Well-Trained Mind Academy instructors bring a wealth of expertise, experience, and passion to every class.
Get to know each of our educators below.

Margaret Strickler, MA
Instructor
Literature
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2020
Teaching Since: 1998

Lauren P. Upton, JD
Instructor
Literature
Social Science
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2023
Teaching Since: 2011

Lori Huth, MFA
Instructor
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2021
Teaching Since: 2002

Yulia Troussova, MA, MS
Instructor
Literature
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2023
Teaching Since: 2007

Jessica Otto
Instructor | Grammar Specialist
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2015
Teaching Since: 1998

Amy Samuelson, PhD
Instructor
Social Science
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2016
Teaching Since: 2012

Jennifer Roudabush, PhD
Chair
Literature
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2016
Teaching Since: 2007

Terrence Krehbiel, MFA
Instructor
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2019
Teaching Since: 1984

Sarah Bouse, MM, MEd
Instructor
Fine Arts
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2020
Teaching Since: 2016

Chris Bauer
Instructor
Writing & Grammar
With WTMA Since: 2023
Teaching Since: 2023