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Staff Spotlight - Kim Sherwood

Kim Sherwood is one of those people who keeps Fairborn Digital Academy running in ways most people might never see. As the school’s EMIS coordinator, Kim lives in the world of details. She manages data entry, checks reports for accuracy, investigates errors and makes sure the school’s records are correct and up to date. It is the kind of behind-the-scenes work that is easy to overlook until something goes wrong. Kim makes sure it does not. As a school of choice and dropout pr

Feb 24

Seniors Graduate from Fairborn Digital Academy

On January 22, Fairborn Digital Academy (FDA) celebrated 22 graduates who earned their diplomas through determination, persistence, and a commitment to finishing what they started. FDA holds graduation ceremonies twice each year for students who meet the State of Ohio requirements for a high school diploma during each semester. The January 2026 graduates of Fairborn Digital Academy are: James D. Beam La’Nyah Bland Ginger Reese Christopher Dillon Dean Day-Oda Kamryn Demolet R

Feb 6

Staff Spotlight - Shari Little

Every kid deserves the opportunity to believe they can do it. There's something to be said about the pride someone feels after eating a meal they've prepared, from vegetables they've grown and a shopping trip they've recently learned how to optimize. It's a bit like finishing a painting, working on a mural, or putting the finishing touches on a project you've been working on for months. When Fairborn Digital Academy students spend time with Shari Little, they feel that pride

Jan 29

Staff Spotlight - Donna Smalt

Donna Smalt is the steady heartbeat of Fairborn Digital Academy. Since 2013, Donna has been the first face students see when they walk through the door, and she sets the tone for the structure, love and compassionate attention students know they can receive at FDA. When students enter the building, they know she will greet them with kindness, but they also know she expects respect, focus, and accountability. Donna sees every arrival as a chance to help students reset, cent

Jan 8

Join the Team That Supports Students to Succeed

Fairborn Digital Academy is seeking an Administrative Secretary / Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our school beginning March 1, 2026. Fairborn Digital Academy serves students for whom traditional systems are not working. As a public dropout prevention and recovery high school, our work is grounded in relationships, trust, and structure. We provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment where students can stay on the path to graduation and buil

Dec 29, 2025

Staff Spotlight - Hope Young

Hope Young has spent the past decade at Fairborn Digital Academy helping students find their footing, their confidence, and their path to graduation. For Hope, her work at FDA extends well beyond the classroom. Being an accountability coach is about more than academics. It’s about meeting students where they are and creating a safety net of support. That always means an in-depth understanding of the whole student, considering their home lives, family dynamics, and personal st

Dec 16, 2025