Learn from Home with Wellington

Learning from home, together.

From curriculum-inspired games and activities to social emotional health resources, Wellington has curated a portfolio of online learning resources for at-home learning. 

Resources for Families & Students

Veracross Parent Tutorial
Watch this tutorial on how to access virtual classrooms within Veracross

Google Meet and Google Suite overview and training guides
A guide to the Google toolkit that our teachers will use in day-to-day learning.

Zoom overview
A guide to getting started on zoom.com meeting software.

Saving Weekly Assignments on Student Devices (Lower School)
A short video that parents can use as a guide to giving access to students.

Have questions or need tech support? Contact our Technology support line at 614-754-4239 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on school days for immediate assistance with login issues, Wellington Chromebooks and iPads, Veracross, and Google Classroom. For other questions, contact support by email at technology@wellington.org. 

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Ted-ED
Within TED-Ed’s growing library of lessons, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which are collaborations between educators and animators nominated through the TED-Ed platform.

Wide Open School
Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense.

BrainPop Jr.
Animated videos on various topics including Humanities, STEM, English, SEL and more. For students in PK - Grade 3.

BrainPop
Animated videos on various topics including Humanities, STEM, English, SEL and more.

Discovery Education
K-12 learning platform that combines dynamic curated curriculum resources with on-demand teaching strategies. This collection of real-world educational content brings excitement and relevancy to different topics.

Khan Academy
Personalized math instruction for at home-learning.

Dive Deep with Coursera
Build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees online from world-class universities and companies.

Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused 
Instead of allowing devices to be a distraction, we can use them to work for us and help us get things done. 

Apps That Act Like Math and Science Tutors for Homework Help
Sometimes we all need an extra hand. 

Free Tech For Learning
ISTE & EdSurge are curating a list of free products offered by companies and organizations to support learning during extended school closures. Search the directory below to explore what products will best support your needs.

Embark Collection, Columbus Museum of Art
View more than 3,500 works of art from CMA’s collection from the comfort of your own home!

Color Our Collections
Museums from around the world have teamed up to turn pieces from their collection into coloring book pages.

MoMA Audio
Listen to artists, curators, and others speak about the Museum of Modern Art's collection and special exhibitions.

Uffizi Gallery
Take a virtual tour of Florence, Italy's Uffizi Gallery.

Alvin Paige: The Retrospective
Watch a documentary on the life of artist Alvin Paige on YouTube.

The Met
The Met has compiled a timeline of art history that includes essays, works of art, and chronologies telling the story of art and global culture.

Kennedy Center
For educators looking to infuse the arts into their educational practices, the Kennedy Center has developed a robust collection of hundreds of digital learning resources: lessons, articles, performance guides, how-tos and much more.

Virtual Museums by Google 
Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 2500 galleries and museums around the world to bring virtual tours to your computer screen.

Wellington COVID-19 Update Center 
Stay informed about the latest Wellington school communication regarding COVID-19.

Countering COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stigma and Racism
Read the article from the National Association of School Psychologists.

More Than A Virus: How To Stop The Racism and Xenophobia Coronavirus Brings Up
Read the article from Cultures of Dignity.

How to have a panic-free conversation with your kids about the coronavirus
Read the article from The Week.

This is How I Responded To My Daughter’s Fears About Coronavirus 
Read the article from Hand in Hand.

How we can help kids increase their sense of control as the coronavirus approaches
Read the Washington Post article.

Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
Read the article from the National Association of School Psychologists.

Virtual Field Trips
Travel to over 30 virtual field trips, including the San Diego Zoo, Mars, The Great Wall of China and others!

MoMA Audio
Listen to artists, curators, and others speak about the Museum of Modern Art's collection and special exhibitions.

Uffizi Gallery
Take a virtual tour of Florence, Italy's Uffizi Gallery.

Columbus Metropolitan Library
Online digital library with a wide variety of e-books, audio books and educational streaming services. Appropriate for all ages. Sign up for a library card online!

Open Library 
Online digital library with a wide variety of e-books. Best for middle and upper school.

Audible.com Stories
Instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.

Storyline Online
Animated children's stories read aloud by celebrities.

