Teacher Bios

 

Michelle Caldwell – 7th/8th grade American History; 7th/8th Grade Bible; High School American History; Speech and Debate; Latin

  • Master of Arts in Church History from Cincinnati Bible Seminary.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Wright State University
  • Previously taught at Southwestern College of Business and Hondros College and has a wealth of experience in a wide range of areas.
  • Michelle is an entrepreneur and currently operates her own business.

 

Andy Figueroa- Jr. High and High School Spanish and Computer

  • Master of Business Administration (Transportation) from Midwestern State University, Texas
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business and Spanish from Louisiana Tech University
  • Master Instructor- USAF Transportation Officers’ School (1976-1981)
  • Pioneered use of the Internet to track, analyze, and manage logistics support of US and deployed USAF forces
  • Five + years webmaster and communications officer for church organizations

 Charles Jackson – Biblical Worldview

  • Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary.
  • Master of Arts in Early American History from University of Dayton.
  • Bachelor of Arts in History from Cedarville College.
  • Has extensive teaching experience.
  • Was nominated and won Teacher of the Year at Hillcrest Christian Academy, Jackson, Mississippi.
  • Pastor of Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church (since 1996).

Marilyn Klaben – Shakespeare Theatre; Drama Workshop

  • Master’s Degree in Educational Theatre, New York University.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
  • Education Director at Human Race Theatre Company, 1991 to present.
  • Youth Summer Stock Director (Human Race Theatre), 1997 to present
  • Adjunct Theatre Instructor- Wittenberg University and Wright State University

Brenda Lecklider- Prep Academy Teacher, 7th Grade Math

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado.
  • Taught high school and adult English in Japan
  • Currently tutors in Math, English, and Japanese
  • 10 years management experience at national health care company
  • Current tutor for Dominion Academy

Mark  Lecklider- Prep Academy Teacher,  7th Grade Grammar/Comp

  • Master of Arts in Educational Technology from the University of Northern Colorado.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Youth Agency Administration from the University of Northern Colorado.
  • Graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School in Kenya, East Africa
  • Developed and taught the High School English Program in Hokkaido, Japan
  • Taught college level English at Colorado State University

Sandy McNamara –World History; High School English Literature and Composition; Shakespeare Literature; AP Poetry

  • Master of Arts degree from Bowling Green State University in Art History.
  • Bachelor of Science in Education, Bowling Green State University, American Studies (History and English).
  • Taught courses at Bowling Green State University, Wright State, and University of Dayton.
  • Small business owner

Wayne McNamara – High School Bible

  • Bachelor of Science in Education Bowling Green State University with a Elementary, SLD, DH concentration
  • Taught twelve years in certified areas at all levels.
  • Taught high school math courses to migrant students for three summers.
  • Currently serving as pastor of Christ the King Reformed Episcopal Church (since 1991).

   Patricia Stipich – 8th Grade Science; High School Biology

  • Bachelor of Science in Field Biology from Ohio University
  • Botanical Society of America’s Young Botanist’s Award
  • Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum Foundation Board Member, 2003 to present
  • Cox Arboretum Children’s Education Coordinator, 1990-1992, Daycamp Director 1993-98

 Amy Willmann – High School Music History and Theory, Music Appreciation

  • Master of Arts in Music, Wright State University in 2003
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Wright State.
  • Music Education development of program for grades K-12.
  • Presented variety of school musicals and programs in elementary and secondary levels.