Karen McManis, Secretary
(614) 797-5887


This office is responsible for identifying and working to meet the needs of our gifted students by developing, delivering and encouraging ability-appropriate academic challenges as well as social and emotional support for our students.

Gifted Education Staff

Caley N Baker, District Coordinator of Gifted Services

Elementary Gifted Facilitators

Janet Carlson
Angie Heath
Kristina Hunter
Laurel Preston

Middle School Gifted Facilitators

Lisa Huelskamp, Blendon & Walnut Springs
Debbie Pellington, Genoa & Heritage

Gifted Self-Contained Classroom Teachers

Beth Dalin, grade 3
Jeff Miltko, grade 3
Mara Clark, grade 4
Kathy Riesterer, grade 4
Kim DeMooy, grade 5
Jenny Findell, grade 5

High School Academic Advisors

Leslie Baumann, Westerville North
Monica Johnson, Westerville Central
Kasandra Gutierrez, Westerville South