Director

Bio: Welcome to Columbus Virtual Pathway! I have been serving the students and families of BCSC as a teacher, counselor, or school leader since 2010. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin (Go Badgers!) with a degree in Secondary Mathematics Education and have a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education and School Leadership from Ball State University.  When I'm not working, you will probably find me outside, reading, or cheering on my favorite Wisconsin sports team! I look forward to working with you and your student. Columbus Virtual Pathway is designed to be a flexible and personalized option for all students. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Courses: N/A

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

Administrative Assistant

Bio: Welcome to CVP. I am Dot. Daugherty and I am the administrative assistant at CVP. This is my
8th school year working in BCSC and my 20th year working in an administrative assistant role. I
live in North Vernon, IN with my husband of 32 years and our 2 dogs. In my spare time, I enjoy
going for Jeep rides, reading, relaxing by the pool, and spending time with my family. It has
brought me great joy to work with so many wonderful students over the last 20 years!

Courses: N/A

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

Social Studies

Bio: This is my 22nd year teaching and my 2nd year at Columbus Virtual Pathway.  I enjoy teaching many social studies subjects and meeting new students every year! In my free time, I love traveling to other countries and spending time with family and friends.

Courses: Social Studies 6, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8, Sociology, MS: Digital Citizenship, United States History, United States Government, Middle School Civics & Citizenship, Introduction to Art, Art History

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

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Math

Bio: I am excited to start my 7th year teaching math for BCSC! I graduated from Purdue University with a Mechanical Engineering degree. About 15 years ago, I decided to transition my career into teaching, and have really enjoyed working with students both at IUPUC and now at BCSC. My husband, Rob, and I have three grown children and enjoy traveling and spending time with them. I also enjoy riding my bike, walking my dog, Milo, and watching Purdue basketball and football. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to be successful in CVP!

Courses: Math 6, Math 7, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Trigonometry, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Calculus, Preparing for College & Careers, Exploring Agriculture, Exploring Computer Science, PE 1, PE 2

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

Language Arts

Bio: I'm Mrs. Hollowell, an English teacher for Columbus Virtual Pathway. My daily inspiration comes from knowledge, truth, and nature. I seek each of these passionately. In my personal life, you might find me working at my restaurant, enjoying my family, taking a yoga class,, boating on Lake Monroe, or beading a necklace. I am blessed! 

Courses: Language Arts 6, English 7, English 8, English 9, English 10, Contemporary Literature, Expository Writing, Introduction to Communication and Speech, Psychology

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

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World Language + ELL Support

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Courses: French, German, Spanish, English Language Learner Support

Office Hours: 7:45 - 12:30 daily

Special Education

Bio: Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year.  I will be serving CVP as a special education teacher.  This is my 8th year teaching special education in BCSC.  I was born and raised in Columbus and went to Indiana University.  After spending 17 years in Texas teaching, my family was thrilled to move back in 2013.  My whole family is in education.  My husband is a German and speech teacher.  My daughter is headed to IU for her sophomore year, and my son is in 10th grade.  We are a 3 dog family too!  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Courses: Special Education Support

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

Science

Personal Bio: Welcome, or Welcome Back, to Columbus Virtual Pathway.  I'm Mr. Putney and this is now my third year working with CVP, but I'm in my 25TH!! year of teaching. I graduated from Carmel High School (Go Greyhounds) and Hanover College (Go Panthers).  I've been married for 27 years and have two children.  My oldest, Logan, graduated from Columbus North High school in 2019 to serve in the United States Marines, and Lydia is a Junior at Columbus North. When I'm not at work I can either be found tending the always-growing 3.5 acres we live on, or I'm playing board/tabletop games like Warhammer and D&D.

Courses: Science 6, Science 7, Science 8, Biology, Integrated Chemistry/Physics, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Space Science, Environmental Science, Plant & Soil Science, Anatomy & Physiology

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

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Elementary

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Courses: Elementary grades kindergarten through 5th

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

Success Coach

Personal Bio:  I am Joanna Shinn and I am the Student Success Coach for CVP, (as well as an iGrad coach at Columbus North High School.) I am an additional resource for students who have questions, who need help, or just need extra accountability or motivation! I am originally from Massachusetts and a huge fan of New England sports.  I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Psychology degree, and got my teaching license, specifically for children with behavior disorders, at East Carolina University. I am married with four children ranging from 8 to 19 years old.

Courses: N/A

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 on Wednesdays

Special Education

Personal Bio: I am happy to be at CVP this year after being an English teacher in several different schools over the past several years, including Northside, East, and North. I am currently starting my third year at McDowell. When I'm not in my classroom, I love being outside and doing activities in my yard or with friends on the water. I also love to visit my two daughters, both graduates of Columbus North. I also have a son who just graduated from Columbus North. I love teenagers and helping them to achieve their goals! 

Courses: Special Education Support

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Language Arts

Personal Bio: My name is Mrs. Sherry Traylor and I am enjoying my second year at CVP teaching English. I have a new role this year as CVP Senior Project Coordinator, helping Advisors and Students with project ideas and development. I live with my husband and two dogs here in Columbus and have one daughter who is a teacher for BCSC and two stepdaughters who live in northern Indiana. When not teaching, I love to read, write, sew, and have multiple creative projects going on at the same time at home. 

Courses: English 11, English 12, Senior Project, MS Health Quest, Exploring Health Science Careers

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

Math

Personal Bio: My name is Mr. John Valdez. I graduated from Indiana University in 2012. I have been teaching math for BCSC schools for almost one year and look forward to teaching for many years to come. I'm passionate about math, music, science and education. During my spare time I enjoy playing drums, piano and guitar; rock climbing and jogging; and playing chess. Always remember: learning is a lifelong process!

Courses: Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, CCR Bridge, Health, Personal Finance, Introduction to Business, Forensic Science, Nutrition & Wellness, Exploring Public Safety

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 daily

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Social Studies

Personal Bio: Welcome to CVP! I am a first-year teacher and a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Social Studies Education. This year, I teach social studies at both CVP and Columbus North. I love to keep up with Purdue athletics, and when I'm not in the classroom you can find me reading or outside fishing, hunting, and camping! I am very excited to be working with virtual students through their journey. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

Courses: Economics, Geography & History of the World, World History & Civilization

Office Hours: 7:45 - 3:15 on "A: Days