Faculty

Dominion Academy has a large faculty with a wealth of teaching and real-life experience. Many of the faculty have Master’s Degrees in their field.

Pamela Baugham - Preparatory classroom Assistant

• Ministry Coordinator, Samaritan Outreach
• Professional Musician, Sweet Betsy
• Instructor, Boonshoft School of Medicine Wright State University

Jeff Brown – Honors Algebra 2, Calculus, AP Physics, Logic, Introduction to Formal Logic

• M.S. Engineering Physics, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1985
• B.S., Physics/General Chemistry, minor: Psychology, South Dakota State University, 1983
• Over 20 years Staff Research Scientist – Air Force Research Laboratory
• Dominion Academy Bursar, Air Force consultant

Erin Caldwell – Shakespeare Literature, Non-Western Literature, Composition 1, Grammar 1

• B.S., English, Wright State University, 2006
• Private tutor, English and ESL
• Dominion Academy Alumnus
• Special training: “Teaching Shakespeare,” Human Race Theater, 2007
• Dominion Academy Registrar
• IEP Instructor at the University of Dayton

Dss. Michelle Caldwell – 8th Grade American History, AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government, Latin, Speech, Biblical Worldview, Bible Survey 1 & 2 (with the Rev Wayne McNamara)

• M.A., Church History, Cincinnati Bible Seminary
• B.A., Philosophy, Wright State University
• Instructor, Southwestern College of Business and Hondros College
• Entrepreneur; operates her own business
• Deaconess, Trinity Anglican Church, Mason, OH
• Dominion Academy Headmaster

Jarean “Jeri” Carson – Martial Arts, BOTS Competition, SAT/ACT Test Preparation, BOTS Competition Class

• Ed.S., Counseling, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, 1988
• M.A., Education, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, 1986
• B.S., Behavioral Science, United States Air Force Academy1983 (graduated with military distinction)
• Fifth degree black belt, Pangainoon Karate; Third degree black belt, Jodo (short staff); First degree black belt, Toide; First degree black belt; Kobudo
• Ohio state champion in her division two years in a row
• Competed on winning USA Elite Black Belt team
• Inducted into USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame as a Female Black Belt Leader of the Year.

Jennifer Sullivan Downey – Advanced Composition 1, Rhetoric, Creative Writing, American Literature, AP American Literature, European Literature, Summer Reading Program, National Honors Society Advisor

• M.A., Literature, Miami University
• B.A., English and History, Cedarville University
• Year Abroad, Center of Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Keeble College, Oxford University (England) 2002-2003

Marilyn Klaben – (adjunct faculty) Shakespeare Theatre, Drama Workshop

• M.A., Educational Theatre, New York University
• B.A., Theatre, Miami University
• Human Race Theater Company, Education Director since 1991
• Adjunct Theatre Instructor, Wittenberg University and Wright State University

 Virginia Kuepper – Music History, Chorale

• B.A., College of St. Elizabeth
• Accomplished soloist
• Director of the Children’s Choir at Emmanuel Catholic Church
• Choir memer, soloist, Choral Assistant and Conductor of the Adult and Youth choirs at Emmanuel Catholic Church
• Over 10 years as a home educator

Pam Laughlin – Middle school English and History, Study Skills

• Graduate Studies, Penn State University
• B.S., Early Childhood Education, Eastern Mennonite College
• Certification in Special Education
• Three years experience teaching Special Education

Brenda Lecklider – 5th and 6th grade Math and History, 7th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1

• B.S., Business Administration, University of Colorado
• Taught high school and adult English in Japan
• Currently tutors: Math, English, and Japanese
• Ten years management experience, national health care agency
• Dominion Academy Preparatory School Academic Director
• Dominion Academy Junior High School Academic Director
• Dominion Academy Dean of Student Life

Mark Lecklider – 5th and 6th grade Science and English, 7th Grade Grammar and Composition, 7th Grade Science, Physical Science, Art, Biology

• M.A. Educational Technology, University of Northern Colorado
• B.A., Youth Agency Administration, University of Northern Colorado
• Graduate, National Outdoor Leadership School, Kenya
• Developed and taught the High School English Program in Hokkaido, Japan
• Taught English, Colorado State University
• Small business owner

