State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Visits Akron City Schools

By: Staff Blogger

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria’s first stop in Akron was to North High School to see how the district is transforming the traditional high school model with its College & Career Academies. His second stop was to the I PROMISE School, which is supported by The LeBron James Family Foundation.

I visited @AkronSchools today, where they’ve converted their HSs into career-focused academies. At @AkronNorthHS, they have a health/human services academy partnered w/ @AkronChildrens & a global tech/business academy! Hear more from these awesome students... @CCAofAkron #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/udDw2stbTm

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 9, 2019

I also visited @AkronSchools’ @IPROMISESchool, a partnership with @KingJames’ @LJFamFoundation, to see their extensive family resources (from healthcare & jobs services to legal aid & adult classes) & amazing offerings for students. This is a GREAT school! #IPSPround #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/7U00va0FHp

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 9, 2019

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Celebrates 2019 Milken Educator Awardee at Harding Early College School

By: Staff Blogger

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria visited Harding Early College School in Fairport Harbor Exempted Village Schools. He was there to help surprise the teachers, staff and students
with the news that one of their science teachers, Nathan Yaussy, is a 2019 Milken Educator awardee. Congratulations, Mr. Yaussy, and thank you to the Milken Family Foundation for honoring great teachers.

It was a great morning at Fairport Harbor! What better way to celebrate #NationalSTEMDay than helping surprise science teacher Nathan Yaussy with this year’s Ohio #MilkenAward?! Thanks to @Milken for their recognition of teachers, and congrats Nathan! #OhioLovesTeachers #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/CZCkDBNPuI

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 8, 2019

I met some of Nathan Yaussy’s Fairport Harbor students, and it was great to hear their excitement. Nathan’s #MilkenAward is much deserved. We even met his classroom puppet, which he refers to as his “avatar.” So great! #OhioLovesTeachers #NationalSTEMDay #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/lXeIL0Qd0R

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 8, 2019

Working with the media is part of the job, and today was no different at Fairport Harbor. Student reporter Miles Merchak (@SkipperSketches) talked with me about all things education in Ohio. Great questions today, Miles! @Milken @FairportSuper @MrsRumbarger #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/OT1dX7jSOx

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 8, 2019

Fairport Harbor’s Harding Early College High School Design Lab students designed t-shirts for me and State Board Member Meryl Johnson! The students are planning to start their own business. It’s amazing to see such skill and entrepreneurial spirit! 👍 #MyOhioClassroom #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/4qzlsG73J8

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 8, 2019

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Attends 2019 Latino Education Summit

By: Staff Blogger

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria addressed attendees of the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission’s Latino Education Summit. He also presented the Rev. Luis Vizcarrondo, Jr. with the Premio La Cumbre Award. This award is given to Ohio Latinos who have inspired other Latinos in the realm of education.

It was so glad to be at the 2019 Latino Education Conf. today in Kent. Educators, students & professionals are working together on the opportunities and challenges facing our Latino population. I’m grateful we have such a strong network in Ohio. Gracias! #OHLAKSU #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/vRX6y6cxu2

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 8, 2019

Congratulations to Pastor Luis Vizcarrondo, recipient of the Premio La Cumbre Award, for his work to inspire Ohio Latinos in the realm of education! Thank you for your leadership in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities! @OCHLA_OH @LiCal09 #OHLAKSU #LatinOHs #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/zutTZhKCJ5

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 8, 2019

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Attends New Skills for Youth Convening

By: Staff Blogger

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria participated in a panel discussion at the New Skills for Youth Convening to discuss the impact of New Skills for Youth in Ohio.

The collective impact of NSFY @OHEducationSupt @OHEducation talking about Ohio’s journey. pic.twitter.com/0o7x9mM27n

— Gary Barber (@tcssupt) November 5, 2019

“#NewSkillsforYouth was also new skills for schools and new skills for businesses” - @OHEducationSupt pic.twitter.com/GEAPBzRn0Q

— Kate (Blosveren) Kreamer (@KateRobynBlos) November 5, 2019

Glad to be in great company as Paolo DeMaria shares the impact of New Skills for Youth in Ohio at the @CCSSO NSFY Convening! pic.twitter.com/lAnb7ZjBwU

— Cassandra Palsgrove (@cpalsgrove) November 5, 2019

.@OHEducationSupt Paolo DeMaria and @DEDeptofEd Supt Susan Bunting discuss the great exchange of ideas among the #NewSkillsforYouth states #StatesLeading pic.twitter.com/A3tx681nLs

— Austin Estes (@austin_estes) November 5, 2019

We are @CCSSO New Skills got Youth @OHEducationSupt @OHEducation highlights @tiffin_schools #tiffinproud pic.twitter.com/qiNGmMsByO

— Gary Barber (@tcssupt) November 5, 2019

Compelling stories from @CMoffatMiller, @DEDeptofEd Sec. Susan Bunting & @OHEducationSupt this morning on the collective impact of the New Skills for Youth initiative! #SkillsAtWork#StatesLeading pic.twitter.com/j2ojiTPvui

— CCSSO (@CCSSO) November 5, 2019

This. Team. What great representation from Ohio for the final New Skills for Youth convening! The eye to innovation and collaboration these folks bring to the table is energizing 🙌🏻 looking forward to our continued work together. #careerreadinessforall pic.twitter.com/nmWhYgeQA4

— Cassandra Palsgrove (@cpalsgrove) November 6, 2019

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Visits Boyd E. Smith Elementary School

By: Staff Blogger

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria visited Boyd E. Smith Elementary School in Milford Exempted Village Schools. This school is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School and the home of Lisa Holt-Taylor, a recipient of the 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching.

It’s the simple things that make a great and joyful learning experience! Don’t take my word for it though... Listen as Anna, Emmett and Sophie share why they love @BES_Elementary! @Milford_Schools #MilfordSoars #TheBEStPlaceToGrow #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/DM4X3UqT7V

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 1, 2019

Our schools only benefit from supportive, active and engaged communities and families! Today, several @BES_Elementary PTO members shared their experiences with me. Thanks for all you do to help make your school the best! @Milford_Schools #MilfordSoars #TheBEStPlaceToGrow #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/BomFnpF6NY

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 1, 201

While visiting @Milford_Schools, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Lisa Taylor-Holt, one of many amazing educators at @BES_Elementary! Congratulations on being named a 2019 #PAEMST recipient! @WHOSTP @NSF #STEM #MilfordSoars #TheBEStPlaceToGrow #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/oYpq5uzmvg

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) November 1, 2019