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

Françoise Agena, MA
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2020
Teaching Since: 1997

Sandra Amoroso, MA
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2022
Teaching Since: 1999

Eileen D. Arendt
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2023
Teaching Since: 1991

Chris Bauer
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2023
Teaching Since: 2023

Sarah Bouse, MM, MEd
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2020
Teaching Since: 2016

Mattias A. Caro, JD
Chair
With WTMA Since: 2014
Teaching Since: 2014

Sheryl Clayton, EdS
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2022
Teaching Since: 1983

Laura Daniels, MEd
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2022
Teaching Since: 2004

Elizabeth Weber Edwards, PhD
Chair
With WTMA Since: 2016
Teaching Since: 2003

Emma Elizondo, MS
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2022
Teaching Since: 2022

Maj-Britt Frenze, PhD
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2024
Teaching Since: 2017

Lisa Gentile, PhD
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2021
Teaching Since: 1996

Alexis Heflin, MAT
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2019
Teaching Since: 2000

Kelly Houle, MFA
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2022
Teaching Since: 1995

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

Clare Kappenman, MA
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2019
Teaching Since: 2016

Marilucy Kennedy
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2024
Teaching Since: 2004

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

Francine Mcglaughlin
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2020
Teaching Since: 2002

Rebecca Mengle, MEd
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2019
Teaching Since: 2016

Beth Neace, MEd
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2021
Teaching Since: 2021

Ann Nicholls, PhD
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2021
Teaching Since: 2002

Courtney Ostaff, MA
Instructor | Blackboard Specialist
With WTMA Since: 2014
Teaching Since: 2000

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

Alison Pariso
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2023
Teaching Since: 2017

Julie Powers
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2021
Teaching Since: 2010

Heather Quintero
Chair
With WTMA Since: 2014
Teaching Since: 1996

Jennifer Roudabush, PhD
Chair
With WTMA Since: 2016
Teaching Since: 2007

Amy Samuelson, PhD
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2016
Teaching Since: 2012

Margaret Strickler, MA
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2020
Teaching Since: 1998

Yulia Troussova, MA, MS
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2023
Teaching Since: 2007

Lauren P. Upton, JD
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2023
Teaching Since: 2011

Aaron Wells
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2014
Teaching Since: 2005

Dorothy Yoo, MA
Instructor
With WTMA Since: 2017
Teaching Since: 2005