Meet Our Faculty
Oldenburg Academy Faculty Information
Mr. John Armbruster
Science Faculty
Mr. Armbruster has been at the Academy for twelve years, and he holds a BS from Purdue University, a MS from Indiana University, and an Ed.S. from Indiana University. He currently teaches Chemistry I, II, and AP as well as Physics (Chemistry II and AP are dual credit through Ivy Tech).
jarmbruster@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 242
Mrs. Miriam Cox
World Language Faculty - German
mcox@oldenburgacademy.org
Mrs. Cox is in her first year at Oldenburg Academy. She holds a BS in German and American Studies from Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany. She teaches German I, II, III, and AP, as well as the ENL class.
812.934.4440 ext. 292
Mrs. Connie Deardorff
Social Studies/Business
cdeardorff@oldenburgacademy.org
Mrs Deardorff was at the Academy for 16 years and has returned to teach part time. She holds a BA from Thomas More and a MEd from Indiana Wesleyan. She currently teaches Advanced Placement U.S. History and Intro to Business.
812.934.4440 ext. 238
Sr. Anqi Fan
Mathematics Faculty
afan@oldenburgacademy.org
Sr. Anqi Fan joined the Oldenburg Academy in August 2016. She holds a BS in mathematics and religion from the University of San Francisco and a MS from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She currently teaches Geometry, Pre-Calculus and AP-Calculus ( Pre-Calculus and AP-Calculus are dual credit through Ivy Tech).
812.934.4440 ext. 243
Mrs. Mary Gehring
English Faculty
mgehring@oldenburgacademy.org
This is Mrs. Gehring's first year at Oldenburg Academy. She holds a BA from Xavier University in English with a minor in Education, a MA from Mount St. Joseph University in Reading Science, and will complete a Certificate in Composition Studies through Indiana University East in May. She teaches English 10, English 12, and AP Literature and Composition (which is also dual credit through Ivy Tech).
812-934-4440 ext. 249
Mrs. Laura Geis
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Geis is our Director of Guidance and has been at the Academy for three years. She holds a BA from Marian University and an MS from Indiana University.
lgeis@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 229
Mrs. Amy Grills
Mathematics Faculty
Mrs. Grills has been at OA for twelve years, and she teaches Algebra II, Finite Math, and Pre-calculus (Pre-cal is an IvyTech dual credit course). She holds a BS from Butler University. Mrs. Grills is also the junior class moderator.
agrills@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 257
Mr. Steven Hensley
Science/Engineering
Mr. Hensley holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a certificate in Laboratory Science from Indiana University and is currently working on his Master of Science in Education from Indiana University. He teaches Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Computer Science and Biology 1. Mr. Hensley started at OA in the 2017-18 school year.
Ms. Rocio Hermoso Marañon
World Languages Faculty - Spanish
rmaranon@oldenburgacademy.org
Mrs. Rocío Hermoso Marañón has been a teacher of Foreign Languages for twelve years in Barcelona, Spain. Since 2008 she has also conducted several cultural and linguistic exchange programs among other European high schools and colleges (Italy, Sweden, Germany, Holand, France and Greece).
She holds two Bachelor Degrees in Spanish and English Languages and Literatures from Barcelona University. She currently teaches Spanish I, II, III, and AP as well as coordinates the IUHPFL summer program.
812.934.4440 ext. 254
Mrs. Annette Hunger
Dean of Enrollment Management
Mrs. Hunger is the Director of Admissions and has been at OA for thirteen years. She holds a BA from Butler University and is the freshmen class moderator.
ahunger@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 231
Mr. Brian Knueven
Music Faculty, German 2
Mr. Knueven has been at OA for three years, and he teaches Academy Singers, Concert Choir, Musical Theatre, and gives lessons on the piano, the organ, and in voice. He holds a BA from Marian University. Mr. Kneuven is also a returning OA Alumni as well as the Alumni Relations Liaison. He also works in the Advancement Office promoting Lucky Buck.
bknueven@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 236
Mr. Brad Macke
Religion Faculty
Campus Ministry Leader
Mr. Macke has been at OA for three years, and he teaches Church History as well as Franciscan Humanism. He is OA’s Campus Minister and holds a MA from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute and a BS from Northern Kentucky University.
bmacke@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 246
Mr. Jonathon Maple
Assistant Principal
Mr. Maple is in his fifth year at OA, and he teaches Economics, Entrepreneurship/Marketing, Business Foundations/Personal Finance, Creative Writing/SAT Study Skills, and Journalism. He holds a BS and Master of Arts in Education in Educational Administration & Supervision from Ball State University. Mr. Maple is the senior class moderator and the National Business Honor Society moderator. Additionally, he serves as the OA Outreach Coordinator working directly with admissions. Mr. Maple is also a returning OA Alumni.
jmaple@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 241
Mr. Brian McFee
Principal / Athletic Director
Mr. McFee joined Oldenburg Academy as the Director of Athletics and Dean of Student Life in 2015. He holds a BS from Malone University and a MEd from Xavier University. He will serve as the administrator at all OA Home events.
