Directory
Directory Lower School
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Nanci Griffith
- Title:Lower School Principal
- Education:Ashland University (MA – Curriculum and Instruction)
- Since:2020
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Brianna Akers
- Title:Administrative Assistant (3-6 Building)
- Education:The Ohio State University (BS Human Ecology)
- Since:2024
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Emily Belcher
- Title:Librarian
- Education:Otterbein University (BA-Music Education)
- Since:2022
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- Campus:Lower School
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Jordan Berner (WC ’94)
- Title:Kindergarten Teacher
- Education:Taylor University (BS – Elementary Education)
- Since:2015
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- Campus:Lower School
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Amanda Blankenship
- Title:School Nurse
- Education:The Ohio State University (BS in Nursing)
- Since:2022
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Anna Burford (WC ’91)
- Title:Physical Education Teacher
- Education:Liberty University (BS – Recreation)
- Since:2012
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Krissy Couser
- Title:Third Grade Teacher
- Education:The Ohio State University (BS-Education), Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MA-Education)
- Since:2022
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Janelle Dethloff, LISW-S, CCTP (WC ’06)
- Title:School Counselor (Grades 4-8)
- Education:Indiana University (BS – Graphic Design & Photography), The Ohio State University (MSW – Social Work)
- Since:2024
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- Campus:Lower School
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Leandra Doyel (WC ’02)
- Title:Nurse
- Education:Mount Carmel School of Nursing (BSN – Nursing)
- Since:2018
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Lauren Erickson
- Title:First Grade Teacher
- Education:Defiance College (BS – Early Childhood Education)
- Since:2019
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Rebecca Glick
- Title:Administrative Assistant
- Education:(BS – Industrial and Systems Engineering)
- Since:2024
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- Campus:Lower School
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Phil Gowl
- Title:Facilities Team
- Since:2014
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Amelia Hoffman
- Title:Sixth Grade English Teacher
- Education:Anderson University (BA – Education)
- Since:2021
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- Campus:Lower School
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Suzanne Homoelle
- Title:Administrative Assistant
- Education:The Ohio State University (BS – Criminology)
- Since:2010
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Laura Kaiser
- Title:SACC Aide
- Education:Moody Bible Institute (BA – International Ministries)
- Since:2017
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- Campus:Lower School
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Kathy Kramer
- Title:Director of Food Services
- Since:1996
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- Campus:Lower School
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Rebecca McAllister
- Title:Administrative Assistant
- Education:Calvin University (BA – Rhetoric and Communication)
- Since:2024
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- Campus:Lower School
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Jenaye McNeal (WC ’04)
- Title:Gifted Education Teacher
- Since:2023
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- Campus:Lower School
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Carey Means (WC ’04)
- Title:Kindergarten Aide
- Since:2022
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Nikalena Patrick (WC’17)
- Title:First Grade Teacher
- Education:Liberty University (BS – Elementary Education)
- Since:2021
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- Campus:Lower School
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Kimberly Perez
- Title:Fifth Grade Teacher
- Education:Pensacola Christian College (BS – Elementary Education)
- Since:2006
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- Campus:Lower School
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Hannah Phipps
- Title:Kindergarten Teacher
- Education:Shawnee State University (BS – Early Childhood Education)
- Since:2024
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- Campus:Lower School
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Tracy Rettstatt (WC ’80)
- Title:Third Grade Teacher
- Education:Bryan College (BS – Elementary Education)
- Since:2004
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- Campus:Lower School
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Britney Ruiz
- Title:Fourth Grade Teacher
- Education:Ohio Valley University (BA-Elementary Education)
- Since:2022
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Emily Stoll
- Title:Third Grade Teacher
- Education:Ohio Dominican University (BA – Early Childhood Education)
- Since:2018
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Emma Thomas
- Title:First Grade Teacher
- Education:Grove City College (BA-Elementary Education)
- Since:2022
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- Campus:Lower School
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Julie Vandervliet
- Title:Music Teacher
- Education:Houghton College (BMUS-Music Education); University of Houston (MMUS-Choral Conducting)
- Since:2013
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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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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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- Campus:Lower School
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Robin Weishaar
- Title:Educational Aide
- Education:Michigan Technological University
- Since:2023
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- Campus:Lower School