Rivet
Reading library with texts sorted by young readers reading level.

International Children’s Digital Library
Online reading library with texts from across the world. Appropriate for all ages.

NewsELA
News articles and non-fiction texts adapted for student readers.

Get Epic
Online reading library for students ages 12 and under.

Mango
Mango provides a digital foreign language curriculum: Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, German, English, and Arabic.

Go Noodle
Movement, Meditation, Mindfulness videos for children. These are great "Brain Breaks" for students throughout the at home school day.

Free Membership to Down Dog Yoga App
Middle and Upper School students can register for a free membership with their ‘wellingtonjags.org’ email address.  

Time Management Strategies for Busy Parents
Read the article from the Parent Encouragement Program.

Go Noodle
Movement, Meditation, Mindfulness videos for children. These are great "Brain Breaks" for students throughout the at home school day.

Tips for Talking to Kids About Difficult Topics and Navigating the News

5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Stress about the Coronavirus

Weathering the Storm by Headspace

Earth Day coloring page

COSI Connects
COSI's Digital Doorway for fun at-home science discovery and learning.

Exploratorium
Make sense of timely topics and find general science support for your virtual classroom or learning together at home.

NASA
Launch rockets, build a moo habitat, solve spacey puzzles and more! These science, technology, engineering, and math activities are fun for kids, adults and the whole family.

Mystery Science
Free, easy science activities for remote learning.

Scratch
Coding program. Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, but is used by people of all ages.

Code Academy
Online coding platform - good for adults who want to learn to code as well!

Code.org
Computer science programming for children.

Prodigy
Curriculum inspired math games.

Tailor-ED
Differentiated Math Learning.

Vid Code
Computer science curriculum and coding platform recommended for students ages 10+

Tynker
Tykner is the #1 coding platform for kids and recently made the majority of their curriculum available during this season of distance-learning.

