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My
name is Barbara Columbus.
This is my 20th year as a member
of the First School Staff. For the last ten years I have been
teaching either pre-K or Kindergarten. I received my BA degree in
Elementary Education from West Virginia Wesleyan College and
completed elementary education graduate courses at Indiana
University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh in
science, math, and reading. I have also been active since 1984 as a
Sunday School Teacher and most recently as leader of our Church’s
Children’s Ministry.
I have been married for 34 years
and have three children – Stephen, Kathleen and Michelle. All three
are college graduates and working on their respective careers. My
husband and I are involved this year in planning a wedding for our
younger daughter, a First School graduate, next June. I am looking
forward to another exciting year of teaching.
 My
name is Ann Merrill, and I am beginning my 19th year at First School and
my 22nd year in early childhood education. I will be teaching the older
four year olds. I hold a Masters Degree in Education from Indiana
University. Both of my children are First School Graduates. Griffin, 25,
is a Ranger, 1st Lt, in the United States Army soon to deploy to Iraq
and a graduate of OSU. Hannah, 22, is a senior at OSU. My husband, Greg,
an engineer with Montgomery County, and I have been married for 30
years. As a certified Master Naturalist and Master Gardener, I love
spending time outside in my spare time. I teach dancing at TOPS and
volunteer with Five Rivers MetroParks, SunWatch Indian Village, and
Alter High School.
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I'm
Lois Shaw. I am the teacher for the 2 1/2, 3 year olds and Lunch
Bunch classes. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood
Education. I love working with the children and really love my job.
I have been married
for 30 years to Bill and have two daughters Erin, who is 22 and
Emily who is a senior Alter High School. We enjoy traveling and
lived in Düsseldorf, Germany for 3 years. I also enjoy looking for
Antiques and decorating my house in my "spare time".
 Hi,
My name is Patty Arnett. I have been at First School for 10
years. I take care of admissions, billing, and any other
situations that arise! I have been married to my husband, Dave,
for 22 years. We have a 16 year old daughter, Kelsey. I
enjoy traveling, reading, and chocolates! Please fell free to
contact me during office hours if you have any questions or concerns.
 Caryl Oscar |
 I'm
Pat Forster.
My husband Rick and I
have lived in Centerville for 18 years. We have 4 daughters Katie is a
senior at Miami University, Erin is a sophomore at the University of
Georgia, Jill is a freshman at Northwestern University and Jenny is a senior
at Centerville High School. This is my 4th year at First School and I
am really enjoying working with my 4 year old class!
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Hi, my name is Cheri Washburn.
I received my
Elementary Education Degree from the University of Florida and added my
Kindergarten Degree from Wright State University.
My husband, Pete is a Pilot for
ABX Air. My daughter Cyrissa is married to David. Cyrissa
teaches Art at Cline elementary school. My son, Ryan graduated from The Ohio State
University.
 Hello,
I'm Jo Hinker one of first school's teaching assistants. The '07-'08
year is my 8th year at First School. I've been married 33 years to Neal
and I am mom to Jon, an OSU graduate who lives in Dublin OH and works
for BMW and also to Patrick, who's newly married to Molly. Both are UD
grads, he in accounting, currently finishing his CPA requirements and
Molly a 7th grade teacher who received her masters in education in May
2007. I spend my free time golfing, power-walking, reading, biking and
perennial gardening. A very important part of my life is spent
volunteering for my church and on local hunger and homelessness tasks.
 My
name is Doris Ventolini. I am Swiss but I grew up and received my
education in Italy.
Also, I had great experiences living in South America for several years.
Through all my abroad living, I had the opportunity to compare different
cultures and keep the best of each one to apply to my lifestyle.
I enjoy teaching Spanish a few days a week. My goal is to enrich
children's life and education while learning a foreign language. In
addition, I am a translator and interpreter in the ATA Italian and
Spanish Division (ATA member).
My husband is a physician and I have two daughters Barbara and Tania.
Barbara has a degree in Criminal Justice and currently pursuing a
Master. Tania graduated with an Advertising and International Business
degree.They both are working in Miami, Florida and enhancing their
career with experience and more studies.
All my family and relatives live in Europe and I try to visit them as
often as possible.
It is an honor for me to work with First School and instill the love for
foreign languages into our future generation.
 Hi, I’m Amy
Hart and I’ll be working as an Aide at First School this year on
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. I worked as a sub last year and just loved
seeing the little one’s grow and learn so I’m happy to be back. I’m a
Mom of Twin boys that are in the 3rd grade and serving as the PTO
President at their school. In between running the boys to their Cub
Scout meetings and various other sports activities, I have another
part-time job. In my life before kids I was Director of an IT
organization in Washington DC., but transferred to Dayton in 1995, where
I met hubby, got married, had the Twins and decided to retire from the
Corporate World. In my spare time (is there any?) I like to cook, play
golf, watch sports and head to the East coast to visit family and go to
the beach whenever I can. I feel fortunate to be part of the First
School family and look forward to a great year! |
 My
name is Marsha Goldberg. I am beginning my 24th year at First School.
I am the Director of First School and I have taught kindergarten classes for
the last 21 years. I have both a B.S. and an M.A. in education.
I have two children, Ilissa
and Scott, both of whom attended First School. Ilissa graduated from The
Ohio State University and NYU, is married to Danny and lives in Chicago with
their one year old daughter Julia.
Scott also graduated from The Ohio State University and is living and
working in
Columbus. for Huntington Bank. I also have a husband, Stephen and a dog, Daisy.
My
name is Sharon Patsy. I
teach 4 year olds on MWF A.M. and TTh A.M. I have been a staff member of
First School since 1988. I received my B.S. in Education from the
University of Akron. I taught in the public schools in Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio for 6 1/2 years. I moved to the Dayton area in 1984. I have two
grown children who went through the Centerville City School System. My
son, Shaun, is an attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio. My daughter, Meghan, is
a cosmetologist in Lexington, Kentucky. In my spare time, I enjoy
reading and doing anything in the area of art!
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 Hi!
I'm Patty Weber and I teach the three's and young fours. I have been
a teacher at First School for the last 27 years! I live in
Centerville with my husband Mark, an engineer. My daughter Kim is a
First School alumni. She graduated from Kent State University with a
degree in Fashion Merchandising. She is engaged to be married next
August and we are excitedly planning her wedding. My first love is
teaching and being with young children. I also love gardening,
crafts, and relaxing on the beach when possible.
 My name is Linda Zembower.
I have worked at First School for 15 years. I really enjoy holidays
and special days at First School. I have 3 children, Lindsey (21)
and Brian (18). They are both soccer players, one at Toledo
University and the other at Centerville High School. I enjoy
working out and watching them play
 My
name is Melissa Barton and this is my 2nd year at First School. I am
assisting in the Kindergarten classroom. My husband Jim and I live
in Centerville with our two children. Jimmy is in the 5th grade and
Jessica is in the third grade at Weller. Both of my children attended
First School. We are active in our church where I am the Children's
Ministry Director. I have several hobbies, and I really enjoy
spending time with my family and friends.
Jean
Larson
 Ken
Hacker
Bus Driver
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