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Lower School

Nanci Griffith

Title:
Lower School Principal
Education:
Ashland University (MA - Curriculum and Instruction)
Since:
2020
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Sarah Herren

Title:
Assistant Lower School Principal
Education:
University of Mount Union (BA - Middle Childhood Education); Ashland University (Masters of Education in Educational Administration)
Since:
2007
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Barbara Ashley

Title:
Second Grade Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (MS - Education, BA - New Media Arts and Science, IUPUI)
Since:
2021
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Michelle Barlitt

Title:
Intervention Specialist
Education:
Grace College (BA - Elementary Education and French), Ashland University (M.Ed - Intervention Specialist)
Since:
1992
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Emily Belcher

Title:
Administrative Assistant
Education:
Otterbein University (BA-Music Education)
Since:
2022
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Jordan Berner (WC ’94)

Title:
Kindergarten Teacher
Education:
Taylor University (BS - Elementary Education)
Since:
2015
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Amanda Blankenship

Title:
School Nurse
Education:
The Ohio State University (BS in Nursing)
Since:
2022
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Karin Browning

Title:
Intervention Specialist
Education:
The Ohio State University (BA - Art Education, T.E.S.O.L. Endorsement, Intervention Specialist Licensure), Towson State University (MAE - Art Education), Capital University (Reading Endorsement)
Since:
2001
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Kelly Burby (WC ’85)

Title:
Math Department Chair and Second Grade Teacher
Education:
Bryan College (BS - Elementary Education w/Kindergarten Endorsement), Ashland University (MA - Curriculum & Instruction)
Since:
1989
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Anna Burford (WC ’91)

Title:
Physical Education Teacher
Education:
Liberty University (BS - Recreation)
Since:
2012
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Carrie Chodzin (WC ’10)

Title:
Fifth Grade Teacher
Education:
Ohio State University (BA - Early Childhood Education)
Since:
2016
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Kristin Couser

Title:
Third Grade Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (BS-Education), Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MA-Education)
Since:
2022
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Kim Crowley

Title:
Speech Language Pathologist
Education:
Ohio University (BS - Hearing and Speech Services), University of Pittsburgh (MA - Communication Science and Disorders)
Since:
2014
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Stephanie Custer

Title:
STEM Teacher
Education:
Ashland University (MS-Instructional Technology) Muskinham College (BA-Education)
Since:
Returning in 2022
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Leandra Doyel (WC ’02)

Title:
Nurse
Education:
Mount Carmel School of Nursing (BSN - Nursing)
Since:
2018
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Crystal Durflinger

Title:
Educational Aide
Education:
Bachelors Degree from The Ohio State University
Since:
2023
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Allie Elifritz (WC ’03)

Title:
Sixth Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Education:
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (BA - Middle Childhood Education [Science & Social Studies]), Indiana Wesleyan University (MA- Curriculum and Instruction)
Since:
2019
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Lauren Erickson

Title:
First Grade Teacher
Education:
Defiance College (BS - Early Childhood Education)
Since:
2019
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Amy Fourman

Title:
Kindergarten Teacher
Education:
Cedarville University (BA-Early Childhood Education, Minor in Bible)
Since:
2022
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Lucas Gantz

Title:
Fourth Grade Teacher
Education:
Word of Life Bible Institute (Bible Certificate), Bryan College (BS - Elementary Education)
Since:
2005
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Jenny Harden

Title:
School Counselor
Education:
Xavier University (Masters of Education), Miami of Ohio (BS- Elementary Education)
Since:
2021
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Amelia Hoffman

Title:
Sixth Grade English Teacher
Education:
Anderson University (BA - Education)
Since:
2021
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Suzanne Homoelle

Title:
Administrative Assistant
Education:
The Ohio State University (BS - Criminology)
Since:
2010
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Robin Hooper

Title:
Second Grade Teacher
Education:
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (BA - Elementary Education & Remedial Reading)
Since:
1993
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Rachel Janssen

Title:
Fourth Grade Teacher
Education:
Cedarville University (BA - Early Childhood Education, M.Ed. - Education)
Since:
2005
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Renee Johnson

Title:
Instrumental Music Teacher-Orchestra
Education:
Wheaton College Conservatory of Music (BA - Music Education [Emphasis in Violin and Voice]), Suzuki Association of America (Certified - Books 1-4 Violin)
Since:
2005
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Laura Kaiser

Title:
SACC Aide
Education:
Moody Bible Institute (BA - International Ministries)
Since:
2017
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Natalie Minch (WC ’06)

Title:
Intervention Specialist
Education:
Lee University (BS - Human Development/Early Childhood and Special Education)
Since:
2013
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Johanna Mousa (WC ’88)

Title:
Librarian
Education:
Grace College (BA - Education)
Since:
2020
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Nikalena Patrick (WC’17)

Title:
First Grade Teacher
Education:
Liberty University (BS - Elementary Education)
Since:
2021
Email:
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Kimberly Perez

Title:
Fifth Grade Teacher
Education:
Pensacola Christian College (BS - Elementary Education)
Since:
2006
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Tracy Rettstatt (WC ’80)

Title:
Third Grade Teacher
Education:
Bryan College (BS - Elementary Education)
Since:
2004
Email:
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Jessica Root (WC ’06)

Title:
School Counselor
Education:
The Ohio State University (Masters in Social Work, BS Social Work)
Since:
2022
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Britney Ruiz

Title:
Fourth Grade Teacher
Education:
Ohio Valley University (BA-Elementary Education)
Since:
2022
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Cheri Schultz

Title:
Intervention Specialist
Education:
The Ohio State University (BS - Special Education, MS - Education)
Since:
2016
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Susan Sewall

Title:
Administrative Assistant
Education:
Ohio University (BS-Elementary Education)
Since:
2015
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Melissa Skeels

Title:
Grades K-2 Art Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (MA-Art Education), Ohio University (BFA-Art Education)
Since:
2022
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Denyse Smith

Title:
Kindergarten Teacher
Education:
Bob Jones University (BS - Elementary School; Minor in Home Economics)
Since:
2008
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Suzanna Stedman (WC ’93)

Title:
Art Teacher
Education:
Bowling Green State University (BA- Graphic Design), University of New Mexico (Art Education Certification Program)
Since:
2023
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Emily Stoll

Title:
Third Grade Teacher
Education:
Ohio Dominican University (BA - Early Childhood Education)
Since:
2018
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Allison Thomas

Title:
Fifth Grade Teacher
Education:
Walden University (MS - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment); Otterbein University (BS - Elementary Education)
Since:
2021
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Asher Thomas

Title:
Facilities Team
Education:
Montana Bible College (Certificate in Biblical Studies)
Since:
2023
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Emma Thomas

Title:
First Grade Teacher
Education:
Grove City College (BA-Elementary Education)
Since:
2022
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Julie Vandervliet

Title:
Music Teacher
Education:
Houghton College (BMUS-Music Education); University of Houston (MMUS-Choral Conducting)
Since:
2013
Email:
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Catherine Voris

Title:
K-2 Music Teacher
Education:
Nova Southeastern University (MA-Teaching and Learning), The Ohio State University (BA-Music Education)
Since:
2023
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Nicki Walton

Title:
Sixth Grade Math and Bible Teacher
Education:
Miami University (BA - Middle School Education)
Since:
2021
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Robin Weishaar

Title:
Educational Aide
Education:
Michigan Technological University
Since:
2023
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