Anton Grdina Elementary School

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Britiny attended Cleveland Metropolitan Schools until 3rd grade. She then attended charter schools during 4th – 8th grades including E Prep Cliffs, which at the time was the only E Prep school. While at E Prep, she received her first introduction to afterschool programming. Fast forward to today, Britiny has returned to E Prep Cliffs as an afterschool provider for middle school scholars.

In preparation for her role, Britiny furthered her education at the Cleveland School of Science and Medicine at the John Hay Campus and gained her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Bates College. She is currently working on her Master’s in Microbiology and Cellular Science from the University of Florida.

Britiny is dedicated to enriching, encouraging, and educating youth in underserved communities. She wants to be to others what she wishes she had early in her childhood.

Zahrya Robinson more popularly known as Ms.Zee started at Open Doors Academy in December of 2023. She is an alumna of Breakthrough Public Schools and has since settled at Citizens Academy Southeast Campus Coordinator. Zee has an extensive background in childcare beginning when she was only a child herself. She started interning at Future Stars Child Care Center when she was only 14. After high-school Zee took up Sociological Thinking at The Ohio State University and has since traveled back to take on the virtual route to further her education. She is an eager learner and educator with goals in early education. Outside of her life with ODA she spends time skating, playing the electric guitar, styling hair, cooking, going to classes and just finding time to do anything she likes.

Mrs. Takira Doss-Pritchett, also known as Ms. T, studied early childhood education at the University of Toledo. She began her career as a paraprofessional at Cleveland College Preparatory School and most recently served as Director of afterschool programming. In addition to being a coordinator at ODA, she is also an ODA parent. In her free time, she enjoys shopping at Costco, watching movies, and listening to R&B music. Mrs. Pritchett is ready and eager to support scholars and families in any way they need!