Faculty & Staff
Miriam Rube
Principal
Email: mrube@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-964-6503
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Ms. Miriam Rube has served in the roles of principal, director of education, and headmaster since 1991. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice/criminology from Ohio State University, as well as a master of science degree from St. Thomas University, where she is currently completing her doctorate in curriculum instruction and instructional leadership. In addition to being a member of several professional organizations, Ms. Rube has served on the Advisory Council of the Harvard Graduate School of Education Principals' Center, the Board for the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) and the accreditation teams for AISF and the Southern Association for College and Schools (SACS) since 1995. Ms. Rube is committed to offering the highest quality product to her students and this dedication permeates her conversations and interactions with students, parents, coworkers, and community stakeholders.
Alison Cohen
Registrar
Email: acohen2@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-474-6356 | Registrar Main Number: 866-609-6351, Option 3
Mrs. Alison Cohen holds a BA in Economics from Oberlin College in Ohio and an MBA from Northeastern University in Boston. Mrs. Cohen has extensive experience in the private sector from her years working for large corporations such as Digital Equipment Corporation and Intel Corporation. She is enthusiastic about the new challenges and opportunities in the field of education. She especially enjoys analyzing student's backgrounds and helping them find the necessary courses to graduate with their high school diploma.
Jennifer Stout
Math Department Chair
Email: jstout@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-964-6573
Mrs. Jennifer Stout holds a BS in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of Central Florida. She eagerly embraced a variety of educational atmospheres over the last six years. From her experience at one of Orlando's toughest inner-city schools, she grew in her compassion and creativity when it came to reaching all students on their level. In addition, Mrs. Stout had the privilege of both teaching and authoring online math courses for virtual schools under the No Child Left Behind Act. She sees the benefits of online education because it offers flexibility and student accountability, allowing the student to mature and therefore be better prepared for life.
Michael Storper
Intructor
Email: mstorper@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-964-6574
Mr. Michael Storper holds a BS and an MS in Mathematics from Nova Southeastern University. He joined Kaplan College Preparatory School in 2005 as a Teacher's Assistant. Mr. Storper has taught at Pompano Beach Middle School and Miami-Carol Senior High School, where he taught mathematics and served as Mathematics department chairperson along with sponsoring the Math Club. For the past 17 years, he has tutored privately for college and high school courses.
Samantha Meyer
Instructor
Email: smeyer2@kaplan.edu | Phone: 304-834-1014
Mrs. Samantha Meyer holds a bachelor's degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from West Liberty State College and a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University. She has more than nine years of experience teaching various levels of mathematics courses in both traditional and online environments. As an online instructor, Mrs. Meyer hopes to challenge students while helping them develop confidence and enjoyment from their experiences with mathematics. In her free time, Mrs. Meyer enjoys reading, cooking, exercising, and spending time with her family.
Paul Musser
Instructor
Email: pmusser@kaplan.edu
Mr. Paul Musser holds a BS in Mathematics and Psychology from the University of North Alabama. As a math teacher in traditional and non-traditional settings, Mr. Musser has been very successful in helping students become significantly better in school. Mr. Musser has taught in private, college prep school environments as well as urban environments. He is passionate about playing basketball and runs basketball teaching programs in South Florida. He also enjoys spending time with his family, weight lifting, reading, and cooking.
Jerry Van Keuren
Instructor
Email: gvankeuren@kaplan.edu | Phone: 301-621-6287
Mr. Jerry Van Keuren holds a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology with a minor in Mathematics. After retiring from the Air Force, he taught middle and high school math courses in Fairfax County, Virginia for over ten years. He also has coached middle school Math Counts teams in regional competitions. Whether teaching in a traditional or online environment, Mr. Van Keuren’s goal is to make math fun and relevant to a student’s everyday life. In his free time, Mr. Van Keuren enjoys sailing, kayaking and visiting his grandchildren in Alaska and Maryland.
Charles Meehan
Language Arts Department Chair
Email: cmeehan@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-964-6582
Mr. Charles Meehan holds a BA in Literature from Rhode Island College and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami. Meehan taught developmental writing, composition, literature, and creative writing for many years at Miami-Dade College, where he was also a supervisor at the Writing Center. Mr. Meehan has had poems published in numerous national literary journals. He is passionate about learning, language, and sharing with students the magic of the written word. Mr. Meehan believes that online education allows students to experience a plethora of diverse ideas in the global community.
