Meet Our Faculty
Oldenburg Academy Faculty Information
Mr. John Armbruster
Science Faculty
Mr. Armbruster has been a member of the OA faculty since 2004 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
Troy Cockrum
Technology Director
Mr. Cockrum is the Instructional Technology Director and has been a member of OA since 2017. He holds a BS from the University of Evansville, an MA from the University of Cincinnati, a Transition-to-Teaching degree from Indiana Wesleyan, and is currently working on an Ed.D. at Indiana University. He teaches Student Media and is the Girls Soccer Coach.
tcockrum@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 232
Mrs. Connie Deardorff
Social Studies/ESL
Mrs Deardorff was at the Academy for 16 years and returned as a member of the OA faculty since 2016. She holds a BA from Thomas More and a MEd from Indiana Wesleyan. She currently teaches Advanced Placement U.S. History and English as a New Language.
cdeardorff@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 238
Sr. Anqi Fan
Mathematics Faculty
Sr. Anqi Fan has been a member of the OA faculty since 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).
afan@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 243
Mrs. Mary Gehring
English Faculty
Mrs. Gerhing has been a member of the OA factulty since 2016. 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).
mgehring@oldenburgacademy.org
812-934-4440 ext. 249
Mrs. Laura Geis
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Geis is our Director of Guidance and has been a member of OA since 2013. 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 a member of the OA faculty since 2004 and 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 has been a member of the OA faculty since 2017 and 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.
shensley@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 293jstonebraker@oldenburgacademy.org
Ms. Rocio Hermoso Marañon
World Languages Faculty - Spanish
Mrs. Rocío Hermoso Marañón has been a member of the OA faculty since 2016 and 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.
rmaranon@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 254
Mrs. Annette Hunger
Dean of Enrollment Management
Mrs. Hunger serves as the Dean of Enrollment Management and has been a member of the OA faculty since 2003. She holds a BA from Butler University and is the freshmen class moderator.
ahunger@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 231
Mr. Brian Knueven '05
Music Faculty, German 2
Mr. Knueven has been a member of the OA faculty since 2013 and he teaches Academy Singers, Concert Choir, Musical Theatre, and gives lessons on the piano, the organ, and in voice. He is also the German 2 teacher. 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 a member of the OA faculty since 2013 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 serves as the Assistant Principal and has been a member of the OA faculty since 2010. 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.
jmaple@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 241
Mr. Brian McFee
Principal / Athletic Director
Mr. McFee is the Principal, Athletic Director and has been a member of the OA faculty since 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 a member of the OA faculty since 2001 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
Dr. Matthew Minix
Theology Faculty
Dr. Minix has been a member of the OA faculty since 2016. He holds a BA from Indiana University, an MA from St. Meinrad School of Theology, and Ph.D from the University of Dayton in 2016. He currently teaches Christology, Church History, Social Justice, and World Religions.
mminix@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 247
Mr. Gary Moorman
Physical Education, Health, and English Faculty
Mr. Gary Moorman has been a member of the OA faculty since 2008 and he teaches 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 has been a member of the OA faculty since 2017 and she 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.
jstonebraker@oldenburgacademy.org
812.934.4440 ext. 224
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 a member of the OA faculty since 1996 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 '95
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
