Staff
Elise Barber – Office Manager, elise.barber@dominionacademy.org
Brandy McCarty – Attendance Coordinator, brandy.mccarty@dominionacademy.org
Erica Baker – Chief Compliance Officer, Office Assistant, Study Hall Monitor, erica.baker@dominionacademy.org
Michelle Caldwell – Head of School, michelle.caldwell@dominionacademy.org
Lisa Sayer – K-6 Academic Director, lisa.sayer@dominionacademy.org
Sandy McNamara – School Academic Director, Junior High & High School Academic Director/Guidance Counselor, Director/Dean of Student Life, sandy.mcnamara@dominionacademy.org
Sandra Green – Registrar, registrar@dominionacademy.org
Phil Pierce – Athletic Director, athletics@dominionacademy.org
Melissa Heerdt – Assistant Athletic Director, melissa.heerdth@dominionacademy.org
Kristen Talbert – Bursar & Business Manager, kristen.talbert@dominionacademy.org
Jeff Brown – Business Office Assistant, jeff.brown@dominionacademy.org
Bob Wolfe – Testing Coordinator, bob.wolfe@dominionacademy.org
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.
Theresa Rose Araya — Cathedral School Teacher
- B.A., English literature, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio
- Teaching certification, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio
- English teacher, Escuela Internacional Sampedrana, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, C.A.
- Elementary school teacher, San Alejo School, San Alejo, Honduras, C.A.
- E.S.L. tutor, San Pedro and San Alejo, Honduras, C.A.
- E.S.L. tutor, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio
- Substitute, Reference Desk, Dayton Metro Library
- Home educator of her 6 children for 16 years
- Coordinator of Ex Libris, an adult dinner/book discussion club
Jeff Brown – Honors Algebra 2, Calculus, Physics, Introduction to Formal Logic, Advance Math,
jeff.brown@dominionacademy.org
- 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 Contractor
Erin Caldwell – Shakespeare Literature,
erin.caldwell@dominionacademy.org
- B.S., English, Wright State University, 2006
- Private tutor, English and ESL
- Dominion Academy Alumnus
- Special training: “Teaching Shakespeare,” Human Race Theater, 2007
- IEP Instructor at the University of Dayton, 2012-2013
- SAT/Standardized Test Rater, Educational Testing Service
Dss. Michelle Caldwell – U.S. History, U.S. Government, Speech, Biblical Worldview, Biblical Foundations, Practical Economics, 8th Grade American History,
michelle.caldwell@dominionacademy.org - Ed.D. Candidate, ABD, Grand Canyon University
- M.A., Church History, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, 1995
- B.A., Philosophy, Wright State University, 1990
- Instructor, Southwestern College of Business and Hondros College, 1990-2001
- Business owner, a real estate practice since 1994
- Deaconess, Trinity Anglican Church, Mason, OH
- Dominion Academy Head of the School
Jarean “Jeri” Carson – Martial Arts, SAT/ACT Test Preparation, Psychology, Sinclair Community College Certified CCP Instructor(Psychology),
jeri.carson@dominionacademy.org
- 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.
