Melinda Holmes
Principal
Melinda Holmes and Sherlock Holmes share the same last name, and they also share a love of exploration, problem-solving, and learning. Melinda serves as the MVPS Principal. Finding creative ways to engage learners and unlock each student’s potential is her passion. Melinda’s experience includes both the traditional classroom and ten years of home education with her own children. Her personal love of learning has led her to a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Ottawa University, and a Master’s in Education Administration from Fort Hays State University, as well as many additional graduate hours in science and technology. Feel free to reach out to Melinda, as she enjoys exploring ideas and dreaming about possibilities.
Lori Andersen
Assistant Principal
Lori Andersen serves as the MVPS Assistant Principal. MVPS is exciting to her because she loves exploring new places and learning new things. That is in perfect alignment with the vision of the school. Being able to help children find their love of learning and partnering with parents in their vision of schooling at home is her ultimate goal. Lori received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Emporia State University. She went on to earn her Masters of Science in School Leadership from Baker University.
Jennifer Cashman
Assistant Principal
Jennifer Cashman serves as the MVPS High School Assistant Principal. Her ultimate goal at MVPS is to help students find their personal path to success and happiness. Jennifer’s experiences in education include time as a paraprofessional, classroom teacher, and school counselor. She has a bachelor’s degree in Education from Fort Hays State University and a master’s degree in school counseling from the University of West Alabama. Jennifer lives west of Wichita and has two teens and 4 golden retrievers. When she isn’t working with students and their families, she enjoys running, swimming, kayaking, and reading. Her favorite part of MVPS is building relationships with students and their families
Angie Bayliff
Educational Outreach Specialist
Angie Bayliff likes working behind the scenes to keep MVPS running smoothly. She is customer-oriented, student-driven, and always willing to go the extra mile to help families. She has a degree from Wichita State University in Communications. Angie has volunteered as a parent advocate for gifted education and is a former board member for Kansas Gifted, Talented, and Creative (KGTC). One of the best things she loves about MVPS is the creative ways teachers find to meet the educational needs of students. She also loves how MVPS promotes a growth mindset for both students and families. When she is not at work, Angie loves spending time with her family, reading, writing, and practicing shinrin yoku (nature bathing
Dawn Ingram
Educational Outreach Assistant
Before joining the MVPS Team, Dawn worked for the district as a communications secretary and data manager. She loves that MVPS provides an untraditional approach to education, putting the students’ needs first. She is always happy to assist the MVPS staff, families, and students in any way she can to help with their success.
Relationships are important to Dawn, and she loves spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoys an exciting game of Monopoly with her husband and two children. Over the years they have collected many different themes of Monopoly games and always love playing together.