Gabriela D. Ayala
Instructor
Email: gayala@kaplan.edu | Phone: 561-779-1048
Ms. Gabriela D. Ayala holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Florida State University and is currently pursuing her master's degree in Educational Leadership Higher Education at Florida Atlantic University. Ms. Ayala has been an English teacher in West Palm Beach, Fla., for two years and loves taking her passion for literature and writing into the virtual classroom.
Bruce Field
Instructor
Email: bfield@kaplan.edu | Phone: 301-621-6278
After earning a BA in English and American literature from Brandeis University and certification from Millersvill University, Mr. Bruce Field taught language arts and reading in Charlotte-Mecklenburg (NC) and Baltimore County public middle schools. During his many years in education, he has co-sponsored the yearbook club, tutored, become a father, and earned his master's degree in secondary education from Towson University. Long interested in writing creatively, travel and reading, Mr. Bruce Field is excited to be co-sponoring Kaplan's literary magazine and teaching a variety of students.
Iglia Hungerford
Instructor
Email: Ihungerford@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-323-2407
Mrs. Iqlia Hungerford holds a BA in English with graduate work in Journalism and Linguistics. She began her career as an editor and freelance reporter working for community newspapers. After discovering her love for the integration of language and visual arts, Mrs. Hungerford spent 15 years working as a graphic designer. She believes language arts holds a strong appeal and looks forward to sharing her love of literature with her online students.
Jessica Rishel
Instructor
Email: jrishel@kaplan.edu | Phone: 330-718-7893
Mrs. Jessica Rishel holds a bachelor's degree in English Education and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from Kent State University. Mrs. Rishel previously taught English Honors at a technical school in Ohio, where she also served as a Literacy Coach. Mrs. Rishel is a teacher consultant with the Northeast Ohio Writing Project, where she seeks to inspire passion for writing in teachers and students alike. She is currently a candidate for National Board Certification and is excited about working with KVE's students.
Brad Reynolds
Instructor
Email: breynolds@kaplan.edu | Phone: 816-210-3190
Mr. Reynolds has a B.A. in Spanish/Latin from the University of Montana and an M.A. in Latin from the University of Iowa. He is also endorsed in ELL. Mr. Reynolds has taught Spanish, Latin, French and ELL at various schools since 1993. He has also taught English in Madrid, Spain. He currently teaches Spanish and Latin in a high school in Missouri. Mr. Reynolds enjoys reading, writing, playing guitar, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family.
Jennifer Taylor
Science Department Chair
Email: jtaylor3@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-964-5138
Mrs. Jennifer Taylor holds an undergraduate degree in Secondary Science Education and is certified to teach all secondary sciences (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). Additionally, she holds a master's degree in Library Science. Mrs. Taylor has six years of experience as an educator, both in online and traditional classrooms. She also has been an online student, which gives her the unique advantage of having experiences on "both sides of the computer." Mrs. Taylor is dedicated to helping her students find success in their online courses.
Tracy Smith
Instructor
Email: tsmith2@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-964-6578
Mrs. Tracy Smith holds a BS degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University, as well as certification in Middle School Integrated Curriculum and ESOL. Mrs. Smith has taught in the elementary school, middle school, and online middle school with Broward County Public Schools. She has worked with various special needs children over the years ranging from autism to working with deaf and hard of hearing students, and is passionate about online education because it allows families to work around each child's needs and schedule.
Julie Brown
Instructor
Email: jbrown2@kaplan.edu | Phone: 321-327-7687
Mrs. Julie Brown holds a bachelor's degree in Conservation Biology with an emphasis in Marine Science. Mrs. Brown spent three years in Mexico and Costa Rica conducting field research with marine mammals, sea turtles, and fisheries, and in 2001, she relocated to the Keys where she lived for four years scuba diving and studying coral reef ecology. She is an expert fish identifier for REEF, a nonprofit data gathering agency, and has logged over 100 hours underwater. Mrs. Brown has taught for six years and previously headed the Science department for a marine science academy. Her hobbies include scuba diving, sea kayaking, boogie boarding, hiking, and stunt kite flying.
Teresa Barnes
Instructor
Email: tbarnes@kaplan.edu | Phone: 770-265-5100
Mrs. Teresa Barnes holds a BS in Biology from Georgia College and State University and is pursuing a master’s degree in Gifted Education from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Barnes has been a high school teacher for 16 years and has taught Chemistry, Physical Science, and Physics. She truly loves working with children and watching them develop an analytical means of evaluating the world around them.
Jan Taylor
Instructor
Email: jtaylor5@kaplan.edu | Phone: 208-392-9456
Jan Taylor received a BS degree in Biological Sciences from College of the Pacific, Stockton, CA in 1988. She received Secondary Teaching Credentials with endorsements in mathematics and physical, life and natural sciences at Boise State University, Boise, ID. She has lived in and enjoyed Idaho all of her life, except two years in California. Jan has taught mathematics and sciences for 17 years in a variety of Idaho school districts from very large to very small to alternative. She is thrilled to now be part of Kaplan Virtual Education where she believes that students are able to get the most out of their education virtually.
Carolyn Fitzpatrick
Social Studies Department Chair
Email: cfitzpatrick@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-964-5124
Mrs. Carolyn Fitzpatrick holds a BA in Secondary Education, a BA in History, and an MA in US History. Mrs. Fitzpatrick has taught at both public and private high schools in Florida, and has been a teaching assistant at Florida Atlantic University and Nova Southeastern University. She believes that online education exposes students to a challenging liberal arts education while enabling them to pursue their own skills and passions. Mrs. Fitzpatrick's own passions include history, literature, cinema, and sociology.
Bonnie Bernstein
Instructor
Email: bbernstein@kaplan.edu | Phone: 954-385-1886
Mrs. Bonnie Bernstein holds a bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies Education, a master's degree in Educational Leadership, and is a National Board Certified Teacher. In addition to being a certified Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Bernstein is certified in Reading (K-12), Gifted (K-12), and Exceptional Student Education (K-12). She has taught for 20 years in subjects ranging from History to Physical Education for grades 6-12, with the majority of that time spent teaching American History and Government. She has also worked with students outside the classroom as a Support Facilitator for ESE and ESOL programs. As a graduate of an online institution, Mrs. Bernstein understands the different needs of online learners and prides herself in making sure every student has the benefit of learning in a positive and nurturing environment.
Roey Hilliard
Instructor
Email: rhilliard@kaplan.edu | Phone: 321-302-5729
Roey Hilliard has been an educator for the past 12 years, the last three plus years having been dedicated to Distance Education. Certified in Middle & High School Social Sciences, Ms. Hilliard graduated from Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan University, and obtained her master’s degree in Education, Teaching and Learning with Technology from Kaplan University. Ms. Hilliard is thrilled to be a part of the instructional team with Kaplan Virtual Education and proud to be a part of this revolutionary approach to education.
Barbara Abell
French Online Instructor
Email: babell@kaplan.edu | Phone: 678-591-7469
Mrs. Barbara Abell has been teaching since 1965. Mrs. Abell has taught every level of student, from kindergarten to college. After ten years as a university administrator, she returned to the classroom and has taught French, English and English to Speakers of Other Languages. She then shifted her focus to the virtual classroom and has been a developer of online world languages courses. She loves the diversity of the students in her online classes and the challenge of working with students in the virtual environment.
Kara Jacobs
Spanish Online Instructor
Email: kjacobs@kaplan.edu | Phone: 561-935-1756
Mrs. Kara Jacobs holds a BA in an interdepartmental major in Business and Spanish. Mrs. Jacobs has taught at a public high school in Florida for over three years. She believes that online education provides the students with flexible schedules in order for them to pursue other interests. Mrs. Jacobs's own interests include reading, swimming, spending time with her family and watching classic movies.
Suzi Stahlhut
Spanish Instructor
Email: sstahlhut@kaplan.edu | Phone: 314-963-0940
Mrs. Stahlhut has a BA in Spanish/Sec Education from William Woods University. Mrs. Stahlhut has taught junior and senior high Spanish in the public school system. She has an eagerness for teaching a foreign language. Mrs. Stahlhut believes learning a second language helps students to gain awareness and understanding for different cultures of the world.