Turpin & Anderson Alumni:

Where Are You Now?

Where has your journey taken you since graduation? The Forest Hills Foundation for Education is eager to celebrate your successes and connect you with past classmates.

Your Pursuits & Proudest Moments? We’re all ears!

Seeking Reunions or Community Ties? We’ve got you covered.

Reconnect and reignite the Turpin & Anderson spirit.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

ANDERSON

2020-Present

Sam Mizukawa (2023) – Brigham Young University

2010-2020

Tyler Myers (2019) – Special Education Aide (Working at stepping stones)

Joseph Buscani ( 2018) – I’m now in the northeast of England in Newcastle. I’m in the process of attaining a Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree. Along with that, I also play soccer in the local area. It has been a life-changing experience.

Gabby Pawlaczyk (2015) – I am in my 5th year of teaching first grade at Newport Primary School! I got married last year in January 2022, and I live in Withamsville!

Brittany Stuessel (2010) – Connecticut

2000-2010

Carrington Rowe (2009) –I’m an Actress, Writer, Director, Producer, fashion stylist/social media coordinator, basically a Jill of all trades. I’ve had quite a journey since graduation.

Elisha Buchheit (2008) – My husband and I live in Anderson and have 3 boys. I work at Mercy Anderson Hospital as a Labor/Delivery nurse in the Family Birth Center.

Anne Heekin ( 2008) – I work for 84.51 as a Senior Data Analyst and I have two daughters. My oldest just started kindergarten at Sherwood

Timothy Reynolds (2007) – Currently I’m working at Chick-fil-A, my longest place of employment (16 years), helping my brother get his I.T. Business off the ground, and an amateur Voice Actor

Jill Chapman (2006) – College graduate, wife of an Army Major, mom of two girls.

Brian Rhoney ( 2006) – Currently living in Milford, OH, married and have a 3yo daughter. Working at a locally owned and operated home services company Turner On Services!

Claire Frederix-Utrecht (2005) – Immigrated to the Netherlands in 2012. Married, mother of twin boys. Working on transformational change and continuous improvement (Lean).

Stephanie Gasnik (2005) – Owns a 17-acre farm/homestead in Williamsburg, Ohio.

Whitney Wyatt (2004) – I work in franchise development for The UPS Store. I also own The UPS Store in Anderson and employ Anderson residents with the goal of serving this wonderful community.

Cameron Rowe (2003) –Currently living in Tampa, FL working as Director of Operations at a healthcare clinic. I’ve also lived in Nashville, TN and Fort Worth, TX. I received my Masters Healthcare Management at UT Dallas and my BBA at Belmont University.

Lauren Teuschler (2003) –

I work with all of my siblings for The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

Cameron Rowe(2003) – Received my master’s degree in Healthcare Management and currently working as a Practice Manager in Tampa, FL. Previously lived in Nashville and Fort Worth.

Lisa Curry (2003) – Artist/owner – Green Hook Studio, and aerial hoop instructor at Dimension Fitness.

Stephanie Humphries ( 2002) – OIF/OEF Veteran, Dietitian, Mary Kay Director, married with one son

Jamie Suttle (2002) – I’ve been teaching middle school math and history for 16 years in Tennessee. I am graduating with my Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lipscomb University. 

Autumn Kozimer ( 2000) – Autumn is an entrepreneur living in Western Montana.  She lives with her husband and a plethora of animals on her small farm.  

Emily Petrey ( 2000) – I am a PT, a wife, and a mom to 3 beautiful girls. I have a successful career and enjoy spending time with my family during all our adventures.

1990-2000

Matt Disher (1999) – Working in global real estate. Marine Veteran. Live nearby with my family. We enjoy travel and sports.

Rakhi Srivastava (1999) – I opened Queen City Pelvic Health and Wellness in Anderson Twp in April 2022. Since then I have opened a second location in Fort Thomas, Kentucky and have hired two pelvic floor physical therapists & an admin. I live in Anderson with my husband & son.

Melanie Hartong (1998) – I oversee a district wide program that puts students at AHS & THS in touch with local businesses to learn important career awareness and employability skills. I also work with specialized groups of students on skills that build independence with daily living

Erin Zigmann (1998) – I am a homemaker.  I married my soul mate in 2015 and am lucky that he works hard so I can stay home. Still no kids but I am a very proud Aunt of 5 wonderful kids.

Melissa Leaman (1997) – Mom to 4.  Almost to empty nest as my youngest is a sophomore in high school. 

Alexis Bruning (1996) – Drive visual and textual content and marketing strategies for global enterprise clients across various marketplaces, including Amazon and Walmart.

Mendy Stahl (1996) – Successful career in Human Resources. Active member with Forest Hills Band program and other organizations in the Anderson community.

