Officer Davis supports the students and staff of Barberton Middle School in a variety of ways. She ensures that the school is safe by being active and visible in the building, coordinating our safety drills, and assisting with mediations. Most importantly, Officer Davis forms strong and positive relationships with the students. Students feel safe and comfortable talking to her and she serves as a mentor and counselor to many students.
Officer Davis has served as the School Resource Officer at Barberton Middle School for the past 8 years and has been employed by the Barberton Police Department for 23 years. She is also a Certified CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Officer for Summit County and an ALICE Trained Officer.

Employed for over 15 years as a City of Barberton Police Officer.

Four year of service as a School Resource Officer for the Barberton City Schools.

Currently a member of Barberton SWAT team with 10 years experience.

Certified CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Officer for Summit County.

Public Information Officer for the Barberton Police Department.

Instructor in Mobile Field Force, Less Lethal, and Chemical Munitions.

ALICE Trained Instructor.

My name is Ann Mollohan and I am an 8th grade teacher at Tallmadge Middle School. I have had the privilege of working with SFC Norton for many years and I am seeking to nominate him as an Akron Beacon Journal Hero. Originally, he came in once a year to educate my 8th grade students about Arlington National Cemetery prior to going on the Washington DC trip.

Several years ago, he and I began taking our teachings further. Together, we have team taught my 8th grade students about Veterans Day. We have been lucky enough to work with a few people from the Cleveland VA who have also come into my classroom in conjunction with SFC Norton. Together, we have branched off into opening my classroom door to some Veterans who are prosthetic recipients. My students have been able to develop empathy for our Veterans and develop an appreciation for the United States of America. Without SFC Norton’s guidance and willingness to dedicate so much time to my students, most of this would not have been possible. He has volunteered countless hours that have led to days in order to work with my students. He has done this all out of love for the USA and wanting our youth to understand and appreciate how lucky each of us really are.

SFC Norton set up for my students to go to Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery to clean up the grave sites of Veterans. At OWRC, we were even able to ...

Mr. Fertig is the school nurse at Barberton Elementary School East in the Barberton City School District. Mr. Fertig has brought a fun, positive, and student first attitude to the clinic at BEE and we are very fortunate to having him as a part of the BEE family. Mr. Fertig served during the Falkland, Desert Shield, Desert Storm campaigns. He served at Great Lakes Medical Center in Great Lakes Illinois in 1982-83, the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego in 1983, the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital from 1983 to 1987, at the Charleston Naval Hospital in1996, at the Rota in Spain in 1997 and as a Military Reserve Unit in Akron, OH from 1992 until 2001

Vietnam Veteran
Akron University grad
Journeyman tool & die maker
USPS retiree
Married to Brenda 28 years
Moved to Ellet on retirement
Son John III an Architech in Montrose
Daughter Erin an Interior Designer

Officer Cheatham was the first Student Resource Officer for the Barberton City Schools. He began his SRO career at the high school and then moved to the elementary school the first year they had full time SROs in the building. Officer Cheatham started the SRO Citizenship Award at the elementary level. This award recognizes students who have improved in behavior, attendance or academics throughout the year. He served the school community for over 20 years before he said goodbye last fall. Currently, Officer Cheatham is back on the road for the Barberton City Police Department.
Officer Cheatham, who graduated from Barberton High School, is also a pastor in the community who is looking to open a community center to give students a safe place to go for activities and additional support. Officer Cheatham also served in the Gulf Was as a member of the United States Army.
Officer Cheatham is well respected by all in the Barberton community. He is definitely a hometown hero in Barberton!

Mr Dilauro has for years done fund raising and coaching in a quiet unassuming way and is so very modest about his contributions to our community.

Combat Medic currently training again. She went down half way through her advanced training with multiple stress fractures and has since recovered and expected to graduate Jan 24th 2020. To Date she was one of 10 Honor Graduates in Basic Training and received the George Watson Award for Selflessness and Leadership. She Maxed her PT test in Advanced Training. She was Platoon Guide in basic the entire cycle without being replaced. My Daughter is one of my Hero's.

Jeff joined the Navy at 18. He served on the USS North Carolina during Operation Desert Storm. After 6 years of service he returned home with a chest full of metals. Upon returning home his drive to continue to serve his community was still calling him. He decided to become a firefighter/medic - graduating at the top of his class. Since graduating he has served his hometown community of Copley. Through hard work and incredible leadership he made lieutenant. Many of the people in the community know him as "Fireman Jeff" as he ran and taught Safety Town for many years. His first class is now graduating high school! He also instructed the Copley CERT Team for many years.
Jeff has not only proudly served his Country, he continues to serve his community. I could not be more proud of him and would love to see him recognized for his many years of selfless service to the community we live.

My dad served in World War II and is 97 years old. He received the Presidential Citation for saving his platoon with a machine gun in one hand and a grenade in the other. He charged the front line and forced the enemy to withdraw. He also served alongside Audie Murphy,

My brother is my hero. After time in the USAF, he came home, settled, and volunteered coaching softball and baseball. On May 9, 2009 he suffered an AVI which should have killed him. He got through it, and although he is now no longer working, he spends his time ministering to people with Alzheimer's disease. His faith and commitment never waver even on his worst days.

Served in Iraq war, honorably discharged after being injured. Hit a bit of a bump in the road after his discharged and now has completely turned his life around. He's a good father who is doing a wonderful job raising his son.