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Michele Pelfrey- Director of Instructional Services

Mrs. Pelfrey holds a bachelors degree from Northeastern Illinois University. She is a licensed teacher who holds certification in the area of Special Education. Mrs. Pelfrey has spent much of her career teaching students who have Learning Disabilities and/or Social/Emotional disorders. She has also worked as a coordinator for the HOSTS program, an after school reading intervention program. She also has worked as an early intervention teacher. Mrs. Pelfrey has 14 years of teaching experience both in a traditional school setting and in a virtual school setting. She resides in Kenwood, Ohio with her husband, 3 children and 2 step-daughters.

Melissa Graham - Teacher

Mrs. Graham holds a bachelor's degree from Malone College. She has 2 years of teaching experience in the area of Special Education. Mrs. Graham resides in Hartville, Ohio with her husband and two children.

Laura Barlage- Teacher

Mrs. Barlage holds a bachelors degree in the area of Elementary Education. She also holds a Masters degree in the area of Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Barlage has 7 years of teaching experience both in a traditional and a virtual school setting. She resides in Amelia, Ohio with her husband and son.

Teresa Brownlee- Teacher

Mrs. Brownlee holds a masters degree in education and has been teaching students for 20 years. She is retired from the air force. Mrs. Brownlee has 2 children and resides in Middletown, Ohio.

Sharon Caine- Teacher

Mrs. Caine holds a bachelors and masters degree in the area of education. She holds several certificates including Supervisory, Educational Library media, Special Education, and Comprehensive Social Studies. She has over 27 years of teaching experience. Mrs. Caine is married and has 4 children. She resides in Brecksville, Ohio.

Gwynne Cortelli- Teacher

Ms. Cortelli holds a Masters of Education degree. She is certified as an Intervention Specialist and is teaching for her second year. Ms Cortelli resides in Aurora, Ohio

Scott Douglas - Teacher

Mr. Douglas holds a Masters of Education Degree. He has 7 years of teaching experience. Mr. Douglas resides in Newark, Ohio with his wife and two step-children.

Jennifer Goins - Teacher

Ms. Goins holds a bachelors degree in education. She has 2 years of teaching experience. Ms. Goins speaks fluent Japanese and taught in Japan. She resides in Columbus, Ohio.

Lori Gudde - Teacher

Mrs. Gudde holds a Bachelors of Education degree and is certified in the area of Physical Science. Mrs. Gudde resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and son.

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Jodi Heskett - Teacher

Ms. Heskett holds a Bachelors degree and has Certification in the area of Special Education. Ms. Heskett has resides in Pickering, Ohio with her husband and son.

Rebecca Hockstock-Teacher

Mrs. Hockstock holds a Bachelors of Education and a Masters of Arts degree. She is certified in the area of Comprehesive High School-Science. Mrs. Hockstock resides in Westerville, Ohio with her husband and three children.

Debbie Kipsmiller - Teacher

Mrs. Kipsmiller holds a Bachelors of Education degree. She is certified in the area of Special Education. Mrs. Kipsmiller has 5 years of teaching experience. She resides in Baltimore, Ohio with her husband and children.

Karin Knowland - Teacher

Mrs. Knowland holds a Bachelors of Education degree. She is certified in the areas of Communication, Journalism, Speech, and English. Mrs. Knowland has ten years of teaching experience. She resides in Gahanna, Ohio with her husband and children.

Kristen Miller - Teacher

Mrs. Miller holds a Bachelors of Education degree. She is certified in grades 1-8 as well as in Special Education K-12. Mrs. Miller has 5 years of teaching experience. She resides in New Albany, Ohio with her husband and children.

Lynn Severance - Teacher

Mrs. Severance holds a Masters of Education degree. She is certified in the area of Special Education. Mrs. Severance has 11 years of teaching experience. She resides in Reynoldsburg, Ohio with her husband and children.

Nora Underwood- Teacher

Ms. Underwood holds a Bachelors of Education degree. She is certified in the area of Mathematics. Ms. Underwood has two years of teaching experience. She resides in Worthington, Ohio.

Kari Winhoven - Teacher

Mrs. Winhoven holds a Bachelors of Education degree and a Masters in counseling. She has 8 years of teaching experience. Mrs. Winhoven resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and children.

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