Adams, JoAnne Physical Education Department Chair
al Chahal, Faouzie History, Upper School
Altier, Kathryn Third Grade
Arndt, Jeffrey Reading Specialist, Upper School
Arnold, Davida Pre-Kindergarten
Arnold, Shaka Head of Middle School
Barger-Amato, Becky Advancement Services Associate
Beckett, Melissa Director of Alumni Relations
Belcher, Maureen Athletics Administrative Assistant
Bening, Christy Service Department Chair, Latin
Bennett, Douglas Director of Facilities and Grounds
Bering, Jodi Fourth Grade
Berkley, Amy History, Upper School
Bezant, Andrew Dedger and Rose Jones Master Chair in Science; Science, Middle School
Black, Kelly Second Grade
Blaney, Patrick Spanish, Upper School
Blinn, Angela Kindergarten
Block, David Art, Upper School
Bolognese, Chris Mathematics & Computer Science, Upper School
Bring, Miranda Fourth Grade
Broh, Beckett Director of Diversity and Community Life
Brookhart, Susan Chemistry, Upper School
Brooks, Amy Choral Music, School Counseling Intern
Bundy, Amanda History, Upper School
Buyer, Sharelle Controller, Business Office
Campbell, Emily Director of Development
Cann, Janny Pre-Kindergarten
Carlin, Jennifer Mathematics, Upper School
Carmichael, Elizabeth English, Upper School; Co-Director, Global Online Academy
Carter, Susan Dean of Middle School
Carter, Matthew Social Studies, Middle School
Castle, Katie Mathematics Department Chair; Mathematics, Middle School
Cea, Christine Admissions Administrative Assistant
Chattman, Diane Kindergarten
Chavarria, Wendi Fourth Grade
Chaves, Silvia Spanish, Upper School
Cicetti, Lloyd Dixon Chair in Art; Art, Lower School
Claman, Betsy Mathematics, Upper School
Clarke, Deidre Accounting Assistant
Compton, John History, Upper School
Conti, Jennifer Director of Internships
Contizano, Courtney Security Guard, Academy Hall Receptionist
Corey, Sean Computer Science, Upper School
Couvreur, Shannon Second Grade
Crain, Alicia Second Grade
Cullinan, Sean Director of Technology
Davis, Joel Jones Chair in Science; Science, Upper School
Davis, Tamarah Reading Specialist, Middle School
Davis, Elly Receptionist, Academy Hall
DeCree, Shekyra Middle School Counselor
Dennett, Emily Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Upper School
Devlin, Jake NCH Athletic Trainer
DeVore, Thomas Science, Upper School
Dillon, Scott Technical Theater Design
Ditty, Shaun Lower School Counselor
Dow, Craig Associate Head of the Upper School for Academic Affairs, Dean of Studies, Mathematics, Upper School
Downey, Heather Science, Upper School
Downey, Kim Second Grade
Eads, Whitney Performing Arts, Creative Expressions, Middle School & Upper School
Eden, Freda Spanish, Upper School; Student Council Advisor
Exline, John History, Upper School
Faciana, Michelle Technology Coordinator, Middle School
Farrenkopf, Brelle Associate Head of the Lower School; Chair for Student Support Services
Farrenkopf, Stefan English, Upper School
Feinberg, Dave Computer Science, Upper School
Fireman, Janet School Nurse
FitzPatrick, Jen Associate Director of College Counseling
Frickel, Katy Reading Specialist, Upper School
Gammell, Alexis Pre-Kindergarten
Garita, Gerardina History, Upper School
Gilliam, Kelsey Pre-Kindergarten
Gleek, Rebecca Pre-Kindergarten
Goldberg, Samantha Third Grade
Goode, Susan Bursar
Gordon, Grace Explorers Program
Gorsuch, Alison Science, Middle School
Gorsuch, Rachael Mathematics, Upper School
Gruber, Franz Latin, Middle School
Gursahaney, Elise Latin, Upper School
Hall, Aimee Spanish, Middle School; World Languages Department Chair
Hansen, Sarah First Grade
Hansen, Debra Lower School Assistant Librarian
Hansen, Mark Head of Lower School
Haustovich, Kara Second Grade
Henry, Bradley Social Studies, Middle School
Heywood, Darnell Director of College Counseling
Hildahl, Ali Explorers Program Associate
Hildahl, Paul Assistant Director of Technology
Hoagland, Beckie School Nurse
Hogan, Patricia English, Academy Life Newspaper Advisor, Upper School
Horton, Anne Assistant Director of Athletics
Howard, Luke STEAM, Middle School
Hunker, Erich Assistant Head of School for Development/External Relations
Hyttenhove, Kenny Kindergarten
Ingle, Kelsey Grades 4-5 Online Learning Coordinator
Izokaitis, Cory Head of Upper School
Jackson, Nicola Assistant to Middle School Head
Jacky, Alex Spanish, Upper School
Jenkins, Jennifer Art, Grades 5th & 9th
Keating, Julie Science, Middle School
Keeran, Debbie Assistant Director of Admissions
Kegelmayer, Paul Director of Academic Programs, Lower School
Killoren, Patricia Middle School Assistant Librarian
King, Laura Science, Lower School
King, Alyssa Director of Special Programs
Klug, Beth First Grade; Wexner Chair for Excellence in Elementary Education
Koerner, Margaret Chief Finanicial Officer
Kohland, Beth Explorers Program
Krabill, April Language Arts, Middle School
Kristoff, Jennifer Music Assistant
Kuhn, Rachel Special Programs Assistant
Kurth, Emma Science, Middle School
LaMar, Nicole Advancement Services Manager
Lange, Jennifer Registrar, Assistant to Upper School Head
