Letter From The CEO:
Greetings C.A.S.T.L.E. School Community! As I reflect on the 2007-2008 school year we are proud of our students and what they have accomplished. As a school we have accomplished several of our goals as well, particularly our sharp, 300% increase in the number of students graduating is what we are most proud of! Among our other accomplishments for the 2007-2008 school year are the following,.... more
CEO- Rolando L. Peterson
At C.A.S.T.L.E., we pride ourselves on that fact that "Our People Make the Difference in Student Success". Meet some of our people:
Chief Executive Officer: Rolando L. Peterson - rpeterson@castleschools.org
Chief Operations Officer: Jennifer Williams - jwilliams@castleschools.org
Principal: Anthony Benn - abenn@castleschools.org
Human Resources Manager: Brenda Slegus - bslegus@castleschools.org
Administrative Assistant: Alisha Drake - adrake@castleschools.org
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Intervention Specialist: Dana Campbell - dcampbell@castleschools.org
Teacher - Science: Ntianu Cloud - ncloud@castleschools.org
Teacher - Science: Monica Girard - mgirard@castleschools.org
Security/Cultural: Martin Griffin - mgriffin@castleschools.org
Teacher - Credit Recovery: Jeremy Holmes - jholmes@castleschools.org
Security/Martial Arts: Lancia Jones - ljones@castleschools.org
Custodial: Mervyn Jones - mjones@castleschools.org
Intervention Specialist: Marchell Josie - mjosie@castleschools.org
Teacher - Social Studies: Mary Lanzola - mlanzola@castleschools.org
Teacher - Math: Teresa McIntosh - tmcintosh@castleschools.org
Teacher - English: Jennifer Murphy - jmurphy@castleschools.org
Teacher - Social Studies: Elliot Nicely - enicely@castleschools.org
Communications Coordinator: Nehgel Pickett - npickett@castleschools.org
Teacher - Math: Roach, Sandra - sroach@castleschools.org
Guidance Counselor/Social Worker: Rhoni Thompson - rthompson@castleschools.org
English - Teacher: Shelly Trapp - strapp@castleschools.org
Dean of Students: Shawna Woods - swoods@castleschools.org
Chair: Thomas Unik, III
Vice-Chair: Stanley Jackson, Jr. Esq.
Secretary: Karleo McKenzie
Treasurer: Gregory Perryman, Sr.
Parent Liaison: Kimberly Tolliver
- Special Meeting of the Board of Directors: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
- Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors have moved from Wednesdays to Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. Check the meeting schedule for dates.
The qualifications for members on the C.A.S.T.L.E. Board of Directors are as follows:
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Experience and expertise in one or more of the following professional fields: education accountability, assessment and curriculum experience; real estate; law; fundraising; business; technology; accounting; military; government; environmental fields; administration or community and/or youth development.
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Preferred experience in governance including, but not limited to, training courses, responsibility for serving a board, and/or board membership in a non-profit organization, governmental body, or for-profit business.
- At least 18 years of age.
In addition to the aforementioned qualifications, each member of the Board of Directors of C.A.S.T.L.E. commits to the following:
- Belief in and support of the mission and vision of C.A.S.T.L.E.
- Attendance at board and committee meetings.
- Willingness to volunteer for individual assignments on behalf of and by the board, including service on committees and fundraising endeavors.
- An expectation that all children can learn and can accomplish high academic achievement regardless of race, income, family background, religion, gender, or previous behavior.
To contact the C.A.S.T.L.E. Board of Directors, call, mail, or fax the Board Relations Officer via the Central Office at: 2155 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH., 44114, Ph: (216) 685-1442, Fax: (216) 685-1458. Send email correspondence to: castleBOD@castleschools.org
C.A.S.T.L.E. serves parents who:
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Wish to have their child educated in a safe, small school setting with a family-type atmosphere.
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Want measurable accountability for all stakeholders in the education process.
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Believe that building character should take place in school as well as in the home.
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Want continuous preparation for the Ohio Graduation Tests.
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Want their child to earn up to 10 credits in a single academic year.
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Want their child to be educated in an environment that welcomes their input.
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Want their child prepared for post-secondary choices including 2 and 4 year colleges.
Active Parents Volunteer
Parents are encouraged to participate in school-related activities, including those pertaining to curriculum and instruction, such as tutoring. Volunteers may also be involved in assisting with school events. In addition, parents are encouraged to contribute their time and talent to organizing extracurricular activities and community outreach projects. At C.A.S.T.L.E., we encourage all families to give a few hours per month to the school as a volunteer.
All volunteers working directly with students must complete a Volunteer Application. Volunteers must follow all policies and procedures defined by the School. If activity occurs that is not in keeping with the school policies, the Principal reserves the right to relieve the volunteer of his or her responsibilities.
Parent Resource Team (PRT)
The C.A.S.T.L.E. Parent Resource Team (PRT) supports student learning and the overall success of the school. The PRT’s primary responsibility is fundraising in support of the school’s extra-curricular program. The PRT also provides school leaders with ongoing input on the operation of the school. All parents are encouraged to join the PRT. For more information, or to join the PRT, castlePRT@castleschools.org, or contact the PRT Office at
(216) 685-1442.
Please support our Partners! Partner organizations offer financial support, input and assistance for C.A.S.T.L.E. programs and activities. These supporting companies have services and products that are of value to our school. Call or email them for information.
Forte Public Relations
P.O. Box 37186
Maple Heights, OH 44137
admin@fortepublicrelations.com
Dalton’s Auto Body
15112 Miles Ave
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 752-1290
Unik Insurance
1729 Superior Avenue, #330
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 861-0200
Are you interested in becoming a partner of C.A.S.T.L.E.? Contact Rolando Peterson via email or by telephone at (216) 685-1442.
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