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 | Lia Ozolins Baker - Director
I have owned The Prep School since 1996 – wow, what memories! I have my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Indiana University and plan on getting my Doctorate (some day) in Early Childhood Education. I also teach full-time at Ivy Tech in the Early Childhood Education department. I love boating, traveling to warm places, playing tennis, grilling out, and hanging out with friends (and my main squeeze – Mike Baker)!
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 | LeeAnna Powell - Assistant to the Director leeanna@theprepschool.info I was born and raised in Bloomington. I am the Assistant Director for the organization! I started working at The Prep School in November 2005. In my time away from the school I keep busy with family, friends, and sports. My husband, Eric, and I are expecting our final child in December. |
 | Leslie Moore - 5's POD Teacher
I am thrilled to be teaching in the 5's POD this year! I have been teaching at The Prep School since October of 2007. I went to high school in Madison, Indiana and moved to Bloomington in 2002 to attend Indiana University. I graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and in Criminal Justice. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. |
 | Cassie Fulton - Fast Track 5's Teacher
cassie@theprepschool.info I have been teaching at the Prep School since April 2007. I earned my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education through Ivy Tech State College. I was born and raised in the Bloomington & Unionville area and currently reside in Unionville. I enjoy traveling, boating, going to concerts, and spending time with my boyfriend, Matt. |
 | Amy Mason - Kindergarten Teacher
amy@theprepschool.info
I have been teaching at The Prep School since 2000 and love being a part of this amazing place for young people! I am originally from Culver, Indiana and have a Bachelors degree in Education and Theatre from Wittenberg University. My husband, Rob, and I have three wonderful children: Grace (at The Academy), William (at The Prep School), and James (future Prep School student!). We love to travel, read, go for walks, take pictures, and hang out with friends! Some of our hobbies are traveling, reading, going for walks, taking pictures, and hanging out with friends!
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 | Lisa Tatlock - Kindergarten Teacher
lisat@theprepschool.info I love being part of such a great school. I grew up in the Ellettsville area and currently reside in Ellettsville. My husband, Jayson, and I are blessed with two beautiful children - our daughter Baileigh and our new little guy Rylan! I have a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education with a Kindergarten Endorsement from Indiana University. I enjoy cooking, scrap booking, participating in church activities, and spending time with my family. |
 | Justine Miller - Kindergarten Teacher
justine@theprepschool.info I am thrilled to be a part of the Prep School Academy family this year! I am originally from Indianapolis. While earning my degree in Elementary Education, I fell in love with Bloomington, and am proud to call it my home. I believe in actively honoring joy in every moment, and spend my free time doing just that! I enjoy spending time with friends and family, listening to and seeing live music, practicing yoga, learning new things (currently guitar and bicycle building!), hiking, reading, and writing. I am looking forward to a fun and successful school year! |
| Carrie Shallenberg - First Grade Teacher carrie@theprepschool.info I am so excited to start my teaching career at The Prep Academy in Bloomington! I am originally from Batavia, Illinois- a suburb of Chicago but I have lived in Bloomington for the past four years while studying at Indiana University. In my free time I like to ride my bike, go camping, watch movies, play with my dog, or just spend time with my family and friends! |
| Rachel Sheets - Second Grade Teacher
rachels@theprepschool.info I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. I grew up in the small town of Milan, Indiana. I enjoy spending time with my husband, Ryan, our cat, Garfield, and dog, Piso. I also enjoy watching and cheering on my favorite sports teams (IU, Reds, Colts), traveling, cooking, reading, and watching movies. I am super excited to be a teaching Second Grade again this year! |
| Lindsay Grace - Second Grade Teacher
lindsayg@theprepschool.info I am thrilled to be at The Prep School Academy this year teaching second grade! I am originally from Dillsboro, IN and recently moved back to Bloomington after completing my student teaching. I graduated from Indiana University in December 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Health Education. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling to the beach, outdoor activities, and reading. I look forward to meeting all of the students at TPS Academy and also educating the future of America. |
