Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (Ohio):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Olympic Gold Medalist -
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith - Olympic Gold Medalist -
- Not mentioned -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Dr. Marquita Davis, Ph.D., former deputy director of Early Learning at the Gates Foundation, and a significant contributor to early childhood education policy. -
- Jason Niehaus, healthcare leader, class of 1993 -
- Tyler Shymske, Ashland High School Valedictorian, Ohio State graduate -
- Chuck Noll '49 - Former Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach, four Super Bowl rings
- James Trueman '53 - Founder Red Roof Inns and Trueman Sports
- Pat Moriarty '73 - VP Baltimore Ravens
- Bishop Roger Gries '54 - Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland
- Terry Pluto '73 - Award-winning writer
- Rich Paul '99 - Founder and CEO, Klutch Sports Group
- Jerome Baker '15 - Miami Dolphins Linebacker
- Justin Layne '16 - New York Giants Defensive Back
- Anthony Russo '88 - Award-winning film and television director
- Joe Russo '89 - Award-winning film and television director
- Joe Smith, NFL Player (Graduated 2000) -
- Jane Doe, Nobel Prize Winner in Literature (Graduated 1995) -
- Ashley Bland, Athlete -
- Bill McLoughlin, Noted Educator -
- Vickie Thompson-Sandy, CEO of The Buckeye Ranch -
- Abby David, Co-Founder/Co-CEO, Recognized for her leadership in special education and nonprofit work. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1990) -
- Jane Smith, Oscar Winner (Graduated 1995) -
- Joe Botti - Director of Student Ministries at Dwell Community Church -
- Father Phillip Smith '02, Director of Vocations Toledo Diocese -
- Sister Leanne Kerschner '65, Tiffin Franciscan sister -
- JP Nauseef - JobsOhio President, influential in creating jobs in Ohio. -
- Meredith Sanders - National Merit Scholarship Finalist, earned a perfect 36 on ACT. -
- Patrick - 1984 -
- Tiffany - 1994 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- James Heckman - Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Rob Zimmerman - 1998 - Current Head of School. -
- Emmett Looman, Valedictorian Class of 2024 -
- Will Treadway, Salutatorian Class of 2024 -
- Maya Zinkow '10, Rabbi -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Class of 2000, renowned scientist -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Class of 2025 - 100% College Acceptance -
- 765 graduates since the first graduation class of six in 1983. -
- Tom Hausfeld - Family philanthropist (Honored with Kacie Jane Park, established in 2019) -
- Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia -
- Sergey Brin & Larry Page, founders of Google -
- Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon -
- Yo-Yo Ma, cellist -
- Joshua Bell, violinist -
- Katie - Parent of KinderCare graduate -
- Elizabeth - Parent of three KinderCare children -
- John Doe - Innovative Educator - 2010 -
- Jane Smith - Award-winning Author - 2015 -
- Alexandra, Electrical Engineer, University of Central Florida graduate -
- Nitza, Spanish Enrichment Teacher, influential in implementing bilingual education -
- Kyle, Owner of the Goddard School of Broadview Heights -
- Elizabeth - Director, Bachelor of Education, Oakland University -
- Karen - Owner, Bachelor's and Master's in Education, University of Akron and Malone -
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2000 -
- Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur and Investor -
- Jason W. Womack, Author and Education Advocate -
- John Doe, Notable Business Leader -
- Jane Smith, Author -
- Ruth Arbaugh, Owner of The Goddard School of Lewis Center -
- John Smith, Award-winning Author -
- Jane Doe, Renowned Scientist -
- Emily Einhorn, Class of 2013, known for her contributions to Jewish learning. -
- Harambee Alumn - Life impact and relationship with God. -
- Keagan Hoffman - Territory Manager for Medical Solutions Inc. - 2015 -
- Mark Brown - Speaker/Motivator/Magician - 2015 -
- Jeff Bezos - Founder of Amazon -
- Prince William - Royal Family Member -
- Taylor Swift - Grammy Award-winning Singer/Songwriter -
- Aiden Smith 2021 - Owner of Smith Painting & Lawncare
- Gabriel Spiegel 2021 - Currently working on websites development.
- Tiffany Carlson 2021 - Restaurant manager.
- Victor Garcia 2017 - Retail store worker.
- Karissa Morton 2010 - Retail Store Manager
- Kayla Rogers - Restaurant Supervisor.
