Faculty & Staff Directory

The faculty and staff at Maumee Valley are the cornerstones of the institution, responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality educational experience and fostering a culture of academic excellence. While most members of our team are classroom educators, everyone is passionate about delivering a world-class education and shaping the learning experience for students.

Choosing Maumee Valley ensures your child is surrounded by dedicated professionals who foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning.

Our Staff

Meet these exceptional individuals:

Head of School
lcasto@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 102

Katie Aubry

Middle School Teacher
kaubry@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 108

Jill Augustyniak

PreK-4th grade Intervention Specialist
419-381-1313 ext. 217
jaugustyniak@thehomecosmos.com

Brandi Baker Parcell

Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events
bbakerparcell@thehomecosmos.com

Jami Barnes

Dean of Academics and Registrar
Upper School Science Teacher
jbarnes@thehomecosmos.com

Sarah Bigenho

Associate Director of Admission Operations
sbigenho@thehomecosmos.com

Shirley Bond

Extended Time Care Staff

Julianne Boyd

Educational Technologist
jboyd@thehomecosmos.com

Brian Bozanich

Upper School Director of Theatre
bbozanich@thehomecosmos.com

Mallory Brazeau

Upper School Math Teacher
mbrazeau@thehomecosmos.com

Charles Brown

Vocal Music Teacher
cbrown@thehomecosmos.com

Colleen Browning-Nyaosi

International Program Manager
cbrowning@thehomecosmos.com

Renee Buchanan

Business Office – Accounts Payable
rbuchanan@thehomecosmos.com

Sara Card

Middle School Humanities Teacher
DEIB Instructional Leader
scard@thehomecosmos.com

Lower School and Middle School Administrative Assistant
419-381-1313 ext. 145
acarter@thehomecosmos.com

Gracie Chamberlain

Upper School Math Teacher
gchamberlain@thehomecosmos.com

Martha Chandran-Dickerson

Upper School English Teacher
mchandran-dickerson@thehomecosmos.com

Athletic Director
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
rconover@thehomecosmos.com

Dan Cohen

Upper School Social Studies Teacher
dcohen@thehomecosmos.com

Robert Daine

Upper School Math Teacher
mdaine@thehomecosmos.com

Amy Dankert

PreKindergarten and Junior Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
419-381-1313 ext. 246
adankert@thehomecosmos.com

Frank Daugherty

Middle School Science Teacher
fdaugherty@thehomecosmos.com

Sara Dowling

School Psychologist
419-381-1313 ext. 143
sdowling@thehomecosmos.com

Sarah Ettore

2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
settore@thehomecosmos.com

Katie Gilsdorf

2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
kgilsdorf@thehomecosmos.com

Bret Green

Middle School Social Studies Teacher
bgreen@thehomecosmos.com

Stephanie Harman

Head of Upper School (grades 9-12)
sharman@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 151

Mike House

Director of Enrollment Management
Grades 9-12 and International
419-381-1313 ext. 117

Kate Fleming

Upper School Social Studies Teacher
Assistant Director of College Counseling
Co-Director of Global Leadership Program
kfleming@thehomecosmos.com

Jenica Fox

K-6 Music Teacher
419-381-1313 x269
jfox@thehomecosmos.com

Andrew Fuqua

Bus Driver
afuqua@thehomecosmos.com

Trent Hayes

Director of College Counseling
thayes@thehomecosmos.com

Lynnell Jefferson

Receptionist and Upper School Administrative Assistant
ljefferson@thehomecosmos.com

Cecilia Johnson

Upper School, Middle School, Lower School Strings Teacher
cjohnson@thehomecosmos.com

PreKindergarten and Junior Kindergarten Teacher
akania@thehomecosmos.com

James Kirtland

Director of Finance & Operations
jkirtland@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 130

Kristin Kowalski

Middle and Upper School Art Teacher
Director of the Wolfe Gallery
Fine Arts Department Chair
kkowalski@thehomecosmos.com

Jennifer Kutz

State & Federal Grant Coordinator
jkutz@thehomecosmos.com

Lauren Lake

Middle School Teacher (Grades 4-8)
llake@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 224

Sara Lake

Middle School Spanish Teacher
slyke@thehomecosmos.com

Sara Lester

Upper School Humanities Teacher
English Department Chair
Yearbook Sponsor
slester@thehomecosmos.com

Christine Marker

PreKindergarten and Junior Kindergarten Teacher
419-381-1313 ext. 350
cmarker@thehomecosmos.com

Director of Residential Life
nmccoy@thehomecosmos.com

Christopher McNulty

Upper School Science Teacher
cmcnulty@thehomecosmos.com

Head of Middle School
amccrayhancock@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 147

Adriana McNally

Upper School Spanish Teacher
US World Languages Department Chair
amcnally@thehomecosmos.com

Erin McNulty

Upper School English Teacher
emcnulty@thehomecosmos.com

Kevin Merrill

Director of Marketing & Communications
kmerrill@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 114

Kathleen Mick

PreK-5th grade Spanish Teacher
419-381-1313 ext. 202
kmick@thehomecosmos.com

Renee Moebius

Library Media Specialist
rmoebius@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 220

Virginia Morris

Upper School English as a Second Language Teacher
vmorris@thehomecosmos.com

Dan Mumford

Upper School Social Studies Teacher
Model United Nations Coordinator
dmumford@thehomecosmos.com

Kelsy Oberhaus

Upper School Spanish Teacher
Co-Director of Global Leadership Program
koberhaus@thehomecosmos.com

