Employment Opportunities

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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)!

















 LeeAnna Powell - Assistant to the Director

 Emily Crohn

I have been working for this great organization since the Summer of 2008!  Bloomington has been my home since the day I was born, and is a place that I love dearly.  When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my family, going to concerts, watching movies, and playing with my dog, Marley!

 phone ext 525

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.

 Leslie Johnson

 phone ext 515

I earned my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University in 2008.  In my free time, I enjoy attending IU football and basketball games with my husband, Kyle, Go Hoosiers!  I also enjoy reading, working on our new house, and spending time with my family and friends.

 Wendy Weitz

 phone ext 527

I have my Bachelors of arts degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education From Hillsdale College.  My Masters degree is in Special Education.  After graduating, I taught in Chicago for ten years.  Then I moved to Bloomington, where I began working in the Monroe County Community School Corporation.  I have a six year old daughter, five year old son, and seven year old step daughter.  My hobbies include running, cooking, reading and spending time with my family.  I am very excited to be a part of TPS Academy staff and look forward to an amazing year!

 phone ext 503

I have been a teacher at The Prep School since February 2006.  I earned my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University in 2004.  My husband, Ryan, and I have a daughter, Joske who attends The Prep School.  I enjoy reading and watching the Cubs, IU, the Colts, and, Joske’s preference, Animal Planet!  I am looking forward to a successful year!

 Rachel Sheets

 phone ext 531

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 part of TPS Academy this year!

 Holly Smith

 holly@theprepschool.info

 phone ext 506

I am honored to be teaching at The Prep School Academy this year!  I have a Bachelors degree in Education from Western Governors University.  I’m originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but I’ve lived in many states across the country while serving as a linguist in the Air Force and while supporting my husband, Matthew, as an Army wife.  Our son, Thomas, attends The Prep School.  My philosophy is life-long learning and I strive to create memorable moments with my family.

 Carrie Olsen - Music and Instrument Instruction Teacher

 phone ext 505

I am the music teacher at The Prep School and TPS Academy.  I also give piano lessons to students at The Prep School! Originally from Kentucky, I moved to Bloomington to study music at IU.  I have degrees from Indiana University in Music Performance (cello) and in English.  I live in Bloomington with my husband, Lukas, and our pets Badger & Arlo.  I enjoy music, gardening, cooking, reading, being outdoors, art, and antiques.

 Jana Deppe - Physical Education Teacher

 jana@theprepschool.info

 phone ext 507

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!

 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.












Isabel Garbiras - Spanish Teacher
phone ext 523

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

 phone ext 524

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.

 Matt Carter

I am a Bloomington-native.  I received an Associates degree from Vincennes University in the area of Science and have dabbled in the real estate and property management.  My daughter, Loren, has been attending The Prep School since she was nearly three and is now at the Academy.  I enjoy sports (go Cubs!), relaxing in the pool, coaching softball, playing poker, and spending time with my wife Donna, daughter Loren, and two Corgis (Sable and Wrigley).

 Lindsay Vigil

I was born and raised in Madison, Indiana.  I earned an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and in Business Administration from Ivy Tech.  I am currently attending St. Mary’s of the Woods College to complete my Bachelors degree!  I started working at The Prep School in October 2004!  I enjoy spending time with my husband, Tony.  I also enjoy camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and going to concerts.

 Taylor Crousore

I am extremely excited to be working at The Prep School and The Prep School Academy this year.  I have been a substitute at both schools for the past year and will continue to do this in the Fall.  I have really enjoyed my time at both schools!  I am from Bloomington, and believe it or not, I am also a Prep School alumnus!  I completed Kindergarten at TPS in Spring of 1996.  I have an awesome little brother, Benjamin Brown (6), who goes to the Academy and will be in first grade.  Currently, I am a student at Indiana University getting my Bachelors degree in Musical Theatre.

 Tony Vigil

I started working at The Prep School in September 2010 and enjoy working with the children here. I was born in Chicago and moved to Madison, Indiana when I was eleven years old.  I have lived in Bloomington for six years.  I enjoy being outdoors, going to concerts, fishing, watching football (Go Bears!) baseball (Go Cubs!), and spending time with my wife Lindsay and my awesome son Jackson!