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Cheryl Allen
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER & DEAN OF STUDENTS
Email
Cheryl Allen
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER & DEAN OF STUDENTS
Education
Ohio State University - M.A., Miami University - B.S.
Fun fact
I have camped in every state in the U.S. mainland.
Bridgett Allsbrooks
Yoga Instructor
Email
Bridgett Allsbrooks
Yoga Instructor
Fun fact
I became a runner at the end of 2014. Since then I have completed 13 half marathons and ran my 14th in October 2019.
Ivy Anderson
Assistant Director of College Counseling
Email
Ivy Anderson
Assistant Director of College Counseling
Education
Murray State University - B.S., M.S.
Ben Anderson
Creative Brand Coordinator
Email
Ben Anderson
Creative Brand Coordinator
Faith Aubrey
Lower School Reading Specialist
Email
Faith Aubrey
Lower School Reading Specialist
Education
Ohio University - B.A.
Jessica Austin
Middle School STEM Teacher
Email
Jessica Austin
Middle School STEM Teacher
David Backhurst
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER & 5TH GRADE LEAD ADVISOR
Email
David Backhurst
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER & 5TH GRADE LEAD ADVISOR
Education
Eastern Michigan University - M.A., DePaul University - B.A., Wayne State University - B.A.
Fun fact
I have traveled to 39 US states and 14 countries outside of the US.
J.J. Bain
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Email
J.J. Bain
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Education
The Ohio State University - M.A., Cornell University - B.A.
Alex Bandar
Entrepreneurship Program Coodinator
Email
Alex Bandar
Entrepreneurship Program Coodinator
Education
Lehigh University - M.S. & PhD; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - B.S.
Kimberly Barr
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Email
Kimberly Barr
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Education
California State University - B.A.
Neelie Barthenheier
Admissions Coordinator
Email
Neelie Barthenheier
Admissions Coordinator
James Becker
BAND DIRECTOR
Email
James Becker
BAND DIRECTOR
Education
Western Michigan University - M.A., University of Northern Colorado - B.M.
Jaime Bennati
UPPER SCHOOL ART TEACHER
Email
Jaime Bennati
UPPER SCHOOL ART TEACHER
Education
Maryland Institute College of Art - M.A, Maryland Institute College of Art - B.A.
Inspired by
Artist Nick Cave. I love how he creates beautiful work and that focuses on identity and social justice.
Emily Berty
DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING
Email
Emily Berty
DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING
Education
The Ohio State University - M.A., University of Dayton - B.A.
Fun fact
I'm almost always training for a race.
Mary Beth Parker
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Email
Mary Beth Parker
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Education
Walden University - M.Ed.
Bryan Brautigam
UPPER SCHOOL BIOLOGY TEACHER
Email
Bryan Brautigam
UPPER SCHOOL BIOLOGY TEACHER
Education
The Ohio State University - M.A., Westmont College - B.S.
Fun fact
I am originally from Anchorage, Alaska.
John Brown
UPPER SCHOOL HUMANITIES TEACHER & RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Email
John Brown
UPPER SCHOOL HUMANITIES TEACHER & RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Education
The Ohio State University - B.A., George Washington University - M.A.
Shelley Brown
HEAD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
Email
Shelley Brown
HEAD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
Education
Miami University - B.S., DePaul University - M.Ed.
Inspired by
My own children. They are the daily reminders of why I do what I do.
Me-Chelle Burkhalter
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER
Email
Me-Chelle Burkhalter
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER
Education
The Ohio State University - B.S.
Fun fact
I played varsity softball at Ohio State and I’m a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Karen Butler
ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR
Email
Karen Butler
ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR
Education
The Ohio State University - B.A.
Shelby Castle
Upper School French Teacher
Email
Shelby Castle
Upper School French Teacher
Maria Cellino
LOWER SCHOOL MATH EXTENSION TEACHER
Email
Maria Cellino
LOWER SCHOOL MATH EXTENSION TEACHER
Education
Otterbein University - M.A., The Ohio State University - B.A.
Quincey Chambers
Lower School Learning Guide
Email
Quincey Chambers
Lower School Learning Guide
Erica Clark
LOWER SCHOOL LITERACY COACH
Email
Erica Clark
LOWER SCHOOL LITERACY COACH
Education
The Ohio State University - M.A., Wittenberg University - B.A.
How I #ShapeTheWorld
I can shape the world by being a positive and engaged citizen across areas of my life. By being supportive and curious, I can help my community improve.
Courtney Cokes-McKinley
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING GUIDE
Email
Courtney Cokes-McKinley
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING GUIDE
Education
Ohio University - B.A.
Christine Conkle
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO HEAD OF SCHOOL
Email
Christine Conkle
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO HEAD OF SCHOOL
Education
Franklin University - B.S.
Favorite quote
“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” -Princess Diana
Erin Cornett
UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER
Email
Erin Cornett
UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER
Education
Otterbein College - M.Ed., The Ohio State University - B.A.
Emily Crema
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Email
Emily Crema
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Education
University of Illinois - Chicago - M.A., Northern Illinois University - B.A.
