Dr. Angela Kinney, Director
Dr. Angela Kinney has over twenty years of experience in varied education settings. She began her career as a classroom teacher in public schools, followed by a position as a faculty member in a university teacher education program. Her research has been shared at a number of regional and national conferences and in international journals. She holds an Ed.D. in PK-16 Literacy and Learning Instruction from the University of Cincinnati.
Julie Ulliman,
Secretary
Julie has been in the field of education for over forty years. She has experience teaching in classroom, small-group, and private tutoring settings. She has spent the majority of her career working with struggling readers, most recently serving as a reading specialist at a CISE school. She is a certified Orton-Gillingham tutor, having received her training from the Children’s Dyslexia Centers of Cincinnati. She holds an M.Ed. in Reading from Xavier University.
Christa Zielke,
Chair
Christa has worked as a residential real estate agent for the past five years after over 15 years working in the non-profit sector. She volunteered several years ago for OTR Learning Center as an adult literacy volunteer/tutor, and is glad to contribute to our organization's new focus on children's literacy in our area.
In her free time, she's an avid reader and moviegoer and enjoys theater and live music performances, as well as outdoor activities like hiking/walking and cycling.
Kristen Myers,
Treasurer
Kristen is an attorney with Beckman Weil Shepardson, where she serves clients in the areas of litigation and general business and organizational law. Kristen also represents and counsels clients regarding their rights and obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Her professional and community involvement has afforded her the opportunity and unique insight to work with many urban, locally owned and operated small and family businesses. Kristen also enjoys representing several schools and nonprofits.
Kristen lives in a historic OTR home with her husband and kids. She frequents Findlay Market and Washington Park. She loves catching shows with her friends at Cincinnati Music Hall and the Aronoff Center.