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University School Employees

University School is the best that it can be thanks to its dedicated faculty and a committed staff who ensure that the administrative structure of the school runs smoothly and efficiently.

Our teachers are talented men and women who care about the whole boy, his interests as well as his abilities, his personal concerns as well as his school performance. The relationships between faculty members and students are exceptionally rich. Their interactions are frequent and friendly, whether in the classroom, on the playing field, at morning assemblies, or in the dining hall. Many teachers coach sports teams and oversee activities; others fill the bleachers and auditoriums to cheer on the boys as they play and perform. Their powerful influence as friends, role models and tireless supporters is impossible to measure.

Directory

  • Photo of Carlo Alvarez
    Carlo Alvarez
    Physical Education Teacher, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Athletics Event Manager
    Appointed: 2018
    216-831-2200 x7336
    University of Notre Dame - MS
    Xavier University - M.Ed.
    University of Cincinnati - B.S.
  • Photo of Adam Atwell
    Adam Atwell
    Math Teacher, Tennis Coach
    Appointed: 2016
    216-831-2200 x7503
    University of New Hampshire - M.S.T.
    Kenyon College - B.A.
  • Photo of Karen Axelrod
    Karen Axelrod
    Upper School Dean of Faculty, Chemistry Teacher, McLaughlin Chairholder in Science
    Appointed: 1995
    216-831-2200 x7806
    John Carroll University - M.Ed.
    U. of Michigan - B.S.
  • Photo of Samuel Bissbis
    Samuel Bissbis
    French Teacher, Spanish Teacher
    Appointed: 2021
    216-831-2200 x7443
    Johns Hopkins University - M.A.
    The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - M.A.
    The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - B.A.
  • Photo of Scott Boehnen
    Scott Boehnen
    College Counselor, English Teacher
    Appointed: 2012
    216-831-2200 x7487
    University of Notre Dame - B.A.
    Stanford University - M.A.
    Stanford University - Ph.D
  • Photo of Michael Brown
    Michael Brown
    Languages Chairperson, French Teacher, Spanish Teacher
    Appointed: 2023
    Ohio University - MA
    Miami University - BA
  • Photo of Jordi Brunet-Espuela
    Jordi Brunet-Espuela
    Spanish Teacher
    Appointed: 2024
    University of Vic - BA
    International University Valencia - MA
  • Photo of Patricia Budd
    Patricia Budd
    English Teacher
    Appointed: 2024
    Kenyon College - BA
    Kenyon College - BFA
    Cleveland State University - MA
  • Photo of Erik Bunce
    Erik Bunce
    Head of Pettee House, Biology Teacher, Track Coach
    Appointed: 2011
    216-831-2200 x7413
    University of St. Thomas - B.A.
  • Photo of Caitlin Burnett
    Caitlin Burnett
    Associate Director of College Counseling
    Appointed: 2021
    216-831-2200, ext. 7353
    Northwestern University - M.S.
    Northwestern University - B.S.
  • Photo of Alan Cate
    Alan Cate
    History Chairperson, History Teacher, Mock Trial Coach, Student Disciplinary Committee
    Appointed: 2005
    216-831-2200 x7304
    Stanford University - M.A.
    U.S. Military Academy - West Point - B.S.
  • Photo of Elizabeth Chois
    Elizabeth Chois
    YEI Senior Manager
    Appointed: 2007
    216-371-6818 x8267
    Cleveland State University - M.A.
    University of Dayton - M.Ed.
    Miami University - B.A.
  • Photo of Betsy Coy
    Betsy Coy
    Upper School Dean of Students, Freshman Class Dean
    Appointed: 2009
    216-831-2200 x7341
    Bowling Green State University - B.S.
    Case Western Reserve University School of Law - J.D.
  • Photo of Brendan Daly
    Brendan Daly
    Chemistry Teacher, Golf Coach
    Appointed: 2024
    University of San Diego - BA
    San Diego State University - MPH
    Moss Landing Marine Laboratories - MS
  • Photo of Tracy Daniels
    Tracy Daniels
    Spanish Teacher, Sanders Chairholder in Modern Languages, Ski and Snowboard Club Advisor
    Appointed: 1997
    216-831-2200 x7403
    Middlebury College - M.A.
    U. of Wisconsin-Madison - B.A.
  • Photo of Enrique de la Mata
    Enrique de la Mata
    Computer Assisted Design Teacher, Art Teacher, Blacksmithing Club Advisor
