District Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated leaders and administrative staff working behind the scenes to support our students, empower our teachers, and strengthen our community.

Doug Mader

Superintendent

Jason Hemmelgarn

High School Principal

Dan Pohlman

Middle School Principal

Mike Etzler

Elementary Principal

Jenn McCoy

Treasurer/CFO

Amy Mescher

Student Services Director

Sandy Hartings

School Psychologists

Eric Goodwin

Athletic Director/Transportation Director

Howard Wagner

Technology Director

Ashley Ahrens

Food Service Director

Roger Knapke

Maintenance Director

Amy Albers

Administration Assistant

Kristi Timmerman

Asst Treasurer

Meet Rusty
Assistant Superintendent for Student Wellness & Certified Therapy Dog. If you’ve spent any time in the Coldwater Exempted Village Schools, chances are you’ve met one of our most popular staff members—Rusty. 

Now entering his fourth year with the district, Rusty has become an important part of our school family. As our certified therapy dog, he works alongside—and lives with—Superintendent Doug Mader, providing comfort, encouragement, and emotional support to students and staff throughout the district.Rusty’s primary office hours are:

  • Mondays: Elementary School Office
  • Wednesdays: High School Office