Lower School
Mitchell, Dr. Jeffrey (2005) – Lower School Director
317/415-2751
Dr. Mitchell holds a master's degree in educational administration and a doctorate in education with a specialization in human learning, development and instruction from the University of British Columbia. He earned a B.A. degree in psychology from the University of Winnipeg. From 1999-2005, Dr. Mitchell served as deputy principal of the Junior School at St. George's School in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he also taught since 1994. He also was an instructor at the University of British Columbia from 1990-2005. Dr. Mitchell was selected as an E.E. Ford/National Association of Independent School Fellow in their Program for Aspiring Heads for the 2004-05 school year. He has published a number of papers on educational issues and presented educational research at the American Educational Research Association Conference, the Canadian Association of Independent Schools Conference, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. At St. George's, he led a number of special committees and programs, including the Teacher Appraisal Committee and the Teacher Orientation Program, and organized and led student international tours. He has coached middle school basketball and directed the school's golf program. He is an executive member and director of foundations for his chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, a worldwide organization of professional educators.
Averyt, Shannon (2005) – Grade 4
317/415-2700, ext. 8227
Ms. Averyt holds a bachelor of music in education degree (cum laude) from Columbus State University and has done graduate course work at Ashland University. She has been a music teacher in George and Virginia and a second grade teacher at Columbus Academy in Gahanna, Ohio. She also taught at Haylett Grange School in Wales.
Ayres, Karen (1994) - Grade 3; Lead Teacher for Grades 1-3; Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator for Grades 1-3; Professional Development Chair
317/415-2871
Mrs. Ayres holds a B.A. degree from Purdue University. Before joining Park Tudor in 1994, she was a long-time faculty member at Orchard School. Mrs. Ayres has a strong commitment to professional growth, having attended and presented at many conferences and seminars. She previously served on the Professional Services Committee of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and currently chairs the school's Professional Development Committee.
Barlow, Belinda (2007) - Lower School Teaching Assistant
317/415-2700 ext. 8227
Ms. Barlow holds a B.A. degree from Anderson University and a M.A. in education from Ball State University. She was a pre-first and second grade teacher at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Atlanta, GA for 18 years and last year was a resource instructional assistant at Maxwell Middle School in Maxwell, IN.
Behringer, Stephanie (2005) - Extended Day Teaching Assistant; Hilbert Center & Lower School Compass Learning Coordinator
317/415-2700, ext. 8081
Ms. Behringer is a graduate of Marquette University with a B.A. degree in interdisciplinary and social sciences. She previously taught kindergarten at 21st Century Preparatory School in Racine, WI and was a substitute teacher in Milwaukee and Mequon, WI. At Marquette, she was team captain of the Women’s Soccer Team and an All-Conference Honoree. She is also a former member of the Indiana Blaze Women’s Soccer League and a soccer coach.
Blankenbaker, Carrie (2001) - Grade 2
317/415-2991
Ms. Blankenbaker holds a B.S. degree in elementary education from Indiana University. She previously spent nine years as a second grade teacher in the Carmel Clay Schools and also has worked as a preschool teacher at North United Methodist Children’s Program. While at Carmel schools, Ms. Blankenbaker served as technology coordinator for her grade level and was a member of the strategic planning committee, which developed the school corporation’s math curriculum, as well as the performance-based accreditation team.
Canull, Nancy L. (1980) - Hilbert Center/Lower School Counselor
317/415-2771
Ms. Canull holdsa bachelor's degree in English and mass communications and a master's in English and mass communications from Ball State University. She received her master's degree in in counseling from Indiana University. Ms. Canull joined Park Tudor as a junior kindergarten assistant, then taught second grade and later senior kindergarten. She then taught half time and worked half time as counselor for students in kindergarten through grade six. In 1993 she assumed the role of full-time counselor. Prior to 1980, she was head of the English Department and an English and speech teacher at Craig Middle School (Indianapolis) and taught English, speech and theatre at Binford Junior High School (Bloomington) and Dunkirk High School (Dunkirk). Ms. Canull has co-authored a book for parents, "Math in a Snap," and has been a presenter at conferences and to schools and parents on ADD/ADHD in the classroom. She is the founder of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra Women's Guild and founded the Julian Center's Amish Country Market and the Carmel Historical Society's Country Christmas Bazaar.
