About Us - Academy at American High

About The Academy at American High

The Academy at American High is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers hybrid educational training for students of digital media and content creation.

Our Mission

The mission of The Academy at American High is to provide comprehensive training in digital media and content creation delivered by highly-qualified professionals, in an innovative and engaging format, that effectively prepares students who may otherwise not have the resources for a variety of careers in the world of entertainment and media production.

What We Do

We actively and immersively teach all aspects of media production through:
– workshops,
– Certificate Courses,
– on-set opportunities,
– studio tours,
– internship programs,
– support for short films,
– guest speakers,
– screenings,
and more!

The Academy’s focus is both theoretical and hands-on. We host regular in-person workshops for local enthusiasts, as well as virtual seminars for a diverse global audience.

Meet Our Team

The Academy is overseen by a dynamic group of talented industry veterans, including a Primetime Emmy-Award winner, an Essence Magazine “Top 150 Black Women in Hollywood,” and renowned director & CEO of American High, Jeremy Garelick. These exceptional people cast a wide net of perspectives and expertise. We’re extremely grateful for their dedication to mentoring and inspiring our students.

Jeremy Garelick

Our Founder | CEO, American High

The Academy at American High was founded by Jeremy Garelick in 2018 when he acquired the former A.V. Zogg Middle School and transformed it into American High. With over two decades of Hollywood experience, Jeremy leverages his industry connections to forge valuable relationships for The Academy. As co-founder and CEO of American High and Syracuse Studios, Jeremy’s guidance is pivotal in attracting support from professionals who contribute their time and resources to our nonprofit. His leadership and passion for education impacts every aspect of the organization.

Andie Schlenker

Our Executive Director | Administrative Director, American High

Currently leading the organization is Andie Schlenker, Administrative Director and Co-Producer at American High. A former Academy intern, Andie has participated in all of our internship programs, giving her a firsthand look at the impacts of our programming. She combines her deep understanding of our mission with her business background to drive the organization’s vision, fundraising, and participant engagement.

Edwin Domachowski

Our Programs & Development Coordinator

Another Academy Internship alumni, Edwin Domachowski has stepped into a key role supporting program development and advancement within The Academy. With a background in marketing and film, Edwin brings a strong passion for community engagement and has played a major role in revitalizing our branding, outreach, and programming efforts.