Summer School Staff

Personal Bio: Welcome to Columbus Virtual Pathway! I have been serving the students and families of BCSC as a teacher, counselor, or school leader since 2010. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin (Go Badgers!) with a degree in Secondary Mathematics Education and have a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education and School Leadership from Ball State University.  When I'm not working, you will probably find me outside, reading, or cheering on my favorite Wisconsin sports team! I look forward to working with you and your student. Columbus Virtual Pathway is designed to be a flexible and personalized option for all students. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Courses: N/A

Office Hours: 9:00 - 2:00 daily

Contact Information:
812.314.3812
giebelj@bcsc.k12.in.us

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Courses: N/A

Office Hours: 8:30 - 2:30 daily

Contact Information:
812.314.3810
cranks@bcsc.k12.in.us

Personal Bio: I am starting my 22nd year of teaching with BCSC!  Although I began my college path at Ball State, I happily ended my journey with a teaching degree from IUPUC.  I have had the opportunity to teach science at Northside Middle School and currently teach Math in the alternative education program at McDowell.  We serve kiddos from all the high schools.  Outside of school, I am busy with family and friends doing the outdoor stuff.... I'm one of the crazy ones who LOVES the HOT days!!! I look forward to getting to know each of you in this brief time we have together. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns - communication is key!

Courses: PE 1, PE 2, Personal Finance, Psychology, Sociology, International Business

Office Hours:
Monday 9:30 - 12:30
Tuesday 9:00 - 1:00

Contact Information:
email: boyera@bcsc.k12.in.us 

Personal Bio: Welcome to Summer School at CVP! It's great to see so many of you taking the opportunity to either catch up or get ahead in your high school journey. I've been serving students in this community since 2006 and have always found history to be a fascinating subject. My goal is to instill a love for history in all students. Outside of the classroom, I love to travel across our 50 states and explore democratic countries, immersing myself in different cultures. Over the next 8 weeks, I'm excited to work with you and your family. I'll strive to be flexible, accessible, and create a personalized learning environment for everyone. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Let's make this summer a rewarding experience! 📚

Courses: US Government

Office Hours:
Tuesday: 8:00 - 12:00
Wednesday: 8:00 - 12:00

Contact Information:
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Personal Bio: Welcome to Columbus Virtual Pathway! My name is Mrs. Foley and I am just finishing my 10th year of teaching, 7 of which has been with BCSC. I graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Sciences and finished my teaching certification with Purdue in Secondary Science. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending my time with my family. I'm a new momma to an 8mo old son and we enjoy our time outside swinging on the porch, tending to the chickens, or walking through the woods. I look forward to working with you and your student. Columbus Virtual Pathway is designed to be a flexible and personalized option for all students. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Courses: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Chemistry/Physics, Earth Space Science

Office Hours:
TBD

Contact Information:
Email: foleysa@bcsc.k12.in.us 

Personal Bio: Hello! I just finished my 5th year as an 8th Grade U.S. History Teacher at Northside Middle School, and am excited for my first summer teaching Social Studies through Columbus Virtual Pathway. I love all things Social Studies and am excited to work with you. I graduated from Ball State University in 2018 with a double major in History and Social Studies teaching, and I just graduated this year from Ball State again with a Masters degree in School Administration. Although they often hurt me, I am an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Reds, and Indiana Hoosiers. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports and cruising in my Jeep. I cannot wait to work with you this summer. Please reach out if you have any questions or if there is anything I can do to help your summer learning experience.

Courses: Geography & History of the World, World History & Civilizations, United States History

Office Hours:
Monday 9:30 - 12:30
Tuesday 12:30 - 2:30
Wednesday 9:30 -12:30
Thursday 12:30 - 2:30

Contact Information:
Email: glauba@bcsc.k12.in.us 

Personal Bio: Sherry G. Ridgway has dedicated five years to teaching Secondary English at BCSC. Prior to her teaching career, she spent three decades serving as a nurse in Columbus. Her pursuit of knowledge led her back to school at the age of 40, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from IU Columbus. She has self published several books and poems over her career. Identifying as a perpetual student, she is embarking on another educational journey at the age of 59 while simultaneously fulfilling her role as an English teacher for BCSC. Sherry is a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife, with an unwavering passion for expanding her understanding and sharing her love for writing and literature, now also instructing digital learning at Columbus Virtual Pathway.

