High Road School at Mt. Healthy
High Road School at Mt. Healthy is a partnership with Mt. Healthy School District in Cincinnati, Ohio. Predicated on strong collaboration and communication between school district and our staff, our district programs are designed to provide support and services for students to increase both their academic and their social functioning.
Through our in-district classroom partnership with Mt. Healthy, High Road School supports students in grades 6-12. We provide special education classrooms for grades 6-12 and alternative education classrooms for students at-risk of expulsion in grades 7-12.
Contact Us
- 7615 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Anna Boggs – Executive Director
Anna Boggs is the Executive Director of The Center for Autism and Dyslexia. Anna has been working with individuals with disabilities since 2006. She began her work, while attending the University of Dayton, by providing home healthcare and tutoring services for children with developmental disabilities. Upon graduation, she returned to the Toledo area where she married and began work as a service coordinator for Help Me Grow. While at Help Me Grow she developed an even stronger interest and passion for serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. To further her skill development, she began working for Mercy Autism Services as a behavior technician. She completed her Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis and became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)in 2012. She went on to serve as the Director of The Autism Center at the Toledo Hearing and Speech Center and then served as the BCBA for Sunshine Communities. In 2016, Anna joined The Center for Autism and Dyslexia as the BCBA for the Findlay and Lima locations. In 2017, she began her role as the executive director. Over the last 4 years, Anna has worked diligently with her teams to develop schools which provide a safe and caring learning environment where children can achieve beyond expectations. In her free time, Anna enjoys boating, swimming, and camping with her husband and 3 children.
Ethan Percer – Director of Operations
Ethan Percer joined Catapult Learning/SESI Schools in 2016. He is a graduate from the University of Memphis with a bachelor’s degree in Teaching All Learners which includes K-12 Special Education and K-6 Regular Education. Mr. Percer’s career as a teacher and coach started at Martin Luther King Jr. College Prep High School of Memphis. He previously served as the Co-Director at The Center of Autism and Dyslexia of Findlay for 2 years, Co-Director at The Center for Autism and Dyslexia Lima for 1 year, and now has transitioned into the role of Director of Operations for Ohio. Community involvement is something he is very passionate about within his role. Mr. Percer was also a member of the Findlay Young Professionals and the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Leadership team of 2019. Some of his favorite hobbies are going to sporting events, traveling, and having fun outdoors. He has been the head football coach of the Arcadia Redskins for 4 years. He is married to his wife, Megan, and together they have a son, Kashton, and dog, Dallas.
Chelsey Smith – Administrative Assistant
It is my pleasure to be a part of the new High Road program with Mt Healthy schools as the Administrative Assistant. Excited to be a part of such a supporting team. I enjoy motivating and encouraging people to become their best. I believe that there is no limit to any form of success. I spend most of my free time with my son. A few other hobbies of mine would be reading, listening to music, shopping and traveling.
Holly Foucht-Kovalick – Program Director
Dr. K is the Program Director at the High Road School of Mt. Healthy. Her journey in education began in 1999 as a peer and school age tutor while in college. She earned a Bachelor’s degree as an Intervention Specialist from Urbana University. She also holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in Ethics, Equity, and Justice and a PhD in Special Education. She is currently enrolled to earn a certificate in Public Policy in Education at Ohio University.
Holly has over a decade of experience as an advocate for students and families with special needs and takes pride in helping students with low-incidence disabilities receive appropriate educational services. She has several years of teaching at the middle/high school level in both public and alternative settings. After teaching, she acted as an intervention coach and provided professional development for educators in the greater Cincinnati area and eventually landed at High Road in the spring of 2022.
In her spare time, she enjoys going to concerts and sporting events with her family, volunteering in the community and continuing her education.
Benjamin Davis
Ben started with High Roads in January 2022. Since starting Ben has been a Math and Science teacher for both Middle and High School students. Ben graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Forensics. While in school Ben was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity where he held several leadership positions. Following college Ben spent two years working for Hamilton County Job and Family Services as an Ongoing Caseworker. Outside of work Ben can be found coaching High School and Middle School sports such as Football, Track and Wrestling. Ben still plays football, both Semi-Professional and for the A7FL.