bmcfee@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 223
Mrs. Annie Miller
Science Faculty
Mrs. Miller has been at OA for fifteen years, and she teaches Biology I, II, and AP (II and AP dual credit through IvyTech), Anatomy/Physiology (dual credit through IvyTech), and Earth/Space Science – Geology and Astronomy. She holds a MA from Miami University and two BSs and an associates degree from Indiana University.
amiller@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 295
Mr. Matthew Minix
Theology Faculty
mminix@oldenburgacademy.org
This is the first year that Mr. Minix has been at Oldenburg Academy. He holds a BA from Indiana University, an MA from St. Meinrad School of Theology, and is completing his Ph.D at the University of Dayton in 2016. He currently teaches Christology, Church History, Social Justice, and World Religions.
812.934.4440 ext. 247
Mr. Gary Moorman
Physical Education, Health, and English Faculty
Mr. Gary Moorman has been at OA for eight years, and he teaches English 9, PE I, PE II, Health, and Advanced Strength and Fitness. He holds a BS from Marian University and a MA from Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr Moorman is also to head boys basketball coach.
gmoorman@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 255
Mrs. Janna Stonebraker
Fine Arts Faculty
Mrs. Stonebraker holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Indiana State University and a Masters of Arts in Education in Educational Administration and Supervision from Ball State University. Mrs. Stonebraker teaches all art classes and started at OA in the 2017-18 school year.
Ms. Kris Wampler
Music Faculty
Ms. Wampler has been at the Academy for fourteen years, and she teaches all instrumental music (accordion, piano, drums, guitar, etc.), Orchestra, Steel Drums, Electronic Music, Advanced Fine Arts (a dual credit course through IvyTech), and Music and Art Appreciation. She holds a BA from the College of Mt. St. Joseph and a MM from the College Conservatory of Music.
kwampler@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 234
Mrs. Charlene Weberding
Social Studies Faculty
Mrs. Weberding has been at OA for twenty years, and she teaches Government, US History, World History, and Psychology/Sociology. She holds a BS from Ball State University and is also the NHS moderator.
cweberding@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 256
Mrs. Helen Yane
English / Social Studies Faculty
hyane@oldenburgacademy.org
Ms. Yane ('95) joined the Oldenburg Academy faculty in 2016. She holds a BA from Earlham College, an MA from the University of Delaware, and an MA in English Literature from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She currently teaches English 9, English 11, and AP English Language and Composition.
812.934.4440 ext. 258
Mr. John Armbruster
Science Faculty
Mr. Armbruster has been at the Academy for twelve years, and he holds a BS from Purdue University, a MS from Indiana University, and an Ed.S. from Indiana University. He currently teaches Chemistry I, II, and AP as well as Physics (Chemistry II and AP are dual credit through Ivy Tech).
jarmbruster@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 242
Mrs. Miriam Cox
World Language Faculty - German
mcox@oldenburgacademy.org
Mrs. Cox is in her first year at Oldenburg Academy. She holds a BS in German and American Studies from Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany. She teaches German I, II, III, and AP, as well as the ENL class.
812.934.4440 ext. 292
Mrs. Connie Deardorff
Social Studies/Business
cdeardorff@oldenburgacademy.org
Mrs Deardorff was at the Academy for 16 years and has returned to teach part time. She holds a BA from Thomas More and a MEd from Indiana Wesleyan. She currently teaches Advanced Placement U.S. History and Intro to Business.
812.934.4440 ext. 238
Sr. Anqi Fan
Mathematics Faculty
afan@oldenburgacademy.org
Sr. Anqi Fan joined the Oldenburg Academy in August 2016. She holds a BS in mathematics and religion from the University of San Francisco and a MS from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She currently teaches Geometry, Pre-Calculus and AP-Calculus ( Pre-Calculus and AP-Calculus are dual credit through Ivy Tech).
812.934.4440 ext. 243
Mrs. Mary Gehring
English Faculty
mgehring@oldenburgacademy.org
This is Mrs. Gehring's first year at Oldenburg Academy. She holds a BA from Xavier University in English with a minor in Education, a MA from Mount St. Joseph University in Reading Science, and will complete a Certificate in Composition Studies through Indiana University East in May. She teaches English 10, English 12, and AP Literature and Composition (which is also dual credit through Ivy Tech).
812-934-4440 ext. 249
Mrs. Laura Geis
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Geis is our Director of Guidance and has been at the Academy for three years. She holds a BA from Marian University and an MS from Indiana University.
lgeis@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 229
Mrs. Amy Grills
Mathematics Faculty
Mrs. Grills has been at OA for twelve years, and she teaches Algebra II, Finite Math, and Pre-calculus (Pre-cal is an IvyTech dual credit course). She holds a BS from Butler University. Mrs. Grills is also the junior class moderator.
agrills@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 257
Mr. Steven Hensley
Science/Engineering
Mr. Hensley holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a certificate in Laboratory Science from Indiana University and is currently working on his Master of Science in Education from Indiana University. He teaches Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Computer Science and Biology 1. Mr. Hensley started at OA in the 2017-18 school year.
