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Meet Our Educators

JENNY DAVIS, BS EDUCATION

Jenny Davis currently holds a BS in Education from Bowling Green State University for grades 1-8.  Mrs. Davis is currently teaching Middle School students.  Mrs. Davis has experience working in a varied number of educational setting which include:  Head Start Programming, General Education Development (G.E.D.) and English as a Second Language, Elementary School and Middle School.  Mrs. Davis states that she enjoys being a part of a child’s academic and personal development, she says “they can offer a refreshing perspective on things.” 

LISA DRISCOLL, BS EDUCATION

Lisa Driscoll holds a BS in Education from Mount Mercy College for grades 1-8.  For over four years, Mrs. Driscoll taught in Florida with at risk children. Mrs. Driscoll is currently teaching middle school students.  Mrs. Driscoll is the recipient of the Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence.  In Indiana, Mrs. Driscoll taught fourth grade Mathematics and Science in a private education setting.  Mrs. Driscoll states that her favorite part of teaching is working with challenging children.  Mrs. Driscoll states that, “I want to be a positive influence in children’s lives and I love working with children.”

NANCY PETERS, BS EDUCATION

Nancy Peters holds a BS in education from Indiana University.  Prior to working at Midwest Academy Ms. Peters taught in the public school system.  Mrs. Peters received the award as a “State Life Recipient” in recognition of her devotion and dedication to children.  Ms. Peters currently teaches Elementary Education at Midwest Academy.  Ms. Peters is active in her home community raising funds for the Humane Society and organizing care packages for students and families and the soldiers in Iraq.  Ms. Peter’s greatest moment in education occurs when a serendipitous “AHA” moment occurs with a child.  Ms. Peters feels great when she helps children to reach a point where they understand a new concept.

KARI SMITH, BA EDUCATION

Kari Smith holds a BA in Education from Purdue University.  Her past experience is with both primary and intermediate level students.  At Midwest Academy, Mrs. Smith teaches Elementary Education.  Mrs. Smith also works as an adjunct staff member at a local college.  Mrs. Smith’s prior experiences in education include:  tutoring both adults and children, focusing on the area of Mathematics, remediation teaching for at-risk students and a buddy program pairing high school and elementary age children.  Mrs. Smith shares that, “The best thing about my job is helping the students get from where they are to the next level of learning and seeing them succeed.”

ROSEMARY VANSOYC, BS IN EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

Rosemary VanSoyc, holds both a BS in Elementary Education and a BS in Special Education from the University of St. Francis.  Mrs. VanSyoc has taught in the public school Special Education program and is currently the Resource Teacher at Midwest Academy.  Mrs. VanSyoc works with students in  grades 2-12 to assist them in developing skills to achieve their educational goals.  Mrs. VanSyoc’s favorite thing about working with children is that, “I enjoy seeing the children make progress.  This means that we’ve done our job as educators and given them the help they need to be successful.”