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Urban Teacher Academy Advisory Council

Many educational consultants and community representatives lend their time, ideas and advice to help make your participation in the Urban Teacher Academy successful.

Educational Consultants

  • Susan Ferguson, Director, Center for Catholic Education, University of Dayton
  • Marlea Jordon-Gaskins, Executive Director of Employment Education, Dayton Public Schools
  • Kevin Kelly, Dean, School of Education and Allied Professions, University of Dayton
  • Judy Hennessey, Superintendent, Dayton Early College Academy
  • Pamela Young, Director of Accreditation, School of Education and Allied Professions, University of Dayton

Community Representatives

  • Dick Ferguson, Executive Director, Fitz Center, University of Dayton
  • Lisa Lewis, Executive Director of Human Resources, Dayton Public Schools
  • David Romick, President, Dayton Education Association
  • Joanne Troha, Director of Community Service Learning, Fitz Center, University of Dayton
  • Don Vermillion, Director of Public Projects, Fitz Center, University of Dayton
  • Lori Ward, Superintendent, Dayton Public Schools