“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.
Angie Botsko, BS
botsko.angela@mansfieldschools.org
Angie teaches at the Crawford Success Center in Bucyrus. She also teaches the Adult Diploma Program, C.O.S.T. 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, MA
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.
Kathy Goodwin, BA
Amanda Doan, BA Ed.
doan.amanda@mansfieldschools.org
Amanda is married with two kids, a dog, four cats, and a flock of chickens. She loves spending time with her family exploring, traveling, eating good food, cooking, being outside, and listening to music. Amanda looks forward to getting to know the students and helping them reach their goals!
Amy Close, BA/MSW
close.amy@mansfieldschools.org
Amy 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 Ashland Salvation Army Kroc Center as well as 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!
