FACULTY & STAFF

The Carmel Latin School faculty consists of dedicated professionals who are both educators and have extensive work experience in various fields. Many of our faculty hold advanced degrees in their field and are highly committed to the development and caliber of a Latin school education at CLS. Our mentor teachers are passionate about learning and committed to modeling the Christian faith for our students.

Melissa Achenbach

Junior Kindergarten

B.S. Elementary Education, Ball State University

Catherine Averkamp

Student Programming

B.S. Nursing, University of Central Florida

East Campus

Olga Balanyuk

Music, First Grade

B.A. Music, Indiana University

Estera Barber

Fourth - Sixth Grade Modern & Classical Studies, Latin

B.A. Philology, Public Relations

Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

Jessica Berndsen

Math, Computer Science

B.S. Mathematics, Saint Mary's College

M.S. Data Science, Saint Mary's College

Heather Boelke

Art

M.Ed. Special Education, Marian University

B.S. Visual Art Education , University of Southern Indiana

Hilary Calce

First Grade

B.A. English Literature, UC Santa Barbara

Anna Crum

Debate Coach

M.S. Education, Purdue Global

B.A. English, Lipscomb University

Cindy Davis

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois

Tyler Davis

East Campus Assistant Principal

B.A. English, Ball State University

Jessica Dillon

Administrative Assistant

East Campus

Dino Farrell

Security Officer

Amy Fata

Choir Director

M.M. Vocal Performance, Butler University

B.M. Choral Music Education, Huntington University

Patrick Fata

String Ensemble Director

M.M. Piano Performance, Butler University

B.M. Piano Performance, Huntington University

Andrew Garrison

History, Science, Math

B.A. Biblical History, Indiana Wesleyan University

B.S. Social Studies Education, Indiana Wesleyan University

Mike Greenhoe

Upper School Science

M.S. Science Education, Montana State University

B.A. Chemistry and Bible, Anderson University

Laurie Hibbitt

Executive Assistant

West Campus

Judie Huston

Principal

M.A. Counseling Psychology, Trinity Divinity School

B.A. Communications & Writing, Moody Bible Institute

Audra Kauffman

West Campus Assistant Principal

M.A. Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry, Boston University

B.A. Biology & Chemistry, Anderson University

Justin Kauffman

Greek, Latin, Christian Studies

M.A. Old Testament, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

M.A. Biblical Languages, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

B.A. Bible & Religion, Anderson University

Kristin Kruzich

Math, English, Fifth Grade

M.A Teaching Leadership, Saint Xavier University

B.A. English Education, Calvin University

Madeline Merideth

Second Grade

B.S. Elementary Education, Boyce College

Jennifer Marsh

Third Grade

M.Ed. Reading, State University of New York at Potsdam

B.S. Elementary Education, The King’s College

Julie Mauser

Admissions Assistant

M.S. Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Purdue University

B.S. Biology, Rhodes College

Beth Nicol

Program Assistant

West Campus

Lindy Orr

Director of Finance and Accounting

C.P.A.

M.B.A. Indiana University

B.S. Accounting, Indiana University

Andrea Reinhard

English Studies

B.A. Secondary English Education, Anderson University

Brooke Riddell

English Studies

M.F.A. Creative Writing, Indiana University

B.A. English Composition & American Literature, DePauw University

Holly Rohrbach

Upper School Math

M.S. Computer Engineering, University of Central Florida

B.S. Electrical Engineering, Colorado State University

Beth Salsman

Kindergarten

B.S. Elementary Education, Indiana University

Elliot Temaat

Latin, Greek, History

B.A. Theology & Biblical Studies, Barclay College

Karen Tuttle

Fourth Grade

B.S. Elementary Education, Indiana University

Elizabeth Vannoy

Sixth Grade Classical and Christian Studies

M.A. Special Education, University of South Florida

B.A. Sociology, Hollins College

Kim Woody

Handbells, Strings

B.A. Music, Pensacola Christian College