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Kindergarten
Kindergarten

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.”
– Proverbs 22:6
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Grades 1-6
Grades 1-6

Our Lower School students learn in a nurturing community where they are taught a 10-part curriculum that evolves as they grow. Here we will get our hands dirty, utilize the latest technology, and encourage independent thinking and doing. It’s our framework for laying a strong spiritual foundation.
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Grades 7-8
Grades 7-8

Here at the midpoint of schooling, everything is changing – making these “in-between years” a time worth cherishing.
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Grades 9-12
Grades 9-12

More than just college prep. This is life prep.
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Staff Directory

Upper School

Amy Powell

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

Tim Kraynak (WC ’94)

Title:: Interim 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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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Delilah Armstrong

Title:: Eighth Grade English Teacher
Education:: Miami University (BS- Integrated English Language Arts)
Since:: 2022
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Terry Beschta

Title:: Athletic Facilities
Since:: 2017
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Campus:: Upper School

Austin Bruns

Title:: Social Studies Teacher
Education:: Capital University (BA - Integrated Social Studies)
Since:: 2018
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Lisa Cunningham LSN, NCSN

Title:: Nurse
Education:: Bowling Green State University (BSN)
Since:: 2008
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Jennifer Deskins

Title:: Athletic Department Administrative Assistant
Since:: 2006
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Campus:: Upper School

Deana England

Title:: Art Teacher
Education:: The Ohio State University (BA - Art Education)
Since:: 1998
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Campus:: Upper School

Laura Fitzpatrick

Title:: English Language Learning Teacher
Education:: Lee University (BA-Spanish Education)
Since:: 2018
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Campus:: Upper School

Erin Gill

Title:: Choral Director
Education:: The Ohio State University (BA of Music Education)
Since:: 2022
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Jack Gross

Title:: Maintenance
Education:: The Ohio State University
Since:: 2017
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Bill Holloway

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

Christina Hoverman

Title:: English Teacher
Education:: Ohio State University (M.Ed. - English)
Since:: 2018
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Campus:: Upper School

Emily Johnson

Title:: Seventh Grade English Teacher
Education:: Capital University (BA - Integrated Language Arts)
Since:: 2019
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Campus:: Upper School

Nick Johnson

Title:: Business Teacher
Education:: University of Cincinnati (BS - Business/Sports Administration)
Since:: 2018
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Heidi Kliewer

Title:: Math Teacher
Education:: Bob Jones University (BS-Mathematics Education)
Since:: 2022
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Campus:: Upper School

Kathy Kramer

Title:: Director of Food Services
Since:: 1996
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Campus:: Upper School

Jim Kraynak

Title:: Athletic Facilities
Since:: 2017
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Chelsea Meyers

Title:: Administrative Assistant
Education:: Bryan College (BS-Exercise and Health)
Since:: 2017
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Campus:: Upper School

Kayley Mikulec

Title:: Spanish Teacher
Education:: Mount Vernon Nazarene University (BS - Spanish Education)
Since:: 2018
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Tim Miner

Title:: Instrumental Music Teacher
Education:: Sam Houston State University (MA - Band Conducting)
Since:: 2020
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Kyle Nowak

Title:: Boys Health and PE Teacher
Education:: Malone University (BS Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning, Medical Fitness))
Since:: 2022
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Campus:: Upper School

Marsha Olsen

Title:: English Teacher
Education:: University of Dayton (MS - Education); Cedarville University (BA - English)
Since:: 2021
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Campus:: Upper School

David O’Roark

Title:: Drama Teacher
Education:: Huntington University (BA - Theater Performance)
Since:: 2001
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Campus:: Upper School

Abby Palmer

Title:: English Teacher
Education:: Cedarville University (BA - Integrated Language Arts)
Since:: Returning in 2019
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Loretta Rider

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

Dan Roads

Title:: Social Studies Teacher
Education:: Ohio Wesleyan University (BA - History Education)
Since:: 2006
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Dustin Speaks

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

Kim Stevenson

Title:: Choir Teacher
Education:: The Ohio State University (BA - Music Education)
Since:: 2013
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Campus:: Upper School

Annie Stimmel

Title:: Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Education:: Taylor University (BS-Environmental Science)
Since:: 2022
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

Andrew Sweigard (WC ’03)

Title:: Upper School Gifted Education Coordinator
Education:: Cedarville University (BA - Integrated Social Studies))
Since:: 2014
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Campus:: Upper School

Holly Varian (WC ’91)

Title:: Substitute Teacher Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Since:: 2004
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Campus:: Upper School

Trevor Wadsworth

Title:: Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Education:: Otterbein University (B.A. - Math)
Since:: 2013
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Campus:: Upper School

Joel Walton (WC ’06)

Title:: English Teacher
Education:: Cedarville University (BA - Language Arts Education)
Since:: 2011
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Campus:: Upper School

Kevin Weakley (WC ’95)

Title:: Director of Athletics
Education:: Otterbein University (BA - Business Management), Nova Southeastern University (MA - Education)
Since:: 2000
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Campus:: Upper School

Martha Weygandt

Title:: Physical Education Teacher
Education:: Bryan College (BS - Health/Physical Education)
Since:: 1994
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Campus:: Upper School

Kathy White

Title:: Math Teacher
Education:: The Ohio State University (BS - Math Education)
Since:: 2005
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Campus:: Upper School

Kirsten Whitehead

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

Krista Wood

Title:: Biology Teacher
Education:: Miami University (B.S. Secondary Biological Science)
Since:: 2016
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Campus:: Upper School

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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Campus:: Upper School

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