From teachers to front office staff to administrators, the roles vary, but the mission is the same. To recognize our team members, we will begin a Staff Spotlight Series! Every week, we will be spotlighting a staff member at each Intergenerational School!

Meet Ms. Hanni

Rachel Hanni was a teacher for five years before joining the admin team at Lakeshore in 2015; this is her sixth year at Lakeshore as the Director of Operations. Also, Ms. Hanni is the model-wide Human Relations Director for the Intergenerational Schools. Ms. Hanni received her bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University, and she is in the process of getting her master's degree at YSU, too!

What drew you to working education?

Lifelong learning and helping students & families!

What is your favorite thing about our school?

Everything! It is so unique and innovative. Plus, I love the people!

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I worked in government before switching to education; I was even an elected School Board official for a term. I also enjoy spending time with my family - especially my son, Sebastian, and our chocolate lab, Miles.

Meet Ms. Brown

Donna Brown has been teaching at Near West for over two years as an Intervention Specialist. Ms. Brown received her undergraduate degree from BGSU and graduate degree from Notre Dame College.

What drew you to working education?

The need to help and teach students.

What is your favorite thing about our school?

The people (students and staff) I work with make my job not just something I go to daily, but what I look forward to each day.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I've been married for 29 years this year and I have two children. One of my daughters just graduated college and my other daughter is a Junior at University of Cincinnati!