Anita Boseman – Behavior Technician
Anita is currently a Behavior Technician with High Road School of Mt. Healthy. She encourages students to participate in constructive and positive activities and to maintain calm and friendly attitudes while observing their progress. Previously, she served over five years as a Teaching Therapeutic foster parent working with kids with ADHD, Bipolar, Enuresis, Encopresis, DD and other varying behaviors. She retired after thirty dedicated years with the City of Cincinnati. Anita has a degree in Business Management after attending Cincinnati State Technical College, University of Cincinnati, and Xavier University.
Brooklynn Smith – General Education Teacher/Science
Mrs. Smith has been in the field of education for seven years, five of which have been in the Special Education setting. Mrs. Smith holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Muskingum University where she also played volleyball. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Special Education from Miami University. Mrs. Smith has also been coaching volleyball for seven years at the club, varsity and collegiate level. In her free time she enjoys volleyball, working out, reality television and the Bengals.
Winter-Noelle Grant – Special Education Coordinator
Winter-Noelle Grant joined the SESI staff in the Fall of 2022 as an intervention specialist. Winter-Noelle has earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and a Masters of Art in Teaching: Special Education from Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. This is her 4th year teaching special education. Outside of teaching Winter-Noelle has a professional career in dance and cheerleading. She is also the head coach of a co-ed collegiate cheerleading team in Cincinnati, Ohio. In her spare time she enjoys cuddling with her Maltese puppy, Bougie, reading self-help books and African American literature, working out, napping, and brunch.
Brian Speicher
Mr. Speicher obtained his BFA from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He has lived in and traveled across the world bringing him a diverse understanding of different cultures. He has worked in teaching ESL, volunteering with parent teacher associations, and advocate groups within communities.
Ken Aguirre – Climate Manager
Ken Aguirre is an Illinois native, he graduated from Western Michigan University in 2020 with a Major in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology. He excelled in their D1 football program for five years. While on the team he cultivated his leaderships skills. His experience in college prepared him for his position as Climate Manager for SESI Schools that he started in 2021. Mr. A really enjoys helping and giving back to the youth. In his spare time, he loves working out and spending time with family.
Justin Fuller – Teacher
Justin Fuller is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Mount St. Joseph University and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Justin is in the process of getting his masters in special education at Miami University. Before working as a Teacher Assistant at the High Road School of Mt. Healthy, Justin was a job coach who helped students with disabilities learn job skills and look for employment in the community. Justin enjoys working with youth and has been a mentor, football coach, and children’s church teacher. Outside of work Justin enjoys sports, food, music, being active, and spending time with friends and family. Justin is a huge Bengals fan as well.
Hannah Rose
Ms. Rose has been a part of the SESI Team since 2021 as a Teacher Assistant. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Cincinnati. Following the attainment of her bachelor’s degree in social work, Ms. Rose plans to pursue a master’s degree in social work. In her free time, she loves reading, traveling, and watching tv.
Josalynn Smith
Josalynn Smith joined the SESI team in 2021 as the school social worker. She has 7 years of experience as a social worker, serving children and families of the Greater Cincinnati area. She obtained her bachelors and master degree in social work from the University of Cincinnati. Ms. Smith is currently obtaining a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton. Ms. Smith is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. She serves as co-chair for several community service programs provided by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and staying active with her church.
The academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of each student are met through low staff-to-student ratio, individualized and small-group teaching approaches, counseling services, and a comprehensive behavior management system. Our staff works in unison with district special education and general education teachers to ensure that students receive the maximum benefit.
We measure success in a variety of ways, including successful transition back to the District’s least restrictive environment, progress on IEP goals, academic achievement as measured by formal assessments, and most importantly, student reports of learning to love school again.
Our Students
Students are referred by Mt. Healthy School District to attend the High Road School in-district classroom program. They face disabilities in a variety of areas but are primarily eligible due to an emotional disability which may be impacting their ability to succeed in a District’s less restrictive environment.
Our Staff
We are proud to employee certified special education teachers and a licensed school social worker/counselor. We work closely with the District to coordinate the provision of related-services, including Speech and Occupational Therapy.
