The faculty and staff at Promise academy are dedicated to providing an educational experience as unique as you are.
School Leadership

Dr. Jeffrey Jaroscak
Executive Director

Dr. Heidi Rock
Principal
Now, my job is to work with you, Promise students, to guide you as you excel in earning your high school diploma, and it’s the best job yet.
Email Address: h.rock@promise-academy.com
Phone Number: 216-443-0500

Tasha Edgeson
Operations Manager
Tasha Edgeson has served in the Promise community for 2 years in various roles, such as Administrative Assistant. Upon arriving to Promise Academy, she came armed with a quote from Clarissa Pinkola Estes, which says “Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is withing our reach.” It is with this same mindset that she looks forward to her new role as Operations Manager. She has a heart for young adults and an extensive background in customer service, operations, and project management and is excited to bring her skills and love for helping people to the school. She enjoys learning something new every day. Her hobbies include cooking, art, reading, and being a dog mom.
Teachers & Staff

David Druce
Social Studies Teacher
Email Address: d.druce@promise-academy.com
Phone Number: 216-443-0500 ext. 735
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8241301741

Stephen McGibony
Math Teacher
Email Address: s.mcgibony@promise-academy.com
Phone Number: 216-443-0500 ext. 501
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/3161878328?pwd=cmFJR1NjcFQ4ajdpWXF0MjdRck43Zz09

Jargalmaa Brisson
Science Teacher
Meet Jargalmaa Brisson, the Science Teacher at Promise Academy. Ms. Brisson has her Master’s Degree in Education from Cleveland State University. Before joining Promise Academy, Ms. Brisson worked for Save the Children in her home country Mongolia. She also has experience teaching at a college level at Manhattan College in New York. Ms. Brisson works as a consultant for ELEVATE Program at Cleveland State University.
She’s a firm believer in life-long learning and continuous personal growth. “Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn, and you will”.
Ms. Brisson speaks Mongolian, English, and Korean. In her free time, she loves to read, travel, go hiking, take care of her dog, Taco, her plant babies, and vegetable garden.
j.brisson@promise-academy.com
216-443-0500 ext. 730

Natalia Muniz
Administrative Assistant
Natalia Muniz has been working with children and young adults since she was 16 years old. She founded and operated a summer youth program and taught school aged children in a program sponsored by James Ford Rhodes High School. After serving as a teacher at the pre-school level, Ms. Muniz moved to what would become her favorite occupation, a nanny. Working with children and young adults has always been a passion for Ms. Muniz. She believe that young people are our future and that it is important to set them on the correct path for a successful and happy life.
Email Address: n.muniz@promise-academy.com
Phone Number: 216-443-0500

Melissa McCarthy
Student Records Coordinator
Melissa McCarthy comes to Promise Academy with 6 years of experience in Record keeping in charter schools. She has a passion for paperwork and organizing systems. In her spare time she likes reading, watching movies, and building with legos.
Ready To Enroll?
Here’s what you can expect:
No tuition
Flexible pathways to graduation
Electronic courses, supported by licensed teachers
Small class sizes
Daily lunches
Credit recovery
Industry credentials
College Credit Plus
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