Breakthrough Glenville

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!

KariNoir Mallory joined Open Door Academy December 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in youth development, education administration, and team leadership. She is deeply committed to creating safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environments where every child and team member feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.

A proud graduate of Spelman College, KariNoir also holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and Diversity Management from Cleveland State University. Her academic background strengthens her people-centered leadership style and informs her commitment to equity, inclusion, and strong organizational culture.

Throughout her career, KariNoir has led dedicated teams, strengthened program systems, and partnered closely with families and community stakeholders to ensure meaningful and lasting outcomes. She believes strong relationships are the foundation of effective programming and leads with a balance of high expectations, compassion, and consistency.

As a proud member of the Greater Cleveland community, KariNoir values connection both inside and outside of the workplace. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially her two children, traveling to experience new places and perspectives, and reading books that inspire both personal and professional growth.

Tiersa Sullivan joined the Open Doors Academy team September 2019. She served as Campus Coordinator at Euclid Middle School for three years, as well as a Classroom Coordinator at the Citizens Academy Southeast Remote Learning Center, before becoming the Program Manager for the Breakthrough Public Schools and Euclid City Schools.

Tiersa attended school in the Bedford City School District for K-12th grade, graduating from Bedford High School in 2002. After high school, she attended The University of Akron, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. After college, she began her teaching career at a charter school in Cleveland Ohio for 4 years as a Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade teacher. After 4 years, she made the decision to devote her time in staying home with her 3 amazing kids.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, spending quality time with her kids/spouse, and shopping. She is devoted in continuing to help make a difference in the lives of our youth.

Marcela Denti is originally from Argentina and, in 2023, she was granted her U.S. green card. She brings 12 years of experience as a Teacher Assistant at Hope Academies, a network of charter schools, and has also worked for 8 years as an international secretary at a law firm. Marcela strongly believes reading is one of the most essential educational skills for young learners. She emphasizes that when scholars achieve reading fluency in kindergarten, their chances of academic success increase significantly. Being bilingual has been an invaluable asset throughout her life, and she is passionate about encouraging her students to learn another language.

Outside of her professional life, Marcela enjoys Zumba and loves cooking for family and friends, adding a colorful and vibrant touch to her personal interests.

LeBrian Boles serves as a Lead Campus Coordinator with Open Doors Academy, supporting middle school students at Breakthrough Glennville School. With more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, he has dedicated his career to mentoring and tutoring youth through organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio and After-School All-Stars.

Passionate about youth development and mentorship, LeBrian strives to create meaningful opportunities that help young people grow academically, socially, and personally.

LeBrian is a graduate of the Ohio Media School’s Radio Television and Broadcasting program (R.T.B.) and is also a skilled content creator, journalist, radio personality, voice actor, and videographer.

Outside of work, he enjoys sports conversations, hiking, and video editing.