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University School Employees

University School is the best that it can be thanks to its dedicated faculty and a committed staff who ensure that the administrative structure of the school runs smoothly and efficiently.

Our teachers are talented men and women who care about the whole boy, his interests as well as his abilities, his personal concerns as well as his school performance. The relationships between faculty members and students are exceptionally rich. Their interactions are frequent and friendly, whether in the classroom, on the playing field, at morning assemblies, or in the dining hall. Many teachers coach sports teams and oversee activities; others fill the bleachers and auditoriums to cheer on the boys as they play and perform. Their powerful influence as friends, role models and tireless supporters is impossible to measure.

Directory

  • Photo of William Sanborn
    William Sanborn
    Upper School Theater Arts Director, Drama Teacher
    Appointed: 2024
    Case Western Reserve University - MNO
    Elon University - BFA
  • Photo of Aaron Sayre
    Aaron Sayre
    Upper School Learning Specialist, Golf Coach
    Appointed: 2022
    University of Akron - M.A.
    The Ohio State University - B.A.
  • Photo of Mary Schoen
    Mary Schoen
    YEI Program Manager
    Appointed: 2022
    Hunter College - B.A.
  • Photo of Michael Smith
    Michael Smith
    Head of Murray House, Science Teacher
    Appointed: 2015
    216-831-2200 x7485
    University of Pittsburgh - Ph.D
    Rice University - M.A.
    College of Wooster - B.A.
  • Photo of John Somers
    John Somers
    Head of McKinley House, English Teacher, The Record Advisor, Anderson Scholars in Creative Writing Advisor
    Appointed: 2006
    216-831-2200 ext. 7491
    Brown University - M.A.T.
    Georgetown University - B.A.
  • Photo of Michael Starinsky
    Michael Starinsky
    Visual Arts Teacher, Strnad Fellowships in Creativity Advisor
    Appointed: 2011
    216-831-2200 x7328
    Cleveland Institute of Art - B.F.A.
    Case Western Reserve University - M.A.E.
  • Photo of Devon Steve
    Devon Steve
    Director of Music, Glee Club Director, Orchestra Director
    Appointed: 2022
    St. Olaf College - B.M.
    Simpson College - M.A.
  • Photo of Mitchell Strachan
    Mitchell Strachan
    Math Chairperson, Senior Class Dean, Math Teacher
    Appointed: 2007
    216-831-2200 x7474
    Case Western Reserve University - M.E.
    Duke University - B.S.E.
  • Photo of Peter Sweeney
    Peter Sweeney
    Computer Science Teacher, Klein Chairholder in Computer Science, Robotics Advisor
    Appointed: 2014
    216-831-2200 x7492
    Cleveland State University - M.A.
    Miami University - B.A.

Shaker Heights Campus JUNIOR K – GRADE 8

20701 Brantley Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
Phone: (216) 321-8260

Hunting Valley Campus GRADES 9 – 12

2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022
Phone: (216) 831-2200