Faculty
A Passionate Community
Building lifelong learners takes a commitment. It takes a dedication to a process that builds over time, from grade to grade and student to student. They encourage students to test their limits, enjoy successes, and learn from mistakes. As they move through the school, their education becomes more customized. Each student finds their unique path, culminating in an experience that teaches them in and out of the school.
The faculty at the Miami Valley School is committed to this process. They build curriculum that is tailored individually to the student while still teaching them the lessons they need for a successful college career. When your student learns with us, they are immersed in an education that extends beyond the classroom.
Leadership
Elizabeth F. Cleary
Head of School
Steven Hinshaw
Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations
Deb Spiegel
Assistant Head of School for Academics
Susan Strong
Assistant Head of School for External Affairs
Anne Dettmer
Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid
Jennifer Papadakis
Director of Communications
Terri Putt
Director of Development
Bryan Lakatos
Director of Technology and Innovation
Christie Kemper
Director of Student Success
Julianne Patel
Director of Early Childhood Center
Michele Gaudet
Director of Lower School
Mike Boyer
Director of Middle School
Early Childhood
Julie Patel
Director of Early Childhood
Jodi Gonzalez
Early Childhood Teacher
Kristen Laidlaw
Early Childhood Teacher
Maggie Silvey
Early Childhood Teacher
Alisa Workman
Early Childhood Art Teacher
Sidney Bieser
Teacher Assistant
Samantha Boyer
Teacher Assistant
Jennell Connor
Teacher Assistant
Holly Stolz
library and media
Patti DeLotell
Director of Zorniger Environmental Lab
Mario Carrillo
Athletic Director
Marvin Hernandez
Physical Education
Lower School
Michele Gaudet
Director of Lower School
Carrie Siegel
Lower School Assistant
Jennifer George
Kindergarten
Janice Krochmal
Kindergarten
Suzanne Hardin
First Grade
Amy Williams
First Grade
Julie Dube
Second Grade
Erica Evers
Second Grade
Melissa Ertsgaard
Third Grade
Julie Paul
Third Grade
Bruce Huntsbarger
Fourth Grade
Yvonne Martin
Fourth Grade
Alicia Goldenberg
Fifth Grade
Debbie Voetberg
Fifth Grade
Kristin Freeman
Fifth Grade Health
Ping Gao
5th Grade Mandarin
Jacob McGlaun
Performing Arts
Deanna Rau
Music
Denise Carter
Strings Ensemble
Gabrielle Ambrosius
Learning Specialist
Zoe Paraskevolopous
Learning Specialist
Holly Stolz
Library & Media
Patti DeLotell
Director of Zorniger Environmental Lab
Mario Carrillo
Athletic Director
Middle School
Mike Boyer
Director of Middle School
Kathy Kissinger
Middle School Administrative Assistant
Brenna Bretscher
Mathematics
Tyler Benedict
English
Laura LaFave
Mathematics
Tana Eikenbery
English & Social Science
Stephen Fout
Social Science
Eric Kissinger
Social Science
Kellie Carter
Science
Yolanda Lyon
Science
Linda Hallinan
Computer Science and Makerspace
Jason Oliver
Community Technology Facilitator
Maureen Conroy
Spanish
Ping Gao
Mandarin
Laurine Ferreira
Middle School French
Zoe Paraskevopolous
Learning Support Program Coordinator
Patti DeLotell
Director of the Zoringer Environmental Lab
Emily Trick
Fine Art
Rob Gartzka
Visual Arts
Jacob McGlaun
Performing Arts
Bradley Cooper
Improv
Denise Carter
String Ensemble
Christopher Diaz
Choral Ensembles
Holly Stolz
Library and Media
Patti DeLotell
Director of Zorniger Environmental Lab
Mario Carrillo
Athletic Director
Marvin Hernandez
Physical Education
Sean Dwyer
Physical Education
Upper School
Blair Munhofen
Director of Upper School
Sarah Jones
Director of College Counseling
Katie McCallum
College Counseling Office Coordinator
Nathan Beckman
Mathematics
Glenn Squiers
Social Science
Harry Berkowitz
World Civilizations
Maureen Conroy
Spanish
Dokia McEwan
Spanish
Jason Oliver
Community Technology Facilitator
Jen Papadakis
Marketing
Kristin Freeman
Health
Laura Roberts
Learning Specialist
Bryan Lakatos
Learning Project
Emily Trick
Visual Arts
Rob Gartzka
Fine Arts
Jacob McGlaun
Performing Arts
Toni Meiser
Performing Arts
Christopher Diaz
Performing Art and Choral
Holly Stolz
library and media
Patti DeLotell
Director of Zorniger Environmental Lab
Employment
Opportunities
The Miami Valley School is always looking to improve our staff. As our campus and student body grows, our needs for dedicated educators and support staff grows as well. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you to the team.
As an educator in independent schools for thirty years, it was clear to me immediately that the joy in learning at MVS is deeply embedded in the culture of the school.”
Elizabeth F. Cleary, Head of School