1. Danielle Kost Parrish
34936 Clear Creek Drive Cell: 440-452-3029
North Ridgeville, OH 44039 Email: parrishd@lakeridgeacademy.org
Education
ClevelandState University, Master's Degree School Counselor Certification & State Licensure 2005
The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Education 1987
Academic Scholar Athlete- High jumper-Big Ten Champion, NCAA qualifier 1983-1987
Vermilion High School 1983
Vermilion Hall of Fame Inductee
Professional Experience
Lake Ridge Academy
Director of Middle School 2009-present
 Direct and guide student life in the Middle School
 Inspire faculty and staff, students and families in the Middle School program
 Write and implement Advisory programs
 Incorporate and update Middle School Handbookand schoolrules
 Maintain student discipline, corresponding record keeping related to discipline and learning needs
 Arrange general programs to match social and emotional wellness goals for all students
 Monitor the adjustment of new students
 Counsel students as necessary,working closely with other schoolprofessionals & families
 Assist faculty with student challenges and coordinate assistance for struggling students
 Create new Middle School curriculum opportunities
 Keep open communication with parents and Leadership Team
Coordinatorof Advisory 2009- present
Student Advisor 1989-1994,2003-2007
 Plan grade level advisory activities
 Organize shadowand move up days to new students
 Schedule guest speakers and field trips for shadowdays
 Write curriculum for each grade level advisory programs
 Coordinate schedules for activities
Middle School Dean of Students 2007-2009
 Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and dress
 Direct and guide student life in the Middle School
 Responsible for writing and implementing Advisory program grades 6-8
 Incorporate and update Middle School Handbookand schoolrules
 Maintain student discipline and follow-through with corresponding record keeping related to discipline
 Arrange general programs matching goals of Middle School as related to social and emotional wellness
 Monitor the adjustment of new students
 Counsel students as necessary,working closely with other schoolprofessionals
 Assist faculty and parents with student challenges
 Coordinate assistance forstruggling students
 Keep open communication with parents and Administration

2. Athletic Director 1990-1993/1997-2001
 Over-see all athletic programs for grades 6-12
 Manage Budget for all athletic events,merchandise and scheduling/transportation costs
 Create new philosophy for Athletic Program
 Initiated our entry to the OHSAA
 Create new policies and athletic handbookfor families and coaching staff
Physical Education & Health Teacher 1989-1993/1997-2009
 Revised and implemented new Health and Physical Education curriculum for Grades 6-10
 Instruct Physical Education for grade 6-10
 Instruct Health Education for grades 6 and 9
Kohlmyer Sporting Goods - Outside Sales Associate – Team sales 1988 - 1989
 Coordinated sales for local schools/businesses in Lorain County
 Increased sales in territory by 100% in 8 months
 Responsible for increasing team/schools accounts by 50%
Oberlin College- Assistant Director of Intramurals & Track Coach 1987-1988
 Assist Director with all intramural activities on campus
 Plan and assist with tournaments
Oversee all facilities and schedules for student workers
 Plan practices and coach all High Jumpers
Personal Coaching and training 1987-present
 Coach and train local high schoolathletes in High Jump
 Educate and oversee college recruiting process with families
Other Professional Affiliations
Neighborhood Alliance Board of Directors member
AMLE professional membership
ASCA professionalmembership
References
Robert Glatz Varsity Track and Field Head Coach
Amherst Steele High School rob_glatz@amherstk12.org
Phone (440) 225-1891
Heather Harris Frieberg Lake Ridge Academy School Psychologist & Director of Student Services
Lake Ridge Academy friebergh@lakeridgeacademy.org
Phone (216) 952-1498
Mike Molnar Kohlmyer Sporting Goods Former Owner - retired
Phone (440) 785-8686 mikemolnar42@gmail.com
Michael Shaulis Director of Curriculum/Upper School
Lake Ridge Academy Shaulism@lakeridgeacademy.org
Phone (440)327-1175
Patrick Smith Lake Ridge Academy Director of Science Research
Phone (330) 606-0185 smithp@lakeridgeacademy.org