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Mr. Andy Brenner

Andy Brenner, associate principal, and his wife have lived in Medina for over 20 years.  His son is a 2015 graduate of Medina High School and his daughter ​is a 2020 graduate of Medina High School.  Mr. Brenner is beginning his fifteenth year at the high school and enjoys each day.  He began his career in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District as a High School Social Studies teacher and football coach.  His Bachelor's Degree is from Ohio University and his Master's Degree is from Ashland University.
 
​Mr. Brenner believes every student can excel. "It's up to us as educators to show students that they can accomplish more than they think they can," said Brenner. It's a yearly highlight watching our students cross the stage every May and when they come back and tell what they are doing after they have left Medina High School.

Phone: 330.636.3352

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Mr. Mitch Charvat

Mitch Charvat, associate principal, has been a staff member of Medina High School for 20 years. Prior to assuming the role of associate principal in the 2014-2015 school year, he was one of the health teachers. Mr. Charvat has three children. He enjoys watching his kids paly sports, the outdoors, and spending time with his family and friends.

Mr. Charvat achieved his Undergraduate degree through Baldwin-Wallace University and his Masters in Sport Science through the University of Akron. He has his principal certification through Cleveland State University Inspired Leaders Program.

Mr. Charvat believes that education is about building relationships and constructing a foundation of knowledge and skills needed for a successful future.

Phone: 330.636.3264

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Miss Brittany Hartory

Brittany Hartory, associate principal, brings ten years of experience to Medina High School. Beginning her career in higher education and student affairs working with collegiate students, Miss Hartory then moved to Twinsburg High School serving as a Business and Marketing teacher. At THS, Miss Hartory served as the senior class advisor, was on various leadership committees, and co-chaired PBIS initiatives for students and staff.

Miss Hartory holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in Business and Marketing Education and a master's degree from Ashland University in Educational Leadership and Administration. 

Miss Hartory believes that each student brings something unique to their school experience. This allows for all students and staff to learn and grow from one another building a strong community. 

 

Phone: 330-636-3213

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Ms. Jessica Ross

Jessica Ross, associate principal, brings fifteen years of diverse teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels. Ms. Ross previously worked in New York City, West Geauga, and Solon. She was a middle school math and science teacher in co-taught special education classrooms, 7th grade dean, math department chair, advisory department chair, and served on several leadership teams and committees throughout her tenure in New York City. Additionally, Ms. Ross completed her administrative intern positions in Aurora City Schools and Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools. She and her husband have two children in elementary school, and together, they enjoy spending time outside by the firepit and watching the Browns win.

Ms. Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Amherst College in Amherst, MA, and a master’s degree in Childhood Education from Bank Street College of Education in New York, NY. She earned her principal certification through the Cleveland State University Inspired Leaders program.

Ms. Ross believes in the importance of educating the whole child through a combination of social/emotional programming, high-caliber academic instruction, and building professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.