Square Pizza Podcast

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The Square Pizza podcast focuses on the intersection of education, innovation, and diversity. We host and interview leaders doing incredible work around the country to ensure all students have access to an equitable education. The Square Pizza podcast is hosted by SchermCo, a social-impact implementation firm that offers strategic implementation and project management services to schools and education-focused organizations across the country.

Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Dominique Waters, Founder & Exec Director, Akron Sneaker Academy. Akron’s mission is to shape the next generation of innovators—one sneaker at a time.

In this episode: 

  • Akron Sneaker Academy (ASA)
    • An initiative empowering youth through sneakers and STEAM industries.
  • LeBron James, founder of the UNKNWN brand,
    • Deep ties to Akron
    • Leadership lessons after one year of leading ASA
  • ASA’s mission and goals
    • Using sneakers to introduce kids to science, technology, engineering, arts, and manufacturing.
  • ASA’s offerings:
    • Sneaker Summer Camps
    • After School Enrichment
    • Lace-Up Learning Workshops
  • Business strategies and community impact
    • ASA’s role in Akron.