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Staff Directory

Upper School

Tim Kraynak (WC ’94)

Title:
Upper School Principal
Education:
Otterbein University (BS - Education [Minor in Social Studies]), Nova Southeastern University (MA - Curriculum and Instruction)
Since:
2000
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Dr. Erica Van Dop

Title:
Assistant Upper School Principal
Education:
The Ohio State University (PhD of Philosophy in Kinesiology, Health and Physical Activity), Purdue University (MS-Health and Kinesiology), Wheaton College (BS-Kinesiology, Pre-Med)
Since:
2022
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Amy Powell

Title:
Assistant Upper School Principal
Education:
(BA - Middle Childhood Education)
Since:
2019
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Delilah Armstrong

Title:
Eighth Grade English Teacher
Education:
Miami University (BS- Integrated English Language Arts)
Since:
2022
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Cory Baugher (WC ’96)

Title:
Christian Studies Teacher
Education:
Huntington University (BS - Bible and Religion; Minor-European History), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.-Theology)
Since:
2007
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Austin Bruns

Title:
Social Studies Teacher
Education:
Capital University (BA - Integrated Social Studies)
Since:
2018
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Christie Burns

Title:
Science Teacher
Education:
Grace College (BS - Biology, Pre-Med), Nova Southeastern University (MA - Teaching and Learning)
Since:
2011
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Pam Cain

Title:
Business & Technology Chair and Technology Teacher
Education:
Bowling Green State University (BS-Computer Science and Mathematics)
Since:
2008
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Michael Clutz

Title:
Seventh and Eighth Grade Bible Teacher
Education:
Cedarville University (BME - Music Education, MA - Education [Minor in Bible])
Since:
2006
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Jason Colley

Title:
Seventh Grade Bible Teacher
Education:
Taylor University (BS-Social Studies); Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (MA-Ministry)
Since:
2013
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Lisa Cunningham LSN, NCSN

Title:
Nurse
Education:
Bowling Green State University (BSN)
Since:
2008
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Aimee Decker

Title:
Art Teacher
Education:
Kent State University (BA - Art Education), The Ohio State University (MA - Art Education)
Since:
2010
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Jennifer Deskins

Title:
Athletic Department Administrative Assistant
Since:
2006
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Deana England

Title:
Art Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (BA - Art Education)
Since:
1998
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Laura Fitzpatrick

Title:
English Language Learning Teacher
Education:
Lee University (BA-Spanish Education)
Since:
2018
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Erin Gill

Title:
Choral Director
Education:
The Ohio State University (BA of Music Education)
Since:
2022
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Debbie Gilliland

Title:
Seventh and Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Education:
Clemson University (BA - Elementary Education), University of South Carolina (M.Ed. - Education)
Since:
2006
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Rhonda Hearon

Title:
French Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (BS - English Education; MA - English Literature and Critical Theory)
Since:
2008
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Bill Holloway

Title:
School Counselor
Education:
University of Dayton (MS - School Counseling), Mount Vernon University (BA - Psychology)
Since:
2021
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Christina Hoverman

Title:
English Teacher
Education:
Ohio State University (M.Ed. - English)
Since:
2018
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Emily Johnson

Title:
Seventh Grade English Teacher
Education:
Capital University (BA - Integrated Language Arts)
Since:
2019
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Nick Johnson

Title:
Business Teacher
Education:
University of Cincinnati (BS - Business/Sports Administration)
Since:
2018
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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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Heidi Kliewer

Title:
Math Teacher
Education:
Bob Jones University (BS-Mathematics Education)
Since:
2022
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Katie Lawhead

Title:
Administrative Assistant
Education:
The Ohio State University (BS Dental Hygiene)
Since:
2022
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Dawn McMahon

Title:
Science Department Chair and Science Teacher
Education:
Grand Valley State University (BS - Health Science), Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MA - Education)
Since:
2008
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Chelsea Meyers

Title:
Administrative Assistant
Education:
Bryan College (BS-Exercise and Health)
Since:
2017
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Kayley Mikulec