    Appointed: 2000
    216-831-2200 x7329
    Middlebury College - B.A.
    U. of Massachusetts - Amherst - MLA
  • Photo of Tracy Dennis
    Tracy Dennis
    Assistant to the Director of the Upper School
    Appointed: 2022
    Lakeland Community College
  • Photo of Jason Dyke
    Jason Dyke
    Chemistry Teacher, Anderson Scholars in Science Advisor
    Appointed: 2014
    216-831-2200 x7442
    University of North Carolina - Ph.D
    Indiana University - B.S.
  • Photo of Lee Fallon
    Lee Fallon
    English Teacher, Davey Fellow Advisor
    Appointed: 2007
    216-831-2200 x7472
    University of Miami - B.S.C.
    USC - M.A.
    North Carolina - Ph.D.
  • Photo of Adam Fletcher
    Adam Fletcher
    Latin Teacher, Academic Challenge Advisor
    Appointed: 2023
    University of New Mexico
    Miami University - BA
  • Photo of Tina Fornaro
    Tina Fornaro
    Upper School Receptionist
    Appointed: 2021
    216-831-2200 x7351
  • Photo of Matthew Foulds
    Matthew Foulds
    Head of Sanders House, History Teacher, Reid Chairholder in History, US News Advisor, Mock Trial Coach
    Appointed: 2016
    216-831-2200 x7506
    Ohio State University - Ph.D
    Ohio State University - M.A.
    College of Wooster - B.A.
  • Orlando Franklin
    Housekeeping Associate
    Appointed: 2024
  • Photo of James Garrett
    James Garrett
    English Chairperson, English Teacher, Gray Chairholder in English, Cum Laude Society Secretary
    Appointed: 1982
    216-831-2200 x7419
    Cleveland State University - M.A.
    Oberlin College - B.A.
  • Photo of Andrew Gerow
    Andrew Gerow
    Health Teacher, Assistant Athletic Director, Hockey Coach
    Appointed: 2018
    216-831-2200 x7334
    Kent State University - M.A.
    Ohio State University - B.S. - Education
  • Photo of Yesenia Godinez Picado
    Yesenia Godinez Picado
    Head of Cruikshank House, Spanish Teacher
    Appointed: 2014
    216-831-2200 x7406
    Universidad Estatal a Distancia - M.Sc.
    Universidad de Costa Rica - B.S.Ed.
    Universidad de San Jose - L.L.B.
    Cleveland State University - M.A.
  • Photo of Sarah Gott
    Sarah Gott
    YEI Event Coordinator
    Appointed: 2024
    The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale - AA
  • Photo of Sean Grosz
    Sean Grosz
    Junior Class Dean, Science Teacher, Wrestling Coach
    Appointed: 2004
    216-831-2200 x7335
    John Carroll University - M.Ed.
    Miami University - B.A.
  • Colin Hoffman
    Student Teacher - Music
    Appointed: 2025
    College of Wooster
  • Photo of Annie Kafoure
    Annie Kafoure
    Testing Coordinator
    Appointed: 2015
    216-831-2200 x7357
    Oxford University - M. St.
    Oxford University - B.A., M.A.
    Miami University - B.A.
  • Photo of David Kay
    David Kay
    Music Teacher
    Appointed: 1988
    216-831-2200 x7331
    Indiana University - M.M.
    Michigan State University - B.M.E, B.A.
  • Photo of Brian Kennedy
    Brian Kennedy
    Athletics Facilities & Equipment Manager
    Appointed: 2015
    216-831-2200 x7813
  • Photo of Robin Ketcham
    Robin Ketcham
    Physics Teacher, Swim Coach
    Appointed: 2013
    216-831-2200 x7470
    Washington University - B.S., M.E
    Hamilton College - B.A.
  • Photo of Shaadi Khoury
    Shaadi Khoury
    History Teacher, Speech and Debate Coach
    Appointed: 2022
    George Washington University - Ph.D
    The School of Oriental & African Studies, The University of London - M.A.
    Columbia University - B.A,
  • Photo of Jessica Kuh
    Jessica Kuh
    Assistant Director of College Counseling
    Appointed: 2022
    216-831-2200 x7164
    Loyola University-Chicago - B.A,
  • Photo of Sara Laux
    Sara Laux
    Science Chairperson, Director of Science Research, Science Teacher
    Appointed: 2009
    216-831-2200 x7420
    Cleveland State University - Ph.D
    University of North Dakota - M.S.
    Ohio State University - B.S.
  • Photo of Joshua Leto
    Joshua Leto
    Director of Wean Research Library, History Teacher
    Appointed: 2019
    216-831-2200 ext.7299
    University of North Carolina - M.S.L.S.
    Duke University - Th.M
    Ashland Theological Seminary - M.Div.
  • Photo of James Lewis
    James Lewis