Chong, Ji-sung (2003) - Grade 4
317/415-2700 ext. 8030
Ms. Chong holds a B.M. degree from DePauw University and a M.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
Crafton, Annie (1997) - Grade 2
317/415-2941
Mrs. Crafton holds a B.S. degree in elementary education from Indiana University. She also has served as a second grade teaching assistant, teaching assistant for the Extended Day Program, coordinator of the After School Program, and coordinator of the Math Pentathlon. She has experience as a first grade student teacher in Whakatane, New Zealand and as a fifth grade student teacher at Lakeview Elementary School in Bloomington.
Dexter, Kay (2001) - Grade 2
317/415-2712
Mrs. Dexter holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Purdue University, where she graduated with highest distinction and received a number of awards, including the School of Education Distinguished Student Award and Alpha Xi Delta Top Woman Scholar of Purdue University. She also holds an endorsement in gifted and talented education. From 2001-2004, she taught fourth grade at Park Tudor. She previously spent seven years as a fourth and second grade teacher at Mayflower Mill Elementary School in Lafayette, IN, where she was twice nominated for the Golden Apple Award and was named Teacher of the Year for her school in 1999.
Everett, Deborah Stuart (1979) - Lower & Middle School Drama Teacher; Upper School Speech & Social Studies Teacher; Speech & Debate Team Head Coach; Faculty Liaison to Development Committee
317/415-2865
A graduate of Park Tudor predecessor Tudor Hall and 2003 recipient of the Park Tudor Distinguished Alumni Award, Mrs. Everett holds a B.A. from Carroll College and M.S.W. from Indiana University. Previous to her current school positions, she served Park Tudor as associate director of admissions and director of communications and alumni relations. She also has been cheerleading sponsor, faculty sponsor of the Sociology Club, co-director of the Middle School productions from 1998-2002, Faculty Annual Fund Liaison, and has served as Park Tudor’s Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Evaluation Chair in 1987 and ISACS Evaluation Vice-Chair in 1992. She currently serves on the Park Tudor Alumni Association Board of Directors. Before coming to Park Tudor, Mrs. Everett was associate director of Admissions for Carroll College (WI) and director of volunteers for homebound seniors at the Indianapolis Senior Citizen's Center. She has served on a textbook review committee for a national textbook company and is the author of a workbook, "Doing Sociology." She has collaborated with POLIS Center in a pilot program which engaged high school students as social researchers and is active in various committees, the Chancel Choir and Chamber Ensemble at Northminster Presbyterian Church.
Floreancig, Julie (2007) - Permanent Substitute for the Lower School
317/415-2700 x8007
Ms Floreancig holds a B.A. degree in journalism from Butler University. She has worked as an administrative assistant at Future Market Resources and as a personal executive assistant. She has also been a substitute teacher and volunteer coordinator for the Orchard School.
Fox, Karlyn (1999) - Grade 5
317/415-2821
A teacher with more than 20 years of experience, Mrs. Fox graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor of science degree, specializing in junior high/middle school education, mathematics and multicultural education. She holds a M.S. degree from Indiana University. She previously taught mathematics at Lincoln Middle School in Indianapolis, where she served on the Middle School Improvement Committee and the Multi-Cultural Education Committee. She also taught math at John Young Junior High School in Mishawaka, at Guion Creek Middle School in Indianapolis and at Custer Baker Middle School in Franklin.
