Mr. Arden Sommers
Mr. Sommers spent the first 18 years of his life on his family farm in Stark County. During that period of time he also worked in the family wholesale and retail food business in Louisville. Through his love of football coaching, he discovered a passion for working with young people, which led to his career change from mechanical engineering to education. Mr. Sommers’ career in education began in 1975. His 17 year teaching career in the Cuyahoga Falls City School District was divided between Cuyahoga Falls High School and Bolich Middle School. A career in school administration began for him in 1992 as the assistant principal at Ravenna High School. After 5 years at Ravenna, he was given the opportunity to take the assistant principal’s position at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent. While at Kent, Mr. Sommers continued his career priority of a student-centered focus, providing students with many opportunities for leadership activities. Following 11 yearsin the Kent City School District, Mr. Sommers has embraced the opportunity to join the Crestwood family; he is looking forward to meeting and working with the students, parents, and staff of the Crestwood School District. He currently resides in Kent and spends as much time as possible with his family. In his free time he loves to run, lift weights, spend time on his woodworking, and drive his collector mustangs.
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, Kent State University
Master’s Degree, Educational Leadership, The Ohio State University
Ed.S, Educational Leadership, Kent State University
Certificates/Licenses:
Permanent Teaching Certificate
Professional High School Principal Certificate
Superintendent License
Favorite Quote:
“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities-brilliantly disguised as unsolvable problems”
-John Gardner
Mr. Steve Matheos
This is Mr. Matheos' seventh year as Athletic Director/Dean of Students at Crestwood High School. Prior to coming to Crestwood Mr. Matheos held similar positions at both Rootstown and Akron Firestone High Schools.
Mr. Matheos is a graduate of Waterloo High School. He entered the field of education following almost twenty years working in the production industry.
Marlboro Township is home for Mr. Matheos and his wife Ruth. They raise horses and Jack Russell Terriers. Their daughter lives close by with her husband who recently returned from one year of active duty in Iraq.
Mr. Matheos is President of the Portage Trail Conference Athletic Directors and the Portage County representative to the Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, Mathematics and Technology. KSU.
Master's Degree, School Administration. KSU
Certificates/ Licenses:
Professional Teaching License in Mathematics & Technology. Grades 7 - 12
Administrative License. Grades 4 - 12
Certified Athletic Administrator
Favorite Quote:
"The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital."--Joe Paterno