Akron Public Schools
Ben Pretzloff has extensive experience in education, having served as an Intervention Specialist and Dean of Students at Akron Public Schools since September 2015. Previously, Ben worked as a Special Education Teacher and Head Coach at Forestbrook Middle School and Carvers Bay High School, focusing on students with mild to moderate disabilities in various subjects. Ben's educational background includes a Master's of Education in Educational Leadership/Administration from Coastal Carolina University and a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction/Special Education from Cleveland State University. Prior to entering education, Ben held multiple roles in quality control and analysis within the banking sector, demonstrating a strong capacity for data management and process improvement.
Akron Public Schools
The mission of Akron Public Schools is to ensure that each student in our diverse population reaches their fullest potential in a safe and affirming environment. Education is everyone's responsibility. We take the lead. - Akron Public Schools is located in Akron, Ohio, in the northeastern part of the state. It is the fifth largest district in Ohio with approximately 23,000 students enrolled. The district includes: -Nine high schools -11 middle schools -34 elementary schools - Whether it is our College & Career Academies, special education, early learning program or extracurricular programs - no one else offers what we do for our students. Explore the choices with APS today.