Faculty and Staff Guide
Jane Addams Business Careers Center
since 1924
2373 East 30th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44115
The History of J.A.B.C.C.
from clevelandmetroschools.org
Between 1920 and 1930 Cleveland Public Schools, now Cleveland Metropolitan School
District, built 35 schools one of which was the Girls' Opportunity School which was built in 1924 and is the school that evolved into the current Jane
Addams Business Careers Center. The programs offered were for young women who had difficulty with academic study. The school offered class work in cooking, hygiene, home nursing, English, and math. Girls' Opportunity School grew to an
enrollment as high as 1,500 students over the next six years and changed its name to Jane Addams School.
Additional name changes followed: Jane
Addams High School, Jane Addams Vocational High School and finally Jane Addams Business Careers Center. In addition, the all-girls school began admitting young men during the 1980s and added vocational classes leading to state certification in Dental Assisting, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts,
Computer Repair, Finance and Credit, and Tailoring.
Contact Us Phone: (216) 623-8900/8907
Website: www.clevelandmetroschools.org/addamsbcc
Student Hours M-F 8:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
First Semester Important Dates
Open House September 17, 2015 Discoverer’s Day(No School) October 12, 2015
End of 1st Marking Period October 16, 2015 Parent Teacher Conferences/ Report Card
Distribution Oct 28, 2015 Election Day (No School) November 3, 2015 Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25-27
End of 2nd Marking Period December 18 Winter Break Dec. 21, 2015 -
Jan. 5, 2016 School Reopens Jan 5, 2016 Report Cards Mailed Jan 14, 2016
Cutting Edge Academy
Educator: Brian Bjorklund
Culinary Arts Chef Instructor 117/120/Executive Grill
Educator: Russell Bumgardner
American History, American Government and CTE Explore.
Room 314
Mr. Bumgardner has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Social Studies and has over 10 years experience working with students. He is an integral part of the athletic department as the coach of both the Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball teams. Mr.
Bumgarner is also the Track Coach for the school.
Educator: Felicia Calloway
Intervention Specialist Room 302
Ms. Calloway is a highly educated and trained member of the Cutting Edge Academy staff. Ms. Calloway has worked hard and obtained both a Master’s of Education and a Master’s of
Organizational Leadership. Her academic accolades have lead her to being selected by the State of Ohio as a Resident Educator Mentor.
Educator: Eboni Crump
Algebra I/II and Geometry; Physical Science and Biology
Room 303
Ms. Crump obtained her Bachelor degree in Special Education from Ohio University. She later went on to study at Cleveland State University where she earned a Masters of Education Administration. Ms. Crump has 10 years of experience as a teacher and tutor, six of which she served as a cheerleading advisor.
Educator: Shila A. Massey
Hospitality and Tourism Instructor Room 208
Ms. Massey currently serves as an instructor here at JABCC in the subjects of Hospitality and Tourism. She received her Bachelors of Business
Administration from the University of Cincinnati. She later obtained her Bachelor of Science in Education from Wright State University. Ms. Massey has 9 years of teaching experience.
Educator: Garrett May
Algebra II, Resource & Geometry Room 309
Mr. Garrett May serves at the Chairperson for the Jane Addams Business Careers Center chapter of the Cleveland Teachers’ Union.
Educator: Renée Milosic
School Counselor Room 107
Our J.A.B.C.C. Counselor Milosic has been with the Cleveland Metropolitan school district over 19 years. She is a graduate of Cleveland State University
having obtained both a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in School Counseling.
Educator: Renee Mueller
Culinary Arts Chef Instructor 117/120/Executive Grille
Educator: Salena Surrarer
Culinary Arts Chef Instructor 117/120/Executive Grille
Educator: Michael Szalkowski
Culinary Arts Chef Instructor 117/120/Executive Grille
Chef Michael Szalkowski is an honors graduate from the highly esteemed Culinary Institute of America, having specialized in the baking and pastry arts. He has been an instructor with the JABCC since 1999.
He has served as the yearbook advisor for the past 3 years. As well as being an accomplished chef, Chef Szalkowski has a wide range of interests including photography, theatre/movies, vegetable gardening, canning and preserving and technology.
Educator: Vanessa Rollins
English Language Arts and History Room 212
Ms. Rollins simply would like everyone to know that she loves working with the students here at JABCC!
Educator: Melissa Sharpley
Environmental Science, Biology and Career Planning.
Rooms 315 & 218
Jane Addams 9th Grade
Academy
Educator: Christopher J. Ciulla
Modern World History Room 202
Mr. Ciulla has over 20 years of experience in the field of education. He has been awarded a Bachelor of Arts in History from Marietta College and a
Masters of Education from Ashland University. He is happily married to his wife of 12 years, Denise and has two beautiful daughters, Annmarie (9) and Lauren(8).
Educator: Marci Golub
Algebra I Room 215
Ms. Golub is in her 17th year of teaching for the 2015-16 school year. She is an accomplished scholar who has obtained a Bachelor’s degree in
Elementary Education and a Master of Science degree in Mathematics Education.
Educator: Tenney Hammond
English I, English IV, Academic Resource and Credit Recovery.
Ms. Hammond has over 40 years of teaching experience from the 6th grade level through teaching in a university setting. She worked hard and obtained National Board Certification in English for Adults and Young Adults. She highly educated and has a B.A. from the University of Michigan and a M.A.T. from the prestigious John Hopkins University.
