Our Administrative Team

Christopher Brooks, Ed.D.

Head of School

Email: cbrooks@delak12.com

Twitter: @Brooks_Chris
Dr. Christopher Brooks is honored to serve as Head of School at OHDELA. He is an innovative instructional leader whose work is focused on building and fostering strong adult and student learning communities that promote student success. He believes deeply that strong educators and schools can transform the trajectory of a student’s life.

Chris brings leadership experiences in blended, distance and online learning spaces to leverage personalized learning strategies to meet the learning journey of each student. He has served as an Assistant High School Principal, Junior High Principal, Middle School Principal, Lead Middle School Principal. He led the design process and was founding principal of The 9X Impact, a project-based learning 9th grade academy and was an Instructional Specialist with a charter-school network. Most recently, he was the OHDELA High School Principal.

He holds the Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University, completed the Superintendent Licensure program at The Ohio State University, and the Master of Educational Administration and Bachelor of Music Education from Bowling Green State University.

Breen Slauter

Principal, Grades 9-12

Email: bslauter@delak12.com

I am honored and excited to join the OHDELA team as the Principal, Grades 9-12. I have 22 years of experience in education, including roles as a classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, and administrator at the building and district levels. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Language Arts from Kent State University. I also hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Salem University and an MBA in Human Resource Management from Florida Metropolitan University. My educational philosophy centers on the belief that all students can succeed when provided with a supportive and engaging learning environment in which they feel they belong.

Outside of work, I am a wife and mother of two children. I enjoy dancing, puzzles, and movies of all genres! I look forward to getting to know our students, staff, and families as we work together to create an exceptional educational experience for every child in our school.

Zack Kantouros

Principal, Grades 7-8

Email: zkantouros@delak12.com

Zack Kantouros serves as the 7th and 8th grade Principal with OHDELA. He began his career as a Middle School Math and Language Arts Teacher before becoming a National Professional Development Specialist, where he traveled around the country and worked with some of the highest performing and most innovative school districts in the U.S. to coach teachers on how to successfully implement 1:1 technology in the classroom. Most recently, Mr. Kantouros has served as an Assistant Principal, a Principal, and an Assistant Superintendent for several schools/districts in Northeast Ohio.

Mr. Kantouros earned his Bachelor’s degree at Cleveland State University in Middle Childhood Education, with a specialization in Language Arts and Mathematics. He earned his Master’s degree in Leadership in Educational Administration at Capella University, and his his Superintendent License from Cleveland State University. Mr. Kantouros is a huge Cleveland sports fan and has coached basketball at both the high school and college levels. Most importantly, he has a beautiful family that includes his 10 year old son, Giorgio, and his 8 year old daughter, Eleni.

Danielle Morris

Principal, Grades K-6

Email: dmorris@delak12.com

Mrs. Morris joined the OHDELA team in 2022 and is honored to serve as the Principal, Grades K-6. Originally from Maple Heights, Ohio, Mrs. Morris graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle School Education. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Mrs. Morris is a dedicated education leader who is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where all stakeholders work together to achieve the highest standards of education and student success. She is passionate about building a strong foundation and a love for learning for all elementary students, committed to the success of every student while recognizing that success encompasses academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and readiness for future challenges.

Lynn Ross

Director of Special Education

Email: lross@accelschools.com

I am honored to serve as the Director of Special Education for OHDELA.  This is my 25^th year in education of which 18 have been spent in the online learning environment.  I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Cleveland State University and hold a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well as Educational Leadership.

I love the individualized format we can offer students with a disability in the virtual setting. As a Special Education Director, I work with teachers and staff to develop effective special education programs that are embedded with best practices aimed at meeting the unique learning needs of each student.

I live in Sharon Township with my three children. I am an avid yogi and enjoy the mental and physical aspects of practicing and challenging myself daily.

Katona West

Director of Operations

Email: kwest@accelschools.com

I am excited to be part of the OHDELA team as the Director of Operations. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Development from the University of Akron and my MBA with a specialization in Human Resources from Ashland University. I have over 20+ years of experience in Operations. My career started in corporate, and I have always been passionate about education. Previously, I worked as an instructor for an adult learning program that assisted adult learners with obtaining their diplomas and as a math tutor for grades 3-12. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling with my family and eating at diverse restaurants. I am especially proud of my son who served this country as a United States Airman and my teenage daughter who is pursuing a BA in Accounting and Finance.