“Mansfield Adult Education is helping me get my education for FREE and get a good career. I would have never been able to get it without this program and without the best teachers that keep me motivated!”
-Jaiden Byrd
Meet Our Team
Andrea Karpiak-Feasel, M.Ed.
karpiak.andrea@mansfieldschools.org
(419) 525-6380 ext. 5
Andrea enjoys building relationships with the students, staff, citizens, and community leaders in Richland, Ashland, and Crawford counties. With nearly two decades of experience, her background is in teaching and she now gets to continue that role as the Program Coordinator for Mansfield Adult Education.
“My teachers and staff members are a team and together we guide the program through its challenges, growth and successes. Changing the lives of adult learners in our community is a remarkable experience that I am honored to be part of. It is wonderful to partner with other community-based organizations and their great leaders. Collaborating together and being part of the change that is needed for the adults that we serve is so valued!”
Outside of work Andrea enjoys spending time with family and friends. She and her husband have three beautiful teenagers (two boys and a girl), so they keep them busy running to their activities and the grocery store! She enjoys exploring new restaurants, listening to live music, and just spending a cozy evening at home watching movies.
Charlene McPeek
mcpeek.charlene@mansfieldschools.org
(419) 525-6380 ext. 2
Charlene loves meeting the awesome students and being able to watch them succeed. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and long summer days in the sun.
Kayla Workman
workman.kayla@mansfieldschools.org
(419) 525-6380 ext. 3
Kayla’s favorite part of working at Mansfield Adult Education is being able to become a small part of the students’ success stories. In her spare time, Kayla enjoys being outside, hiking, gardening, and exploring new places with her family. She loves to travel, and her favorite place to visit is Savannah, Georgia.
Brandi Walker, BS Ed./MBA Acc.
walker.brandi@mansfieldschools.org
Brandi enjoys helping students earn their GED® and watching them prove to themselves that they can accomplish anything if they stay committed and put in the effort. When she isn’t fulfilling her passion for teaching, Brandi enjoys her role as Worship Director at her church, traveling with her husband and children, and watching her favorite sports teams.
Angie Botsko, BS
botsko.angela@mansfieldschools.org
Angie enjoys building relationships with students, seeing what comes next for them, and being one step in their path to success along the way. Outside of the classroom, Angie spends her time with her friends and family, reading, and constantly working on home-improvement projects with her husband, Alex, and their labrador, Miller.
Jack P. Macfarlane, Ed.D
macfarlane.jack@mansfieldschools.org
Jack teaches GED® test preparation classes in Math and Science, as well as classes for the Adult Diploma Program (ADP). Jack has been training and teaching adults for decades, both as a Senior Chief in the US Navy and as an instructor after the service. When he isn’t teaching, Jack likes to play the guitar and has recently reacquired an old hobby: model rocketry.
Airika Freeman, BA
freeman.airika@mansfieldschools.org
Airika loves working in front of and among the awesome students and staff. When Airika isn’t teaching, you can catch her on her yoga mat during the cold season and on her paddle board during the warm season. She enjoys exploring the world with her family and friends, especially when her dogs can join in the fun.
Louis Tommelleo, M.Ed.
tommelleo.louis@mansfieldschools.org
Lou currently teaches at the Crawford Success Center & Madison Adult Career Center. He enjoys teaching adults that want something more in life and enjoys watching the light bulb come on when they get something they thought they never would. When Lou isn’t teaching, you may find him participating in an American History reenactment event or supporting his wife in a bodybuilding competition. He also loves to be outdoors and enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Becky Simpson, M.Ed.
simpson.becky@mansfieldschools.org
Becky teaches at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Ashland, OH. She enjoys knowing that she is helping to make a difference in the students’ lives. Outside of work, Becky enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and camping. She also loves traveling and spending time with her family.
Amy Close, BA/MSW
close.amy@mansfieldschools.org
Any teaches at the Community Alternative Center. She enjoys supporting and encouraging students to achieve their academic advancements. Outside of work, Amy is a licensed Social Worker and licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She enjoys teaching and mentoring new practitioners to become licensed professionals.
Steve Wilkinson, BA
wilkinson.steven@mansfieldschools.org
Steve is an instructor at the Community Alternative Center. He is very passionate about helping others better themselves and reach their goals. He enjoys being able to positively impact the lives of others. When he isn’t teaching, Steve is spending time with his wife of almost 19 years, and his two amazing children. He also enjoys watching sports, especially football. O-H!
Dee Bell
Dee is passionate about this program. She enjoys being able to contribute to a positive change in the next chapter of a student’s life. As a retired, previous Director of ASPIRE, she now devotes most of her time to her husband of over 50 years, three grown children, and twin grandchildren. Dee loves a good mystery book or movie, and loves eating out with friends and family!