Ms. Rocio Hermoso Marañon
World Languages Faculty - Spanish
rmaranon@oldenburgacademy.org
Mrs. Rocío Hermoso Marañón has been a teacher of Foreign Languages for twelve years in Barcelona, Spain. Since 2008 she has also conducted several cultural and linguistic exchange programs among other European high schools and colleges (Italy, Sweden, Germany, Holand, France and Greece).
She holds two Bachelor Degrees in Spanish and English Languages and Literatures from Barcelona University. She currently teaches Spanish I, II, III, and AP as well as coordinates the IUHPFL summer program.
812.934.4440 ext. 254
Mrs. Annette Hunger
Dean of Enrollment Management
Mrs. Hunger is the Director of Admissions and has been at OA for thirteen years. She holds a BA from Butler University and is the freshmen class moderator.
ahunger@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 231
Mr. Brian Knueven
Music Faculty, German 2
Mr. Knueven has been at OA for three years, and he teaches Academy Singers, Concert Choir, Musical Theatre, and gives lessons on the piano, the organ, and in voice. He holds a BA from Marian University. Mr. Kneuven is also a returning OA Alumni as well as the Alumni Relations Liaison. He also works in the Advancement Office promoting Lucky Buck.
bknueven@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 236
Mr. Brad Macke
Religion Faculty
Campus Ministry Leader
Mr. Macke has been at OA for three years, and he teaches Church History as well as Franciscan Humanism. He is OA’s Campus Minister and holds a MA from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute and a BS from Northern Kentucky University.
bmacke@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 246
Mr. Jonathon Maple
Assistant Principal
Mr. Maple is in his fifth year at OA, and he teaches Economics, Entrepreneurship/Marketing, Business Foundations/Personal Finance, Creative Writing/SAT Study Skills, and Journalism. He holds a BS and Master of Arts in Education in Educational Administration & Supervision from Ball State University. Mr. Maple is the senior class moderator and the National Business Honor Society moderator. Additionally, he serves as the OA Outreach Coordinator working directly with admissions. Mr. Maple is also a returning OA Alumni.
jmaple@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 241
Mr. Brian McFee
Principal / Athletic Director
Mr. McFee joined Oldenburg Academy as the Director of Athletics and Dean of Student Life in 2015. He holds a BS from Malone University and a MEd from Xavier University. He will serve as the administrator at all OA Home events.
bmcfee@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 223
Mrs. Annie Miller
Science Faculty
Mrs. Miller has been at OA for fifteen years, and she teaches Biology I, II, and AP (II and AP dual credit through IvyTech), Anatomy/Physiology (dual credit through IvyTech), and Earth/Space Science – Geology and Astronomy. She holds a MA from Miami University and two BSs and an associates degree from Indiana University.
amiller@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 295
Mr. Matthew Minix
Theology Faculty
mminix@oldenburgacademy.org
This is the first year that Mr. Minix has been at Oldenburg Academy. He holds a BA from Indiana University, an MA from St. Meinrad School of Theology, and is completing his Ph.D at the University of Dayton in 2016. He currently teaches Christology, Church History, Social Justice, and World Religions.
812.934.4440 ext. 247
Mr. Gary Moorman
Physical Education, Health, and English Faculty
Mr. Gary Moorman has been at OA for eight years, and he teaches English 9, PE I, PE II, Health, and Advanced Strength and Fitness. He holds a BS from Marian University and a MA from Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr Moorman is also to head boys basketball coach.
gmoorman@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 255
Mrs. Janna Stonebraker
Fine Arts Faculty
Mrs. Stonebraker holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Indiana State University and a Masters of Arts in Education in Educational Administration and Supervision from Ball State University. Mrs. Stonebraker teaches all art classes and started at OA in the 2017-18 school year.
Ms. Kris Wampler
Music Faculty
Ms. Wampler has been at the Academy for fourteen years, and she teaches all instrumental music (accordion, piano, drums, guitar, etc.), Orchestra, Steel Drums, Electronic Music, Advanced Fine Arts (a dual credit course through IvyTech), and Music and Art Appreciation. She holds a BA from the College of Mt. St. Joseph and a MM from the College Conservatory of Music.
kwampler@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 234
Mrs. Charlene Weberding
Social Studies Faculty
Mrs. Weberding has been at OA for twenty years, and she teaches Government, US History, World History, and Psychology/Sociology. She holds a BS from Ball State University and is also the NHS moderator.
cweberding@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 256
Mrs. Helen Yane
English / Social Studies Faculty
hyane@oldenburgacademy.org
Ms. Yane ('95) joined the Oldenburg Academy faculty in 2016. She holds a BA from Earlham College, an MA from the University of Delaware, and an MA in English Literature from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She currently teaches English 9, English 11, and AP English Language and Composition.
812.934.4440 ext. 258