Marianne Crowley
MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Email
Marianne Crowley
MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Education
Ohio Wesleyan University - B.A., Urbana University - B.A.
Fun fact
I'm a lifelong learner who also loves to garden. I have been a beekeeper for the last nine years.
Dominic Davis
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER/ATHLETICS ASSISTANT
Email
Dominic Davis
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER/ATHLETICS ASSISTANT
Education
Ohio University - B.F.A., Otterbein College - Sports Medicine
Fun fact
I have a degree in theater and went back to school at the age of 28 to study sports medicine and become a Certified Athletic Trainer.
Greg Davis
MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Email
Greg Davis
MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Education
Haverford College- B.A., The Citadel - M.A.
Fun fact
My wife used to love Pinterest and I got roped into projects she found there. I now have a penny floor in my bathroom and she is banned from Pinterest forever.
Zac DelMonte
Vocal Director (Musical Theatre) & Upper School Learning Support Staff
Email
Zac DelMonte
Vocal Director (Musical Theatre) & Upper School Learning Support Staff
Keith DeVoe
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
Email
Keith DeVoe
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
Catherine (CJ) Dison
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
Email
Catherine (CJ) Dison
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
Education
The Ohio State University - B.S.
Favorite quote
“There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in our philosophy.” -William Shakespeare
Patricia Dunn
LIBRARIAN
Email
Patricia Dunn
LIBRARIAN
Education
Southern Connecticut State University - M.S., Ohio Dominican College - B.S.
Fun fact
One of my favorite things to do is walk the trails of the Franklin County Metro Parks - even during the winter.
Andrew Eberly
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER & 12TH GRADE DEAN
Email
Andrew Eberly
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER & 12TH GRADE DEAN
Education
University of Dayton - B.A., The Ohio State University - M. Ed., University of Dayton - M.A.
Favorite quote
"It eluded us then, but that's no matter --- tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther...And one fine morning -----" F. Scott Fitzgerald
Melanie Eggleton
EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Email
Melanie Eggleton
EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Education
Otterbein College - MBA, Cedarville University - B.S.
Favorite quote
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Katie Ehlers
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING GUIDE
Email
Katie Ehlers
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING GUIDE
Joya Elmore
DIRECTOR OF GARDENS
Email
Joya Elmore
DIRECTOR OF GARDENS
Education
Mary Baldwin College - M.Ed., Western Governors University - B.A., James Madison University - B.A.
Favorite quote
“Teach the children. We don't matter so much, but the children do. Show them daisies and the pale hepatica. Teach them the taste of sassafras and wintergreen. The lives of the blue sailors, mallow, sunbursts, the moccasin flowers. And the frisky ones – inkberry, lamb's-quarters, blueberries. And the aromatic ones – rosemary, oregano. Give them peppermint to put in their pockets as they go to school. Give them the fields and the woods and the possibility of the world salvaged from the lords of profit. Stand them in the stream, head them upstream, rejoice as they learn to love this space they live in, its sticks and leaves and then the silent, beautiful blossoms. Attention is the beginning of devotion.” - Mary Oliver
Gary Estep
TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN
Email
Gary Estep
TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN
Emeri Ferguson
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING GUIDE/ORTON-GILLINGHAM SUPPORT
Email
Emeri Ferguson
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING GUIDE/ORTON-GILLINGHAM SUPPORT
Education
Ashland University - B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University - B.A.
Lori Feyko
Early Childhood Learning Guide
Email
Lori Feyko
Early Childhood Learning Guide
Holly Fidler
Head of Lower School
Email
Holly Fidler
Head of Lower School
Education
The Ohio State University - MEd, Emory University - B.A.
Erica Foster
LOWER SCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
Email
Erica Foster
LOWER SCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
Education
Vanderbilt University - M.Ed., Smith College - B.A.
Fun fact
This year I will be completing my Yoga Teacher Training!
J. Aaron Frim
UPPER SCHOOL CHEMISTRY TEACHER
Email
J. Aaron Frim
UPPER SCHOOL CHEMISTRY TEACHER
Education
The Ohio State University - M.S., B.S., B.A.
How I #ShapeTheWorld
Wellington has given me the freedom to develop an educational experience around one of my passions: sustainability.
Jennifer Frim
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
Email
Jennifer Frim
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
Education
Columbus State Community College - A.A.S. Computer Applications
Fun fact
I am a curling instructor certified by the United States Curling Association.
Allison Frullo
Early Childhood Learning Guide
Email
Allison Frullo
Early Childhood Learning Guide
William Gage
FRONT DESK COORDINATOR
Email
William Gage
FRONT DESK COORDINATOR
Education
Otterbein University - B.A.
Cristen Geary
Co-Head of Middle School
Email
Cristen Geary
Co-Head of Middle School
Education
Ashland University - M.Ed., The Ohio State University - B.S.
Danielle Gibbs
SCHOOL COUNSELOR (LITTLE JAGS-GRADE 4)
Email
Danielle Gibbs
SCHOOL COUNSELOR (LITTLE JAGS-GRADE 4)
Education
The Ohio State University - M.A., University of Michigan - B.A.