Title:
Spanish Teacher
Education:
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (BS - Spanish Education)
Since:
2018
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Shelley Miller

Title:
Spanish Teacher
Education:
Middlebury College (MA Spanish), University of Texas at San Antonio ( BBA Personnel Management and BA Spanish)
Since:
2022
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Tim Miner

Title:
Instrumental Music Teacher
Education:
Sam Houston State University (MA - Band Conducting)
Since:
2020
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Raechel Morrow (WC ’15)

Title:
Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (BA - English Literature and American History)
Since:
2021
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Kyle Nowak

Title:
Assistant Athletic Director, Boys Health and PE Teacher
Education:
Malone University (BS Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning, Medical Fitness))
Since:
2022
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Marsha Olsen

Title:
English Teacher
Education:
University of Dayton (MS - Education); Cedarville University (BA - English)
Since:
2021
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David O’Roark

Title:
Drama Teacher
Education:
Huntington University (BA - Theater Performance)
Since:
2001
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Abby Palmer

Title:
English Teacher
Education:
Cedarville University (BA - Integrated Language Arts)
Since:
Returning in 2019
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Joe Price

Title:
Christian Studies Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (BA-Criminology); Ashland Theological Seminary (MA-Biblical Studies [Old Testament emphasis]), The Ohio State University (Ph.D.-Hebrew and Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East).
Since:
2015
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Loretta Rider

Title:
Math Teacher
Education:
Franklin University (MA-Business Administration), University of Tennessee (BS-Mathematics)
Since:
2022
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Dan Roads

Title:
Social Studies Teacher
Education:
Ohio Wesleyan University (BA - History Education)
Since:
2006
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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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Stephanie Smith

Title:
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Education:
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (BA - Health & Physical Education and Exercise Science)
Since:
2007
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Dustin Speaks

Title:
Christian Studies Teacher
Education:
Trinity International University (MA-Intercultural Studies), Ohio University (BA History)
Since:
2022
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Kim Stevenson

Title:
Choir Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (BA - Music Education)
Since:
2013
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Annie Stimmel

Title:
Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Education:
Taylor University (BS-Environmental Science)
Since:
2022
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David Stoll (WC ’90)

Title:
Media Center Director
Education:
The Ohio State University (BA - Communications), Ashland University (M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction)
Since:
2002
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James Storey

Title:
Assistant Athletic Director and Seventh Grade Math Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (BS - Middle Childhood Education [Math & Social Studies]); Indiana Wesleyan University (M.Ed)
Since:
2012
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Andrew Sweigard (WC ’03)

Title:
Upper School Gifted Education Coordinator
Education:
Cedarville University (BA - Integrated Social Studies))
Since:
2014
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Brittany Taylor (WC ’05)

Title:
Counselor
Education:
Liberty University (MA in Professional Counseling), Cedarville University (BA in Theology)
Since:
2022
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Holly Varian (WC ’91)

Title:
Substitute Teacher Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Since:
2004
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Trevor Wadsworth

Title:
Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Education:
Otterbein University (B.A. - Math)
Since:
2013
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Joel Walton (WC ’06)

Title:
English Teacher
Education:
Cedarville University (BA - Language Arts Education)
Since:
2011
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Jennifer Westbrook

Title:
School Nurse
Education:
University of Memphis (BS Nursing)
Since:
2022
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Martha Weygandt

Title:
Physical Education Teacher
Education:
Bryan College (BS - Health/Physical Education)
Since:
1994
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Kathy White

Title:
Math Teacher
Education:
The Ohio State University (BS - Math Education)
Since:
2005
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Kirsten Whitehead

Title:
Upper School Intervention Specialist
Education:
Capital University (BS-Intervention Specialist)
Since:
2022
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Krista Wood

Title:
Biology Teacher
Education:
Miami University (B.S. Secondary Biological Science)
Since:
2016
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Jackson Woosley

Title:
Christian Studies Teacher
Education:
Liberty University (BA- Biblical Studies), Liberty University School Of Divinity (MA- Divinity), Dallas Theological Seminary (MA-Theology)
Since:
2022
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