Teachers
Caitlin Baird Caitlin Baird teaches regular and AP World History at the Freshmen Center. E-mail her at: cbaird@ccs.k12.in.us
Dave Bardos Dave Bardos teaches International Relations, AP Block, and IB History of the Americas. He is also the chair of the Social Studies department. E-mail him at: dbardos@ccs.k12.in.us
Dan Bates Dan Bates teaches Sociology, regular and AP Economics. E-mail him at: dbates@ccs.k12.in.us
Matt Dillon Matt Dillon is a Carmel graduate, who later graduated from Ball State University, where in 1993 he received his B.S. in History with an Internship. Then, in 1995, he got his teaching degree. Matt has taught here since 1998 and currently teaches regular US History and AP European History. He is also the Academic Super Bowl coach and a venture crew advisor. Matt serves the Carmel community as assistant scout master for the Boy Scout troupe. In his free time he likes to scuba dive (and he's taken CHS students on 5 trips.), hike, and watch the Simpsons. E-mail him at: mdillon1@ccs.k12.in.us
Will Ellery Will Ellery teaches Block, regular, and AP US History at the main building. E-mail him at: wellery@ccs.k12.in.us
Foutz Michelle Foutz teaches Economics. She graduated from IU in 1993 with a B.S. in Business. After beginning her career as a financial advisor in Chicago, Michelle returned to IU to pursue her teaching certification. She is currently completeing her M.S. in Economics, Enterpreneurship, and Education through the University of Delaware. Michelle is a co-sponsor of the student congress at CHS and is actively involved in the Indiana Council for Economic Education. E-mail her at: mfoutz@ccs.k12.in.us
Katie Gray Katie Gray is a new teacher this year at CHS. She teaches regular World History and US History. E-mail her at: kgray@ccs.k12.in.us
Jill Grimes Jill Grimes is a graduate of Ball State. After teaching in Evansville for four years and Clay Junior High for one, Jill has been a member of the Social Studies department at CHS since 1994. Jill teaches Geography/History of the World. In addition to her teaching duties, Jill has been instrumental in facilitating computer training in the Social Studies Department. E-mail her at: jgrimes@ccs.k12.in.us

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Tracy Hadden teaches AP European History and IB History of the Americas at Carmel High School. E-mail her at: thadden@ccs.k12.in.us
John Hebert John Hebert began teaching at CHS in the 1996-1997 school year. He teaches regular and AP US History at the high school. E-mail him at: jhebert@ccs.k12.in.us
Amanda Holman Amanda Holman teaches AP Human Geography and regular Economics. She also teaches Law Education. E-mail her at: aholman@ccs.k12.in.us
Eric Lentz Eric Lentz teaches Geography/History of the World. Email him at glentz@ccs.k12.in.us
Metcalfe Jim Metcalfe teaches Geography/History of the World. Email him at jmetcalf@ccs.k12.in.us
Laura Nienstedt Laura Nienstedt teaches regular World History, regular and AP Government, and regular and IB Psychology. E-mail her at: lnienste@ccs.k12.in.us
Kristan Nussbaum Kristan Nussbaum is currently away on maternity leave. However, if you need to contact her, you can still e-mail her at: knussbau@ccs.k12.in.us
O'Hara Peter O'Hara joined CHS during fall 2000 and is an Ohio State University graduate. His Masters degree though comes from the University of Dayton. He teaches regular Psychology and US History . He also serves as the head coach of the 8th grade football and baseball teams at Clay Junior High. Peter has also served in the army for 23 years as Lieutenant Colonel. E-mail him at: pohara@ccs.k12.in.us
Jennifer Ott Jennifer Ott , a teacher from Fairfield, Ohio, graduated from Hanover College. She teaches AP European History, and regular World History. E-mail her at: jott@ccs.k12.in.us.
Robin Pletcher Robin Pletcher teaches regular and AP Psychology, as well as Peer Facilitating. E-mail her at: rpletche@ccs.k12.in.us
Richman Jed Richman teaches regular US History at the main building. E-mail him at: jrichman@ccs.k12.in.us
Ringenberg Ryan Ringenberg received his bachelors degree from Taylor University in Upland, IN in 1999. He began teaching at CHS during the spring semester of 2000. He teaches regular and AP World History. He has also taught US History in the past. His wife is also a teacher in the Carmel/Clay district. E-mail him at: rringenb@ccs.k12.in.us
Don Schlegel Don Schlegel has been in the Carmel Clay system for years. Don is a graduate of Ball State University and completed his graduate work at IUPUI. Don teaches regular World History. In addition to teaching, Don is also a member of the Wrestling Team coaching staff. Don lends to the dynamics of the Carmel community by keeping his grass cut. E-mail him at: schlegel@ccs.k12.in.us
Alicia Smith Alicia Smith is a teacher from Ft. Wayne who graduated from Butler. She teaches regular US History, regular Government, and AP Comparative Government. E-mail her at: asmith1@ccs.k12.in.us
Toby Steele
Toby Steele teaches regular US History and Government. E-mail him at: tsteele1@ccs.k12.in.us
Stuelpe Joe Stuelpe got his BA in Communication from Hanover College where he ran track for 4 years. He earned his teaching certification at Ball State University and participated in the Ball State/Carmel Clay Intern program before being hired by Carmel High School. He currently teaches regular and AP Government. He is also the Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach, the Head Freshman Girls Basketball Coach, and the Assistant Academic Super Bowl Coach. Outside of school he has been involved with Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership since 1986 and in 2003 he served as "Big Daddy" for the World Leadership Congress with over 300 students from all 50 states and 20 countries. He is also a member of the Indianapolis Jaycees.

E-mail him at: jstuelpe@ccs.k12.in.us

Karen Taff Karen Taff got her BA from Purdue University in 1981 and her MS from Indiana University in 1985. She teaches Block, regular, and AP US History at Carmel High School. In her free time she enjoys reading and traveling. E-mail her at: ktaff@ccs.k12.in.us
Kris Watts
Kris Watts is a new teacher this year at CHS. He teaches Geography/History of the World and regular World History. E-mail him at: kwatts@ccs.k12.in.us

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