Favorite quote
“Just like moons and suns,
With certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.”
-Maya Angelou
David Glover
THEATRE DIRECTOR
Email
David Glover
THEATRE DIRECTOR
Education
Heidelberg University - B.A.
Danielle Goldfarb
SCHOOL NURSE
Email
Danielle Goldfarb
SCHOOL NURSE
Education
The Ohio State University - B.S., Columbus State Community College - A.S.
Inspired by
As a melanoma survivor, I am a huge advocate for not taking your health for granted, living a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and finding peace within yourself. I am also a mother of two young boys who inspire me every day to be better than I was yesterday.
Michael Graham
MIDDLE SCHOOL HUMANITIES TEACHER
Email
Michael Graham
MIDDLE SCHOOL HUMANITIES TEACHER
Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University - M.A., The Ohio State University - B.A.
Nick Hahn
Technical Director (Theatre) & Upper School Learning Support Staff
Email
Nick Hahn
Technical Director (Theatre) & Upper School Learning Support Staff
Cynthia Hahn
Lower School Administrative Assistant
Email
Cynthia Hahn
Lower School Administrative Assistant
Patricia Hans
LOWER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER
Email
Patricia Hans
LOWER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER
Education
New York University - M.A., Concordia University - B.A.
Curtis Hansen
UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER
Email
Curtis Hansen
UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER
Education
Cornell University - B.A., George Washington University - J.D., The Ohio State University - M.A.
Favorite quote
"They do all because they think they can." -Virgil
Jessica Hawkins
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING GUIDE
Email
Jessica Hawkins
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING GUIDE
Education
The Ohio State University - B.S.
Kelly Heineike
Controller
Email
Kelly Heineike
Controller
Kelly Heineike
Director of Business Operations
Email
Kelly Heineike
Director of Business Operations
Education
University of Dayton - MBA
David Herrick
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Email
David Herrick
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Education
Bowling Green State University - B.Ed.
Catrina Hiller
Early Childhood Learning Guide
Email
Catrina Hiller
Early Childhood Learning Guide
Benjamin Hirt
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER
Email
Benjamin Hirt
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER
Tori Hossenlopp
Lower School Teacher
Email
Tori Hossenlopp
Lower School Teacher
Emelie Inderhees
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL LATIN TEACHER
Email
Emelie Inderhees
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL LATIN TEACHER
Education
The Ohio State University - M.A., University of Mary Washington - B.A.
Fun fact
When I studied abroad in undergrad, I volunteered at Torre Argentina Roman Cat Sanctuary which is housed in a Roman temple built in the 2nd century BCE. When I returned to the States, I brought back with me a blind cat named Sottiletta.
Dara Jackson
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Email
Dara Jackson
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Education
Franklin University - M.A., Howard University - B.A. 
Fun fact
I fell in love with biking while on vacation in Amsterdam. After returning home, I started commuting to work on my bike.
Christie Johnson
DEAN OF STUDIES & READING EXTENSION TEACHER
Email
Christie Johnson
DEAN OF STUDIES & READING EXTENSION TEACHER
Education
Ohio Dominican University - M.A., Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania - B.A.
Fun fact
I was a three-sport athlete in college (cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track and field).
Yolanda Johnson
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Email
Yolanda Johnson
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Education
Otterbein University - B.A.
Craig Jones
UPPER SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Email
Craig Jones
UPPER SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Education
University of Virginia - M.Ed., College of the Holy Cross - B.S.
Fun fact
I've played baseball at Huntington Park multiple times (close to ten), but have yet to get a hit.
Michelle Joseph
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING SPECIALIST
Email
Michelle Joseph
LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING SPECIALIST
Education
Ashland University - M.Ed., Kent State University - B.S.
Lauren Karap
Lower School Learning Guide
Email
Lauren Karap
Lower School Learning Guide
Peter Kaser
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEAD TEACHER
Email
Peter Kaser
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEAD TEACHER
Education
Ohio State University - B.S., Columbus State Community College - A.A.
Sue Kay
Middle School Visual Arts Teacher & Learning Support Staff
Email
Sue Kay
Middle School Visual Arts Teacher & Learning Support Staff
Becca Kelly
Director of Aftercare & Assistant Director of Summer Programs
Email
Becca Kelly
Director of Aftercare & Assistant Director of Summer Programs
Kerrie Kirkpatrick
Alumni & Donor Experience Coordinator
Email
Kerrie Kirkpatrick
Alumni & Donor Experience Coordinator
Keith Klingler
UPPER SCHOOL PHYSICS TEACHER
Email
Keith Klingler
UPPER SCHOOL PHYSICS TEACHER
Education
University of Notre Dame - M.A., Grinell College - B.S. and B.A.
Fun fact
I have lived in seven different states: Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, and Ohio.
John Kruzan
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
Email
John Kruzan
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
Education
Ohio State University - M.S., Miami University - B.S.
Jennifer Landon
Lower School Teacher
Email
Jennifer Landon
Lower School Teacher
Education