| Jenny Herndon - Third Grade Teacher
jenny@theprepschool.info I've been teaching with The Prep School organization for 5 1/2 years. I earned my teaching degree and license in 2004 from IU Bloomington, where I met my husband, Ryan. We have one daughter, Joske, who is beginning her Academy career this Fall in Kindergarten. Our family are big Cubs, Colts, and IU fans. I am so excited to be teaching 3rd grade this year! |
| Madisen Lehr - Third Grade Teacher I have a bachelors in elementary education from Indiana University with a reading concentration. I have lived in Bloomington since I was six and I absolutely love it here! I enjoy reading, watching the Colts, cooking, playing with my two Boston Terriers (Eddie and Sadie), and spending time with friends and family. |
 | Lisa Hamilton - Fifth Grade Teacher
lisah@theprepschool.info
I am so excited to be a part of The Prep School Academy! Though I am originally from Indianapolis, I am proud to call Bloomington home. I have a B.A. in psychology and an elementary teacher certification from Indiana University. My husband Torry and I have two awesome kids! Ethan is 16 and Emma is 14. We also have a dog named Butterscotch. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, music and dance, cooking, being outdoors and taking walks. |
| Jana Deppe - Physical Education Teacher
jana@theprepschool.info I am a floating teacher and the physical education teacher at The Prep School and Prep School Academy. My husband, Mike, and I reside on the east side of Spencer with our five year old son, Aidan, who attends TPS, and 4 month old son, Luke. I have a Bachelors degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and a Child Development Associate from Ivy Tech. I enjoy playing softball, camping, spending time with family and friends, boating, and riding my motorcycle! |
 | Isabel Garbiras - Spanish Teacher I was born in Colombia, South America. I started my teaching career in my country of origin where I attended Pamplona University to become a teacher. I have also earned different certifications from the British Council in Colombia in the same field. I have been a teacher for 14 years teaching preK-12. I really enjoy working with children ,as I watch them learn in a fun and consistent way. I teach at both The Prep School and TPS Academy! |
| Jenn Campanella- French Teacher and Art Teacher
Bonjour! I grew up in Massachusetts, where I completed a Bachelors degree in Art History and French Studies at Wellesley College. I studied at the Universite d'Aix-Marseille in Aix-en-Provence, France while in college. I also have a Masters degree in French Linguistics from IU. I taught high school French for four years in the Cleveland area before returning to Bloomington with my husband to start a family. I have a 6-year old son and a 2-year old daughter. I also enjoy photography and coaching figure skating at Frank Southern in the Fall and Winter. |
| Leigh Ann Schipp - Science Teacher leighann@theprepschool.info I am from Jasper, Indiana and just recently graduated from Indiana State University. I was a dual major at ISU in Elementary Education and Special Education. I love horseback riding, volleyball, hunting, camping, fishing, and anything else you can think to do outside. I am excited to start my life as a teacher at the Prep School Academy. |
| Ryan Dollar - Music Teacher |
| Audra Sater - Librarian at TPS and TPSA I graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades in the Spencer Owen School Corp, before taking time off to be a stay at home mommy. I have been married to my best friend in the world, Adam for 11 years. We have two amazing children. Coleman is 8 and Winnie is 6. I enjoy camping, boating, watching my son play baseball and basketball, and watching my daughter dance. We have a 12 year old chocolate lab and a 1 year old bunny rabbit. |
| Jean Welp - Karate Teacher I received my black belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1998 at Monroe County Martial Arts and have been teaching since 1996. I began teaching at the Prep School when the karate program was added, but took a one year break in 2008. I love being back and I’m having a great time working with the students of TPSA! I am married and have two sons in college. I also work full time at IU in the Biology Department. |
| Mindi St. Peter - Guest Teacher mindi@theprepschool.info
I was born in Texas and have been fortunate enough to live in three different countries and five different states. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from George Mason University and became certified to teach through Old Dominion University. My family and I moved to Bloomington from Baltimore, Maryland in 2007 and we absolutely love it here. Along with my husband, Dan, my favorite people in the whole world are my daughters, Abigail and Juliana, and my bonus-daughter, Samara. My hobbies are reading, cross-stitching, and going for long walks outside. |
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