Stronger Together

After 35 years in the classroom, Josh Davis is closing one chapter and beginning another.
In this episode of Stronger Together, we sit down with longtime Nordonia High School teacher Josh Davis to reflect on a career spent serving students, teaching Social Studies and AP Psychology, coaching athletics, developing new courses, and helping generations of students think critically about the world around them.
Josh shares stories from his career, discusses how education has changed over the past three decades, reflects on the relationships that shaped his journey, and talks about what's next in retirement.
Join us as we celebrate a career that left a lasting impact on Nordonia High School and the thousands of students who walked through its doors.

In this episode of Stronger Together, we sit down with Nordonia music teacher Angie Perrine to talk about the impact teachers have on students both inside and outside the classroom. The conversation focuses on music education, student connection, relationships, school culture, and the challenges facing kids today. Angie also shares stories from her years in education, what she has learned from students, and why helping kids feel connected at school matters.

Most people in Nordonia know Dr. Szentkirályi as a teacher at the high school. What many may not know is the work he was doing beyond the classroom.
As he prepares to retire, we take time to reflect on his career and the experiences that shaped his perspective. This conversation offers a deeper look at the impact he made both in Nordonia and beyond.

In this episode of Stronger Together, we sit down with Nordonia Hills City Schools Treasurer Kyle Kiffer. Kyle oversees the financial operations of the district and works closely with district leadership and the Board of Education to ensure responsible planning and use of taxpayer dollars.
The conversation explores how school funding works in Ohio, how district budgets are built, and the work that happens behind the scenes to keep a school district financially stable. Kyle also shares how his experience auditing public entities across Ohio shaped his approach to school finance and what he sees as the biggest financial challenges facing public education today.
It is an honest conversation about transparency, planning for the future, and the role strong financial leadership plays in supporting students, staff, and the community

In this episode of Stronger Together, we sit down with Ashley Turner, principal of Rushwood Elementary, for a relaxed conversation about her path in education and the people who shaped her along the way. Ashley shares what she learned starting in the classroom, how those experiences guide her leadership today, and what matters most to her as she works with students, staff, and families.
We talk about the culture at Rushwood, the small moments that make the job meaningful, and the values she hopes students carry with them long after they leave elementary school. It is an honest look at leadership, growth, and the relationships that hold a school community together.
Join us as we get to know Ashley Turner and the heart behind her work at Nordonia.

In this episode of Stronger Together, we sit down with Rushwood Elementary teacher Ethan Nario-Redmond to talk about his journey into education, his first year in Nordonia, and what it means to build real relationships with students. Ethan shares how a nontraditional path led him to the classroom, the lessons he learned during his rookie year, and the impact of being named Summit County Rookie of the Year.
The conversation explores the power of mentorship, the importance of literacy and confidence in young learners, and the small moments that remind educators why their work matters. Ethan reflects on the support he received from colleagues at Rushwood, the connections he builds with students each day, and his hopes for the future as he continues to grow in the profession.
This episode highlights the energy and purpose new educators bring to our schools and serves as a reminder that strong relationships remain at the heart of meaningful learning.

In this episode of Stronger Together, we sit down with Carrie Mitchner, a sixth grade math teacher at Lee Eaton Intermediate School. Carrie talks about what students really need at this stage, how she helps kids move past “I’m not a math person,” and the small classroom moves that build confidence over time. We also talk about why relationships matter in math, what has changed about teaching sixth grade, and what she hopes students carry with them long after they leave her class.

In this episode of the Stronger Together podcast, we sit down with Mitchel Federan, director of Center Stage Dance Studio in Northfield. Mitchel shares his journey from growing up in the studio to performing on Broadway and eventually returning home to lead a place that has shaped generations of students.
The conversation explores how the arts build confidence, discipline, and belonging, and why community connections matter just as much as performance. It’s a thoughtful look at leadership, mentorship, and the role local organizations play in strengthening Nordonia.

In this episode of Stronger Together, we sit down with Scott Karlo, Executive Director of the Ohio Public School Advocacy Network, for a conversation about what it truly means to put the public back in public schools.
This discussion moves beyond policy and headlines and focuses on ownership. Public schools exist because communities invest in them, care about them, and take responsibility for them. Scott shares why restoring that sense of ownership matters, how disengagement weakens schools over time, and what happens when communities step back into their role as active partners.
The conversation speaks directly to Nordonia and to any community that believes strong schools depend on trust, involvement, and shared responsibility. It is a reminder that public education works best when the public sees schools not as a system to observe, but as an institution they own together.

In this episode, Casey Wright sits down with Nordonia High School science teacher Aaron Coleman for a conversation about the path that brought her to the classroom and the way she connects students to the world around them. Aaron talks about her early work at SeaWorld, how that experience shaped her approach to teaching, and why helping students understand the story behind the science matters to her. She also shares what drew her to Nordonia, what she values most about the district, and how she builds relationships that help students grow. It’s an easy, honest conversation with a teacher who brings curiosity, purpose, and steady commitment to her work each day.