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Kathleen Slone Lotspeich Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Kathleen received her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from The Ohio State University. She also is a candidate for an M.A. in the Early Childhood Education Initial Licensure Program. Kathleen most recently volunteered on a weekly basis at Children’s Hospital of Cincinnati. Before that, she taught at The Compass School and at the Creative Play Center in Cincinnati.
Trey Tatum Upper School Technical Director
Trey received a B.A. in Theater Arts from Birmingham-Southern College and an M.F.A. in Playwriting from Actor’s Studio Drama School in New York. Trey most recently served as a theater camp counselor and a teaching artist at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. He has worked on sound, set, and lighting design for numerous productions since 2009.
Philip Thornberry Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher
Philip received a B.A. in Spanish and a B.S. in Economics from Saint Louis University, and an M.A. in Spanish Literature and Culture from University of Louisville. Philip is currently a doctoral candidate in Hispanic and Lusophone Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics from University of Minnesota. Philip most recently served as a visiting instructor of Spanish at Normandale Community College and Macalester
College in Minnesota, and as a graduate instructor at University of Minnesota. Philip also has taught Spanish at University of Louisville and Gordon Tech High School.
Jen Torline Upper School Chemistry Teacher
Jen received a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Xavier University. Jen most recently served as a science teacher at McAuley High School in Cincinnati, where she wrote curriculum and led laboratory instruction of students in the disciplines of AP chemistry, forensic science, geophysics, physics, marine biology, and biology. Before that, Jen was an AP chemistry exam reader, a consultant with Procter & Gamble, and a facilitator with the Ohio Science Curriculum Institute.
Rose Truong Lotspeich Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Rose received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Indiana University and an M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Rose most recently taught preschool at Boston Children’s School in Massachusetts. She also has taught preschool and elementary school grades at a number of schools, including Arlington Heights Nursery School in Massachusetts, Cedar Crest Academy in the state of Washington, American School of Bangkok in Thailand, and Sythwood Primary in England.
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Daniel Vance Upper School Art Teacher
Daniel received a B.A. in History, a B.F.A in Art from Western Illinois University, and an M.F.A. in Sculpture from University of South Dakota. Daniel most recently served as an art instructor at The Classical Academy in Colorado. Before that, Daniel taught at Parsons School of Design in New York, Spoon River College, and Chicago International Charter School. In addition to teaching, Daniel has received a number of honors and awards for his work.
Maggie Walker Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher
Maggie received a B.S. in Spanish Education from Miami University and a M.Ed. in Administration from Xavier University. Maggie most recently taught all levels of Spanish in the Lincoln County School District in Kentucky, as well as in Loveland City Schools. Maggie also has served as a lacrosse coach at Indian Hill High School and as a Spanish tutor at Miami University.
Erin Wierzba Upper School Physical Education and Health Teacher Erin received a B.S. in Physical Education from the University of Toledo in Ohio. She most recently served as a physical education and health teacher at Atlanta Girls School and The Lovett School in Georgia. In 2011, Erin was named Most Outstanding Teacher for the University of Toledo physical education program.
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