Brett Beach (1994) – Married for 21 years, 2 children ages 20 and 18, I work as a Lieutenant on Ladder 54 for the Miami Valley Fire District and also work for FEMA as a member of Ohio Task Force One Urban Search and Rescue.

Wendy Tracy (1992) – I Have 3 Kids 25.20.14

Mike Goyer ( 1992) – We live in Paradise Valley, AZ.

Jennifer Gavin (1990) –

I live in Anderson Township and have had two children graduate from Anderson. I enjoyed volunteering in the district throughout the years my kids attended school there and am happy to continue to be involved with FHFE.

Debbie Morenz-Harbinger (1990) – Obtained my Doctorate in Social work

1980-1990

Paula Copley (1989) I’m a mom of 6, & a grandma of 6! I’m currently finishing my master’s and PsyD in Clinical Psychology. I returned to Anderson Township and have a Junior at Anderson and an 8th grader at Nagel.

Kim Kollmann ( 1989) – I have been teaching in the Forest Hills School District for 24 years and love teaching kindergarten at Ayer! My husband Jonathan and I have two adult children. Our daughter is married and living in Shelbyville, Ky. Our son is an architect in Columbus, OH

Robin Maddy ( 1988) – Married 1987 alum Ron Maddy, 2 great kids (Mackenzie & Jackson), CFO of a large Real Estate and development company.

Paul Bromwell (1986) – Still in Cincinnati. I’ve been full-time in IT since graduating high school. I’m also a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic (since 2006) and a father of 7.

Meg Burns ( 1982) – Proud to be part of the educational team that made me!  Graduated from UC in 1999 and 2000, married Jeff (1978 Turpin grad). Kids are our kids are 2 UC grads and 2 at Ohio State and Miami.

Donald Smith (1980) – I struggled with drug/alcohol abuse during and after high school. Got sober in November 1981. I’ve been working as an EMT since February 1987.

1970-1980

Michael Geil (1979) – Retired from UPS and living in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Lynnette Johnson (1978) – I’m finished with my career. Spent most of it in the Insurance industry. Very rewarding

Robbin Sheppard Leonard ( 1976) – Corporate Pilot

Marilyn Osborne (1975) – 42 years @OKI retired in 2020. We have 1 daughter and 1 grandson and have lived in Anderson Township for close to 40 years.

Jodie Flatt (1975) – Married 37+ yrs to my husband Jim, we met at P&G prior to grad school. Colorado residents 25+ yrs, our daughter Rachael, 2010 Olympian, Stanford grad & now at Duke Medicine, married Eric Iwashita, her Stanford sweetheart in our garden 8/2020!

Tom Chilton (1972) – Charlottesville, VA and Washington, DC

1960-1970

Forest S. Heis (1962) – Practicing attorney since 1969, past FHSD School Board Member for 32 years, member of Anderson Hills Methodist Church, 4 children, 12 grandchildren, member of the Forest Hills Foundation for Education.

TURPIN

2020-Present

Ava Hitt (2024) – I am currently working at Texas Roadhouse as a host and will be serving once I turn 18. I am going to Cincinnati State for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and will be there for two years.

DJ Mosby (2023) – Honor Roll, Student of the Quarter

2010-2020

Raina Rindani (2018) – I graduated from OSU with degrees in German and biology. During this time, I pursued neuroscience research and worked in disability services, which affirmed my passion for healthcare. I currently work as an inpatient MHS with plans to attend med school.

Marianne Adae (2017) – I went to Sinclair Community College and got my Associate’s in Baking and Pastry Arts. I currently bake for Matt Boosalis at Boosalis Baking. I’m married, a mom of 2 fur babies and I’m also pursuing a career as a singer and actress.

Elizabeth (Hope) Osborne (2016) – Completed 4 years of honorable service in the USMC, separating as a Sergeant (E-5). Now working as an Administrative Assistant under the fiscal officer for the Village of New Bremen.

Mary Rotsching (2015) – I have been living in the Cotswolds region of England with my British husband since 2018. Here I graduated from the University of Worcester with a Bachelor’s in Human Nutrition. I now work as a product developer at an English coffee chain.

Tiffany Berry (2014) – Graduated from Miami with my Bachelor’s in Communication and Public Administration and my Master’s at UC in School Counseling

Alex Capetillo ( 2014) – After graduating from CWRU, I married my high school girlfriend and moved to California. Four years of designing combat vehicles and many hikes and national parks later, we moved to Georgia where I work as an aeronautical engineer for Skunk Works

Taylor Hoffman (2013) – I am a certified Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse at Cincinnati Children’s and my wife and I just had our first baby girl in July!

Amanda Armstrong (2013) – I graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in psychology. I am now a crisis negotiator.

