Dr. Smith began his career at Mansfield Christian School in 1992, when he was hired to teach American history and government. His dedication to MCS went outside the classroom, as he coached basketball, baseball, and softball while also serving as a class advisor. In 1995, Dr. Smith became the Assistant High School Principal and was later appointed to the principal’s position in 1998, becoming the school’s first alumnus to serve as an administrator. He advanced to become only the eighth Superintendent at MCS (since 1961) in the spring of 2008.

As Superintendent, Dr. Smith championed a capital fundraising campaign from 2009–11 for a new elementary wing that includes classrooms, offices, and a multipurpose room. Among numerous projects, his capital and facility upgrade efforts include soccer field lights, gym bleachers, gym scoreboards and floors, a baseball field, locker rooms, electric signage, and a collaborative learning center.

In his tenure, Dr. Smith has created new core values and key behaviors for employees to guide them in achieving the mission and vision while shaping the school’s culture. He has also led numerous faculty studies in professional development (for CEUs) as well as board retreats for strategic planning. As a spokesperson for both MCS and Christian education in the area, Dr. Smith frequently speaks at local churches, civic organizations, community events, and media outlets, such as “Christian Education Minute” for the school’s radio station, WVMC.

In 2014, Dr. Smith led Mansfield Christian to be named among the Top 50 Christian High Schools in America by TheBestSchools.org.

Denver Daniel is a career educator who has served as the President of Open Door Christian Schools since 2013. He is passionate about creating a school culture where Christ is known across every touchpoint of a student's experience. He serves as a consultant to numerous Christian schools and has served on the ACSI Accreditation Commission, where he was the Chairperson of the Midwest: East Region. Denver holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Cleveland State University and two master’s degrees: one in educational administration from Cleveland State University and the other in biblical studies from Liberty University. He holds a Life Achievement Award from the National Parent Teachers Association given for his advocacy of children and most recently was recognized as a Colson Fellow by the Colson Institute. Presently, he is a doctoral candidate in the field of Christian education and discipleship from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Before ODCS, Denver worked for eighteen years in public education as a teacher, principal, and system leader. During that time, Denver also served as a bi-vocational pastor assisting in the ministry of students and, ultimately, the entire congregation. Of all the blessings and opportunities that the Lord has given, Denver counts none more spectacular than being the husband to his beautiful wife Dawn and father to three incredible children and their spouses. His favorite Bible verse is Philippians 3:8, "Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ" (ESV).

Dr. Kevin M. Jones joined the faculty at Cedarville University in 2020. He is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and has varied experience in public school systems, homeschooling, college-level teaching, and administration. He previously held posts at Boyce College and Kentucky State University. He has served as a lay pastor at Buck Run Baptist Church, Forest Baptist Church, and Watson Memorial Baptist Church. Jones’ longing is to see fathers build resilient sons and to see teachers and leaders influence the lives of students nationally and internationally, teaching and leading unto the glory of God.

Troy McIntosh is Director of CCV's Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN). Troy came to OCEN after serving 27 years in Christian education as a teacher, principal, and — for his last eight years — as head of school at Worthington Christian School in Worthington, Ohio. Prior to his time in education, he worked in the Ohio House of Representatives in the Legislative Services Commission Fellowship program.

During Troy's time at Worthington Christian, he served the broader Christian school community as an Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Regional Council Member and Accreditation Commission Member, accreditation team chairperson, and conference presenter. For the last 15 years, he has held various roles with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), including President of the Central District Athletic Board and Vice President of the OHSAA Board of Directors.

Troy is a graduate of Wheaton College (BA in economics) and The Ohio State University (MEd) and is a Colson Fellow with the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He and his wife, Julie, live in Westerville, Ohio, and have three grown daughters.

Dr. Baumann teaches courses in philosophy of education, educational psychology, and biblical integration. Prior to coming to Cedarville in 1993, he taught history and economics for high school and junior high students in both public and Christian schools. Dr. Baumann has also served as a visiting professor at several other institutions both in the U.S. and internationally. His research interests include the relationship of the biblical worldview to education and the process of biblical integration as it relates to K–12 schooling.

Professor Brown began her social work career at the Area Agency on Aging, where she completed assessments and provided ongoing case management for the aged, mentally ill, and homeless population. She then worked at Crossroads Hospice with the terminally ill and their families and supervised student interns. While at Crossroads Hospice, she completed a graduate-level internship in the bereavement department, counseling children and families working through grief and loss. After completing graduate school, Professor Brown joined the counseling team at Cedarville, where she counseled students and served as an adjunct professor. She began teaching full time for the social work department in 2015. Professor Brown maintains practice with Crossroads Hospice and Dayton Children's Hospital.

Daniel DeWitt (PhD, Southern Seminary) is an award-winning children's book author with nearly twenty years of experience teaching courses to university students and speaking for youth conferences and camps. He serves as the creative director for Scholar Leaders, a nonprofit devoted to equipping leaders globally. He posts regularly on his website, Theolatte.com. He and his family live in Cedarville, Ohio.

Dr. Kevin M. Jones joined the faculty at Cedarville University in 2020. He is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and has varied experience in public school systems, homeschooling, college-level teaching, and administration. He previously held posts at Boyce College and Kentucky State University. He has served as a lay pastor at Buck Run Baptist Church, Forest Baptist Church, and Watson Memorial Baptist Church. Jones’ longing is to see fathers build resilient sons and to see teachers and leaders influence the lives of students nationally and internationally, teaching and leading unto the glory of God.

Sarah O'Donnell is the Director of Strategic Communications at Cedarville University, where she leads campuswide messaging that strengthens engagement across students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external audiences.

Her research centers on the intersection of technology, discipleship, and communication. Sarah seeks to inspire others to use digital tools — especially social media — wisely and to help form the next generation to engage these platforms with purpose, discernment, and integrity. With a background in marketing and a research interest in digital habits and discipleship, she brings a practical and thoughtful voice to conversations about tech in Christian higher education.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration (marketing) and a Master of Arts in strategic communication from Liberty University, and she completed her Doctor of Education at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024.

Dr. Sherr serves as Associate Dean and Professor of Social Work at Cedarville University. Dr. Sherr is a Jewish believer who came to faith in Jesus Christ as a young adult. He has been a full-time educator since 2004 and has held administrative positions for more than nine years at both faith-based and secular universities. Dr. Sherr is an internationally recognized Christian scholar with more than $4 million in externally funded research and 80 publications, including five books. He is the Chair of the IRB for the University. He is also the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment and Home Health Care Services Quarterly. He has been married to Stacey for 35 years, and they have three children — Brandon, Noah, and Grace.