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Our Staff
Beth Benedix, Founder and Director
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Beth is originally from Bucks County, PA. She received her B.A, M.A and Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Illinois, and is a Professor of World Literature, Religious Studies and Community Engagement at DePauw University. A passionate advocate for learning communities that empower, transform, nurture creativity, and encourage playfulness, Beth is ever-in-awe of the teachers, students, artists and volunteers she has met through her work with The Castle. Beth lives in Greencastle, IN with her husband and two sons (who are growing up fast!).​​​
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Our Board
Tom Kixmiller
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Synergy Therapy and Counseling
Tim Barr
Assistant Professor of Communications and Theater, DePauw University
Eric Jenkins
2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year; English Teacher, Franklin Community High School
Jim Ensley
County Attorney, Putnam County Indiana
Rebecca Alexander
Associate Professor of Education Studies; Director of the Sanger Leadership Initiative, DePauw University
Jason Chew
Community Liaison and Project Director, DePauw University; Former Principal, North Putnam High School
Amalie Vacanti
DePauw Alum (graduated fall 2024); Consultant, Consilience Group
Chelle Hendershot
Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Guardian Ad Litem, and Founder, Hope for Our Future, LLC; Former Teacher, Tzouanakis Intermediate School
Our Partners
Our Network
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Our Inspiration
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