M. Ed.; University of Mary Washington - B.A. 
Favorite quote
"Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind." -Ralph Waldo Emerson 
Scott Langford
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Email
Scott Langford
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Education
University of Queensland - B.S.
Simon Leadston
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Email
Simon Leadston
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Education
University of Melbourne - M.A., La Trobe University - B.A.
Fun fact
I taught myself how to play the didgeridoo.
Keith Leonard
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
Email
Keith Leonard
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
Education
Indiana University - M.F.A. Westfield State University - B.A.
How I #ShapeTheWorld
I create a space for meaningful questions. 
Katherine Lin
UPPER SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Email
Katherine Lin
UPPER SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Education
Ohio State University - M.A., Kenyon College - B.A.
Fun fact
I had a pirate themed wedding.
Stephen Linville
MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
Email
Stephen Linville
MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
Cindy Locker
UPPER SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Email
Cindy Locker
UPPER SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Education
Simmons College - M.A., Smith College - B.A.
Fun fact
I had dinner with Julia Child at her house.
Sloan Magliery
MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Email
Sloan Magliery
MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Education
Stanford University - M.A., Columbia University - C.E., Kenyon College - B.A.
Favorite quote
"I think young people should not be judged by the level of their reading but by the way a book makes them think and feel. By the way it gives them hope. By the way is opens them up to new perspectives and changes them." -Jacqueline Woodson 
Helen McConaghy
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATOR
Email
Helen McConaghy
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATOR
Education
University of Illinois - M.Ed., B.A.
Fun fact
I have lived and worked in six different countries.
Max McGrath
Lower School Learning Guide
Email
Max McGrath
Lower School Learning Guide
Makiva McIntosh
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING
Email
Makiva McIntosh
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING
Education
Denison University - B.A.
Jordan McMullin
UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF & TESTING COORDINATOR
Email
Jordan McMullin
UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF & TESTING COORDINATOR
Education
Vassar College - B.A., Miami University - M.A., University of Maryland - MFA
Fun fact
I spent a year as an exchange student in Japan.
Renee Mercurio
Middle School French Teacher
Email
Renee Mercurio
Middle School French Teacher
Bill Miller
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Email
Bill Miller
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Education
Ohio State University - B.S.
Fun fact
I want all students to find joy in physical activity and exercise.
Dia Mixon
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER
Email
Dia Mixon
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER
Education
DePaul University - M.Ed., Bowling Green State University - B.S.
Favorite quote
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” – Nelson Mandela
Cassie Monak
Upper School Administrative Assistant
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Cassie Monak
Upper School Administrative Assistant
Kimberly Nally
COLLEGE COUNSELING ASSISTANT
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Kimberly Nally
COLLEGE COUNSELING ASSISTANT
Education
The Ohio State University
Trent Neely
UPPER SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
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Trent Neely
UPPER SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Education
Ashland University - M.Ed., B.S.
Favorite quote
“Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.” - Samuel Johnson
Erin Noviski
Upper School Teacher & Middle School Dives and Leadership Advisor
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Erin Noviski
Upper School Teacher & Middle School Dives and Leadership Advisor
Brian Pacifico
Director of Summer Programs
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Brian Pacifico
Director of Summer Programs
Education
Cleveland State University - MEd, University of Akron - BS
Victoria Pang
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
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Victoria Pang
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Education
Swarthmore College - B.A., Brown University - M.A.T.
Fun fact
I ran my first full marathon in May and I can't wait to run another!
Debra Parkes
TECH INTEGRATION SPECIALIST
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Debra Parkes
TECH INTEGRATION SPECIALIST
Education
Otterbein College - M.A.
Laurie Parsons
LOWER SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER
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Laurie Parsons
LOWER SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER
Education
Otterbein College - M.A., B.A.
Favorite quote
“Music is the universal language…it brings people closer together.” – Ella Fitzgerald
Anisha Patel
BUSINESS OFFICE ASSISTANT
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Anisha Patel
BUSINESS OFFICE ASSISTANT
Education
The Ohio State University - B.A.
Amanda Pierce
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
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Amanda Pierce
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Education
The Ohio State University - B.A.
Fun fact
