1. Lancaster City Schools School Year 2009-2010 * New Teachers

2. Welcome LCS New Teachers!

3. AGOSTA, Kimberly Fifth Grade Teacher – South Elementary Ms. Agosta received her BS from Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio in June 2000. Ms. Agosta received her BS from Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio in June 2000. She was previously employed as a third grade teacher at Fairfield Christian Academy. She was previously employed as a third grade teacher at Fairfield Christian Academy.

4. BARR, Brian Science – Thomas Ewing Mr. Barr received his BS from Ohio University, Lancaster, Ohio in November 2008. Mr. Barr received his BS from Ohio University, Lancaster, Ohio in November 2008. He did his student teaching at General Sherman Junior High School. He did his student teaching at General Sherman Junior High School. Mr. Barr was a long-term sub teacher at Thomas Ewing during school year 2008-09. Mr. Barr was a long-term sub teacher at Thomas Ewing during school year 2008-09.

5. BELL Amy 0.5 Science – General Sherman Ms. Bell received her BS from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in June 2008. Ms. Bell received her BS from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in June 2008. She taught previously at Groveport Community School as a fourth grade teacher. She taught previously at Groveport Community School as a fourth grade teacher.

6. BENNETT, Courtney Kindergarten – Tallmadge Mrs. Bennett received her BS from Ohio State University in June 2007 and met her MA in 2008. Mrs. Bennett received her BS from Ohio State University in June 2007 and met her MA in 2008. She previously taught first grade at the Columbus Preparatory Academy. She previously taught first grade at the Columbus Preparatory Academy.

7. Second Grade -Tarhe Mr. Betz received his BA from Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio in 2001 and his Early Childhood Certification, from Ashland University in May 2009. Mr. Betz received his BA from Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio in 2001 and his Early Childhood Certification, from Ashland University in May 2009. Previously, he served as a Academic Coach at the West After School Center and a substitute for the Lancaster City Schools. Previously, he served as a Academic Coach at the West After School Center and a substitute for the Lancaster City Schools. BETZ, Damian

8. BIBBEY, Lyndsey Science – General Sherman Ms. Bibbey received her degree from the University of Toledo, Ohio in December 2004. Ms. Bibbey received her degree from the University of Toledo, Ohio in December 2004. Ms. Bibbey was previously employed by South-Western City Schools as a high school physical science teacher. Ms. Bibbey was previously employed by South-Western City Schools as a high school physical science teacher.

9. BULL, Cassandra Music - Ewing, LHS, & Elementary Schools Ms. Bull received her BA from Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio in May 2009. Ms. Bull received her BA from Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio in May 2009. Ms. Bull did her student teaching at Hillsdale Middle and High Schools. Ms. Bull did her student teaching at Hillsdale Middle and High Schools.

10. Physical Education – Lancaster High Ms. Chevalier received her BA from Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio in June 2001 and her MA from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio in July 2006. Ms. Chevalier received her BA from Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio in June 2001 and her MA from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio in July 2006. Mrs. Chevalier is the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach. Mrs. Chevalier is the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach. CHEVALIER, Sarah

11. Social Studies – General Sherman Mr. Conn received his BA from Bluffton University, Bluffton, Ohio in May 2009. Mr. Conn received his BA from Bluffton University, Bluffton, Ohio in May 2009. He completed his student teaching at Bath High School in Lima, Ohio. He completed his student teaching at Bath High School in Lima, Ohio. CONN, Corey

12. L-T Sub Kindergarten -Sanderson Ms. Davis received her BA from Ohio University, Lancaster in December 1995. Ms. Davis received her BA from Ohio University, Lancaster in December 1995. She previously taught in the Lancaster City Schools form 1997-2000, teaching kindergarten at South Elementary School. She previously taught in the Lancaster City Schools form 1997-2000, teaching kindergarten at South Elementary School. DAVIS, Lois

13. Fifth Grade – Tarhe Ms. Dewey received her BA from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in March 2009. Ms. Dewey received her BA from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in March 2009. She completed her student teaching at Tarhe Elementary School. She completed her student teaching at Tarhe Elementary School. DEWEY, Karen

14. Social Studies – Lancaster High Mr. DiTommaso received his BA from The Ohio State University in June 2005 and also his MA in June 2006. Mr. DiTommaso received his BA from The Ohio State University in June 2005 and also his MA in June 2006. Most recently he taught as an Intervention Specialist in the Hilliard City School District. Most recently he taught as an Intervention Specialist in the Hilliard City School District. DITOMMASO, Chris

