Meet Our New Educators

As the 2025–26 school year begins, we are excited to welcome a talented group of educators who have joined the Out-of-Door community.

Front row, from left: Lesley Graham, Lower School Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Educator; Daharri Thompkins, Lower School Counselor; Ciara McIlvenny, Lower School First Grade Assistant Educator; Stacy Autrey, Lower School Pre-Kindergarten Lead Educator; Ashley Carson, Lower School Kindergarten Lead Educator; Ronda Verges, Lower School Art Educator.

Middle row, from left: Karissa Ratzenboeck, Lower School Orchestra Educator; Joanne Jones, Lower School Executive Assistant and Receptionist; Amy Tribble, Lower School Assistant Educator; Kim Dailey, Lower School Pre-Kindergarten Lead Educator; Robert Peterson ’19, Middle School STEM Educator; Brooke Vietmeier, Middle School English Educator.

Back row, from left: Stuart Hecht, Lower School Music & Chorus Educator; Eddie Rooney, Upper School History Educator; Reed Coots, Upper School Business/Math Educator; Xin Wang, Middle School World Language Educator; Connor Sinclair, Middle School History Educator.

This group brings a wide range of professional experiences and passions, and they have already made a positive impact in classrooms and across campus. Each new team member is dedicated to inspiring and supporting students as they grow, learn, and thrive. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the newest members of the ODA community!