Garloch, Lori A. (1997) - Grade 3
Telephone - 415-2881
Ms. Garloch holds a bachelor of arts in elementary education with Spanish concentration from Indiana State University (Terre Haute, IN), has a bilingual endorsement from the University of Houston, and was selected for the Summer Mathematics Project at Rice University (Houston, TX), where she took intensive training in mathematics education. Her teaching experience includes two years at Ruby Reed Intermediate and two years at Worsham Elementary (gifted and talented - bilingual program), both in Houston. College honors included a Sally Mae First Class Teacher nomination, an ISU Academic Scholarship, the Pansy Beatrice Bryant Walker Teaching Scholarship and membership in Mortar Board Senior Honor Society.
Gray, Ten (2007) - Lower School Teaching Assistant
317/415-2700 ext. 8081
Mr. Gray attended Indiana University , where he studied history. He has extensive experience coaching youth basketball.
Hill, Sam (2007) - Lower School Teaching Assistant
317/415-2741
Mr. Hill attended the University of Southern Colorado and Colorado State University and holds a B.M.T. degree from the United States Coast Guard. He has eight years of experience in teaching, training and integrating technology into the classroom. He most recently was an e-content developer for Rotation Learning Systems. He also is assistant coach of the Park Tudor varsity boys' lacrosse team.
Holobek, Chris (2004) - Grade 4
317/415-2749
Mr. Holobek graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in elementary education and received his M.S. and an endorsement in gifted and talented education from Butler University. Before joining Park Tudor, he taught overseas for nine years. He spent four years in Frankfurt, Germany at the Internationale Schüle Frankfurt as a math teacher for grades 3-5, four years at the International School of Helsinki in Finland, and another year at the Konigsberg International School in Kongsberg, Norway. He also spent 10 years as a third grade teacher at North Grove Elementary School in Greenwood.
Hutchinson, Kathleen G. (1997) - Grade 1
317/415-2721
Mrs. Hutchinson holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in elementary education from I.U. (Bloomington) with endorsements in learning disabled (LD), emotionally handicapped (EH) and mildly mentally handicapped (MiMH). She also has an extensive background in gifted and talented education, and has completed advanced work at Notre Dame College of Ohio and at I.U.P.U.I. (reading specialist). An Orton-Gillingham tutor, Mrs. Hutchinson has been a recipient of an IPL Golden Apple Award and was the teacher representative recipient of a national award for outstanding curriculum presented by the American School Board Journal. She serves on the school's Curriculum Mapping Committee and previously served on the Professional Development Committee.
Johnson, Donna S. (1983) - Lower School Media Specialist; Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator for Grades 3K-5
317/415-2761
Mrs. Johnson holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Indiana University. She taught fifth and sixth grades from 1973 to 1977, then served for three years as librarian for kindergarten to grade 6 students in the Washington Township School system. She has spent every summer since 1989 working at Gnaw Bone Camp.
Kerr, Amy (2002) - Lower School Spanish
317/415-2700 ext. 8007
Mrs. Kerr holds a B.A. in romance languages DePauw University and has studied in Strasbourg, France. She joined Park Tudor in 2002 as a Lower School teaching assistant and also has taught Upper School French and Middle School Spanish. In 2005 she assumed the Lower School Spanish teacher position. She previously served as director of children's ministries at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
Lowe, Laura (1999) - Grade 3
317/415-2971
Mrs. Lowe holds her B.S. degree in elementary education from Indiana University and has extensive specialized training in technology, mathematics and English education. Before joining Park Tudor, she was a fourth grade teacher at John Strange Elementary School in Indianapolis for eight years. She previously held positions as a grade 2 instructional assistant at John Strange, as a primary unit leader at Grandview Elementary School, as a student teacher supervisor at the IUPUI School of Education, and as an instructor in Los Angeles and Mipitas, California. She has been a nominee for the Jon Holden DeHaan Teacher of the Week and Washington Township Teacher of the Year awards.
McIntosh, Lori (1999) - Grade 1
317/415-2831
Mrs. McIntosh is a graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, IL with a B.S. degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in school counseling from Indiana University. She previously taught second grade at Park Tudor. She worked as a camp counselor and served as assistant camp director at the Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis, has tutored elementary and high school students, and volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA.