Karen Connair – Pre Algebra, 7th Grade Math, Algebra , Math Lab Director, karen.connair@dominionacademy.org
- B.S., Education, University of Dayton
- Adjunct Professor, Math, University of Dayton
- Math Teacher, Chaminade-Julienne
- 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
- Composition and Humanities Instructor, DeVry University
Rosie Kiesewetter – Prep & Junior High Art, rosie.kiesewetter@dominionacademy.org
Mark Lecklider – Cathedral School Teacher, 7th & 8th Grade Grammar and Composition, 7th Grade Science, Physical Science, Biology,
mark.lecklider@dominionacademy.org- M.A. Educational Technology, University of Northern Colorado
- B.A., Youth Agency Administration, University of Northern Colorado
- Graduate, National Outdoor Leadership School, Kenya
- Adjunct Instructor, University of Dayton Intensive English Program
- Developed and taught the High School English Program in Hokkaido, Japan
- Taught English, Colorado State University
- Small business owner
- DA Science Fair Coordinator
Betsy McDermott – 1st & 2nd Grade, Orton Gillingham,
betsy.mcdermott@dominionacademy.org- 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
- Tutoring at Neil and Wilma Smalley Children’s Dyslexia Center
Sandy McNamara – Non-Western History, Advanced Grammar 1, Grammar 2, Advanced Grammar 2, Composition 1, Humanities(CCP Art History), 8th Grade Literature,Sinclair Community College Certified CCP Instructor(Art History, Western Civilisation),
sandy.mcnamara@dominionacademy.org- 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
- AP Art History Reader, College Board
- Founder, Dominion Academy, 1999
Deepika McNamara – Classroom Teacher, deepika.mcnamara@dominionacademy.org
Jill Nahhas – Classroom Teacher, jill.nahhas@dominionacademy.org
- 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
- Founder, Dominion Academy, 1999
Ashley Noble – Prep Music
- M.M., Music, University of Southern Mississippi
- B.A., Music, Baylor University
- Air Force Band of Flight, 1998-2003
- Oboe Instructor, Wittenberg University
Eileen Noble – Spanish 1 and 2,
eileen.noble@dominionacademy.org- 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, Prep and Junior High Physical Education,
janel.osullivan@dominionacademy.org- B.S., Christian Education & Bible, Nyack College
- 23 years experience coaching and judging gymnastics in Junior Olympics
- Director Athletes Academy: academic mentoring program for athlete
Christiana Burks – Humanities Vault, christiana.burks@dominionacademy.org
Lisa Sayer – Cathedral School Teacher, Computer Applications, Substitute Teacher, Prep School Academic Director,
lisa.sayer@dominionacademy.org- B.S., Comprehensive Business Education, Vocational Education, Wright State University
- Teacher, Beavercreek High School. 1999-2001
- Teacher, Miami Trace High School, 1997-1998
- Preschool Sunday School Director, Dayton Vineyard. 1998-2000
- Nursery/Preschool Service Coordinator, Apex Community Church, 2004-2007
Jacqueline Teachey – Non-Western Literature, Theatre Arts Cathedral School Teacher,
jacqueline.teachey@dominionacademy.org- M.A., Secondary Education, University of Kentucky
- B.A., English and Theatre, University of Kentucky
- Private Tutor: grammar, reading, writing and ACT prep.
- Taught Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate literature courses (2007-2012)
- Choreographer for various theatrical productions in Lexington (Kentucky) and Dayton areas
Emily Weis – Latin 1 and 2, Geometry,
emily.weis@dominionacademy.org- B.A., Classics, Truman State University
- B.S., Mathematics, Truman State University
- CAMWS (The Classical Association of the Middle West and South) Award for Outstanding Accomplishment in Classical Studies, 2010-2011
- Graduate Study, History & Philosophy of Science, University of Notre Dame
Pastor Michael (Mac) Williams – 7th and 8th Grade Bible,
mac.williams@dominionacademy.org- 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
Athletics Staff
Phil Pierce – Athletics Director,
phil.pierce@dominionacademy.orgMelissa Heerdt -Assistant Athletic Director
Chris Garrett – Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach
James Luke – Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach
Tristan Heerdt – JV Boys’ Basketball Coach
Carey Northington – Junior High Girls’ Basketball Coach
Erica Baker – Cheerleading Coach
Additional Staff:
Jaylen Baker-Young – Study Hall Monitor
June Combs – Study Hall Monitor
Susie Current – Study Hall Monitor/ Teacher Aid
Denise Davis – Teacher’s Assistant
Leah Gray – School Nurse, leah.gray@dominionacademy.org
Angie Miller – Study Hall Monitor
Jill Nahhas – Study Hall Monitor
Karen Perry – Teacher’s Assistant
Deepika McNamara – Digital Media Specialist,
Rosann Richter – Special Events and Marketing Assistant, rosann.richter@dominionacademy.org
Board of Directors
Fr. Wayne McNamara – President
Mr. Jeff Baugham – Member
Mr. John Weis – Member
Mr. Bradley Winsler – Member
Jennifer Sullivan Downey – Rhetoric, Advanced Composition 1, Summer Reading Program,Sinclair Community College Certified CCP Instructor(Rhetoric, British Literature), jenny.downey@dominionacademy.org 
wayne.mcnamara@dominionacademy.org