Mrs. Alyssa Rowland Baesler

Preschool 3 Lead Teacher

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I have been at Capital Day Since 2007. I started as Mrs. Estill's assistant and became the Preschool Three teacher the following year.

I earned my degree in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University in 2006 and I am currently working on my masters at UK. I have been working with 3-5 year olds in different capacities for ten years.

Ms. Nancy Nodler

Preshool 3 Assistant Teacher

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Mrs. Jennifer Estill

Preschool 4 Lead Teacher. Preschool Director. Preschool Admissions Director.

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I came to Capital Day School in the fall of 1996, the same year that my daughter entered Kindergarten. I had earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Housing and Interior Design from the University of Kentucky in 1988.

Having children was a pivotal point in my life. I became fascinated with the development of infants and young children. I assisted at my daughter's preschool, then took a teacher's aide position at Capital Day. During my years at Capital Day I continued to receive state certified training hours and began work on a Master's Degree in Early Childhoold Special Education.

I have enjoyed working with students of all ages at CDS, directing the Summer Program for three years and being an Site Director in the Lower and Middle School Extended Day programs. As preschool teacher and Director, my focus at CDS is primiarily on the preschool program.

In 2009, I began working with prospective preschool families as part of the admissions process. Becoming acquainted with new families and sharing information about Capital Day School is a wonderful experience! Both of my children graduated from CDS, my son in 2003 and my daughter in 2006.

Mrs. Barbel Ramcke

Preschool 4 Assistant Teacher

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We have been at CDS since 1993 when we came from Germany. Our three girls went from to 8th grade. Their experience at CDS was great. Now one is out of College, two more to go. I was a stay at home mom, but substituted at CDS for many years. In the fall of 2008 I started working fulltime in Ms.Estill's preschool 4 class and I just love it. I have a Masters Degree in Special Education.

Mrs. Cheryl Sandefur

Preschool 4 Lead Teacher

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I have been a part of the Capital Day School community since 2001, first as a parent of a student and then as part of the faculty since 2006.

I have been a lead teacher in one of our Preschool 4 classes since 2011. I have also volunteered weekly at the Paul Sawyier Public Library in their Youth Services department since 2004.

I have a BA in English and Liberal Studies from Kentucky State University.

Mrs. Amber Logan

Kindergarten Lead Teacher. Professional Development Coordinator.

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Being an alumna of Capital Day School, I was very excited to be given an opportunity to teach here in the fall of 2005. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Georgetown College and have a minor in psychology as well as a strong background in Early Childhood Development. My daughter graduated from Capital Day School in 2011 and my son still attends school here. I love working with the SuperKids program and teaching children how to read - Kindergarten has become my passion! I am also the Lower School Extended Day Director and 4-H Club teacher advisor.

Mrs. Tish Smith

First Grade Lead Teacher. Lower School Governors Cup Quick Recall

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I came to CDS in the fall of 2002. I have held the following teaching positions during my tenure at CDS: 1st & 4th grades.

I have a Bachelors of Art in Early Elementary Education and a Masters of Arts in Education from Georgetown College.

I have been teaching for 12 years. Certified/licensed teacher in the state of Kentucky Leadership roles: Literacy Specialist, KAIS School Representative, KTIP Resource Teacher (Kentucky Teacher Intership Program), Teacher Liason with the FCPS Special Education Department.

Mrs. Julie Renner

Second Grade Teacher. Lower School Governor's Cup Future Problem Solving. Grades 1 - 4 Spelling Bee

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I came to CDS in the fall of 2010. Prior to that I taught 3rd grade and was a Reading Intervention teacher in Fayette County.

I also taught first grade, third grade and fourth grade in Maryland prior to moving to Kentucky in 2005.

In addition to teaching 2nd grade, I lead the Governor's Cup Future Problem Solving Team.

Mrs. Melissa Darby

Third Grade Teacher. Athletic Director, Lower School Director, 7th Grade Chicago Humanities Field Studies

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Mrs. Ellee Harp

Fourth Grade Teacher. Lower School Governor's Cup

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I have a B.S. in Leisure Studies with an emphasis in children, sport, and youth ministry from Campbellsville University (2002). I have a Masters in Elementary Education from Regent University (2006). I came to CDS in the fall of 2007.

Some of my extracurricular activities are scrapbooking, baking, camping, and taking pictures, especially of nature.

Mrs. Joyce Albro

5th Grade Reading, English, Social Studies and Advocacy, 5th and 6th Grade Space Camp Field Studies.

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I came to CDS in the fall of 2003 having retired from State Government as an attorney with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet. When I was in high school, I wanted to be a teacher and CDS has allowed me to have that experience with a group of gifted children. I enjoy being part of the Capital Day community. Every year is an adventure.

