FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Here for Those Who Serve
Family. It’s the building block of communities, and an important part of helping children develop the character and resilience they need to thrive. That’s why our Military Support Team is so important. At Ohio Connections Academy, we make sure that military families receive the support needed to overcome their unique challenges. We welcome military families into our community with open arms. In fact, Ohio Connections Academy was named a Purple Star designated school by the Purple Star Advisory Board in December 2018.
GET IN TOUCH
Military Support Team Contacts
If you are enrolling or currently enrolled, please reach out to Mr. Stanford or Mrs. Pyle for assistance.
Gene Stanford
Lead and Contact for Grades 6–8
Email gstanford@oca.connectionsacademy.org
Phone 513-486-9147
Mindy Pyle
Contact for Grades K–5
Email mpyle@oca.connectionsacademy.org
Phone 614-515-4884
Maria Walls
MiST Liaison for Grades 6–8
Charlotte Reger
MiST Liaison for Grades 6–8
Justin Pyle
MiST Liaison for Grades 9–12
RESOURCES
Military Support Resources
Military Support Team liaisons have developed a comprehensive catalog of resources to support the unique needs of Ohio Connections Academy military families. Here is a sampling of the many resources we have available:
Education Resources
- National Military Family Association—Explanation of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, which defines rights of military families when enrolling in new schools.
- Military Child Education Coalition—Webinars, trainings, and consultations for families transitioning to new schools, specifically families who have students with special needs.
- Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families—Free tutoring services for students of active military families.
Family Resources
- Ohio Department of Education Network for Military Families and Veterans—One-stop shop for Ohio-specific military family information.
- United through Reading—Connects families separated by deployment by arranging for parents to read books aloud to their children.
Postgraduation Prep Resources
- March2Success—Online program developed to help students prepare for standardized tests, military entrance exams, and a variety of other exams.
- eKnowledge™ ACT/SAT Prep—Online ACT/SAT preparation program available on any internet-enabled device.
Scholarship and Grant Resources
- Fisher House Foundation Scholarships for Military Children Program—An organization that awards scholarships and grants to children of military service members.
- Our Military Kids Inc.—Nonprofit organization that provides grants to children of deployed or recovering service members, so that they can participate in extracurricular activities that may not otherwise be affordable.
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