Biography

Matt Carter ’00 began teaching middle school social studies at Columbus Academy in 2005 and moved into our upper school to teach freshman-level history at the start of the 2023-24 school year. He also is the head middle school football coach and ski club advisor. He earned a B.A. in history from the University of Miami where he was a member of the Hurricanes' football team and also obtained a master's degree in educational administration from Youngstown State University Matt and his wife Vanessa ’02, both graduates of Columbus Academy, have a daughter, Sophia.

Matt’s favorite thing about Columbus Academy
“The school community, colleagues and the students.”

Favorite sports team
Miami Hurricanes

Favorite places to eat
Third & Hollywood, The Rossi and Moretti’s. 

Education
  • B.A. University of Miami , History
  • M.Ed. Admin. Youngstown State University