My APS - Alumni
My APS - Lisa M. Testa, O.D.
Length: 35 sec
Dr. Lisa Testa graduated from North High School. She went on to graduate from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1990, achieving her Doctor of Optometry and Master of Science in Physiological Optics.
My APS - Monique Ransom (Firestone)
Length: 35 sec
Graduate of Firestone High School, Monique Ransom
My APS - Peter Kageyama
Length: 35 sec
Peter Kageyama graduated from Firestone High School in 1983 and is the author of "For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places." The book looks at what makes cities lovable, what motivates citizens to do extraordinary things for their places and how some cities use that energy to fill in the gaps that “official” city makers have left when resources disappear. Peter is a community and economic development consultant based in St. Petersburg, Fla. He is the co-founder and producer of the Creative Cities Summit, an interdisciplinary event that brings together citizens and practitioners around the big idea of the city. Peter is the former president of Creative Tampa Bay, a grassroots community change organization. He has spoken all over the world about bottom-up community development and the amazing people who are making change happen.
My APS - Akil Gregory (Buchtel)
Length: 35 sec
Buchtel High School seniors Akil Gregory and Steven Harris were named Gates Millennium Scholars. As a Gates Millennium Scholar, students receive funding to attend any U.S.-accredited college or university. Akil was a member of Buchtel’s National Honor Society, Principal Leadership Team, Global Scholars and student council. He served as president for the Ohio Teacher Academy. Akil is studying neurology at Howard University and hopes to become a college professor.
My APS - Steven Harris (Buchtel)
Length: 35 sec
Buchtel High School seniors Akil Gregory and Steven Harris were named Gates Millennium Scholars. As a Gates Millennium Scholar, students receive funding to attend any U.S.-accredited college or university. Steven was a member of Buchtel’s National Honor Society, Principal Leadership Team, Global Scholars, the varsity bowling team and student council. He is studying paleontology at Syracuse University.
This is My APS!
Length: 2:43
Parents, employees, alumni, volunteers and community leaders strive to be charismatic adults in the lives of our students. At Akron Public Schools, our success is YOU! We can all make a difference in the life of a child!
