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Kent roosevelt hosts swim clinic

Kent roosevelt hosts swim clinic

Have you ever had aspirations of becoming a high-class Olympic athlete? One local high school is making all of this possible for special needs athletes. As TV2’s Jon Huntsman explains, even if you’re not a naturally gifted athlete, it doesn’t mean you can’t compete like an Olympian. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_HUNTSMAN_SPECIALOLYMPICS[/bbrvideo] The Olympics. It’s an event that brings out the competitive nature in all of us. It’s a test of will, strength, dedication and perseverance. Sometimes, it’s all about overcoming your own…

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Kent Welcomes Superintendent

Kent Welcomes Superintendent

George Joseph is back to where his life in education took off: in the city of Kent, Ohio. As Kent City Schools welcomes the new superintendent, George Joseph is looking to get himself on the same page with the community. TV2’s Jon Huntsman has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P5_HUNTSMAN_SUPERINTENDENT.mov [/bbrvideo] George Joseph returns to the city of Kent where he, a KSU alum, received his Master’s degree in Educational Administration. He left Worthington Local Schools this past summer, where he assisted…

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Roosevelt welcomes superintendent

Roosevelt welcomes superintendent

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P4_HUNTSMAN_SUPERINTENDENT[/bbrvideo] Superintendent. It’s a job that requires patience and diligence. This is certainly true for someone managing a new school district. Just ask George Joseph. Back in June, Kent City Schools introduced George Joseph as its new Superintendent. I had the opportunity to speak with the Superintendent himself, George Joseph, to get an idea of who he is and what his position entails. Prior to joining Kent City Schools, Joseph was the Executive Director of Administrative Services for Worthington…

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At Kent Roosevelt, Students Come First

At Kent Roosevelt, Students Come First

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P3_HUNTSMAN_KENTROOSEVELT[/bbrvideo] Most high schools have specific standards that they abide by. And Kent Roosevelt High School is no different. A simple standard summed up in just three words: rigor, relevance and relationship. Kent Roosevelt prides itself in building strong relationships with its students. And nobody does so like the main man himself: Principal Bob Klinar. As principal, Klinar has challenged himself to be more of a voice for students to succeed in the classroom. For incoming freshmen, it can…

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An Overview of Kent Roosevelt HS

An Overview of Kent Roosevelt HS

Rigor, relevance and relationship. Those words resonate well for students and staff at Kent Roosevelt High School, located about 10 minutes away from the Kent State University Main Campus. The high school has undergone some significant changes recently, including technology upgrades in the classroom. At Kent Roosevelt, through technology funding, they have been able to utilize Chrome books in wireless labs thanks to Technology Director Courtney Baliman. Another change for the school district has been the recent closing of Franklin…

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