Modglin, Michele (1999) - Grade 5 (Language Arts)
317/415-2901
Mrs. Modglin holds a B.S. degree in elementary education with a reading endorsement from Indiana University School of Education. She previously taught third, fourth and fifth grades at Robert Lee Frost Elementary School #106, a "Modern Red School House" established in conjunction with the Hudson Institute, where she also served on the school's steering committee and as technology chair. Mrs. Modglin was swimming coach at Park Tudor from 1996 to 1997 and along with her husband is owner (and head swimming coach) of Clearwater Pool Services, which manages five commercial pools. She lived in Okinawa, Japan for six years.
Nie, Jennifer (2005) – Hilbert Center/Lower School Music
317/415-2700, ext. 5404
Ms. Nie holds a B.A. degree in vocal performance/music education from DePauw University. She holds a M.M. degree from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She has worked as a fine arts/music teacher in Chicago and taught private voice and piano at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. She also has performed with the Cincinnati Opera.
Nole, Claudia K. (1995) - Foreign Language Department Chair, Hilbert Center/Lower School Spanish; Hilbert Center/Lower School Foreign Language Curriculum Coordinator
317/415-2841
Mrs. Nole holds a bachelor's degree from Bellarmine Ursuline College in Louisville (KY), where she majored in Spanish and minored in English and education. In addition she has taken post-graduate courses at Purdue, where she has completed the course requirements for endorsement in gifted and talented, and is currently studying educational research. She taught Spanish for 10 years at the Sycamore School (Indianapolis) where she created the Spanish curriculum for preschool through eighth grade. She is president of the Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association.
Oldenettel, Jill (2005) - Lower School (Grade 5) Teaching Assistant
317/415-2700 ext. 8787
Ms. Oldenettel is a 2001 graduate of Carmel High School and attended Florida Community College, where she majored in American Sign Language. She most recently has worked as a restaurant manager.
Pellico, Karen - Technology Curriculum Coordinator for Grades Preschool-5
317/415-2731
Mrs. Pellico holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Butler University with special endorsements. Mrs. Pellico began her teaching career at the Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis, where she served as an early childhood administrator as well as a classroom teacher. She has experience teaching in grades kindergarten through six. She has extensive training in technology and has presented technology workshops at national conferences. Mrs. Pellico enjoys traveling with her husband to experience new cultures and new places and is a volunteer at St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel.
Petrov, Tracey (2005) - Lower School Art; Hilbert Early Education Art Facilitator
Ms. Petrov holds a M.A. degree in fibers from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a B.S. degree in physical education and dance from Indiana University. Her professional art experience includes working as a jacquard fabric designer at Blumenthal Printworks in New Orleans and as a print stylist with Burlington House Bedding in Greesnboro, NC. She previously was a summer program director and physical education teacher at St. Richard’s School.
Presnal, Toby (2005) Hilbert Center/Lower School Media Center/Technology Teaching Assistant
317/415-2741
Mrs. Presnal, a 1976 graduate of Park Tudor School (Toby Alex), holds a B.A. degree in psychology from Purdue University and certification in elementary education from IUPUI. She has worked as a substitute teacher at Guion Creek School and Carmel Clay Schools.
Rominger, Mary (1997) - Grade 1, ISACS Faculty Representative
317/415-2981
Mrs. Rominger holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Indiana University, where she was on the Dean's list and received an Excellence in Writing award. She previously taught preschool at Park Tudor and fifth and first grades at Christ the King School (Indianapolis) where she also served as the primary coordinator. She served as a teaching assistant at Park Tudor during the 1993-94 school year after completing her student teaching in Indianapolis and at a school in Ireland. She serves as Park Tudor's representative for the Independent Schools of the Central States and the Indiana Association of Independent Schools.
Shula, Gaye (1995) - Lower School Administrative Assistant
317/415-2701
Mrs. Shula received her B.A. in secondary education from Purdue University. She also is an Orton Gillingham tutor. Before she began working full time at Park Tudor, she served as a board member for Junior League of Indianapolis, Julian Center, Indiana Juvenile Justice Task Force, and St. Margaret's Hospital Guild and was chair of the Indiana State Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee.