Krishna Mahadevan ( 2012) – I now practice immigration law, primarily in deportation defense/asylum, family-based petitions, and humanitarian efforts

2000-2010

Hanna Wetzel (2010) – I have a B.S. in biology from Northern Kentucky University and a Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Cincinnati and now work as a biology professor at Xavier University.

Elizabeth Mirick (2009) – I’ve excelled as a dedicated NOC technician & analyst, delivering exceptional technical support and network management. My skillful troubleshooting ensured seamless operations, minimizing downtime and enhancing system efficiency.

Kyle Fender (2006) – As the principal at AHS, I have the great privilege of serving in a leadership capacity in the community that raised me. The Forest Hills community is a special place and I am honored to work here.

Michael Perry (2005) – Graduated from West Point in ‘09 and served for 6 years as Army Officer (Captain, 1x deployment to Afghanistan), transitioned into Tech Sales, IT Ops, SaaS Delivery and now working in FinTech transformation. Coach soccer, play in a band, and mentor

Blake Zimmerman (2003) – After graduating from Turpin in 2003 I went to Indiana University where I received my Bachelor in Marketing and MBA. I started in the Food Industry after school with Acosta. I have been married since 2015 and have two daughters and live on Westside.

Emily Smith (2003) – My family and I live in Grand Rapids, MI. My husband, Greg, and I have two children, Jude (10) and Nora (7). I am an occupational therapist and staff development manager for Mary Free Bed at Home. We love West MI and spend our extra time outdoors.

1990-2000

Jamie Malmqvist ( 1999) – I’ve been living in Sweden for the past 17 years with my husband who is Swedish. I teach at an international English school in a city called Halmstad.

Nicholas Rendler (1999) – ASE Master technician, IBEW inside journeyman wireman, I hold a private pilots certificate and I drink beer like a champion.

Kara Suarez (1998) – I have been in the Tampa Bay Florida area for over 20 years now. Currently going to school to become an RN and trying not to lose my mind raising my 4 teenagers.

Elizabeth Gillmore ( 1997) – Living on the east side of Cleveland with my husband, 11 year old twin children and 2 pups.

Kaitlin Schneider (1997) – Anderson Twp, raising my 3 kids who are future Turpin High School students!

Ashlee Wert ( 1995) – I live in Anderson with my husband of almost 20 years (Kevin) and two girls, Taylor and Avery.   I work in Human Resources for a top Property and Casualty carrier, and have been lucky enough to work there for 18 years!

Marcy Shepardson (1994) – Bloomington, Indiana

Josh Gerth ( 1994) – Still in Anderson Township! Married for 20 years to Melissa and we have 3 kids (18,14,14). When I’m not working in the commercial real estate world, I’m honored to represent A-Town as one of the elected Trustees.

Chuck Boyer (1993) – Live and work in Northern VA (Washington DC) since graduating from Virginia Tech in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering. Married for 22 years with 2 kids, 20 and 17.

Abbie Denen ( 1991) – I have been the athletic trainer at Nagel Middle School since 2006

1980-1990

Jamie Verdin (1990) – Been working at Nagel Middle School for over 20 years and still live in Anderson Township.

Heather Varner (1988) – I live in Cincinnati with my husband Dan Varner, our two teenagers, and two labradoodles. Our daughter is a sophomore at UC and our son is. Junior at AHS.

Victor Prince (1987) – My post-Turpin experience includes: CIA analyst, Wharton MBA, Bain consulting, CapitalOne executive, ex-COO of US CFPB, Author with HarperCollins, GM of semi-pro football team. I live in Sweden with my wife Tina. Find me at victorprince.com.

Christa Long Martin (1986) – My husband and I own Addressed for Success in Anderson Township. I started the print and mailing company 30 years ago. I am a proud Spartan Alumni with 3 children Spartan alumni’s and one more who will graduate in two years.  Go Spartans!

Melissa Allen (1985) – Former Bailiff for Clermont County, Ohio.  Ret. Officer for Homeland Security.  Enjoying a quieter career at the best local attraction in Cincinnati until full-time retirement strikes me.  Happily married to Tim Allen, we own Industrial Packaging Group.

Amy Regensburger (1982) – I live in Bethel, Ohio

Christopher Schaffner (1981) – Ended up in Boston after college, started my own engineering firm doing green building consulting. Married 30+ years, two kids, empty nesters. Concord, MA.

1970-1980

Beverly Bennett (1979) – Returned to Cincinnati 5 years ago after living in Rhode Island, Portugal (4 years), Columbus OH, Italy (20 years).

Ellie Miller Knauss (1978) – Educational Philanthropy (Knauss School of Business at University of San Diego, Knauss Veterans Center at Texas A&M University, Indiana University Knauss Scholarships, etc.)

David Mowrey – I live in Estero Florida