Erin Ohls

Intervention Specialist
eohls@thehomecosmos.com

Brian Oliver

Director of Annual Giving and Parent Engagement
419-381-1313 ext. 113
boliver@thehomecosmos.com

Adam Porth

Upper School Math Teacher
aporth@thehomecosmos.com

Emily Prater

2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
eprater@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 212

Heather Rakosik

Upper School Physical Education Teacher
Assistant Athletic Director
hrakosik@thehomecosmos.com

Ana Rodriguez

Middle School Spanish Teacher
arodriguez@thehomecosmos.com

Michelle Savickas

Head of Lower School (PreK-3rd grade)
msavickas@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 118

Dona Schwalm

Middle School Math Teacher (grades 7-8)
dschwalm@thehomecosmos.com

Charles Shoudt

Buildings and Grounds Team

Morgan Siler

Database Manager & Events Assistant
msiler@thehomecosmos.com

Brandon Slotterbeck

Upper School Science Teacher
bslotterbeck@thehomecosmos.com

Jana Smith

Upper School Dean of Students
jsmith@thehomecosmos.com

Jaelyn Stanley

Executive Assistant to the Head of School
jstanley@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 101

Lynda Starks

Business Office Substitute

Jenny Thompson

5th Grade Teacher
4th/5th Grade Coordinator
MS Humanities Instructional Leader
jthompson@thehomecosmos.com

Sarah Tilton

4th Grade Teacher
stilton@thehomecosmos.com

Betsey van de Heijning

Lower School Counselor
bvandeheijning@thehomecosmos.com

Mike Valentine

Director of Building and Grounds
mvalentine@thehomecosmos.com

Sherrie Watkins

School Nurse
swatkins@thehomecosmos.com

Ebone Waweru

Full-Time Building Substitute

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher
kweinberg@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 243

Jade West

Director of Human Resources
jwest@thehomecosmos.com

Interim Head of Lower School
419-381-1313 ext. 118
rwheeler@thehomecosmos.com

Robin Wheeler

Interim Head of Lower School
419-381-1313 ext. 118
rwheeler@thehomecosmos.com

With over three decades of experience in private K-12 education, Robin Wheeler brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our community. Her diverse background includes roles as a teacher, principal, and director, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape.

Most recently, Robin served as the Lower School director at Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, WA, where she made a significant impact on student learning and community engagement. Her dedication to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment aligns perfectly with our values here at Maumee Valley.

“I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to join the Maumee Valley Country Day School community,” Robin said. “During my recent visit, I was truly touched by the warm welcome I received and the dedication of the faculty. Instantly, I felt a profound connection to Maumee Valley’s program, as it perfectly aligns with my core beliefs. I firmly believe that experiential and place-based education lays the groundwork for lifelong curiosity and resilience, equipping students to tackle challenges with confidence. I am thrilled to step into the role of interim director of Lower School Director and contribute to a community that shares these values.”

Robin’s extensive international experience, including teaching and leadership roles in Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia, further enriches our global perspective and enhances our commitment to fostering cross-cultural understanding.

In her previous positions at Vail Mountain School, Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro, The Overtake School, and Eastside Preparatory School, Robin demonstrated her passion for empowering students to reach their full potential. Her dedication to creating meaningful learning experiences and nurturing each child’s unique talents will undoubtedly have a profound impact on our Lower School community.

Robin holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Emporia State University, a master’s degree in K-12 administration from Michigan State University, and an advancing leadership certificate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Bennett Whitaker

Director of Student Support
Upper School Support Specialist
bwhitaker@thehomecosmos.com

Carol Yuan

Upper School Mandarin Chinese Teacher
Upper School Independent Study Campus Mentor
cyuan@thehomecosmos.com

Reanne Young

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
ryoung@thehomecosmos.com
419-381-1313 ext. 121

Amy Yustick

Director of Strategy and Advancement
ayustick@thehomecosmos.com
419-349-8527

Bailey

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Faculty & Staff Directory

Our Staff

Lynn Casto

Lynn Casto

Katie Aubry

Jill Augustyniak

Brandi Baker Parcell

Jami Barnes

Sarah Bigenho

Shirley Bond

Julianne Boyd

Brian Bozanich

Mallory Brazeau

Charles Brown

Colleen Browning-Nyaosi

Renee Buchanan

Sara Card

Aikia Carter

Aikia Carter

Gracie Chamberlain

Martha Chandran-Dickerson

Rob Conover

Rob Conover

Dan Cohen

Robert Daine

Amy Dankert

Frank Daugherty

Sara Dowling

Sarah Ettore

Katie Gilsdorf

Bret Green

Stephanie Harman

Mike House

Kate Fleming

Jenica Fox

Andrew Fuqua

Trent Hayes

Lynnell Jefferson

Cecilia Johnson

Alexandra Kania

Alexandra Kania

James Kirtland

Kristin Kowalski

Jennifer Kutz

Lauren Lake

Sara Lake

Sara Lester

Christine Marker

Niki McCoy

Niki McCoy

Christopher McNulty

Angela McCray-Hancock

Angela McCray-Hancock

Adriana McNally

Erin McNulty

Kevin Merrill

Kathleen Mick

Renee Moebius

Virginia Morris

Dan Mumford

Kelsy Oberhaus

Erin Ohls

Brian Oliver

Adam Porth

Emily Prater

Heather Rakosik

Ana Rodriguez

Michelle Savickas

Dona Schwalm

Charles Shoudt

Morgan Siler

Brandon Slotterbeck

Jana Smith

Jaelyn Stanley

Lynda Starks

Jenny Thompson

Sarah Tilton

Betsey van de Heijning

Mike Valentine

Sherrie Watkins