Alliance City School District

✈ Charay (Yoho) Johnson ✈
Position: Jobs for Ohio's Graduates Career Specialist
School: Alliance High School
Graduation Year: 2011
Years at ACS: 2

Favorite Memory:
"My favorite memories from attending ACS as a student are playing softball and cheering in the student section, known as the "Cockpit Crazies" at all of the football games."

Influential Staff Member:
"A teacher that positively influenced me while attending ACS was Mr. James Ballor. Mr. Ballor had a keen sense of humor, impeccable wit and a mean swagger when he walked. He embodied the true definition of an educator, and I wanted to learn as much as I could from him during my time at AHS."

Choosing to work for ACS:
"I chose to come back to work for ACS because I wanted to help the next generation of students achieve their goals and help prepare them for life, college and careers."

Importance of giving back:
"I believe it is important to serve the school and community that raised me, as the teachers and community leaders invested greatly in my education and personal growth. Giving back to the community that shaped who I am today holds deep meaning for me. I am committed to sharing the knowledge and experiences I have gained to help inspire and guide the next generation of emerging leaders in Alliance."

Mrs. Johnson is bringing her passion and experience back to ACS to help students reach their goals and step confidently into their future. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA

We would like to congratulate Mrs. Teresa Caserta for officially joining the Alliance Board of Education at last night’s meeting! She will remain on the board for the next four years, serving the community, students, and staff of Alliance City Schools.

We look forward to working with Mrs. Caserta throughout her term! ✈ #RepthatA

✈ Perry Mann ✈
Position: 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
School: Alliance Middle School
Graduation Year: 1997
Years at ACS: 9

Favorite Memory:
"There are so many great memories that come to mind when I think back to my time in Alliance, but they all revolve around acceptance. I think what was so amazing about Alliance and why I'm so excited to have the opportunity to teach here is that I always felt accepted and supported by everyone, even when I wasn't at my best."

Influential Staff Member:
"My influential staff members were:
Mr. Zelasko: His excitement in teaching history was infectious, and you may not have entered the class ready to learn, but he quickly caught your attention and drew you into the lesson.

Mr. Ballor: His breadth of knowledge, passion for learning, and willingness to meet you where you were to help move you forward still inspires me every day.

Ms. Ailes: When I talk about Ms. Ailes, it always comes back to joy. Whenever you were around her, she made you smile. No matter how disappointing your last Spanish grade was, she made you feel like success was still possible, and she believed in you."

Choosing to work for ACS:
"I chose to work for Alliance because I've always felt a strong connection with the community and wanted to have the opportunity to give back a small amount of what was provided to me."

Importance of giving back:
"As a historian, I passionately believe that we can only move forward by studying and honoring our past. My past is deeply rooted in this community and I feel that Alliance has a depth that is often overlooked. No matter the period or the situation the people of Alliance have never been afraid to dig deep and do what's right. Not for themselves but for those around them. We are a community that lifts up everyone present and I am proud to have the opportunity to return that favor and help support the same community that supported me for so many years."

Mr. Mann’s passion for history and his love for this community shine through in everything he does, and we are lucky to have him back helping the next generation of Aviators grow. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA