NCHS Staff Directory
2025-2026
Adam Azar (azara@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Principal
- Indiana State University- Masters in Education Administration, BS in Social Studies Education, Minor in History
Jeff Gambill (gambillj@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Assistant Principal
- Indiana State University- BS in English Education, MS in Educational Leadership
Jamie Huff (huffj@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Athletic Director
- Indiana State University- BS in Graphic Arts Management and Industrial Technology Education; MS in Human Resource Development
- Senior Beta and Senior Class Sponsor
- Varsity Girl's Basketball Coach
Angie Brocksmith (brocksmitha@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Director of Health Services; NC School Nurse
- University of Southern Indiana- AS in Dental Hygiene; Ivy Tech- AS in Nursing; Grand Canyon University- BS in Nursing
Laura Horton (hortonl@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Treasurer & Secretary
- Ivy Tech- AS in Office Administration
Matt Price (pricem@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Chief of Police
- Indiana State University- AS in Psychology
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for U.S. Officers
- U.S. Army- Staff Sergeant 2000-2010
Ashley Swalls (swallsa@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Secretary, Registrar, Attendance Officer
- Ivy Tech Community College- AAS in Criminal Justice, AAS in Health Care; Dementia Care Certificate
Ryan Gilman (gilmanr@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Guidance Counselor
- Indiana State University- BA Mathematics, MS in School Counseling
- Boys and Girls Golf Coach
- IBA Sponsor
Amber Young (younga@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Guidance Counselor
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College-- BS in Psychology; Indiana State University- MEd in School Counseling
- Kindness Club Sponsor
Teresa Asche (aschet@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Dual Credit/AP English 12 Honors, Dual Credit/AP U.S. History Honors, English 10 Honors, U.S. Government
- Harding University- BA in Social Science; Indiana State University- MA in English
- NECTA Co-President; Student Council Sponsor; Academic Super Bowl Coach (English & Fine Arts); Junior High Quiz Bowl Coach; Freshman Class Sponsor
Katie Case (casek@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: 7-12 Music
- Bachelors in Music Education; currently enrolled at Ohio State University for a Masters of Social Work
- Pep Band Sponsor
Jacob Cummings (cummingsj@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Library Media Specialist
- Oakland City University- BS in English Education, Minor in Sociology, MA in Teaching; Media Specialist License
- Yearbook Advisor; NC News Director; Student Council Sponsor; IBA Sponsor
Nathan de la Cruz (delacruzn@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Spanish 1-3, Exploring World Languages
- Indiana State University- BA in Language Studies (Concentration in Spanish Teaching)
Belinda Freeman (freemanb@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: 7th-8th Grade Science
- Vincennes University- AS in Paralegal Studies; Kaplan University- BS in Paralegal Studies; Western Governors University- BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
- Junior Beta Sponsor
- Thunderettes Dance Coach
Natalie Harkrider (harkridern@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: HS Special Education Resource Room
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College-- BS in P-12 Mild Intervention Special Education
- Varsity Cheer Coach
- Assistant Varsity and Junior High Track Coach
- Character Award Committee Member
Michelle Hill (hillm@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: English 10, High School Readiness, and Preparing for College & Careers
- Western Governors University
- Craft Club Sponsor
Heidi Jones (jonesh@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: JH Special Education Resource Room, Math
- Western Governors University- BS in Math Education
Joe Kutch (kutchj@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Automotive w/ 5 Dual Credit Offerings
- Assistant Athletic Director
- Nashville College- AAS in Automotive Technology; Automotive/Diesel Certificates
- Ball State University- Teaching License
Christy Lee (leec@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts 1 & 2
- Indiana State University- BS in Family and Consumer Science
Erich Lieser (liesere@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: English 11, Physical Education 9, JH Physical Education
- Illinois Wesleyan University- BA in English Writing & Secondary Education
Andrea McColl (mccolla@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: World History and U.S. History
- Lake Superior State University- BA in History, Minor in Sociology; Trine University- BS in Secondary Education
- National Honor Society Sponsor, Junior Class Sponsor
Tony Meehan (meehant@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: 7th-8th Grade Social Studies
- Indiana State University- BS in Education; Indiana Wesleyan University- MS in Education
- Geography Bowl Coach
Cary Molinder (molinderc@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Anatomy & Physiology, Earth Science, Biology
- Indiana State University- BS Degrees in Health, PE, General Science, Biology and Earth Science; MS in Educational Administration
- Sophomore Class Sponsor
Anna (Orsburn) Moody (orsburna@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Geometry, Algebra 1
- Oakland City University- BS in Accounting, BS in Sports Management
- Varsity Volleyball Coach
- Varsity Softball Coach
- Freshman Class Sponsor
Matthew Newton (newtonm@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Strength & Conditioning, Physical Education, Health
- Indiana State University- BS in Physical Education
- E-Sports Coach
Rachel Norris (norrisr@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: 7th and 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1
- Ball State University- BA in Elementary Education, Minor in Computer Science
- JH Craft Club Sponsor
Jeff Ransford (ransfordj@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Engineering & Technology, Intro to Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Intro to Transportation, Engineering Design
- Indiana State University- BS in Technology Education
- JH/HS Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
Jackie Roberts (robertsj@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: ELA 7 & ELA 8
- Indiana State University- BA in Elementary Education and Middle School Language Arts; additional licensing includes FACS, High Ability, and Media Specialist
- 7th-8th Grade High Ability Coach; Sewing Club Sponsor
Erin Schultz (schultze@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: JH Art, 2D Art, 3D Art, Visual Communications
- Millersville University- BA in Graphic Design; Indiana State University- BS in Art Education
- Drama Club Sponsor
- Varsity Girls Wrestling Coach
Beatrix Schultz
- Emotional Support Animal
- Bark Twain University- BA in Snuggling; MA in Tail Waggology; Virginia Woof University- PhD in Advanced Cuteness
- Favorite Quote: "Stay Pawsitive!"
- Favorite Songs: "Don't Stop Retrievin'" and "Who Let the Dogs Out?"
- Favorite TV Shows: Scooby Doo and Paw Patrol
Chris Siscoe (siscoec@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Dual Credit/AP Chemistry, Dual Credit/AP Biology, General Chemistry, Integrated Chemistry and Physics
- University of Oklahoma- BS in Biology; Indiana University- MS in Biochemistry
- Academic Super Bowl Coach
Beth Slack (slackb@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Algebra 2, College Algebra/Trig, Quantitative Reasoning, AP Calculus
- Franklin College- BA in Physical Education; Indiana State University- Certification in 5-12 Math, MS in Physical Education
- Senior Class Sponsor
Jenna Swalls (swallsj@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Principles of Agriculture, Horticulture Science, Landscape Management
- Vincennes University- BS in Agricultural Science, Associates in Agriculture Business
- FFA Sponsor
Carol Thomas (thomasc@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: English 9, English 9 Honors, Dual Credit English 11 Honors, English 12
- Indiana State University- BS in English Teaching, MA in English
- Junior Class Sponsor
- Spell Bowl Coach
Nick Wheeler (wheelern@nesc.k12.in.us)
- Teacher: Computer Science, Economics
- Indiana State University- BS in History; American College of Education- MS in Science Transition to Teaching Certification
- Varsity Football Coach
- Speed and Strength Program Director
Steve Asche
Teacher Aide
Justin Barnard
Teacher Aide
Erin Bays
Teacher Aide
Ashly Clark
Custodian
Brook Crooks
Head Cook
Dave Delaney
Custodian
Pam Houser
Cook
Brandy Lindsay
Cook
Joanna Quilliam
Cook
Lynn Robinson
Teacher Aide
Angie Royal
Custodian
Sue Secrest
Custodian