Mrs. Lindsay Barnes

5th grade Mathematics, 6th and 7th Grade Transition Math, 8th Grade Algebra, MathCounts, 6th Grade Advocacy

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I came to CDS in the fall of 2007 after researching schools for both my son and daughter. I knew that I wanted to teach for a school that would offer my children a solid academic foundation as well as teach them a natural love for learning.

Capital Day has FAR surpassed my expectations as both an educator as well as a parent. Our alumni are making great strides in the world around them, and it's an honor to have been a part of their educational and personal successes.

I love being a part of helping each student respect how Math works into their daily lives and how Math has been used to solve some of our country's biggest problems.

Mr. Gene Taylor

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies, 5th Grade Homeroom, Kentucky United Nations Assembly(KUNA), Kentucky Youth Assembly(KYA).

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After retiring as an attorney from state government, I began teaching at CDS in 2002.

Along with my wife, Joyce Albro, I'm an avid SCUBA diver. I also play bass in Sacre Bleu, a local blues and zydeco band.

Mrs. Kris Murphy

5th – 8th Grade Science, 8th Grade MarineLab Field Studies, Science Club, Duke TIP.

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1999-2001 Park Hall Elementary, MD --Instructional Paraprofessional/Title I

2001-2007 CDS --Kindergarten Assistant Teacher/Lower School Extended Day Director/Summer Program

May 2010-Teaching Degree-Kentucky State University

Summer 2009-NASA Pre-Service Teacher Certificate Program

Spring 2010-Fall 2011 NASA Endeavor Science Teaching Certificate Project

2011-present- CDS --Middle School Science Teacher/Middle School Study Hall/STEM Coordinator

Ms. Amanda Yates

6th – 8th Grade Language Arts

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Although new to Capital Day School in late 2011, I have seen the strong sense of community at CDS, the focus on academic and social growth for each student and the desire amongst all educators to develop life-long learners.

As a 1998 graduate of Centre College, I, too, value these ideals. It is my hope that through the examination of the English language and a variety of literary sources, I will guide my students in igniting the scholar and socially conscience person within each of them.

Aside from being a teacher, I am also the full-time mother to five amazing children, four of whom are internationally adopted. When I have spare time, I enjoy reading, taking walks, shopping and sneaking in the occasional nap!

Mrs. Mary Payne Coblin

School Librarian. First Grade Reading, Book Fair, Young Authors, KAIS Faculty Representative, Chess Club

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Mrs. Alice Edwardsen

Art Teacher Kindergarten through 8th Grade, Capital City Art Guild Shows

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Year of appointment - 2000. Kentucky State University - education courses 1998 - 2000 Kansas State University - graduate courses in art history and studio art 1970 - 1972 Indiana University - drawing courses - summer 1998 Hanover College - B.A. Fine Arts - 1969

Mr. Mark Mathews

Physical Education Teacher Preschool - 8th Grade, 5th – 8th Grade Health, Buddies Coordinator, 8th Grade MarineLab Field Studies

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Ms. Kim Preston

Music Teacher Preschool - 8th Grade; 5th – 8th Grade Drama, Kentucky Children's Chorus

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I received my Bachelors and Masters Degree in Voice Performance from the University of Michigan which is where I am from.

I came to Capital Day School in 2001 and I teach PK-3-8th grade Music. Also, 5th-8th grade Drama. In my spare time I teach piano and guitar. I also love to watch University of Michigan football. Go Wolverines!

Ms. Erin Overstreet

World Language Teacher K-5 Spanish, 6-8 French, and Middle School Spanish elective

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Year of Appointment: 2011 Education: Capital Day School: 2002 Transylvania University: 2010 B.A. French Language and Literature, Anthropology minor

Teaching/Work Experience: During the 2010-2011 school year I worked for the City of Deauville, France doing translations for cultural events and teaching preschool and elementary English at Ecole Maternelle Breney and Ecole Elémentaire Fracasse.

Extra-Curricular Responsibilities: Middle School Governor’s Cup coach, Red team homeroom teacher, and Advocacy.

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing Scrabble, reading, playing the piano and singing, exercising, discovering new (to me) music and movies, and traveling.

Additional Thoughts: As an alumna of the school, I know firsthand the value of a Capital Day education. My interest in other cultures and my love of foreign languages which was fostered during my time at Capital Day has given me the opportunity to spend 16 months abroad over the course of three years. In addition to teaching the language and culture of the languages we study, my goal is to cultivate in my students a global awareness and an understanding of other cultures that will prepare them to be good citizens of the world.

Mr. Kurt Hufnagle

Technology Teacher. Kindergarten through 8th Grade Computer, Technology Coordinator, Yearbook Advisor, 5th and 6th Grade Space Camp Field Studies

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Began teaching at CDS in January 2005 Education: Fugazzi Business College, AA, Computer Science, 1975 Georgetown College, BA, Mathematics, 1972 Teaching/Work Experience: Twenty-seven years with Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts, as a computer programmer.