Our Mission

The Mission of the Northeast Ohio Classical Academy is to provide a rich teaching and operational environment, such that the minds and hearts of students may become educated in traditional liberal arts and sciences and receive instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue.

The Founding Board of NEOCA

The Founding Board Members have all been longstanding residents of the Medina-Summit County area. All have been active in local church life, local community affairs organizations, and professional societies.

 

Robert Anthony, BS, MS, MBA – President
Bob Anthony retired in 2020 with over 45 years of senior level management and entrepreneurial experience in the medical industry.

Jeffrey Daniels, BS – Treasurer
Jeff Daniels has 43 years’ experience as a financial advisor, managing assets for long term investors.

Julie A. Schafer, Esq. (Secretary)
Julie Schafer is a judicial and legal expert whose experience and skills will be utilized to direct NEOCA’s legal affairs and support.

Thomas Harvey, DBA – Capital Expansion Oversight Committee Chair
Tom Harvey spent 20 years in the banking industry in Finance, retired and became Chair of the Finance Department at Ashland University where he taught for 13 years.

Elizabeth Griffiths, BA – Community Affairs Oversight Committee Co-Chair
Liz Griffiths, CFP® is a highly-regarded financial life advisor and wealth manager with strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Jon Owens, BS, MAAP – Community Affairs Oversight Committee Co-Chair
Jon Owens is a long-tenured sales and marketing executive whose experience and skills are being utilized to help NEOCA create awareness and initiate fund-raising activities. 

Charles Cline, BA – Operational Oversight Committee Chair
Chuck Cline retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years working as a production and quality manager in their engine and transmission manufacturing plants.

Lisa Woods – Education Oversight Committee Chair
Lisa Woods is the Cofounder of Medina County Friends and Neighbors, a nonpartisan grassroots organization and a former member of the Ohio State Board of Education.