September 27, 2022 — Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce members dedicated time on the afternoon of Sept. 14 to attend the District's State of the Schools / 4Es and Community Connections presentation, a networking and luncheon event hosted by the District at Chardon High School.
Chamber leadership, including executive director Mrs. Melissa Ricco and board president Ms. Cathy Peters, helped make the event a success through their planning and advertising efforts prior to the event.
District members in attendance included Chardon board members Mrs. Karen Blankenship (president), Mr. Keith Brewster (vice-president), and Mr. CJ Paterniti (board member and presenter); and District administrators, including State of the Schools presenters Superintendent Michael Hanlon and Treasurer/CFO Deb Armbruster.
The Chardon 4Es and Community Connections panel, introduced by CHS principal Mr. Doug Murray, included Hilltopper students helping to present on innovative programs in our schools.
The panel segments were led by:
- Mr. CJ Paterniti
(Junior Achievement® program at CMS)
- Mrs. Kim Butala and Mrs. Tracey Britt
(CREW career-based program at CHS)
- Mrs. Shalyn Swick
(Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) districtwide)
- Mr. Brent Hilston
(STEM at CHS (NEW! for 8th & 9th grade))
- Mr. Brent Hilston
(Robotics at CMS)
- Mrs. Amber Yeager
(Arthur Holden Leadership Program at CHS & CMS)
- Mr. Rob Mizen
(Actively Caring for People® service program at CHS)
- Mr. Jason Hall
(Engineering at CHS (NEW!))
- Mr. Allen Herner
(College Credit Plus business courses at CHS)
- Mr. Dan Chenoweth
(College Credit Plus math courses at CHS)
- Mrs. Kristen Sironen and Mrs. Amy Ridgeway
(Career Exploration in PreK & KDG)
A special thank you to the District's Custodial, Food Service, Maintenance, Technology and Transportation departments for their work in making this event possible. While much of your work may often occur behind the scenes, the significant difference you make is always seen. We appreciate you.
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Contact:
Kelly Misch
Communications Director
Chardon Local Schools
440.286.0409