15. Latin – Lancaster High Ms. Durdel received her BS from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio in May 2009. Ms. Durdel received her BS from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio in May 2009. She completed her student teaching at Start High School, Toledo, Ohio. She completed her student teaching at Start High School, Toledo, Ohio. DURDEL, Chelsea

16. Math – Lancaster High Mr. Eversole received his BS from Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio in May 2009. Mr. Eversole received his BS from Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio in May 2009. He completed his student teaching at Pickerington North High School. He completed his student teaching at Pickerington North High School. EVERSOLE, Alex

17. Career Tech Criminal Science – Stanbery/Voc. Mr. Eversole completed Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement classes at Ohio University, Athens, Lancaster and Chillicothe, Ohio. Mr. Eversole completed Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement classes at Ohio University, Athens, Lancaster and Chillicothe, Ohio. He was a substitute teacher at Pickaway Ross Technical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio where he taught high school law enforcement. He was a substitute teacher at Pickaway Ross Technical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio where he taught high school law enforcement. He has also been a police officer with the Circleville police department. He has also been a police officer with the Circleville police department. EVERSOLE, William (Jeff)

18. Intervention Specialist – General Sherman Mr. Gallagher received his BA from Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio in October 2004. Mr. Gallagher received his BA from Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio in October 2004. He did his student teaching at New Concord Elementary School and the Muskingum College Center for Child Development. He did his student teaching at New Concord Elementary School and the Muskingum College Center for Child Development. GALLAGHER, Robert

19. Third Grade - West Elementary Ms. Harcha received her BA from Ohio University, Lancaster, Ohio in June 2009. Ms. Harcha received her BA from Ohio University, Lancaster, Ohio in June 2009. She did her student teaching at Tallmadge Preschool. She did her student teaching at Tallmadge Preschool. HARCHA, Katelyn

20. Health Teacher - Lancaster High Mr. Hites received his BS from California State University, Sacramento, California in June 1990. Mr. Hites received his BS from California State University, Sacramento, California in June 1990. He previously taught at Cheyenne Mountain High School, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He previously taught at Cheyenne Mountain High School, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Hites is the varsity boys’ basketball coach. Mr. Hites is the varsity boys’ basketball coach. HITES, Joseph

21. First Grade -Tarhe Ms. Hites received her BA from California State University, Sacramento, California in 1995 and her MA from the University of Phoenix in December 2007. Ms. Hites received her BA from California State University, Sacramento, California in 1995 and her MA from the University of Phoenix in December 2007. Most recently, she taught kindergarten at Cesar Chavez Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Most recently, she taught kindergarten at Cesar Chavez Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. HITES, Karole

22. Language Arts – General Sherman Ms. Jarrett received her BA from West Virginia University, Parkersburg in December 2000. Ms. Jarrett received her BA from West Virginia University, Parkersburg in December 2000. She did her student teaching at Mineral Wells Elementary School in Mineral Wells, WV. She did her student teaching at Mineral Wells Elementary School in Mineral Wells, WV. Ms. Jarrett was a substitute teacher with Lancaster City Schools. Ms. Jarrett was a substitute teacher with Lancaster City Schools. JARRETT, Shauna

23. 0.5 Intervention Specialist - Thomas Ewing Ms. Kanipe received her BS from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio in December 1995. Ms. Kanipe received her BS from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio in December 1995. She did her student teaching at Starr Elementary School, Oregon, Ohio. She did her student teaching at Starr Elementary School, Oregon, Ohio. She previously taught at Jonathan Alder Local Schools, Plain City, Ohio. She previously taught at Jonathan Alder Local Schools, Plain City, Ohio. KANIPE, Carrie

24. Guidance Counselor - Fisher Catholic Ms. Kirby received her BA at the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana in January 2003. Ms. Kirby received her BA at the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana in January 2003. She received her MA from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio in June 2006. She received her MA from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio in June 2006. Ms. Kirby did her student teaching at South High School Urban Academy, East Linden and Indianola Elementary in Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Kirby did her student teaching at South High School Urban Academy, East Linden and Indianola Elementary in Columbus, Ohio. KIRBY, Jamie

25. Math - Thomas Ewing Ms. Kolbe received her BA from Wittenberg University in May 2001 and her MS from Wright State University in June 2007. Ms. Kolbe received her BA from Wittenberg University in May 2001 and her MS from Wright State University in June 2007. She did her student teaching at Clark Middle School and Rolling Hills Elementary in Springfield, Ohio, and later employed there, as a junior high Math teacher. She did her student teaching at Clark Middle School and Rolling Hills Elementary in Springfield, Ohio, and later employed there, as a junior high Math teacher. KOLBE, Amanda

