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We are so excited to announce that on July 1,2025 our new name will be Mid-Ohio Adult Education.
We will also now be located at 134 N. Main St. Mansfield 44902

Build the Foundation for Your Future

Mid-Ohio Adult Education is federally-funded through the Ohio Aspire grant and fiscally managed by Mid-Ohio ESC, serving students in Richland, Ashland, and Crawford Counties.

Challenges Don’t Have to Hold You Back Anymore 

Mid-Ohio Adult Education is designed to provide basic education to students for free. We work with you to take the next steps towards your education and career. 

  • Earn your GED®

  • Complete the Adult Diploma Program & earn a credential in your chosen field

  • Complete a Career Tech program 

  • Prepare for the ASVAB test

  • Prepare for your college entrance exam

  • Gain skills to advance your employment

Jaiden Byrd

Mid-Ohio Adult Education (formerly Mansfield Adult Education) is helping me get my education for FREE and get a good career. I would have never been able to get it without this program and without the best teachers that keep me motivated!”

-Jaiden Byrd

Meet Our Team


Andrea Karpiak-Feasel, M.Ed.

Adult Education Director & ASVAB Instructor

karpiak.andrea@moesc.net

(419) 521-9002

Andie enjoys making connections with students, staff, residents, and community leaders across Richland, Ashland, and Crawford counties. With over two decades of experience, her background is in teaching and she now gets to continue that role as the Program Director for Mid-Ohio Adult Education.

She sees her team of teachers and staff as integral partners, steering the program through its success and challenges. Transforming the lives of adult learners brings her fulfillment, especially when collaborating with community organizations. 

Beyond work, Andie cherishes moments with her family and friends. She, along with her husband has three children. In her leisure time, she takes pleasure in discovering new restaurants, watching live music, or simply unwinding with a movie night at home.

Charlene McPeek

Office & Data Manager

mcpeek.charlene@moesc.net

419-521-9003

Charlene loves meeting the awesome students and being able to watch them succeed. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and long summer days in the sun.



Jennifer Crowl, BA

Evening Online GED Instructor

crowl.jennifer@moesc.net

Jennifer is passionate about helping students achieve their goals through education. She believes that continuing adult education is a foundation for building a brighter future for our communities. Outside of the classroom, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and two incredible kids. They enjoy pretending to be tourists in central Ohio, running 5ks, and being outside whether the Ohio weather cooperates or not.

 

Amanda Doan, BA Ed.

Morning ESOL & Morning Online GED Instructor, Mid-Ohio Adult Education Center

doan.amanda@moesc.net

Amanda teaches students GED prep classes online. Also, she helps non-native English speakers improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills through our ESOL program. 

Amanda is married with two kids, a dog, four cats, and a flock of chickens. She loves spending time with her family exploring, traveling, eating good food, cooking, being outside, and listening to music.  Amanda looks forward to getting to know the students and helping them reach their goals!

Kathy Goodwin, BA

Evening Instructor, Ashland Transformation Network & Marvin Memorial Library

goodwin.kathleen@moesc.net

Kathy enjoys quality time with her family and friends. She loves spending time outdoors. During the day, Kathy is a Community Health Worker by day for families within the Mansfield City Schools and a teacher by night. 

 

Amy Matthes, M.Ed. W.D.P.

Evening Virtual ASVAB Instructor

matthes.amy@moesc.net

Amy has 27 years of teaching experience in classrooms of all ages with Mansfield City Schools. She enjoys helping students start to see themselves as successful readers. Amy looks forward to teaching adults in her new role.
Amy is a reader and loves to bring the love of reading to her students. Her most significant accomplishment is when a student sees themselves as a reader. 
Amy enjoys a number of crafting hobbies outside of school. She loves having new experiences with family and friends. A mother of a teenager and an adult, she  loves sharing her love of music and concerts and traveling to new places with her kids. 

Janet Nelson, BA

Worksite ESOL Instructor

nelson.janet@moesc.net

Janet has been in education for over two decades. She finds passion in learning and teaching adults. In her spare time, Janet enjoys spending time with family and skiing during Ohio’s winter months. 

 

Steve Wilkinson, BA

Lead Instructor, Mid-Ohio Adult Education Center & Madison Adult Career Center

wilkinson.steven@moesc.net

Steve teachers at Mid-Ohio Adult Education Center, Madison Adult Career Center, and various community reentry sites. He is very passionate about helping others better themselves and reach their goals. He enjoys being able to positively impact the lives of others. When he isn’t teaching, Steve is spending time with his two amazing children. He also enjoys watching sports, especially football. O-H! 

Nicole Young, BA

Program Orientation Specialist & Career Navigator

young.nicole@moesc.net

Nicole has worked with the adult education demographic for 10+ years, and is currently serving as a Career Navigator and Orientation Specialist with Mid-Ohio Adult Education. A recent graduate of Franklin University with a Bachelor of Science in HR Management, she brings fresh insight and a passion for adult learning to MOESC.

Nicole is a proud Galion alumna with deep ties to the district’s performing arts community. A former Flag Corps member, she continues to contribute as a guest choreographer and flag maker, combining her creativity and passion for student involvement with a strong sense of school pride.

Nicole is excited to make every adult student’s first impression a positive one in the Adult Education Program. 

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