I have hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru.
Brenda Porter
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Brenda Porter
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Education
Columbus State Community College - A.S.
Fun fact
I am retired, a wife, and mother of three, including two Wellington alumni. I am working my dream job!
Jodi Porterfield
Early Childhood Learning Guide
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Jodi Porterfield
Early Childhood Learning Guide
Kelly Presson
Lower School Teacher
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Kelly Presson
Lower School Teacher
Rishikesh Raghunathan
HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL
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Rishikesh Raghunathan
HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL
Tara Reed
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
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Tara Reed
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Education
Otterbein University - M.A., Miami University - B.S.
Inspired by
Forgiveness and second chances. Nothing inspires me to do better than experiencing forgiveness lavished on me and others who are given another opportunity. 
Ellen Rhomberg
Early Childhood Teacher
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Ellen Rhomberg
Early Childhood Teacher
Christine Robbins
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
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Christine Robbins
UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
Education
The Ohio State University - B.S.
Inspired by
My children - my own (Cassie and Lexie) and my Wellington children (my students). ALL of them make me smile and I love them all.
Mark Rodgers
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER & VIRTUAL REALITY INSTRUCTOR
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Mark Rodgers
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER & VIRTUAL REALITY INSTRUCTOR
Education
Vanderbilt University - MBA, Valparaiso University - B.S., Wilmington University - M. Ed.
Inspired by
The bravery and wisdom of Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill, and my mother. 
Mike Ropke
Upper School Math Teacher
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Mike Ropke
Upper School Math Teacher
Charity Rose
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
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Charity Rose
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Education
State University of New York at Potsdam - M.S., B.A.
Fun fact
I have studied martial arts, taught swimming and water aerobics, and at one time flipped and caught 50 nickels stacked on my elbow to my hand.
Sharon Sheridan
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
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Sharon Sheridan
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Education
Virginia Polytechnic University - M.A., Gannon University - B.A.
Favorite quote
"Let your smile change the world but don't let the world change your smile." -Connor Franta
Rebecca Shrader
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
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Rebecca Shrader
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Education
The Ohio State University - M.A., B.A. 
Favorite quote
"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." - Aristotle
Shannon Smith
UPPER SCHOOL ART TEACHER
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Shannon Smith
UPPER SCHOOL ART TEACHER
Education
Temple University - MFA, Occidental College - B.A.
Lindsey Smith
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
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Lindsey Smith
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
Education
Capital University - MBA, DePaul University - B.S.
Justine Smith
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
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Justine Smith
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Education
University of Phoenix - M.A., Slippery Rock University - B.S.
Favorite quote
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I'm possible’!” -Audrey Hepburn
Gina Spicer
LOWER SCHOOL ART TEACHER
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Gina Spicer
LOWER SCHOOL ART TEACHER
Education
University of Cincinnati - M.A., The Ohio State University - B.A.
Lisa Springer
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL VOCAL MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Lisa Springer
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL VOCAL MUSIC DIRECTOR
Education
Heidelberg College - B.M.
How I #ShapeTheWorld
Music unites us all. 
Nami Stager
LOWER SCHOOL SCIENCE SPECIALIST
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Nami Stager
LOWER SCHOOL SCIENCE SPECIALIST
Education
Eastern Kentucky University - M.A., University of Kentucky - B.A.
Favorite quote
"It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for – and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool – for love – for your dreams – for the adventure of being alive." -Oriah Mountain Dreamer
Sharla Starker
UPPER SCHOOL LEARNING SPECIALIST
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Sharla Starker
UPPER SCHOOL LEARNING SPECIALIST
Education
The Ohio State University - M.Ed., B.A.
Favorite quote
“Play is not a flight from the world; it is inquiry into the challenges and responsibilities of social living.” -Thomas S. Henricks
Lynne Steger
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
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Lynne Steger
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Education
Miami University - B.S.
Fun fact
I enjoy doing genealogy research for friends, and love witnessing their moments of surprise and exhilaration at the discovery of the richness of their own histories.
