Education roundup: Two Catholic schools name new principals

Lucia Heddleson has been named principal of St. Mary Catholic Elementary School and Preschool in Massillon, according to the Diocese of Youngstown Office of Catholic Schools. Heddleson comes to the diocese with 22 years of cross-disciplinary experience in a variety of Catholic and independent school settings.

Most recently, Heddleson was an adjunct professor at Lorain County Community College since 2003. During that time, she also worked at Walsh Jesuit High School as a language teacher and at Laurel School as the chairperson for the world language department. Before working at Laurel School, she was the principal for St. Anthony of Padua School. She taught several subjects and headed the instructional leadership team and CCP programming at St. Edward High School, International Baccalaureate Organization World School. Heddleson began her teaching career at Elyria Catholic High School, where she taught Spanish and religion.

Heddleson holds a Ph.D in management, designing sustainable systems from Case Western Reserve University, a master of arts in humanities from John Carroll University, a master of arts in French from Florida State University, and a bachelor of arts in Spanish and French from Ohio University.

Lisa (Patton) Eberhardt has been named the new principal of SS. Philip and James Elementary Catholic School in Canal Fulton, according to a Stark County Catholic Schools news release.

Eberhardt holds a master of arts in educational leadership and administration from Walsh University and a bachelor of arts in elementary education and teaching from Bowling Green. She has spent her entire career in Catholic education as a teacher with Stark County Catholic Schools and an administrator at Walsh University. She is a graduate of Central Catholic High School

Timken distinguished alumni announced

CANTON − The Timken High School Alumni Association has selected Darrell Woods (’79), Dan Harold (’80) andSherm Moreland (’82) as its 2022 Distinguished Alumni, to be honored at a dinner Sept. 15.

Nominees were evaluated in academia, the arts, athletics, civic service/political leadership, K-12 education, entrepreneurship/business leadership, professional achievement, vocational pursuit, and volunteerism/philanthropy.

Darrell Woods earned his bachelor’s degree in 1983 from Walsh College and a master’s degree from the University of Akron in 1985. Woods was employed as a science/math teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Jackson High School, and North Canton Hoover High School. He retired after the 2017 school year, but has remained “on call” to teach physics at several Stark County high schools. Woods was a Walsh College Outstanding Alumnus in 2008, was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas, in 2010, and was the Stark County Teacher of the Year in 2017.

Dan Harold earned a bachelor’s degree in 1984 from Malone College and a master’s degree from Ashland University in 2000. Harold was employed as a teacher and the head girls’ basketball coach at Central Catholic High School, an assistant principal at Louisville High School, the principal at Mason Elementary in Canton City School District, and an associate principal, athletic director, and now is principal of the combined Lake Middle/High School. He was named the Northeast Inland District Coach of the Year by the Associated Press in 1995, received the Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award from the OHSAA in 2000, and was the District 4 Coach of the Year by the OHSAA on four occasions.

Sherm Moreland received a bachelor of science degree in 1988 and a bachelor of architecture degree in 1989 from Kent State University and a master of architecture in urban design degree in 1991 from the University of Colorado. He served in various leadership positions in both architecture and planning before landing at DesignGroup in 1998, where he worked as a practice leader through 2007. In 2008, he was named CEO, the youngest in DesignGroup’s 50-year history. He has published and presented nationally on topics related to healthcare, lean planning, and organizational thinking. In 2018, he received the Smart 50 Award that annually recognizes business leaders who have demonstrated commitment and passion for making an impact on the industries, organizations and communities where they live and work.

The Distinguished Alumni dinner will be Sept. 15 at Chateau Michelle, 2231 44th St. NW, with a socialhour beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Vaccinations against COVID-19 are required for admission. Vaccination cards (or a photographic image on a cell phone) must be presented for admission to the dinner. Tickets are $30 each, and payment must be submitted by Sept. 15. To buy tickets or for further information, text(preferable) or phone Bill Trbovich at 330-232-3177 or email at trbo56@aol.com.

Fundraiser for Walsh scholarships Sept. 9

NORTH CANTON – The Walsh University Women’s Committee will host its annual community Boot Scootin’ Barbecue Fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 9 at Walsh’s Hoover Park Dance Hall, 1875 E. Maple St.

The event, open to the public, will feature food from Old Carolina Barbecue, music from Russell Sound Lab, line dance instruction by Sarah Colston and prizes for the best Western hats, best Western boots and best Western outfits. Cocktails (cash bar), music and line dancing will begin at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $40 per person and $280 for a table of eight with proceeds benefiting student scholarships. Make reservations online by Friday at www.walsh.edu/bootscoot or by calling 330-490-7567.

Heritage Christian School changes policy for serving free meals

CANTON − Heritage Christian School, 2107 Sixth St. SW, has changed its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2022-23 school year, according to a news release. Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This new approach reduces burdens for families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

Families with children eligible for school meals may be eligible for free health care coverage through Medicaid and/or Ohio’s Healthy Start & Healthy Families programs. These programs include coverage for doctor visits, immunizations, physicals, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, substance abuse and more. Call 800-324-8680 for more information or to request an application. Information can also be found at http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/familychild.stm. Anyone who has an Ohio Medicaid card is already receiving these services. For more information, contact Chris Render at crender@heritagechristianschool.org.

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