Skelton, Barbara (1999) - Lower School Fine Arts; After School Program
317/415-2700, ext. 8040
Mrs. Skelton holds a B.S. degree in psychology from Purdue University. She previously was a consultant for C.T.B McGraw Hill, training evaluators to score state scholastic tests and researching test questions and the validity of answers. She also was a senior energy analyst for Simon DeBartolo.
Stewart, Bonnie (1998) - Writing Instructor; Lead Teacher for Grades 4-5; Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator for Grades 4-5
317/415-2901
Mrs. Stewart holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University and Ed.M. from Harvard University. She has worked at Park Tudor since 1998 as a literacy enrichment teacher for first through third grades in the Explorations after-school program and has served as Summer Programs coordinator for The Russel & Mary Williams Learning Project. She previously was a teacher in the Glencoe School District 35 (IL), Natick Public Schools (MA), St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School (Washington, DC) and The Potomac School (McLean, VA).
Strong, Dionne (2006)- Receptionist; Learning Project and Lower School Administrative Assistant
317/415-2700
Ms. Strong served as administrative assistant to the principal and office manager at IPS School #70 from 1997-2006. She previously worked as a secretary at Wishard Memorial Hospital. She attended Ivy Technical Institute, where she majored in criminal justice and education.
Taylor, Roxanne (2002) - Coordinator of Curriculum Extension, Grades 3-6
317/415-2917
Ms. Taylor holds a B.A. degree in elementary education/special education and a master's degree in elementary counseling from Louisiana Tech University. She has 22 years of education experience as an elementary school guidance counselor and teacher in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and Shreveport, LA.
Tucker, Sherry (1999) - Lower School (Grade 2) Teaching Assistant
317/415-2700 ext. 8041
Ms. Tucker studied elementary education at Indiana State University and IUPUI. She previously served as a teaching assistant at John Strange Elementary School for seven years. She is a member of Damar Guild and has served as president and vice president of this service organization.
Wadelton, Michael (2003) - Lower School Teaching Assistant
Welch, Angela (2007) - Lower School Teaching Assistant
317/415-2700 ext. 8226
Ms. Welch holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from IUPUI. She most recently has been a cell culture technician at Advanced Testing Laboratories. While in college, she served as an intern at Hook's Discovery & Learning Center, an assistant in the Purdue University Chemistry Demonstration Lab, and an intern at Honeywell-Quality Assurance Lab. She also worked as a tudor.
Weymuth, Jeanette (2004) – Lower School Teaching Assistant
317/415-2700 ext. 8204
Mrs. Weymuth received a B.S. in elementary education and learning disabilities from Northwest Missouri State University. She previously served as School Outreach Coordinator with the Kidscommons Children’s Museum in Columbus, IN. She also has experience as a substitute teacher, science teacher and technology coordinator, and teacher’s assistant in schools in Indiana and Maryland, as well as a summer camp co-director.
Wright, Kimberly (Shelle) (2007) - Lower School Teaching Assistant
317/415-2700 ext. 8205
Ms. Wright previously was director of operations at Herron High School and a special education assistant in Indianapolis Public Schools. She is currently enrolled in the Saint Mary of the Woods College preschool baccalaureate program.
Wright, Mary Jo (1998) - Grade 4 & 5 Science
317/415-2921
Mrs. Wright holds a B.S. degree in elementary education, cum laude, with highest honors in elementary education, and an M.S. degree in education, both from Butler University. She previously taught grades 4 and 5 and served as grade 5 team leader at Fox Hill Elementary School and also taught fifth grade at Nora Elementary School. She has served as a "Mission to Mars" and "Space Camp" instructor at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and as a guest instructor of shark dissection at Butler University. In addition, she was co-chair of the Science Curriculum Revision Committee for Washington Township Schools, served as lead trainer for the Indiana Department of Education for Authentic Science Assessment, and as a presenter at the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers conferences. Mrs. Wright is a member of the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc., the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the National Science Teachers Association.
