Name: Tom Ghinder, Sr.
Occupation: Founder, Akron Promise
Name of High School: Midpark High School
Location (City/State): Middleburg Heights, OH
Name of College: Miami University
Location (City/State): Oxford, ОН
Please state the reason(s) you are supporting Project GRAD Akron and raising funds for the scholarship fund. All students need caring adults around to help them plan for the future and achieve. Project GRAD Akron provides a platform/organization for students to get the support they are looking for and need.
Name of your favorite teacher and what made the person special to you: Mr. Lisy was a high school social studies teacher. He brought his own experience and love to his classes. He showed the connection of real life (and pop culture) to history classes.
What were some of your most enjoyable times in school?: Music classes! Marching, Concert and Jazz band and choir. Playing with orchestras and the community.
Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self? Get involved in things you already like. And if that doesn't work out, try something else.
Favorite quote: "Something to do, someone to love, something to give and something to look forward to" - Dan Buettner.