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Our elementary school faculty includes Kindergarten, Primary (grades 1-3), and Intermediate (grades 4-6). We have two homeroom teachers per grade level. We also have specialized teachers for Spanish, French, art, music, technology, and library. In addition, our staff is supported by our School Counselor, Mrs. Wuebben, our Educational Specialist, Ms. Young, and our Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Eileen Junker. 100% of our teachers hold Masters Degrees.

Kindergarten

   
Name   Contact
 Sarah Humphrey
Kindergarten Teacher
Masters in Educational Leadership
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelors of Arts: Elementary Education
Minor in English
University of Kentucky
Reading Specialist
Orton-Gillingham trained
6 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x205
 Katie Kurzendoerfer
Kindergarten Teacher
Masters in Education/Administration
Bachelors of Arts: Elementary Education
Minor in Mathematics
Xavier University
Orton-Gillingham trained
Villa Alum & HS Swim Coach
9 years teaching experience
(859) 331-6333 x209

First Grade 

   
Name   Contact
 Theresa Spaulding-Horn
First Grade Teacher
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education
Master of Education: Reading and Writing Specialist
Mount Saint Joseph
Orton-Gillingham trained
21 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x204
 Katherine Brown
First Grade Teacher
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Master of Education: Reading Specialist
Xavier University
18 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x202

Second Grade

   
Name   Contact
 Marianne McGhee
Second Grade Teacher
Bachelor of Administration Management
Master of Education: Curriculum & Instruction
Walden University
Orton-Gillingham trained
Villa Alum
11 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x208
 Laura Vieth
Second Grade Teacher
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Master of Education
Rank I
University of the Cumberlands
Orton-Gillingham trained
10 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x206

Third Grade

   
Name   Contact
  Keirstyn Griffith
Third Grade Teacher


1st year at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x215
 Maranda Althaver
Third Grade Teacher
Master of Arts: Elementary Education
Master of Arts: Education
5 years teaching
(859) 331-6333 x215

Fourth Grade

   
Name   Contact
April Bertoli April Bertoli
Fourth Grade Teacher

1st year at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x419
 Maria Borchardt
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Master of Education
11 years teaching
(859) 331-6333 x417

Fifth Grade

   
Name   Contact
 Elizabeth Barker
Fifth Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Masters of Arts; Thomas More University
Bachelor of Arts; Thomas More College
6 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x411
 Terri Brennan
Fifth Grade Teacher
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Master of Education: Elementary Education
Xavier University
(859) 331-6333 x412

Sixth Grade

   
Name   Contact
 Lucy Winter
Sixth Grade Teacher

1st year at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x401
 Jenna Hall
Sixth Grade Teacher
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science and French
Master of Education: Middle School Education
Xavier University
18 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x402

Fine Arts 

   
Name   Contact
 Heather Laverty
Art Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts: Teaching
University of Louisville
6 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x300
 Robert Tieman
Elementary Theatre
Masters of Arts; Thomas More College
Bachelor of Arts: Thomas More College
Musician/Songwriter
Drama Camp Director
8 years teaching
(859) 331-6333

World Language

   
Name   Contact
 Patricia Bachman
Spanish & French Teacher
Bachelor of Science: Education
Major in French; Minor in Spanish
Master of Community Planning
University of Cincinnati
Master of Arts in Education: Teacher as Leader
Northern Kentucky University
English as a Second Language Certified
15 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x413
 Ben Tilley
French Teacher/Librarian
Bachelor of Arts: French
Master of Arts: Education
KY Endorsement ESL
18 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x415

Health & Fitness

   
Name   Contact
 Ashley Froelicher
Health & Fitness Teacher
Bachelor of Arts: Middle Grades Education
Master of Education
M.B.A.
University of the Cumberlands
12 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x503

Technology

   
Susan Bier
 
Susan Bier
STEM Coordinator
Bachelor of Arts: Science, Minor Chemistry
Master of Education
Northern Kentucky University
1 year at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x311

Guidance and Instructional Support 

 
Name   Contact
 Katie Young
Educational Specialist
Bachelor of Arts
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Education
Xavier University
Villa Alum
6 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x212
 Gabrielle Wuebben
School Counselor
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Minor in Hearing & Speech Sciences
Master of Arts: Counseling
8 years at Villa
(859) 331-6333 x211