Keith Scowden began serving as the Lower School Dean of Student Life at the start of the 2026-27 school year, this after teaching eighth grade social studies since 2023. He started teaching on campus in 2020 and throughout his career has been a fifth grade associate and long-term substitute. Keith previously worked with our Summer Experience Program, was a substitute teacher in local public schools, as well as in our lower and middle school, and worked as a lead teacher with CASE, our after-school program. Keith holds a B.S. in middle childhood education from Kent State University.
Keith's favorite thing about Columbus Academy
"I was immediately attracted to the supportive and encouraging community at Columbus Academy. Through my different roles over the years, this has remained true."
Favorite place to eat
Hoyo's Kitchen
Little-known fact
"I love to shop for, and collect, used records. (I found Let's Dance by Bowie for $2!)
- B.S. Kent State University , Middle Childhood Education
