MEDICAL HERO-Dr. Joshua S. Miller
Joshua S. Miller, DO, FACP, is Vice President of Regional Hospitals and Family Health Centers at Cleveland Clinic where he oversees daily operations of more than 50 ambulatory centers throughout Ohio encompassing over 2.5 million patient visits per year.
Dr. Miller has served on both the Medina Hospital and Ashtabula County Medical Center Boards, which are part of the Cleveland Clinic’s regional hospital system. He currently is a board member for Medwish, a not-for-profit organization that saves lives and the environment by repurposing discarded medical supplies and equipment to provide humanitarian aid to people in need. Also, he trains other physicians through Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Excellence in Healthcare Communication and continues to be an advocate for improving the patient experience while speaking nationally on this subject.
As a board-certified internist, he has a passion for relationship building with his patients both in their continued wellness as well as disease management
He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been named a Top Doctor by Cleveland Magazine since 2006.
Dr. Miller was instrumental as part of a Beachwood Schools Task Force Team to insure the safety of all Beachwood Students for their re-entry into the schools during the Pandemic. He strongly feels it was successful due to the leadership of Dr. Hardis and the rest of the school board.
He is most proud of his family. He is married to Dr. Jill Miller and has 3 children, Maddie, Jack, and Sydney, who all have attended Beachwood schools. They all are his true heroes.
Dr. Miller has served on both the Medina Hospital and Ashtabula County Medical Center Boards, which are part of the Cleveland Clinic’s regional hospital system. He currently is a board member for Medwish, a not-for-profit organization that saves lives and the environment by repurposing discarded medical supplies and equipment to provide humanitarian aid to people in need. Also, he trains other physicians through Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Excellence in Healthcare Communication and continues to be an advocate for improving the patient experience while speaking nationally on this subject.
As a board-certified internist, he has a passion for relationship building with his patients both in their continued wellness as well as disease management
He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been named a Top Doctor by Cleveland Magazine since 2006.
Dr. Miller was instrumental as part of a Beachwood Schools Task Force Team to insure the safety of all Beachwood Students for their re-entry into the schools during the Pandemic. He strongly feels it was successful due to the leadership of Dr. Hardis and the rest of the school board.
He is most proud of his family. He is married to Dr. Jill Miller and has 3 children, Maddie, Jack, and Sydney, who all have attended Beachwood schools. They all are his true heroes.
MILITARY HERO-Fred Isenstadt (NAVY-OFFICER)Fred Isenstadt was a dues paying member of the Greatest Generation. After finishing college at Western Reserve University, he married Shirley Margolis in 1941. He enlisted in the US Navy, during World War II. Fred was a Lieutenant, serving in the South Pacific from 1942-1945.
After the War, Fred moved to Beachwood, Ohio and served his community as a member of the Beachwood School Board from 1958-1969. In 1992, after Shirley died, Fred married Sally Weinberg. With his business partner, Fred built approximately 2000 single family homes, throughout the metropolitan area, especially the eastern suburbs. Fred was among the first in the area to build planned communities that included parkland, playgrounds, and other amenities as part of the development. If you like lap swimming at the Beachwood Pool, you were sure to see him in those lanes. After surviving the War and living longer than any other Isenstadt, Fred's favorite saying was "if I have to choose between brains or luck, I choose luck." Thank you for being a hero and serving our country and our City as well. |
TEACHERS OF THE YEAR |
Vicki Lefelhocz
Vicki always lends a helping hand and keeps the Middle School together. She goes above and beyond to serve our students, staff and community members. She is dedicated to children and learning in her role as the Middle School Secretary.
Vicki grew up in Wickliffe, Ohio with her parents and brother. She attended John Carroll University and earned an M.Ed. in language arts and reading. Before working at BMS, she was the assistant managing editor at Business Laws Publishing in Chesterland. She has worked for Beachwood Schools as a tutor and library aide before moving into the front office, and has served the district for 16 years. Vicki resides in Willoughby Hills with her husband and daughter.
Diana Romanoff
Diana extends herself to meet the needs of stakeholders at Hilltop in many different ways. She embodies what it means to be a team player and is always willing to do what it takes to find a way for every student to reach their potential.
Diana earned a Bachelors of Science in Elementary and Special Education, as well as a Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction.
She has taught for 26 years, 14 years of which in Beachwood as an intervention specialist. Diana received an award from the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics for Outstanding Mathematics Educator-Intervention Specialist in 2018. Diana has been married to her husband John for 23 years. They have two daughters, Hannah and Grace.
Diana extends herself to meet the needs of stakeholders at Hilltop in many different ways. She embodies what it means to be a team player and is always willing to do what it takes to find a way for every student to reach their potential.
Diana earned a Bachelors of Science in Elementary and Special Education, as well as a Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction.
She has taught for 26 years, 14 years of which in Beachwood as an intervention specialist. Diana received an award from the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics for Outstanding Mathematics Educator-Intervention Specialist in 2018. Diana has been married to her husband John for 23 years. They have two daughters, Hannah and Grace.
FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR |
Congratulations to Lieutenant Michael Iacobucci, who was named the 2021 Firefighter of the Year. Lt. Iacobucci recently completed his 22nd year with the Beachwood Fire Department. He was appointed to the SWAT team in 2000 as a SWAT medic and still serves in that capacity today. Mike was promoted to Lieutenant on May 12, 2012. As a Lieutenant, he assisted Captain Corpora with EMS supplies and tracking EMS training. He is responsible for all EMS and Infection control, and acts as liaison with our medical-control hospital. Lt. Iacobucci also schedules recertification and monthly continuing education training, maintains the department’s drug license and monitors its drug replacement program, and leads the committee to design and equip our newest rescue squads. Lt. Iacobucci also ensures that our department has proper PPE to protect crews in the filed.
“Mike’s attention to detail has allowed him to excel in all of these areas,” said Fire Chief Steven Holtzman. “His dedication to the safety or our department members is greatly appreciated, and we are proud to have selected him for this honor.” Join in with the City of Beachwood and the Beachwood Historical Society in congratulating him as one of our Hometown Heroes. |
911 DISPATCHERPOLICE HEROES
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In addition to being the calm voice on the other end of your 9-1-1 call, Dispatcher Westbroks has distinguished herself as a literal lifesaver within the dispatch center. Earlier this year when Erika realized her co-worker was choking and unable to breathe, she immediately performed the Heimlich Maneuver, using her training and calm demeanor to save her fellow dispatcher’s life. Erika was presented with the Beachwood Dispatch Lifesaver Award and Pin to acknowledge her extraordinary actions. Less than a month later, Erika was commended for rescuing a young child she saw while she was driving to work. The child was unaccompanied and inappropriately dressed for freezing temperatures.
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In only three years with the Beachwood Police Department, Officer Reyna has distinguished himself as a valuable member of BPD. His demeanor, professionalism and constant drive for excellence resulted in his selection as a field-training officer, despite his brief tenure with BPD. Luis was appointed to the EDGE Bomb Unit shortly after being hired. He continues to seek opportunities to expand his knowledge and experience and is regularly mentioned in compliments to the city and BPD.
Beachwood Police Department Officer Bertone is a consistent performer who is eager to assist with any request. He currently serves on the EDGE SWAT Unit, which regularly provides assistance to participating departments throughout the region. Jacob is an Agency Defensive Tactics Instructor and was recently appointed to Firing Range Instructor. When staffing levels allow, he will be assigned to the SPEAR Unit; until then, he takes every opportunity to assist the SPEAR Unit with its cases. |