Sherry Mathis – Studio Art

• BA, Elementary Education, 1980, University of Wyoming
• Certified Elementary Teacher, 1980, State of Wyoming
• Studied acrylic & water color around the US and in Turkey

Betsy McDermott – Orton Gillingham, Math Mentoring, 3rd and 4th grade English and Social Studies

• B.S., Elementary Education, Bowling Green State University
• Teacher, Bowling Green Christian Academy, Centerville Child Development Center, and Dominion Academy
• Certified in Orton Gillingham tutoring for dyslexia

Sandy McNamara – AP English, AP World History, AP Art History, AP Poetry, Honors European History, Non-Western History, Advanced Grammar 1, Grammar 2, Advanced Grammar 2, Composition 2, Advanced Composition2 , Advanced Rhetoric

• M.A., Art History, Bowling Green State University
• B.S., Education, American Studies, Bowling Green State University
• Adjunct faculty, Bowling Green State University, Wright State, University of Dayton
• DA High School Academic Director and Guidance Counselor
• Dominion Academy Director of Special Needs

The Rev. Wayne McNamara – Assembly, Bible Survey 1 & 2 (with Dss. Michelle Caldwell)

• B.S., Education, Bowling Green State University
• Taught high school math, Summer Migrant School in northwest Ohio
• Rector, Christ the King Anglican Church, since 1991

Katrina Moore – Practical Economics, Junior High Computer Applications

• B.S. in MIS from Wright State University
• Extensive studies in math and computer science
• Dominion Academy bookkeeper

Eileen Noble – Spanish 1 and 2 

• M.S., Solid State Physics, University of Puerto Rico
• B.S., Physics, University of Puerto Rico
• Retired United States Air Force, 2007
• Native Spanish speaker

Janel O’Sullivan – Health, Personal Fitness

• B.S., Christian Education & Bible, Nyack College
• 23 years experience coaching and judging gymnastics in Junior Olympics
• Director Athletes Academy: academic mentoring program for athletes
• DA Science Fair Coordinator

Sylvia Oxley – Chemistry, Geometry, Algebra 2

• M.S., Materials Engineering, University of Dayton, 1993
• M.S., Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1987
• B.S., Mathematics, Meredith College, 1983
• Six years experience as project engineer in combustor technology, Wright- Patterson Air Force Base

Lisa Sayer – 1st and 2nd grade teacher, substitute teacher

• B.S., Comprehensive Business Education, Vocational Education, Wright State University
• Teacher, Beavercreek High School. 1999-2001
• Teacher, Miami Trace High School, 1997-1998
• Preschool Director, Dayton Vineyard. 1998-2000
• Service Coordinator, Apex Community Church, 2004-2007

 Briana Snyder- Introduction to Photography

• M.A., International and Comparative Politics, Wright State University, est. 2013
• B.A., International Studies, University of Dayton
• 5+ years photography experience and owner of Briana Snyder Photography
• Part-time Instructor at the University of Dayton’s Intensive English program

Pastor Michael (Mac) Williams – 7th and 8th Grade Bible

• M.Div., Southwestern Theological Seminary, 1989
• B.A., Religion, Mars Hill College, 1976
• Over 30 years in ministry
• Pastor of Two Rivers Community Church in Dayton since 1993

Staff

Suzanne Green – Office Manager, suzanne.green@dominionacademy.org
Michelle Caldwell - Headmaster, michelle.caldwell@dominionacademy.org
Brenda Lecklider - Junior High and Preparatory School Academic Director/Dean of Student Life, brenda.lecklider@dominionacademy.org
Sandy McNamara – High School Academic Director/Athletic Director, sandy.mcnamara@dominionacademy.org
Erin Caldwell – Registrar, registrar@dominionacademy.org
Jeff Brown – Bursar & Business Manager, jeff.brown@dominionacademy.org
Amanda McGill - Director of Development, amanda.mcgill@dominionacademy.org
Cheri Burns - Student Government Advisor & Afternoon Study Hall Monitor

Board of Directors

Fr. Wayne McNamara – President
Mrs. Jill Higey – Member
Mr. Duane Veley – Treasurer
Mr. Jeff Baugham – Member
Mr. Charles Roberts – Member