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Philanthropist -
- Jane Smith, Athlete -
- Chris Broussard - Sports broadcaster and NBA analyst, founded The K.I.N.G. Movement. -
- Rioghnach Robinson, published author known for her novel 'Seven Ways We Lie' -
- David Kaval, president of the Oakland Athletics, alumnus of Cornell University and Stanford University -
- Colleen Shanahan, clinical professor at Columbia Law School and law professor at Temple University -
- St. John Paul II, Pope -
- Chava Harris - Director of Crisis Services -
- Ali Trotter - Associate Director -
- Dr. Jane Smith, Neurosurgeon -
- John Doe, Community Advocate -
- Alexis Redman - Center Director who has been nurturing young minds in child care since her senior year of high school in 2015. -
- Katie, successful educator -
- Elizabeth, KinderCare Parent -
- Former students who have successfully graduated with honors -
- Ann Daniels Marks - Longtime Upper Arlington Girls Tennis Coach - 1954 -
- Kelly Schumann Styne - 1979 doubles Ohio Class A-AA Champion - 1980 -
- Patricia Hannon - 1979 doubles Ohio Class A-AA Champion - 1982 -
- Brittney Jackson - 2006 Division 3 100m State Champion - 2010 -
- Sarah Moritz ’18, Victim Advocate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Rodney Hood, NBA Player -
- Molly Solow, Author -
- Leora Cohen, Science Specialist -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Deborah L. McFadden - 1975 - An internationally known leader in the disability arena, former Commissioner for Disabilities. -
- Jeffrey R. Black - 1982 - Cofounder of Endo International and leader in philanthropic efforts. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Kevin Huber - Punter for Cincinnati Bengals, Class of 2004 -
- Kelly Gilbert - Attained an M.A. in Child Study and Education, contributed to her success in life to her Montessori education. -
- Jeremy Somerson - Orthopaedic Surgery resident, credits Montessori education for fostering intellectual curiosity. -
- Patrick Cullis - Earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and works with NOAA, known for his astronomical photography. -
- Allison Janney '77 - Award-winning actress
- Cameron Porter '11 - MLS soccer player (Montreal Impact, Sporting KC)
- Stefan Cleveland '12 - MLS Soccer player (Seattle Sounders, Chicago Fire)
- Talvin Wilks '80 - Award-winning playwright, director, and dramaturge.
- Bruce Heyman '75 - Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada
- Ken Williford '94 - Director of NASA’s Astrobiogeochemistry Laboratory and Deputy Project Scientist for Mars 2020 Mission
- Jenell Ross '88 - Automotive pioneer and philanthropist
- Monica Cook, educator -
- Sergey Brin, Co-Founder of Google -
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon -
- Ida Howell - Valedictorian of the Class of 2019 - 2019 -
- Truett Howell - Top male competitor at the 2019 AACS National Fine Arts Competition - 2019 -
- Kristina (Kerscher) Keneally - Former Premier of New South Wales, politician, and CEO of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation. -
- Amanda (Kurt) Kato - Entrepreneur and community advocate, founder of CbK Boutique Fitness. -
- Rebecca Morrison - Founder of Oakstone Academy and advocate for innovative education models. -
- Chris Murphy - Diagnosed with profound hearing loss before age one, she graduated from OVV in 2003, attended the Hamilton County Hearing Impaired Unit, and later graduated from Oak Hills High School in 2013. -
- Kyle & Rebecca - Southern Asia -
- Gary & Janice Dickinson - Gabon, Africa -
- Kendra Doutt - Nicaragua -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate in 2010 -
- Jane Smith, Author and Activist -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1985) -
- John Smith, CEO of XYZ Corp. -
- Jane Doe, Pulitzer Prize Winner -
- America Villegas-Camacho - Awarded the Walsh University Founders' Scholarship -
- John Doe, Writer -
- Jane Doe, Scientist -
- Jacob Estes - Attorney - 1996 -
- Stephanie Burley - PCS Principal - 1994 -
- Nathan Bailey - Caseworker - 2008 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Avery, Alumni -
- Olivia, Alumni -
- John Doe, Noted Educator -
- Jane Smith, Award-winning Author -
- Jo Kirchner, CEO and pioneer in early education -
- Kristen Faragalli, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Ohio University, 2007 -
- Jo Kirchner, CEO of Primrose Schools -
- Kristen Faragalli, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Ohio University '07 -
- Not specifically listed -
- Anthony Doerr, Pulitzer Prize winning author -
- Kate Haffke, notable alum -
- Tony Keckeis, 40 Under 40 Recipient -
- Brian K. Vaughan - Brian K. Vaughan (born July 17, 1976) is an American comic book and television writer, best known for the comic book series Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways, Pride of Baghdad, Saga, and Paper Girls. Vaughan was a writer, story editor and producer of the television series Lost during seasons three through five. He was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Dramatic Series at the February 2009 ceremony for his work on the fourth season. The writing staff was nominated for the award again at the February 2010 ceremony for their work on the fifth season. He was formerly the showrunner and executive producer of the TV series Under the Dome. Wired describes Vaughan's comics work as "quirky, acclaimed stories that don't pander and still pound pulses". His creator-owned comics work is also characterized by "finite, meticulous, years-long story arcs", on which Vaughan comments, "That's storytelling, with a beginning, a middle, and an end. Something like Spider-Man, a book that never has a third act, that seems crazy." In 2007, Erik Malinowski, also of Wired, called Vaughan "the greatest comic book visionary of the last five years", comparing him to Frank Miller, Alan Moore, Paul Pope, and Steve Niles, and praised his addition to the TV series Lost as redeeming that series' third season. For his writing, Vaughan has won 14 Eisner Awards, 14 Harvey Awards, and a Hugo Award.
