Keshia Hume joins Wapakoneta City Schools with one year of experience at St. Marys East Primary School. A Wapak native, Keshia moved to Florida during her freshman year of high school but is thrilled to now be back in the community she calls home.
She and her husband have three wonderful children, and her family breeds and raises show pigs. In her free time, Keshia also enjoys making jewelry. She is especially excited to work in the same district her children attend and to contribute to the success of students in the community she loves.
Jackie Schneer has been part of the Wapakoneta City Schools team since 2022. She began her journey in the cafeteria at Wapakoneta Middle School before transitioning to a paraeducator role at West Elementary. For the past two years, Jackie has worked with special education students at both Wapakoneta Elementary and Middle School, supporting their growth and development.
Originally from Northwood, Ohio, Jackie graduated from Northwood High School in 1991 and went on to earn an associate degree in Business and Accounting from Owens Community College in 1997. She now lives in Wapakoneta with her husband, Michael, and their daughter, Isabella.
Jackie is excited to continue her work with Wapakoneta Schools, helping students with special needs thrive and become productive members of the community. She is grateful for the opportunity and looks forward to all that lies ahead.
We’re excited to welcome Andrew Myers to Wapakoneta City Schools!
Andrew brings over seven years of experience as a paraeducator, including five years at Northwest Academy Streamwood in Illinois, where he supported students ages 12 to 21 from the greater Chicago area with emotional, mental, and behavioral needs. For the past two years, he has worked with the Auglaize County ESC, serving K–4 students across multiple classrooms and facilities.
Originally from Newaygo, Michigan, Andrew is a proud graduate of Newaygo High School. He has a passion for creativity—especially wood and digital art—and enjoys writing theology and Bible studies in his spare time.
Andrew is excited to serve in a supportive role at Wapakoneta City Schools, helping students develop strategies to better understand their emotions and build the confidence they need to thrive each day.
We’re happy to welcome Shannon Aufderhaar to Wapakoneta City Schools!
Shannon is entering her ninth year of teaching and is a proud graduate of New Knoxville Local School. She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Bowling Green State University. In the summer of 2024, she completed coursework and passed the exam to become a nationally recognized Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP)—a testament to her dedication to literacy and student success.
Shannon lives in New Knoxville with her husband, son, and their two dogs. She enjoys fishing at her family’s pond and spending time with loved ones. She’s especially excited to meet her co-teacher and begin working together to support and empower all 5th grade students!
VARSITY SOFTBALL VS FORT LORAMIE AT 5:30 PM TONIGHT!
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We’re excited to welcome Laura Basham as the new head volleyball coach at Wapakoneta and a paraeducator at Wapakoneta Elementary!
Laura is a graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School in Oregon, Ohio, and originally from Rossford. She brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare and has spent the last 11 years coaching volleyball at every level—from 5th grade through high school, including club teams. She’s passionate about the sport and ready to start building the Wapak volleyball program.
Laura is married and has four daughters:
Summer (24) – her assistant coach and a new intervention specialist at Wapakoneta
Soraya (19) – a volleyball player at Heidelberg University
Savannah (14) – an 8th grader at Wapakoneta
Lauren (12) – a 6th grader at Wapakoneta
She enjoys attending her daughters’ sporting events and spending quality time with family. Laura is excited to be part of Wapakoneta City Schools, where she looks forward to supporting students—both on the court and in the classroom—by helping them grow, gain confidence, and find success in their unique learning journeys.
Please join us in welcoming Megan Leidy to Wapakoneta City Schools!
Megan is a 2007 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Applied Health Science from Bowling Green State University and later completed a master’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Cincinnati. After experiencing the profound loss of her first son, Megan felt a deep calling to the field of mental health. She is now nearing the completion of a second master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Winebrenner Theological Seminary, with graduation set for August.
In her free time, Megan enjoys making memories with her husband and son. She is honored and excited to join the Wapakoneta City Schools team, where she looks forward to supporting students and empowering them to become the best version of themselves.
We’re happy to welcome Kimberlie Cummings to Wapakoneta City Schools! A graduate of Elida High School, Kimberlie brings valuable experience from her time as a preschool teacher and in office administration. She has a heart for helping others and is excited to support students as they learn, grow, and work toward their dreams—especially one determined young racer who’s already practicing his skills in a wheelchair!
Kimberlie is a proud mother of four, grandmother of eleven, and great-grandmother to three precious grands. She enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing at the beach. We’re thrilled to have her kindness, dedication, and sense of humor on the team!
Wapakoneta Softball vs Elida.
Wapakoneta Varsity Softball vs Elida!
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We’re excited to welcome Kaylynn Renner to the WCS team!
Kaylynn is a proud Wapakoneta native and 2007 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Art History from The Ohio State University in 2011. For the past decade, she’s focused on raising her family and running her own business—bringing creativity, dedication, and a strong work ethic to everything she does.
In her free time, Kaylynn enjoys crocheting, reading true crime, and taking walks with her two dogs, Maddie and Lucy.
She’s most excited to help pave the path to success for WCS students—and we’re thrilled to have her giving back to the community that helped raise her.
Welcome home, Kaylynn
We’re excited to welcome Megan Quinton to WCS
Megan brings a wide range of experience to WCS, having taught kindergarten through 3rd grade in both Hilliard City Schools and Bluffton Elementary. She later served in multiple leadership roles with LifeWise Academy—including Program Coach, Curriculum Coordinator, and Teacher Support Specialist—and most recently focused her work on ABA therapy and de-escalation strategies to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs.
A proud Bluffton High School graduate, Megan moved to Wapakoneta in 2017 with her husband Aaron. Together, they’re raising three boys—Daniel (12), Lucas (8), andCamden (6).
A fun fact? Megan was an Ohio State Cheerleader and cheered in four national championships!
She’s most excited to serve in a district that values students of all abilities and to help build environments where every student can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. She’s also passionate about walking alongside educators and supporting the important work of shaping young lives.
Welcome to WCS, Megan! We’re lucky to have you!
VARSITY SOFTBALL GAME TONIGHT VS ELIDA AT 5:30 PM!
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We’re excited to welcome Parker Enoch to our Health and Physical Education team!
Parker is entering his third year in the classroom after earning his Bachelor of Science in Education from Wright State University. He previously taught at both London City Schools and Sidney City Schools, where he also coached football and wrestling.
A 2018 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, Parker brings great energy to the classroom and the field. He enjoys all things active and loves spending time with friends and family.
What excites him most about joining WCS? Finally finding a school he can call home—and the chance to help every student become the best version of themselves.
Welcome to Wapak, Parker! We’re glad you’re here!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dana Anderson to the WCS team!
Dana brings over 30 years of experience as a paraeducator, supporting students from preschool through 4th grade in a variety of educational settings. She has worked in self-contained schools such as Woodlane in Bowling Green, Good Samaritan in Defiance, Marimor in Lima, and most recently in the autism unit at Lima City Schools.
Originally from Liberty Center, Ohio, Dana is a proud graduate of Liberty Center High School. She now lives in Harrod with her husband. Together, they enjoy camping and cheering on sprint car races. Dana is also a proud mom of two grown sons and a grandmother to four grandchildren ranging in age from 5 to 10.
Dana is excited to meet her new students and colleagues at Wapakoneta Schools and begin this next chapter in her career.
Welcome to Wapak, Dana! We’re so glad you’re here!
Redskin Relays and Track Meet from April 30th!
