Breakthrough Southeast

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.

Ms. Savanna, originally from Willoughby, OH, joined Open Doors Academy in April 2024. She graduated from Lake Erie College with a degree in Psychology and spent two years working at Little Scholars daycare. In addition to her childcare experience, she also coached soccer and basketball for young children. Her passion for working with scholars stems from her love of fostering creativity in teaching and problem-solving, ensuring that each day brings something unique and engaging for her students.

Tonya Taylor became part of Open Doors Academy in May 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from her three-year role as a lead teacher at Horizon Education Centers. Although she earned an associate's degree in computer information systems from Remington College, Tonya soon realized her true passion was working with children. Her education journey has been shaped by her commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering growth, which makes her a valuable asset to the ODA team.