Ohio Connections Academy Recognizes Columbus Student

Miracle Smith of Columbus was recently named one of Ohio Connections Academy’s (OCA) Star Students for the month of November in recognition of her achievements and leadership in the virtual classroom.

Miracle, an 8th grader at the statewide online public charter school, was nominated by her teacher Mrs. Moenich for her growth as a student and as an individual and her positive attitude towards learning. As the Star Student, Miracle will be presented a certificate recognizing her achievement and be profiled in Ohio Connections Academy’s student newsletter and on the school’s web site.

As Miracle was about to enter the sixth grade, Miracle’s parents made the decision to enroll her in Ohio Connections Academy to ensure she received a good education from home with the ability to work at her own pace and access to teachers. Miracle said she right away felt very comfortable with the online platform and she likes how her teachers are always available.

“I like how the teachers are so nice and they really understand me. I also appreciate how the flexible schedule allows me to me to do more activities like dance and to volunteer at my church,” she said. “I think OCA benefits me because I have learned how to plan things and get them done without stressing out.”

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 November:

• Londynn Owens, 3rd Grade, Euclid
• Luci Arick, 3rd Grade, Milford
• Elijah-Atom Seyfried, 4th Grade, Marysville
• Akira Dockery, 7th Grade, Wakeman
• Allison Riley, 9th Grade, Ostrander
• Mona Said, 11th Grade, Columbus

“The faculty, staff and members of the board at Ohio Connections Academy are proud to recognize students like Miracle 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.”

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.