Courses:  English 9 - 12, Creative Writing, Mythology & Folklore, Gothic Literature

Office Hours:
Tuesday 10:30 - 2:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 2:00

Contact Information: 
If you would prefer a Google Meet, you may email me at ridgways@bcsc.k12.in.us to request a specific time. 

Personal Bio: Hello!  I am Mr. Schiefer and I am a math teacher at Columbus North.  I teach BC Calculus, Precalculus, and Calculus 3 along with being the facilitator at North for CVP Math Recovery courses.  I earned my undergraduate degree in Secondary Education from Concordia University in Chicago and my masters degree in Mathematics Education from Webster University in St. Louis.  When I am not teaching in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children at sporting events or swimming and boating at the lake.  I am an avid fan of the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and enjoy watching them participate in any sport.  I look forward to helping students earn math credits this summer and feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.

Courses:  Algebra 2, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Statistics

Office Hours:
Monday 8:00 - 11:00
Wednesday 8:00 - 10:00
Friday 9:00 - 10:30

Contact Information: 
Email: schiefern@bcsc.k12.in.us
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Personal Bio: I have been with BCSC for 6 years now teaching at Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School. I graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Secondary Mathematics Education and am currently taking classes towards my Master's Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. I have been a mathematics teacher for the last 12 years spanning all mathematics content from Algebra 1 to Calculus. I've recently found a passion for being physically active. During my free time, you would find me in the gym, coaching my son in baseball, playing golf, or on rainy days, watching new movies/shows on different streaming services or playing games on my PC. Helping students work through their education in order to better their future opportunities is a passion of mine, so I'm looking forward to working with you and your student through this part of their journey. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out!

Courses: Algebra 1, Geometry

Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00  -  1:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 1:00
Thursday 9:00 - 12:00

Contact Information:
Email: schroederz@bcsc.k12.in.us
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Personal Bio: I am Joanna Shinn and I am the Student Success Coach for CVP, (as well as an iGrad coach at Columbus North High School.) I am an additional resource for students who have questions, who need help, or just need extra accountability or motivation! 

I am originally from Massachusetts and a huge fan of New England sports.  I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Psychology degree, and got my teaching license, specifically for children with behavior disorders, at East Carolina University. I am married with four children ranging from 8 to 19 years old. 

Office Hours:
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday  9:00 - 1:00

Contact Information:
Best way to reach me: shinnj@bcsc.k12.in.us 

Personal Bio: I am happy to be back at CVP this summer to teach several interesting electives!   I will start my second year at CVP this fall as a Special Education teacher. Prior to working at CVP, I taught  English in BCSC since 2014. I have a degree in English Education and a Master’s Degree in Education. When I'm not at school, I love being outside in my yard or with friends and family on the water. I also love to visit my three kids, all graduates of Columbus North High School.  My oldest daughter lives in New York, my second daughter is finishing her education in Ohio, and my son is a student at Indiana University.  I love working with teenagers and helping them to achieve their goals!  

Courses: Health, Art History, Introduction to Art, Spanish 1, French 1

Office Hours:
Tuesday 9:30 - 12:30
Wednesday 9:00 - 12:30

Contact Information:
Email: terrya@bcsc.k12.in.us 

Personal Bio: Welcome to CVP Summer School! I just completed my second year in BCSC, and I am a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Social Studies Education. During the school year, I teach social studies at both CVP and Columbus North. My favorite thing about teaching high school is working to help young adults reach their goals and prepare for life after graduation. Outside of the classroom, I'm usually keeping up with Purdue athletics, reading, or outside fishing, hunting, and camping! My office hours this summer will vary a little bit, so check out my schedule below to see when I'll be most available! If you ever can't make it in during my hours and need help, just reach out and we can schedule an alternate time or set up a GoogleMeet to chat! I'm very excited to be working with you all this summer, and please feel free to contact me with any questions!

Courses: Economics

Office Hours:
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Contact Information:
Email: watkinse@bcsc.k12.in.us
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