Brandon Sullivan "Sully"
UPPER SCHOOL STEM TEACHER & RESEARCH COLLABORATOR
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Brandon Sullivan "Sully"
UPPER SCHOOL STEM TEACHER & RESEARCH COLLABORATOR
Education
The Ohio State University - Ph. D., The Ohio State University- B.S.
Fun fact
I once swam twenty miles over the course of nine hours.
Laurie Beth Sweeney
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
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Laurie Beth Sweeney
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Education
Illinois State University - M.S., B.S.
Fun fact
I am from rural northwestern Illinois, and my first job was detassling corn.
Emily Szabo
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
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Emily Szabo
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER
Education
Ashland University - M.A., Denison University - B.A.
Favorite quote
“If you can be one thing, be kind.”
Artie Taylor
ATHLETIC ASSISTANT
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Artie Taylor
ATHLETIC ASSISTANT
Education
Defiance College - M.A., John Carroll University - B.A.
Jeffrey Terwin
HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Jeffrey Terwin
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Education
University of Maryland - Ph.D., Michigan State University - B.S.
Tonderai Tomu
LOWER SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
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Tonderai Tomu
LOWER SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Kara Trent
UPPER SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER
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Kara Trent
UPPER SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER
Education
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - M.A., Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne - B.A.
Laura Trubilowicz
MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
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Laura Trubilowicz
MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Education
University of Texas - M.Ed., Ohio Northern University - B.A.
Keti Uppal
UPPER SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
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Keti Uppal
UPPER SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Education
University of Toledo - B.A.
Fun fact
I trained as a classical dancer for six years (Kathak).
Alyson Vigneron
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING GUIDE
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Alyson Vigneron
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING GUIDE
Education
University of Warwick - M.A., Otterbein University - B.A.
Inspired by
I’ve always been inspired by using music to help others understand and explore their own emotions. I’m also very inspired by young people chasing their passions, especially regarding social justice.
Lissa Wade
Co-Head of Middle School
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Lissa Wade
Co-Head of Middle School
Education
Wittenberg University - B.A., The Ohio State University - M.A.
Favorite quote
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye." -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Peter Wagner
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
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Peter Wagner
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Matthew Webber
MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM TEACHER
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Matthew Webber
MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM TEACHER
Education
The Ohio State University - M.S., University of Massachusetts - Amherst - B.A.
How I #ShapeTheWorld
I try to bring my love of math and science and my passion and excitement for those topics with me into the classroom every day. I hope that even if it may not be a student’s favorite subject that they can see the wonder, joy, and knowledge to be learned in these pursuits.
Dianna Webster
Lower School Learning Guide
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Dianna Webster
Lower School Learning Guide
Stephen Winslow
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
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Stephen Winslow
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Education
The Ohio State University - M.A., B.S.
Fun fact
I play guitar at blues jams throughout Columbus.
Vanessa Wolfe
Human Resources Coordinator
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Vanessa Wolfe
Human Resources Coordinator
Education
Marshall University Graduate College - M.A., Marshall University- B.A
Favorite quote
"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." -Confucius
Becky Woodruff
Teaching Librarian
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Becky Woodruff
Teaching Librarian
Kathleen Yant
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
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Kathleen Yant
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Education
University of Akron - B.S.
Fun fact
I love the beach and all its wonder.
P. Jayne Young
Middle School Art Teacher
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P. Jayne Young
Middle School Art Teacher
Education
The Ohio State University - B.A., Boston University - M.A.
Favorite quote
"Learning never exhausts the mind." -Leonardo da Vinci
Jessica Young
Strategic Communications Coordinator
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Jessica Young
Strategic Communications Coordinator
Education
The Ohio State University - B.S., University of Utah - M.A., University of Kansas - M.A.
Eric Zellmer
Maintenance Technician
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Eric Zellmer
Maintenance Technician