The Bennett Family
Students: Angel, Amber, Anita, and Ashley
Learning Coach: Angelita
When Angel Bennett transferred from her previous online school, Ohio Connections Academy was happy to welcome such an exceptional student. When her sister Amber switched to the school, our community was even more thrilled. Then Anita enrolled. Finally, the fourth – and youngest – Ashley enrolled. Ohio Connections Academy is incredibly thankful that this remarkable family is part of our family.
Angel
Graduate Student
Due to circumstances beyond her control, Angel arrived at Ohio Connections Academy in the middle of the academic year. Angel’s mother, Angelita, recognized that the experience could’ve been “stressful and frustrating,” but that everyone at the school made the transition easy. “All of the teachers [were] always accessible,” she said. They worked with the family to make sure Angel and her sisters settled in smoothly.
As a highly motivated student, what Angel appreciated most was the school’s incredible educational opportunities. The curricular flexibility at Connections Academy enabled her to take additional, more challenging courses. In fact, she was only in seventh grade when she started attending classes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C).
By the time Angel graduated from Ohio Connections Academy in 2020, she had already earned two associate degrees (with honors!) in applied science and applied arts. She is currently a student at Ursuline College in Cleveland.
Amber
Graduate Student
Amber recently graduated with her high school diploma from our school — and with a complete bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame College in Cleveland! She accomplished this through College Credit Plus, Ohio’s dual-enrollment program that allows students in grades 7–12 to earn high school and college credit at the same time.
What's next for Amber? “I want to be a licensed professional clinical counselor. So, for me, my educational career isn’t done yet. I want to go to Ursuline College for their master’s program in counseling and art therapy.” Amber plans to start classes in the fall and hopes to be a licensed professional clinical counselor by the time she’s 21.
Read more about Amber's experience at Ohio Connections Academy here.
I’ve been taking college summer courses since seventh grade. . . . It really took a lot of focus and passion.
— Amber
Anita
High School Student
Angel’s and Amber's academic accomplishments have served as an inspiration for their sister, Anita. Currently a sophomore, Anita also began taking courses at Tri-C and has already earned three associate degrees by the spring of her freshman year.
Learn about her accomplishments in this featured article.
Ashley
Elementary School Student
Ashley, currently a 1st grader, is thriving at Ohio Connections Academy and is ready to follow in her sister's footsteps.
Juggling Four Students' Success with Joy
Angelita, mother and Learning Coach to all four students, says, "Ohio Connections Academy [has] given each of my daughters a great foundation to have a successful future."
Being a Learning Coach for children enrolled in kindergarten through the 12th grade, I can assure you all that you will have all the support you need from the staff at Connections Academy.
— Angelita, Learning Coach
Check out this video to discover how online learning with Ohio Connections Academy has benefitted the whole family!