Meet the Teachers:
Emily Hunt
In 2002, I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in biology. Working with children has always been my passion, so I went to Xavier University to pursue a future in education. In 2004, I finished my Master's Degree in education with a certification in 7-12 life science. I have taught 7th and 8th grade science at Mariemont Junior High School since 2004. I am the middle school science content area specialist for both 7th and 8th grade. I create both interventions and upperventions for the science department to help meet the needs of all learners.
Amber Hawk
In 2006, I graduated from Miami University with a degree in Middle School Education with a focus in math, language arts, and reading. After graduation, I taught 7th grade math at Mason Middle School for 8 years. After that, I taught at Mariemont Junior High for 6 years. While at Mariemont, I finished my Master's Degree in Special Education at Miami University. At Mariemont, I taught language arts, math, and intervention classes, along with a variety of elective courses. For 5 years, I taught Project Lead the Way classes at Kings Junior High. Medical Detective and App Creators are both hands-on STEAM classes for 7th and 8th graders. Currently I am a Teaching and Learning Specialist at Warren County Career Center.
Taylor Louden
In 2019, I graduated from the University of Dayton with degrees in Middle Childhood Education and Special Education. After graduation, I taught 8th grade special education and science for four years at Edgewood Middle School. I currently teach 8th grade science at Little Miami Middle School. Science was my favorite subject growing up, and I always hoped that I could provide the same hands-on learning experiences to my students as I experienced growing up. I'm excited to work for Strive where I can make this happen!
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Kyra Van Nimwegen
I'm currently attending the University of Cincinnati and will graduate in 2024. I'm pursuing a double majoring in Psychology and Neuroscience with a specification in Neuropsychology. I also am getting a certificate in TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages). In 2020, I graduated from Kings High School. Currently I'm tutoring students and assisting teachers in the Kings school district. I have experience working with elementary, junior high, and high school students. I also lead a small intervention class for ELL students. I have experience working as an Academic Coach Coordinator at the UC Learning Commons for 2 years, where I helped with test taking skills, self-care strategies, study skills, time management, and more. After I graduate from UC, I'm planning to continue my education in the field of School Psychology or Clinical Psychology. I'm very passionate about Educational Psychology, working with children, and helping others achieve their academic goals. I'm very excited to have fun, learn, and make a positive difference in our community at Strive!
Kayla Ringwald
In 2023, I graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary ELA Education. I am currently teaching 7/8th grade ELA at Mariemont Junior High School. Since I work with kids every day, I have developed a passion for mixing learning with fun and making it enjoyable for every age! I am also a volleyball coach and have learned that everyone can have fun when learning new skills. I am excited to be working with Strive to enhance learning and allowing others to dive into new hands-on experiences!
Alivia Beiriger
I graduated from Grove City High School in Columbus, Ohio in 2024 and am currently a second-year student at the University of Cincinnati studying Elementary Education with a dual licensure in Intervention Specialist. This semester I student taught in a preschool intensive care classroom where I created lesson and activity plans, implemented them with students, worked on classroom management, and provided behavioral support when needed. Through this experience I learned so many new teaching strategies and cannot wait to use them in my future classroom to best support my students.
At UC, I also teach a freshman Intro to UC course where I get to facilitate and mentor my own group of students through lessons I create about navigating college and being successful at UC. I have always loved working with kids and have been involved with them since I was young through babysitting, volunteering at my church’s camps and Bible classes, and helping with cheer camps for younger students.
In addition, I work for a nonprofit organization called City Gospel Mission where I help coordinate an after-school reading program. I have also tutored a fifth-grade student with a disability as well as second-grade students in math and science. On campus, I serve as the Membership Chair for Kappa Delta Pi, a national honors society for educators, and I will be the President of Aspiring Educators next year.
Ellie Naehring
I am a graduate of Ross High School and am currently pursuing a degree in Music Education at the University of Cincinnati. I am a vocalist and pianist with a passion for teaching leadership and empathy through arts education. I am so excited to collaborate with STRIVE and learn more about creative teaching methods and hands-on learning!
Sarah Scoville
I graduated from the University of Dayton in 2019 for Spanish Education and 2022 from Central Connecticut State University for Modern Languages, Spanish. While language is my focus, I love writing, crafts, and experiential learning. Surrounded by engineers in my close family and friends, I often find myself in conversations about how the world works. I look forward to making concrete learning happen with your students!
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Megan Turner
In 2015, I graduated with my Middle Childhood (4-9) Licensure in the subjects of Language Arts and Social Studies. I then worked as a substitute teacher for 2 years for districts across the Cincinnati Area before working for 5 years at a before and after-school enrichment program named Champions as a teacher and interim site director at St. Columban, Loveland Elementary, Indian Hill Elementary and Amity Elementary. I have also been an ESL teacher at Struble Elementary for 3 years and before pursuing work as an online tutor for the past year. I am passionate about working with children and helping them have fun with learning and to reach their highest potential. I am so excited to join Strive and to share my passion for learning with your students!