Administration

Stephanie Fleser
Head of School
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Kent State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University
  • Master of Education in Evaluation and Measurement from Kent State University
Jordan Tate
Director of High School Expansion
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing, and Psychology from University of North Texas
  • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Texas in Arlington
  • Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Abilene Christian University
Cassandra Tisch
Dean of Students
Education
  • Bachelors of Science in Middle School Education (4-9 math, science, and reading) from The University of Akron
Elizabeth Watson
Principal
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in English from Kent State University 
  • Bachelor of Science in Education From Missouri Western State University 
  • T.E.F.L Certification 

Administrative Staff

Kathleen D’Sidocky
Finance Manager
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Human Resource Management from Kent State University
Starla McClure
Curriculum and Instruction Coach
Education
  • BS in Education
  • Certified RESA Mentor
Lindsay Orr
Director of Enrollment
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education from The University of Akron
Kelci Rayl
Director of Advancement
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Communications, with a Minor in Biblical Studies from Nyack College.

Faculty

Makenna Abell
Third Grade Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University
Berni Beattie
Kindergarten Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Akron
  • Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University
Sheila Benson
KG and 1st Grade Art / Music
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy from Ohio University
Cat Boston
Third Grade Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Education from University of The Cumberlands
  • Master of Arts in English from The University of Akron
Becky Christen
Fourth Grade Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Bible/Christian Education from Baptist Bible College
Cari Cisar
Middle School Social Studies
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a concentration in social studies from Kent State University
Mackenzie Crowe
Middle School Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education with concentrations in Math and Social Studies (4-9)
  • Reading Endorsement from Kent State University.
Terese Gavin
Art (2nd - 8th)
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University
Kelly Lawson
First Grade Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (1-8) from Cleveland State University
  • Master of Mathematics (K-6) from Western Governors University
Ashley Layton
First Grade Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Notre Dame College (OH)
Meagan Lehman
Second Grade Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Ashland University
Jodi Leiter
Middle School ELA
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement from Ashland University
Christina Mitchell
Second Grade Teacher
Education
  • Bachelors in Elementary Education PreK-3 with a reading endorsement From Akron University
  • Masters in Reading From Grand Canyon University
  • Masters in Mental Health & Wellness From Grand Canyon University
Olivia Myers
Kindergarten Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from The University of Akron
  • Reading Endorsement from The University of Akron
Chasta Pierce
Middle School Bible
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health with a minor in Sociology from Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Karrie Snavely
High School Teacher
Education
  • BA in English from The University of Akron
  • MA in English from The University of Alabama
Judy Stachowiak
Middle School Science
Education
  • Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (1-8) with reading concentration from The University of Akron
Molly Strausser
Physical Education Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor's degree from Akron University in Exercise Science
Lydia Umlauf
Fifth Grade Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education in grades Pre-K-5th grade at Kent State University
Stephanie Wike
Fourth Grade Teacher
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education from Bowling Green State University
  • Generalist Endorsement from Bowling Green State University
  • Reading Endorsement from Bowling Green State University

Educational Support Staff

Deanna Albertson
Title 1 Tutor
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education from The University of Akron
  • Master of Education in Instructional Technology from The University of Akron
Maria Belinsky
School Counselor
Education
  • M.Ed., LSC
  • Studied at Kent State University for both Undergrad and Grad School
Kayleigh Benson
ESL Tutor
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Moody Bible Institute
  • Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Moody Bible Institute
  • Master of Arts in Intercultural & Urban Studies/TESOL from Moody Bible Institute
Christina Fenn
Tutor
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (1-8) From the University of Akron
Molly Howson
Title 1 Tutor
Education
  • Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from the University of Toledo.
Laurelynn Taylor
Title 1 Tutor
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Geneva College
Cheryl Weatherbee
Title 1 Tutor
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Education from Grand Canyon University

School Staff

Lynnette Childs
KG Classroom Assistant
Angela Jaworski
Lead Administrative Assistant
Candace Johnson
Health Aid
Joy Lamtman
Librarian
Angie Marks
School Chaplain
Mary Myers
Food Program Manager/After School Care Coordinator
Shawn Pierce
Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
Melanie Umlauf
Speech Pathologist