Ohio Connections Academy Recognizes Amherst Student

Phillip Presutto of Amherst (Lorain County), was recently named one of Ohio Connections Academy’s (OCA) Star Students for the month of October in recognition of his achievements and leadership in the classroom and in his community.

Phillip a 7th grader at the statewide online public charter school, was nominated by two of his teachers in recognition of the extra hours he has worked to stay on track. “Phillip is new to OCA yet he is awesome about reaching out to his teachers with questions,” said social studies teacher Cheryl Daugherty. As the Star Student, Phillip will be presented a certificate recognizing his achievement and be profiled on the school’s newsletter and web site.

Previously Phillip was homeschooled for three years and his mother Jaye said they found Ohio Connections Academy offered a more stimulating curriculum. “We just did not know what the future held for us moving forward from a homeschooling experience because we really thought we would be alone on this journey,” she said. “OCA is the public school program we have been looking for and it has been nothing short of a phenomenal experience so far as Phillip is doing incredibly well.”

“The faculty, staff and members of the board at Ohio Connections Academy are proud to recognize students like Phillip and the commitment they demonstrate to our school and their community,” said Marie Hanna, OCA Superintendent said. “Each of our Star Students are leaders in the classroom and demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to learning – they truly deserve this recognition.”

Each month OCA recognizes two students in each of the four grade bands for their achievements in and out of the classroom. The following Ohio Connections Academy students were also recognized as Star Students of the Month for October:

• Aaron Toland, 9th Grader from Dayton
• Sean Mines, 6th Grader from Garfield Heights
• Jaysie Issac, 2nd Grader from Findlay
• Leilani Ward, 1st Grader from Dayton
• Carter Saxon, 8th Grader from Cleveland
• Adrian Slujalkovsky, 5th Grader from North Olmstead

Ohio Connections Academy is a free, fully-online virtual public school that students in grades K-12 attend from home. OCA delivers high-quality, personalized education for students that combines certified teachers , a proven curriculum, as well as technology tools, and community experiences—online and in person—to create a supportive environment for children who want an individualized approach to education. More information about Ohio Connections Academy is available at www.OhioConnectionsAcademy.com.