Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Ryan Evans

Ryan joins us as a second-year teacher who most recently served as a K-5 reading intervention teaching fellow for Federal Hocking Local Schools. In that role, she provided small-group phonics and fluency instruction to her caseload of students. She has also served as a substitute teacher for Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center; as a private literacy tutor; a summer camp teacher at the Toledo Zoo; and as a Learning Community Leader coordinator at Ohio University, a role for which she received Ohio University’s Student Affairs Senior Leader Award in 2023. She holds a bachelor of science degree in early childhood and elementary education and a master’s of education degree in reading education, both from Ohio University.

Morgan Weber

Morgan Weber joins Maumee Valley from Sylvania Public Schools, where she recently served as a 1st grade long-term substitute. Her other Sylvania experiences include student teaching in a kindergarten classroom, substitute teaching across various elementary grades, and as a Kindergarten long-term substitute. She also has worked as a tutor to close academic gaps with students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Previously, she has taught science education at nature centers and metroparks. Morgan has also worked as a zookeeper before transitioning into education full-time. She has a bachelor of arts degree in zoo and wildlife biology from Malone University and a master’s degree in teaching elementary education from Western Governors University.

Kathryn Weinberg

Colleen Wilson

Colleen Wilson brings extensive experience from roles in various educational settings. She has demonstrated her versatility by teaching across multiple grade levels and adapting lessons to meet diverse needs. Her commitment to student progress is evident through her data-driven approach and strong communication with parents and colleagues. She has a range of leadership experiences, from serving as a grade band (3-5) lead teacher, a building (K-8) lead teacher, and a member of the building leadership team where she co-authored a school improvement plan. She is excited to provide students the opportunity to engage with nature, find their passion, fuel their curiosity, and encourage creativity and imagination along the way. She has a bachelor of arts degree from The Ohio State University and a master of education degree in early childhood from The University of Toledo.