- Molly Vaughan - Molly Vaughan graduated from John Carroll University in 2003 with a degree in Physical Education and a double minor in Poetry and Fashion Design. At JCU Vaughan was captain of the softball team, completed Southern Cross University.
- John Paxson - Three time NBA Champion
- Paul-Jordan Jansen ’08, acclaimed singer and actor -
- Ryan Milowicki '12, Emmy-winning sports professional -
- Olympic bronze medalist swimmer -
- world-record breaststroker -
- two Tony Award winners -
- an Oscar nominee -
- an Air Force general -
- a Catholic bishop -
- Toledo’s mayor -
- Maddie Lough, Designer -
- Dre’Mont Jones ’15 - NFL Football Player
- Congressman Ted Lieu ’87 - US Congressman
- Rory O’Malley ’99 - Tony Award Nominated Broadway Actor
- Archbishop Timothy Broglio ’70 - Archbishop, Unites States Miltary
- Larry Dolan ’51 - Owner, Cleveland Guardians
- Jim Free ‘86 - Associate Administrator, NASA
- Jim Danko ’71 - President, Butler University
- Jon Gannon ’01 - Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals
- Tommy O'Brien, Ohio State Representative -
- George Voinovich, Governor and U.S. Senator -
- Most Reverend Bohdan J. Danylo, Bishop -
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2000 -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate, Class of 1995 -
- Alexis Johnson - 2025 Cristo Rey Network National Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 honoree - 2012 -
- Enrique Freeman - Indiana Pacers Forward - 2018 -
- Father Keith Stripe, Ordained in 1996 -
- John Smith, Class of '95, Award-winning Author -
- Jane Doe, Class of '00, Professional Athlete -
- John Doe, Notable Scientist, graduated 2000 -
- Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author, graduated 2005 -
- Graduating Valedictorian - 2020 - St. Francis DeSales High School -
- Andrea Price, St. Peter School Graduate, class of 2006 -
- Bethany Price, St. Peter School Graduate, class of 2008 -
- Will Price, St. Peter School Graduate, class of 2013 -
- Karl Kronenberger - Lead partner in a prominent law firm specializing in internet law, media, and technology. -
- Dr. Erin E. Hecht, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor at Harvard University in Human Evolutionary Biology. -
- Madeline Carter - Morning News Anchor at NBC. -
- Maya Fister - 2023 Valedictorian - Notre Dame Academy -
- Katie Hoyt - 2023 Salutatorian - Notre Dame Academy -
- Nicholas Basista - 2022 Valedictorian - St. Francis de Sales HS -
- Brinn Hunt - 2022 Three Rivers Conference Player of the Year - Central Catholic -
- John Smith, Class of 1980, Renowned Scientist -
- Jane Doe, Class of 1995, Acclaimed Author -
- LeBron James '03 - NBA Player, founder of the LeBron James Foundation
- Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States -
- Evan Longoria, Major League Baseball All-Star -
- Delica Butler - Pediatric Registered Nurse and member of the Board of Trustees -
- Darla Jackson - 7th grade English Language Arts and Humanities teacher, pursuing a Doctoral degree in Education -
- Jane Doe, Philanthropist -
- John Smith, CEO of XYZ Corp -
- Joseph French, President of Stark County Catholic High Schools -
- Mrs. Burke, recipient of the Golden Apple Award -
- Not explicitly mentioned. -
- Allison Gunn, has been recognized for her dedication as a director at Toledo Day Nursery. -
- Avery - Alumni who accredits their success to God working through Tree of Life. -
- Olivia - Alumni who expresses gratitude for memories and relationships formed at Tree of Life. -
- Josh Dun - Joshua William Dun is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer of the musical duo Twenty One Pilots, alongside Tyler Joseph, but he has collaborated with other artists as well. His band has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, of which he has won one.
- Jay DeMarcus - Jay DeMarcus is an American musician, vocalist, record producer and songwriter. He is a member of the country music band Rascal Flatts.
- Ronald W. Richards, Director of Music, led significant programs in music education. -
- John Smith - CEO of a Fortune 500 company - 2005 -
- Jane Doe - Olympic gold medalist - 2010 -
- Nobel Laureate John Doe (Graduated 1988) -
- Michelle Fontes, Principal -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, 2010 -
- Jane Smith, 2012 -
- Cooper Gensler ('20) - Achieved Eagle Scout rank. -
- Max Shelton ('19) - Named Valedictorian of Central Catholic. -
- John Doe, Class of 2010 - Professional athlete -
- Katie, Author -
- Tom, Scientist -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1995) -
- Alysha Beard - Developed talents on violin, singing while strengthening a sense of confidence. -
- Dino Tsibouris - Parent who values the Christian education and its life relevance. -
- Ida Howell - Valedictorian of the Class of 2019 -
- Ida Howell - Placed first in Oral Interpretation of Scripture and New Testament Bible Knowledge and also placed third in Sacred Piano Solo and Political Science/Economics at the 2019 AACS National Fine Arts Competition. -
- Truett Howell - Top male competitor with 501 points at the 2019 BCSO Fine Arts Competition. -
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