Educators
Our teachers not only have personal and professional experience in education, they have a love of Christ and a goal of preparing your child to be a life-long learner. Small class sizes enable educators to know your child and how he or she learns best.
Katie Bungard
Director
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KATIE BUNGARD - DIRECTOR
flschool@fairlawnlutheran.org Katie Bungard graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Child Development and a minor in Family Development. She has nineteen years of experience as a Director overseeing an ODJFS program, including five years with the preschool at Tallmadge Lutheran Church. |
Mary Hoolihan
Twos Teacher
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MARY HOOLIHAN - TWOS LEAD TEACHER
mary.h@fairlawnlutheran.org Mary Hoolihan is a graduate of Revere High School and earned her Bachelor's degree at Miami University and her master's degree at Walden University. She began her teaching career at Copley-Fairlawn City Schools where she worked as a special education tutor and a classroom teacher in both third and fourth grades. Her children attended Fairlawn Lutheran School and have thoroughly enjoyed their experiences here, which is why she decided to re-enter the teaching field as a preschool teacher after being a stay-at-home mom. |
Danielle Hale
Threes Teacher
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DANIELLE HALE - THREES LEAD TEACHER
danielle.h@fairlawnlutheran.org Danielle Hale has a Master’s degree from Walden University in Early Childhood Studies, and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Ohio University. She started teaching at Fairlawn Lutheran as an assistant teacher and then as a lead teacher. |
Mary Beth Kalal
Threes Assistant
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MARY BETH KALAL - THREES ASSISTANT
Mary Beth Kalal attended The University of Akron and The Nannies of Cleveland School. She has cared for many children over the years. Her college-aged children attended Fairlawn Lutheran School and she’s happy to be back. |
Lauren Siess, Fours A Lead Teacher
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LAUREN SIESS - FOURS A LEAD TEACHER
lauren.s@fairlawnlutheran.org Lauren Siess graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors Degree in Child and Family Community Services. She is actively involved in her church's Christian Education Board, and has spent twelve years as a stay-at-home Mom to her four children (all of whom have attended Fairlawn Lutheran for preschool). She was most recently an Assistant in the Fours A class. |
Janet Scott
Fours C Teacher
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JANET SCOTT - FOURS C LEAD TEACHER
janet.s@fairlawnlutheran.org Janet Scott earned her Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Hope College specializing in Learning Disabilities. She has taught in self-contained Learning Disabilities classrooms as well as regular education elementary classrooms. |
Kelly Vitrano
Fives A Teacher
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KELLY VITRANO - FIVES A LEAD TEACHER
kelly.v@fairlawnlutheran.org Kelly Vitrano graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She has teaching experience in both the Copley-Fairlawn and Revere school districts. She began teaching preschool in 2002 and is also focused on serving in student ministries at church. |
Amber Luptak
Fives B Teacher
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AMBER LUPTAK - FIVES B LEAD TEACHER
amber.l@fairlawnlutheran.org Amber Luptak earned Bachelor's degree and her Master's degree in Family Life Ministry from Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. She served as the Director of Christian Education at Tallmadge Lutheran Church and has taught a wide range of ages about the love of Jesus in a variety of settings over the past 20+ years. She is a member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church. |
Christi Meyer
Kindergarten Teacher
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CHRISTI MEYER - KINDERGARTEN LEAD TEACHER
christi.m@fairlawnlutheran.org Christi Meyer earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and her Master's degree in Literacy from the University of Akron. She has taught at St. Mark Lutheran School in Brunswick, and prior to that, with Medina City Schools, teaching second grade. |
Ramona Akl, AM Assistant
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RAMONA AKL - AM ASSISTANT
Ramona Akl has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and has worked for DHL, an international company, as head of the accounting department. Ramona speaks three languages. She has most recently been a stay-at-home mom and enjoys her volunteer work at church. |
Beth Cook, PM Assistant
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BETH COOK - PM ASSISTANT
Beth Cook has had experience working as a room mom for her own children, teaching Sunday School, working at Bible camps, and serving as a substitute teacher. She has also helped with the Fairlawn Lutheran enrichment After Care programs. |