club, were recognized for enthusiastically supporting numerous projects to combat substance abuse and support wellness initiatives.

Others honored by districts include:In Cuyahoga Falls, student leaders of Drug Free Clubs of America

including Anna Buchwalter, Patrick Catanese, Alliyah Dolinar. Elyssa Jessop. Jenna Kull, Emily Longfellow, Grace Lowther, Anthony Nichols. Sydney Smith, Noah Spinner and Nayla Whitman

In Hudson, Hudson Community First, Officer Jim Curtin and Hudson High School senior Kelsey Lowman

In Kent, the Ben Curtis Family FoundationIn Stow-Munroe Falls, seniors Ryan Polisena, Kendall Miragliotta,

Colin Sellers and Gina VillantiIn Tallmadge, School Resource Officer Dave QuillenIn Woodridge, senior Logan Palmer and students involved as Big

Brothers/Big Sisters at Woodridge High School

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon hosted by students at Roosevelt

Level I Teaching Professions students hosted more than 80 Roosevelt teachers as part of their Teacher Appreciation Luncheon recently. The event incorporated their employability, communication, and organizational skills and included planning, budgeting, shopping and preparing food.

CompaCt points

The Six District Educational Compact does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

Hearing about careers in maternity nursing

Health Careers Technologies students heard from Connie Thompson, RN, MSN, Nurse

Manager of Summa’s Akron City Maternal Nursing Unit about careers in maternity nursing. In addition to other equipment, Thompson showed students the bereavement kits given to families who lose a child.

Class members were inspired to create their own photo boxes purchased with club funds to donate to Akron City Hospital. Some students wrote remembrance poems and attached them to Forget-Me-Not seed packets.

Displaying their boxes from left, Makayla Scarpitti, Roosevelt; Kia Tubergen, Stow-Munroe Falls; Lindsey Evrard, Cuyahoga Falls; and Savannah Ansley, Tallmadge.

Four E’s Initiative focuses on service learningMiddle School teachers interested in implementing a

“Designing Your Future” course for all eighth graders met with consultants from Partnerships Make A Difference this spring. The group focused on service learning and project-based learning concepts.

The initiative is part of a COMPACT COMPASS: Four E’s grant for career development opportunities, as well as secondary transition services for students with disabilities.

From left, Bolich Middle School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Kelly Walmer, consultant Ellen Erlanger, consultant Kathy Meyer and Roberts Middle School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Gina Johnson

Tallmadge Entrepreneurship class learns about KSU’s LaunchNET

Tallmadge Entrepreneurship students taught by Joni Giles visited the Kent State University campus in February and took part in a workshop about the venture formation process, hosted by LaunchNET, a cross-campus program.

Facilitator Lynn Buchinsky led hands-on activities to inspire students with challenges, idea generation, brainstorming techniques and pitching opportunities. Tallmadge students Sam Seeker, Jake Reifsnyder and Christian Sickler collaborated on a “Lunch Buddy” concept and won first place.

International Business competes at DECAInternational Business Academy students at Stow-

Munroe Falls competed at DECA’s Career Development Conference in March. Alyssa Tallarico placed in the Top Ten in the Human Resources event.

Engineering Academy tours Delta SystemsEngineering Academy students recently toured Delta

Systems in Streetsboro. Delta is a designer and manufacturer of switches, displays and electronic controls primarily for the outdoor power equipment industry.