    History Teacher, Speech and Debate Advisor, Jarvis Chair in Religion and Ethics
    Appointed: 2010
    216-831-2200x7412
    Pennsylvania State University - M.A.
    Kenyon College - B.A.
  • Photo of Adam Love
    Adam Love
    Physics Teacher, Cross Country Coach
    Appointed: 2019
    216-831-2200 x7417
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology - B.S.
  • Photo of Benjamin Malbasa
    Benjamin Malbasa
    Director of the Annual Fund and Alumni Relations, English Teacher, Football Coach
    Appointed: 2015
    216-831-2200 x7350
    John Carroll University - B.A.
    St. John's University - M.A.
    Case Western Reserve University - J.D.
  • Photo of Andrew Martin
    Andrew Martin
    Head of Anderson House, Math Teacher, Science Teacher, Anderson Scholars in Science
    Appointed: 2019
    216-831-2200 x7376
    National University - M.Ed.
    Hamilton College - B.A.
  • Photo of Susan McClellon
    Susan McClellon
    Scheduler, Registrar, Math Teacher
    Appointed: 2015
    216-831-2200 x7362
    Harvard University - M.Ed.
    Washington University - B.S.
  • Photo of Andrew McKeown
    Andrew McKeown
    Manual Arts and Design Center Director, Technical Design Teacher, Robotics Advisor
    Appointed: 2018
    216-831-2200 x7346
    Kent State University - M.A.
    Kent State University - B.S.
  • Photo of Peter Millett
    Peter Millett
    English Teacher, Latin Teacher, Academic Challenge Advisor
    Appointed: 2011
    216-831-2200 x7482
    Oxford University - M.A.
    Oxford University - B.A.
  • Photo of Paul Moody
    Paul Moody
    Head of Goodwillie House, Math Teacher, Physics Teacher, Director of Strnad Fellowships in Creativity
    Appointed: 2019
    216-831-2200 x7339
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology - B.S., M.S.
    University of Massachusetts - Ph.D.
  • Photo of Katharine Nozar
    Katharine Nozar
    YEI Director of Development
    Appointed: 2022
    Bowling Green State University - B.A.
  • Photo of Kevin O'Brien
    Kevin O'Brien
    English Teacher, Middle School Lacrosse Coach
    Appointed: 2018
    216-831-2200 x7428
    Middlebury College - M.A.
    University of Pennsylvania - B.A.
  • Photo of Therese Overton
    Therese Overton
    Associate Director of College Counseling
    Appointed: 2022
    216.831.2200 ext. 7180
    Cornell University - B.A.
  • Photo of Alondra Pacheco
    Alondra Pacheco
    Spanish Teacher, Spanish Honor Society Advisor
    Appointed: 2013
    216-831-2200 x7479
    University of Delaware - M.A.
    University of Delaware - B.A.
  • Photo of Justin Passov
    Justin Passov
    Math Teacher, Science Teacher, Student Event Coordinator
    Appointed: 2004
    216-831-2200 x7429
    Washington University - B.A.
  • Photo of Brian Perry
    Brian Perry
    History Teacher, Math Teacher, Swimming & Diving Coach
    Appointed: 1999
    216-831-2200 x7452
    Ursuline College - M.A.
    Indiana University - J.D.
    DePauw University - B.A.
  • Photo of Krystopher Perry
    Krystopher Perry
    Director of Upper School and Hunting Valley Campus
    Appointed: 2012
    216-831-2200 x7469
    Amherst College - B.A.
    Rutgers University - M.F.A.
    Michigan State University - M.A.F.L.T.
  • Photo of Katherine Radwancky
    Katherine Radwancky
    Head of Peters House, Upper School Learning Specialist, Student Event Advisor
    Appointed: 2016
    216-831-2200 x7509
    Kent State University - B.S.
  • Photo of Marissa Rapsik
    Marissa Rapsik
    Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
    Appointed: 2022
    216-831-2200 x7319
    Baldwin-Wallace College - M.A.
    Baldwin-Wallace College - B.A.
  • Tuyen Reed
    YEI Marketing and Development Assistant
    Appointed: 2025
    Kenyon College - BA
  • Photo of Gabriel Richmond
    Gabriel Richmond
    Math Teacher, Track and Field Coach
    Appointed: 2012
    216-831-2200 x7478
    University of Akron - M.Ed.
    University of Pennsylvania - B.S.
  • Photo of Celena Roebuck
    Celena Roebuck
    Entrepreneurship Teacher; Byrnes Scholars Advisor
    Appointed: 2022
    Ashland University - Doctor of Education
    Cleveland State University - M.B.A.
    Kent State University - B.S.
  • Photo of Mostafa Rousta
    Mostafa Rousta
    Math Teacher, Anderson Scholars in Science Advisor
    Appointed: 2022
