Roxboro Middle School

Heavenly Berkley joined the Open Doors Academy team in 2012. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio she attended Cleveland public schools and graduated from Kent State University in 2009 with a bachelor in political science. After graduation, she worked as an intern at the City of Cleveland Prosecutor’s office. She also spent two years with City Year Cleveland as a Corps Member and Team Leader, assisting students from K-12th with academic help, with classroom observations and after school programs. She has a passion for youth, especially middle school, being a guide through education and being a support with their self-growth as they transition into adulthood. On her spare time, she enjoys couponing, baking and creating new ideas that will produce confidence amongst those she serves.

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.

Callie Stokes began her work with Open Doors Academy (ODA) in November of 2023 as a Campus Coordinator at E Prep Woodland Hills Middle School. Prior to her work with ODA she was a Site Coordinator for the Upward Bound Parma Program through College Now Greater Cleveland. Before her work at College Now Greater Cleveland, she worked for Youth Opportunities Unlimited assisting the youth in credential training and job placement. Callie has always been passionate about working with youth and coordinating programs that assist with making college more accessible. She is her happiest when she’s doing yoga, maintaining her plants or spending time with her dog and family.

Danny grew up in Sandusky, Ohio, “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World.” He studied international relations and youth development at Bowling Green State University and received his master’s degree in Peacebuilding at the School for International Training.

Danny loves languages and cultures and has spent several years living abroad working with Peace Corps and non-profit organizations to build capacity for youth development. Danny has been to 49 states and just needs to visit Hawaii to complete his collection.

Danny loves Cleveland and wants to help our scholars thrive in a world that is getting ever smaller. Danny is passionate about critical thinking and helping scholars think outside the box and exposing them to new cultures and experiences.