Educator: Sarah Hodge
Modern World History, Academic Resource Room 219
Ms. Hodge has 15 years of experience in the field of education. She was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish and her education licensure from Case Western Reserve University. In 2004, Mrs. Hodge received her Masters of Arts in Spanish
Linguistics from Cleveland State University. Ms. Hodge also has an Associates of Applied Business in Culinary Arts and is a proud member of the
American Culinary Federation. She owns a home-based bakery business in which she primarily sells decorated and wedding cakes. She has two children, Sylvia (10) and Henry (8) with whom she enjoys dancing, reading and playing music.
Educator: Camille Holdren
Physical Science, Environmental Science and Academic Resource.
Room 316
Ms. Holdren received her first degree, an Associate in Applied Science from Cuyahoga Community College while studying to be a Medical Lab
Technician. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Cleveland State University. She has spent over 20 years working in clinical laboratories as a registered Medical Technologist with a specialty in Blood Banking. She has been a teacher for over 14 years, and earned a Master’s in Education from Cleveland State University. Ms.
Holdren enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, gardening, reading, cooking and baking.
Educator: Mya McKinney
English 1, World History and Career Planning Room(s) 202, 204, 222
Ms. McKinney attended Alabama A&M University and received a B.A. in psychology. She later obtained a Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. She also has a license from Notre Dame of Ohio for Mild to Moderate Intervention. She has been working in the field of education for 14, seven of which have been at Jane Addams. Ms. McKinney has been the coach for cross country for the past 6 years.
Young Executives Academy
Educator: Herb Blackann
Biology, Environmental Science Room 317
Mr. Blackann is a veteran teacher. He has previous taught in Berea School District and St. Edwards High School. Mr. Blacken is a veteran in the Cleveland Schools, having taught students at Glenville, John Marshall and Jane Addams High Schools.
Educator: Laura Billetz
Psychologist Room 226
Ms. Billetz has over 17 years of experience in the field of Psychology and Education. Having been awarded a Masters degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University, Ms. Billetz has been a professor at the College level and has also worked in her own private practice.
Educator: Nereida Cunningham
Head Counselor Room 107A
Nereida Cunningham serves as the head counselor for Jane Addams Business Careers Center. On a daily basis, she serves the needs of hundreds of students in both the Young Executives and Freshman Academies.
Educator: Patricia Donelan
Intro. to Business, High School of Business
Marketing, High School of Business Management Room 305
Ms. Donelan was raised in Cleveland Ohio and many of her relatives have graduated from the Cleveland Public Schools. Ms. Donelan is a graduate of Cleveland State University, where she earned both a Bachelor degree in Business and a Master of Curriculum and Instruction. She enjoys teaching business courses to students at the Jane Addams Business Careers Center.
Educator: Felicia Douglass
Transition Coordinator Room 300C
Educator: Anna Dvorkin
Intervention Specialist in Math and Science Room 203
Ms. Dvorkin has been with the Cleveland Metropolitan School district for 14 years. Ms. Dvorkin obtained her first degree in nursing in the country of Russia. Ms. Dvorkin is a true scholar. She has also been awarded degrees from Cleveland State University; she has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as a Masters in Education.
Educator: Tanisha Jackson-Long
Marketing Communications Room 300
Ms. Jackson-Long is a teacher with over 19 years of experience in the field of education. Ms. Jackson-Long holds degrees from the prestigious universities of both Bowling Green and Notre Dame. She is a
highly qualified educator and has completed the necessary education and training to become a
teacher of teachers. She has been certified through the State of Ohio as Resident Educator Mentor and a PEAC/Par Mentor. In addition to her numerous accomplishments, Ms. Jackson-Long is also an entrepreneur.
Educator: Wanda McGinnis
Speech/Language Pathologist Room As Needed
Ms. McGinnis is a graduate of Miami University, having obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. She obtained her Master of Arts from Cleveland State University. She works with students with specific learning disabilities. She is also an active member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.
Educator: Shari Obrenski
American Studies 10 and 11 Room 312
Ms. Obrenski has been a proud teacher with the CMSD and Jane Addams for the past 17 years. She obtained her B.S.Ed. from Miami University and her M.S.Ed. from Cleveland State University. She is an active member of the Cleveland Teachers’ Union and currently serves at the Third Vice President for the organization, specializing in Senior High Schools. She is also concurrently serving a term as the First Vice President of the Ohio Federation of teachers.
Educator: Vida Radovic
PreCalculus, Algebra II and Geometry Room 306
Ms. Radovic is an exemplary scholar, having been awarded a Master of Mathematics degree. She has dedicated her life to children, with 27 years teaching experience in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and 8 years teaching in the country of Serbia. In addition to her duties here at Jane
Addams, Ms. Radovic has been selected as an Adjunct Faculty Math Professor at Cuyahoga She also makes time to tutor students for the Ohio Graduation Test or any other standardized test offered by the State of Ohio.
Educator: Mr. Swanson
History, Government and English Language Arts Room 210
Mr. Swanson is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University. He is currently in his 9th year of
teaching and has already obtained his Master’s degree from Cleveland State University.
Educator: Terri Tuma
Health and Physical Education Room 214, Gymnasium
Terri Tuma has over 28 years in the field of education. Ms. Tuma obtained her Bachelor of Science in Education from Cleveland State University. She later received her Master of Community Health from Cleveland State. In
addition to her daily teaching obligations, Ms. Tuma serves as the Athletic Director for Jane Addams Business Careers Center.
Jane Addams
(1860-1935)
Born in Cedarville, Illinois as the youngest of eight children, Jane Addams grew to become one of the foremost leaders of the Progressive Era. In 1889, Addams founded Hull House in Chicago, Illinois, to help the families of immigrants. Hull house provided kindergarten and daycare, libraries, classes as well as employment
assistance to women and immigrants in the
surrounding community. Through her life, Addams actively supported woman suffrage, the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was co-founder of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). She was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace prize in 1931 and is considered to be the mother of