Leach, Ron Physical Education, Lower School
Lee, Soojin Strings Assistant
Lee, Bob Director of Communications and Marketing
Leet, Tim Ethics and Character Coordinator; Science, Upper School
Lester, Sumona Science, Upper School, Science Department Chair
Levingston, Heather Fifth Grade
Li, Na Chinese, Middle School
Linder, Scott Mathematics, Upper School
Losambe, Pascal Upper School Dean of Students and Special Assistant to the Head of School for Student Outreach
Maloney, Jane Spanish, Lower School
Marin, Alexis Speech-Language Pathologist, Grades 4-8
Markey, Tamara Physics, Upper School
Martin, Todd Technology Integration Specialist
McCabe, Ann Health & Wellness, Middle & Upper School
McCarthy, Gloria Aquatics Lifeguard
McCue, Matt Mathematics, Middle School
McInturf, Leah Explorers Program
McLaughlin, Amy Music, Lower School
Mele, Matthew Computer Systems and Desktop Support; Co-Director, Global Online Academy
Mena, Pedro Fine Arts Department Chair; Art, Middle School; Asst. Director of Diversity & Community Life for Middle School
Mendenhall, Kathy CASE Supervisor
Miller, Robin Physical Education, Middle School
Miller, Laura Social Studies, Middle School; Rainey S. Taylor Chair in History; Yearbook
Miller, Bryan Language Arts, Middle School
Mitchell, Mark Technology Coordinator, Lower School
Morford, Timothy History Department Chair; History, Upper School
Morgan, Jeremy Communications Coordinator
Morris, Andrew English, Upper School
Moser, Adrienne Speech-Language Pathologist, Lower School
Murphy, Molly Kindergarten
Nandor, Valerie Physics, Upper School
Nelson, Shannon Executive Assistant to Head of School
Newman, Debra Kindergarten Associate
Newman, Lindy Science, Lower School
Nockowitz, Stacy Middle School Librarian
Nzimiro, Gwendolyn Upper School Librarian
O'Brien, Carolyn Learning Styles Specialist, Middle School
O'Brien, Neal Physical Education, Middle School
O'Connor, Shannon Fifth Grade
O'Rourke, Susan Assistant Band Director
Oeth, Kristen Lower School Librarian
Olexio, Dan Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs; Mathematics, Upper School
Paulson, Theresa Kindergarten Associate
Penney, Sarah Pre-Kindergarten
Platt, Michelle McElroy Chair in Mathematics; Mathematics, Middle School
Popelka, Rena Upper School Assistant Librarian
Porter, Nyima Student Equity Specialist
Quinn, Megan Kindergarten
Rakosik, Heather Physical Education, Middle School
Ramsey, Anne Fourth Grade
Reed, Terri Payroll and Accounts Payable Accountant
Reichle, Shelby Strength & Conditioning
Reifeis, Beth English Department Chair; English, Upper School
Rentel, Katie Spanish, Lower School
Rhiel, Andy Long-Term History Substitute, Upper School
Ritter, Suzanne Upper School Psychologist
Roberts, Bryane Senior Donor Relations Manager
Russell, Robert Mathematics, Upper School
Saide, Donna Third Grade; LS Math Curriculum Coordinator
Saling, Michelle Assistant to Lower School Head
Schreiber, Ashley Kindergarten
Schroeder, Michelle Music/Movement/Drama, Lower School
Schuchter, Kirby Explorers Program
Scowden, Keith Fourth Grade
Seymore, Amy Language Arts, Middle School
Sharma, Meera Grades 2-3 Online Learning Coordinator; Assistant Director of Diversity & Community Life for Lower School
Shuneson, Lauren Fifth Grade
Simmons, Julie First Grade
Simpson, Charles Mathematics, Middle School
Simpson, Robert Fifth Grade
Sinclair, Elizabeth Third Grade
Singleton, Jason Director of Athletics
Sneeringer, Jessica Performing Arts Department Chair; Instrumental Music
Soderberg, Melissa Head of School
Sommer, Alissa First Grade
Spolter, Lisa First Grade
Stegemiller, Mike Science, Upper School
Stercula, Kimberly Head Athletic Trainer
Stout, Brianna Sumner F. Dennett Chair in English; English, Upper School; Student Council Advisor
Street, John Mathematics, Psychology, Upper School
Sutton, Peggy Language Arts, Middle School
Taglia, Vanessa Fifth Grade
Thiele, Alyssa Learning Style Specialist, Lower School
Thompson, Matt Assistant Director of Athletics
Thompson, Jennifer Second Grade
Tursich, Crystal Art, Upper School
Velasquez, Nancy Admissions Office Assistant
Wagshul, Nanette Administrative Assistant, Facilities & Grounds
Wagshul, Jon Assistant Director of College Counseling
Walder, Shannon Benefits Specialist
Warstler, Jeff Physical Education, Lower School
Warstler, Sarah Third Grade
Weible, Mike Explorers Program
White, Charity Art & Ceramics, Upper School
Wickerham, Ree Spanish, Middle School
Williams, Tim Director of Campus Safety & Security
Wilson, Cindy Campus Photographer
Wing, Julia Special Programs Assistant
Wong, David Orchestra, Grades 2-12
Wuorinen, John Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance
Yakscoe, Craig Physical Education, Aquatics, Lower School
Yakscoe, Cyndi Fourth Grade
Yan, Jing Chinese, Upper School
Yang, Hsiao-Ching Chinese, Upper School
Young, Joan College Counseling Office Manager
Young, Harland Acting Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds
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