Baumgardner Middle School

Angelina Ferguson-Pryor joined Open Doors Academy February 2026. She is a proud Cleveland, Ohio native with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Health Science from Cleveland State University.

Before transitioning into education and workforce development, Angelina spent many years serving the community as a certified Emergency Medical Technician. She went on to teach at several local colleges for eight years and most recently served as the Director of Career Readiness for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, where she connected scholars to high-quality, career-connected learning experiences.

Angelina was drawn to ODA’s mission of being 100% for kids and creating meaningful pathways for their success. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, binging true crime podcasts and documentaries, reading, and shopping. She is deeply committed to expanding opportunities for youth and strengthening families and communities through purposeful, student??'centered work.

Todd Hathaway is our Middle School Program Manager overseeing the Lead Coordinators of middle school programming. Since graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in 2013, he has made his career within non-profit student programming by focusing on creating environments that foster community, relationship building, and producing leaders.

He is a big fan of Cleveland sports, his dog “Captain”, and karaoke.

Todd’s mission in life is to care for and serve people within the community he resides in and leave the world better than he found it. He is happy to be working at Open Doors Academy to help him fulfill that mission!

Talia joined Open Doors Academy in June 2025 as a Program Coordinator. She is originally from Ashtabula, Ohio, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a certificate in Conflict Transformation and Social Entrepreneurship.

Talia is passionate about helping younger generations develop emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and a strong understanding of safety and community responsibilities. She is dedicated to guiding scholars toward becoming thoughtful and wise members of their communities.

In her free time, Talia enjoys spending time with her family, discovering new restaurants, trying new experiences, and listening to music.

Arion Jackson is passionate about supporting the holistic growth and development of children. Throughout her career, she has created and implemented plans that have strengthened students’ behavioral, social, and emotional well-being.

Guided by the principles of Family, Faith, and Foundation, Arion believes deeply in nurturing children beyond academics. Her experience in both special education and traditional school settings has taught her that every child’s path to success is unique. This perspective fuels her commitment to providing creative, compassionate, and individualized support to children and their families—especially in the areas of mental, emotional, and behavioral health.

Arion describes herself as calm, patient, and easygoing—qualities that serve her well in her work with young people. Outside of her professional life, she is a proud first-time mom to her son, Zaiden, and loves spending time with family and friends. A former Division I athlete, she still enjoys playing basketball and staying active. Those who know her best describe her as funny, kind, thoughtful, and faith-filled.