• An up-to-date event calendar, photo gallery, and news section
• Integration with several social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
• Accessible information in the form of an archive of pertinent documents, an explanation of Focus Initiatives, and interactive Google Maps
• Easy paths of communication, whether they be via the contact form, a sortable staff directory, or the ability to comment on posted news articles and photo galleries

The Leadership Team at Focus Learning Academy is excited about the new website and is confident that it will be an effective tool to communicate with students, parents, and the local community too. Please check out the site and recommend Focus to any students interested in earning their high school diploma while preparing for the workforce.

Shawn has been a long time consistent and hard working staff member. He has grown immensely over his almost five years of service.  Recently, he has had to oversee the Technical Services department in the absence of his direct supervisor. He was the point person for both the Help Desk and Technical Services. In addition, he was instrumental in the work leading up to the Focus East server conversion. During this time, Shawn demonstrated his strong knowledge of the organization, technical skills and leadership. eSchool Consultants would like to recognize Shawn Mason as the Employee of the Month for his service and support for the month of April 2011 – by Jeremy Scott, Director of Technical Services

Clerical: Judy M. Marcum, Curriculum

In the past six months the Curriculum Department has gone through several changes. One constant has been Judy’s consistency and hard work. No matter the situation, Judy has conducted herself in a professional manner and helped out wherever help was needed. She takes the initiative to fix issues without being asked. Any project she is assigned, she finishes in a timely manner and it is completed correctly. Our department is stronger because of Judy’s attention to detail and proactive attitude. I am very thankful to have her as a vital part of the eSchool team. eSchool would like to thank Judy for all her hard work by recognizing her as the April 2011 Clerical Employee of the Month – Justin Sparks, Director of Curriculum

CEO: Kimberly Stokes Wolfe, Ph.D., Career & Technical Education Coordinator

Kim is an excellent employee and has grown the CTE program at Focus over the past two years. Kim empowers those she leads and allows them to flourish. A good leader knows when to lead and when to follow – Kim does this well! eSchool Consultants would like to thank Kim for all her hard work by recognizing her as the April 2011 CEO Employee of the Mont – Donnie Musick, CEO

CEO: Meghan Hadden, Marketing and Communications Director
Clerical: Chris Basar, Operator
Technical: David Prater, Programmer

+Valedictorian

++ Salutatorian

*Career & Technical Education Honor Society

Photos of the Graduates:

Focus North

Focus South

Focus East

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The mission of the Community Employee Assistance Network is to make a difference in the employment picture in Central Ohio. The organization encourages networking amongst employers, employment agencies, local government, institutions of higher education, job seekers, and career coaches, amongst others. Some of the organizations that are a part of
CEAN include United Way, FedEx, the Ohio State University, the Salvation Army and the Urban League.

Present at the meeting were several members of the Focus Learning Academy staff, including School Social Worker Javar Godfrey, who notes, “I think CEAN is very important to be a part of due to the networking and long-lasting partnerships that come from the relationship.”

After the meeting the group took a tour of Focus Learning Academy, a state-funded charter school that helps teens and young adults between the ages of 16 and 22 years old earn their high school diploma while preparing for the workforce. Focus Learning Academy is dedicated to educating students, while allowing them the flexibility to learn a living while attending school.

CEAN is always looking for new members and invites anyone with an interest in making a difference in local employment to attend the next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 10 at AmVets:

1395 E Dublin Granville Road, Ste 205
Columbus, OH 43229
1-800-AM-VETS

eSchool staff purchased, prepared and served all the fixings of a traditional Thanksgiving meal to over 1,000 Focus Learning Academy students and staff.

“The students and staff of Focus Learning Academy couldn’t be more grateful for the delicious meal eSchool Consultants prepared for all of us,” Focus Learning Academy Director Kathy Williams said.

“This is just another instance where eSchool went above and beyond for Focus, ensuring every student was able to celebrate Thanksgiving.”

eSchool prepared 18 turkeys for the schools over the course of two days. In addition, students and staff enjoyed fried chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, greens, corn, rolls and of course pumpkin pie.

“We truly love what we do and are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with the students and staff of Focus Learning Academy,” eSchool Consultants CEO Donnie Musick said.

“We had a great time and hope to do it again next year!”

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