Our Vision

The Utica Shale Academy, through an innovative high school curriculum will serve as a leading educational institution for all students who seek to explore, develop, and enhance career opportunities as well as further advance their education. 

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Our Mission

The Utica Shale Academy provides a unique and vigorous learning environment through a specialized academic program which responds to employers’ and industries' current and emerging and changing global workforce needs and expectations through business/school partnerships.

Students will:

• develop work habits that foster independence, self-awareness and commitment to personal growth.  
  
• achieve competency in industry and academic standards.
  

USA Staff
Administration 

William Watson - Superintendent
Robert Barrett - Treasurer / CFO
Carter Hill - Dean of Students
Robert Mehno - Grant and Governmental Affairs Director
Laura Krulik - Director Special Services
Heidi McIntosh - School Nurse
Josh Manist - Technology Director 
Whitney Tsesmilles - EMIS Coordinator
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Traditional Education

Michael Skrinjar - Intervention Specialist
Mariah Hart - Intervention Tutor
Kathleen Vennum - General Education Tutor
George Whittaker - Senior Tutor
Kyle Exline - English/LA
Michele Skinner - Math

Career Tech

 Matt Gates - CTE Instructor - Welding
Nick Woods - CTE Instructor - Heavy Equipment
Paige Beatty - CTE Instructor - Hospitality
John Wright - CTE Instructor - Welding
Dennis Bowers - CTE Instructor - Diesel Mechanics