    Polytechnique Montreal - M.Sc.
    HEC Montreal - MBA
    Tehran Polytechnic - B.Sc.
  • Photo of William Sanborn
    William Sanborn
    Upper School Theater Arts Director, Drama Teacher
    Appointed: 2024
    Case Western Reserve University - MNO
    Elon University - BFA
  • Photo of Aaron Sayre
    Aaron Sayre
    Upper School Learning Specialist, Golf Coach
    Appointed: 2022
    University of Akron - M.A.
    The Ohio State University - B.A.
  • Photo of Mary Schoen
    Mary Schoen
    YEI Program Manager
    Appointed: 2022
    Hunter College - B.A.
  • Photo of Michael Smith
    Michael Smith
    Head of Murray House, Science Teacher
    Appointed: 2015
    216-831-2200 x7485
    University of Pittsburgh - Ph.D
    Rice University - M.A.
    College of Wooster - B.A.
  • Photo of John Somers
    John Somers
    Head of McKinley House, English Teacher, The Record Advisor, Anderson Scholars in Creative Writing Advisor
    Appointed: 2006
    216-831-2200 ext. 7491
    Brown University - M.A.T.
    Georgetown University - B.A.
  • Photo of Michael Starinsky
    Michael Starinsky
    Visual Arts Teacher, Strnad Fellowships in Creativity Advisor
    Appointed: 2011
    216-831-2200 x7328
    Cleveland Institute of Art - B.F.A.
    Case Western Reserve University - M.A.E.
  • Photo of Devon Steve
    Devon Steve
    Director of Music, Glee Club Director, Orchestra Director
    Appointed: 2022
    St. Olaf College - B.M.
    Simpson College - M.A.
  • Photo of Mitchell Strachan
    Mitchell Strachan
    Math Chairperson, Senior Class Dean, Math Teacher
    Appointed: 2007
    216-831-2200 x7474
    Case Western Reserve University - M.E.
    Duke University - B.S.E.
  • Photo of Peter Sweeney
    Peter Sweeney
    Computer Science Teacher, Klein Chairholder in Computer Science, Robotics Advisor
    Appointed: 2014
    216-831-2200 x7492
    Cleveland State University - M.A.
    Miami University - B.A.
  • Photo of Samuel Thomas
    Samuel Thomas
    Head of Hawley House, History Teacher, Swimming & Diving Coach
    Appointed: 2012
    216-831-2200 x7408
    Washington University - Ph.D
    Rochester - M.A.
    Pomona College - B.A.
  • Photo of Christina Townsend Hartz
    Christina Townsend Hartz
    Director of Admission & Financial Aid
    Appointed: 2013
    216-292-2149
    Eastern Michigan University - B.A.
    Indiana University - M.S.
  • Photo of Shunchang Tsai
    Shunchang Tsai
    Chinese Teacher
    Appointed: 2024
    Harvard University - AB
    University of Texas at Austin - MA
    Princeton University - Ph D
  • Photo of Lauren Voight
    Lauren Voight
    Upper School Nurse & Director of Wellness
    Appointed: 2024
    216-831-2200
    Cleveland State University - BSN
  • Photo of Joshua Walker
    Joshua Walker
    History Teacher
    Appointed: 2024
    The Ohio State University - BA
    The University of Maryland - MA
    The University of Maryland - Ph D
  • Photo of Thomas Wickboldt
    Thomas Wickboldt
    Technical Theater Director
    Appointed: 2022
    216-831-2200 x7323
    Southern Oregon University - M.A.
    Loyola Marymount University - B.A.
  • Photo of Marissa Wilson
    Marissa Wilson
    YEI Senior Manager
    Appointed: 2024
    216-831-2200
    Ohio University - BA
  • Photo of Ashley Worthington
    Ashley Worthington
    Head of McCarraher House, English Teacher, Anderson Scholars in Humanities Advisor, Writing Forum Advisor
    Appointed: 2022
    John Carroll University - M.A.
    The Ohio State University - B.A.
  • Photo of Amy Wujnovich
    Amy Wujnovich
    Science Lab Manager, Independent Research Program Advisor
    Appointed: 2014
    216-831-2200 x7422
    Ursuline College - M.Ed.
    Miami University - B.A.
  • Joseph Yannerella
    Facilities
    Appointed: 2024
  • Photo of Tyler Yoder
    Tyler Yoder
    History Teacher, Middle School Basketball Coach
    Appointed: 2021
    216-831-2200 x7348
    The Ohio State University - Ph.D.
    Trinity International University - M.A.
    Cedarville University - B.A.

Shaker Heights Campus JUNIOR K – GRADE 8

20701 Brantley Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
Phone: (216) 321-8260

Hunting Valley Campus GRADES 9 – 12

2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022
Phone: (216) 831-2200