“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
Andie Karpiak, M.Ed.
Call/Text: 419-521-9002
Andie Karpiak’s leadership is rooted in her deep commitment to Mid-Ohio Adult Education, where she serves as Program Director. With more than two decades of experience in adult education, beginning in the classroom and growing into leadership, Andie remains focused on supporting both learners and the staff who serve them. She advocates for her team, encourages innovation, and celebrates learner success while navigating challenges with clear communication and collaboration.
Andie continues to stay connected to teaching by offering virtual ASVAB prep classes to adults across Ohio, including new military recruits and active-duty soldiers. She is also creating new pathways into education through her partnership with The Ohio State University, Mansfield Campus, where she teaches the Ready, Set, Teach! class. The program helps paraprofessionals and substitute teachers explore careers in education and build a pathway toward becoming educators.
A strong believer in community collaboration, Andie works to strengthen partnerships across Ashland, Crawford, and Richland counties. She is also a proud member of Altrusa International, serving her community through meaningful local initiatives.
At the state level, Andie serves as Communications Chair for OAACE, Ohio’s adult education association. She helps shape the organization’s messaging, raises awareness of adult education, and manages its Facebook presence by highlighting the work happening across Ohio.
Andie is also a member of the fifth cohort of the State Association Leadership Institute (SALI), a leadership initiative through the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), the national adult education association. SALI supports state associations through leadership development, capacity building, professional development, and the sharing of best practices. Her participation reflects her commitment to strengthening adult education leadership at the local, state, and national levels.
Charlene McPeek
Call/Text: 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.
Amanda Doan, BA Ed.
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!
Steve Wilkinson, BA
Steve teachers at Madison Adult Career Center and Richland Correctional Institution. 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
Call/Text: 419-521-9004
Nicole has worked with the adult education demographic for 10+ years, and is currently serving as our 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.