This is a public program available to all students regardless of the school in which they are enrolled.
Gradeband: K - 4
Program Logistics:
Enrollment Open
School Year - Elementary School
A strong foundation for students in K through 6th grade.
Chad Heileman
Director of COSA
Chad Heileman is the Director of the Center for Out of School Advancement (COSA) at Open Doors Academy. He leads a team of seven Regional Specialists dedicated to elevating the field of out-of-school time education and programming by supporting over 300, 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grants—and their teams of staff—across the state of Ohio. COSA provides technical training, on-site and virtual consultations, and staff development to all... Read more
Chad Heileman is the Director of the Center for Out of School Advancement (COSA) at Open Doors Academy. He leads a team of seven Regional Specialists dedicated to elevating the field of out-of-school time education and programming by supporting over 300, 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grants—and their teams of staff—across the state of Ohio. COSA provides technical training, on-site and virtual consultations, and staff development to all of Ohio’s 21st CCLC Program Managers, Site Coordinators, and front-line staff, indirectly impacting the lives of over 40,000 Ohio students every year. In addition, Chad oversees ODA’s nine custom afterschool locations in Lima (4), Mansfield (2), Firelands (2), and Sandusky (1).
Chad has worked with out-of-school time organizations, school districts, youth, and families for over 12 years. Before joining ODA in August of 2023, Chad was the Senior Director of Programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of Ohio Alliance and Director of School-Based Initiatives for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio. Over 10 years of service to communities across the state of Ohio have taught Chad the power of afterschool programs to connect students not just to fun, unique experiences, but to caring adults, creating a safe place for meaningful relationships to be built, and resulting in a life-changing impact.
Chad earned his Master of Science degree in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction from Concordia University in 2012 and his Bachelor of Science in English from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2006. He and his wife, Kim, have three children and enjoy spending their time fellowshipping with family and friends, camping, fishing, kayaking, tending to their vegetable and flower gardens, and supporting their children as they pursue their passions.
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Campus Coordinator
I am Rebecca Leach and this is my 18th year teaching. I am currently teaching 3rd grade math and science and this will be my 3rd year working at Open Doors Academy as the program coordinator. I received my Bachelor’s and Masters from The Ohio State University in elementary education. I also earned my K-12 Reading Endorsement from Bowling Green State University. In my spare time, I also went to... Read more
I am Rebecca Leach and this is my 18th year teaching. I am currently teaching 3rd grade math and science and this will be my 3rd year working at Open Doors Academy as the program coordinator. I received my Bachelor’s and Masters from The Ohio State University in elementary education. I also earned my K-12 Reading Endorsement from Bowling Green State University. In my spare time, I also went to Rhodes Stated College and earned an associate in business administration. My heart and soul are in teaching. I have wanted to be a teacher ever since I was in the second grade. I had an excellent 2nd-grade teacher who inspired me. I am married to my wonderful husband Ronnie and together we have 2 children. At this time all of my spare time outside of teaching is dedicated to my family and sports.
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