26. Art Teacher - Thomas Ewing Ms. Maxson received her BA from The Ohio State University in June 2007. Ms. Maxson received her BA from The Ohio State University in June 2007. She did her student teaching at Griffith Thomas Elementary, Dublin, Ohio. She did her student teaching at Griffith Thomas Elementary, Dublin, Ohio. Most recently she taught Art in the Marysville Exempted Village School District. Most recently she taught Art in the Marysville Exempted Village School District. MAXSON, Makiah

27. L-T Sub Language Arts - Lancaster High Ms. McCurdy received her BA from Ohio University in June 2009. Ms. McCurdy received her BA from Ohio University in June 2009. She did her student teaching at Lancaster High School. She did her student teaching at Lancaster High School. McCURDY Kelly

28. Third Grade - Medill Ms. McDowell most recently served as the elementary principal in Hillsboro. Ms. McDowell most recently served as the elementary principal in Hillsboro. She has also has served as a literacy specialist, English, and elementary teacher during her education career. She has also has served as a literacy specialist, English, and elementary teacher during her education career. McDOWELL, Penny

29. Kindergarten – South Ms. McKee-Boyden received her BA from Ohio State University in June 2007. Ms. McKee-Boyden received her BA from Ohio State University in June 2007. She did her student teaching at Columbus School for Girls and also East Franklin Elementary in the Southwestern City School District. She did her student teaching at Columbus School for Girls and also East Franklin Elementary in the Southwestern City School District. MCKEE-BOYDEN, Elizabeth

30. L-T Sub ESL - (English as a Second Language) – District wide – District wide Mr. Paddock received his BA from The Ohio State University in 1980. Mr. Paddock received his BA from The Ohio State University in 1980. His Art Licensure from Capital in 1990 His Art Licensure from Capital in 1990 His TESOL endorsement from O.S.U. in 2008. His TESOL endorsement from O.S.U. in 2008. He previously taught ESL at The Charles School in Columbus. He previously taught ESL at The Charles School in Columbus. PADDOCK, Fred

31. Intervention Specialist - Cedar Heights Ms. Rogers received her BS from Ohio University in June 2008. Ms. Rogers received her BS from Ohio University in June 2008. She did her student teaching at Logan High School, Logan, Ohio. She did her student teaching at Logan High School, Logan, Ohio. Last year she served as a long-term substitute teacher at West Elementary Last year she served as a long-term substitute teacher at West Elementary ROGERS, Katherine

32. ROOT, Jessica L-T Sub 3 Grade -Tallmadge Ms. Root completed her BA from Ohio University in Lancaster in 2009. She completed her student teaching at Tallmadge Elementary in Lancaster and Ophir School in Big Sky Montana.

33. Language Arts - Lancaster High Mr. Ryan received his BA from Ohio State University in August 2000, MA from Ohio University in August 2002, and his PhD from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in November 2007. Mr. Ryan received his BA from Ohio State University in August 2000, MA from Ohio University in August 2002, and his PhD from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in November 2007. Most recently, he taught English at Ohio University as an Adjunct Instructor. Most recently, he taught English at Ohio University as an Adjunct Instructor. RYAN, Michael

34. TAYLOR, Brooke L-T Sub Pre-School – Tallmadge Ms. Taylor received her BA from Ohio University in Athens in November 2008. Ms. Taylor received her BA from Ohio University in Athens in November 2008. She completed her student teaching at Tallmadge Elementary in Lancaster and North Broadway Children’s Center in Columbus. She completed her student teaching at Tallmadge Elementary in Lancaster and North Broadway Children’s Center in Columbus.

35. Intervention Specialist - Lancaster High Mr. Urbine received his BS from Westchester State College, Westchester, Pennsylvania in December 1980. Mr. Urbine received his BS from Westchester State College, Westchester, Pennsylvania in December 1980. Mr. Urbine has been a dedicated substitute teacher for the Lancaster City School District. Mr. Urbine has been a dedicated substitute teacher for the Lancaster City School District. URBINE, Mark

36. First Grade - Cedar Heights Ms. Weinfurtner received her BS from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in November 2006. Ms. Weinfurtner received her BS from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in November 2006. She served last year as a long-term substitute Intervention Specialist at Cedar Heights. She served last year as a long-term substitute Intervention Specialist at Cedar Heights. WEINFURTNER, Jennifer

37. Music – Cedar Heights, Tallmadge, & West Mr. Young received his B.M.E. at Otterbein College in June 2009. Mr. Young received his B.M.E. at Otterbein College in June 2009. He did his student teaching at Lincoln Elementary in the Gahanna School District. He did his student teaching at Lincoln Elementary in the Gahanna School District. YOUNG, Tyler

38. Let’s Have a Great Year!