Get to know our Fifth Grade Team

Hi there! My name is Caley Uhrig. I’ve been a Huntington Huntsman all my life, and I live right here in Huntington Township. I went to Ohio Christian University, and this will be my fifth year teaching. My favorite activities to do with the students are fun projects where the kiddos get to use their creativity and favorite learning styles. I am also a Track Coach and volunteer for Cross Country as well as for my church, Beulah Chapel, where I am a worship leader.

In my free time, I love to read, work on my novel, journal, spend time with my family, and explore nature! I live on a farm, and we have all kinds of animals including a camel, ostriches, a buffalo, deer, and foxes! This year, I hope to show you how much you matter and the mark you can make on the world. Each one of you has a purpose and a beautiful life waiting for you with a little vision, imagination, faith, and support!

Families can reach me by email Caley.Uhrig@Huntsmen.org.

My name is Caridi Rinehart. I will be teaching 5th grade English Language Arts this year. This is my 23rd year of teaching. I spent one year in kindergarten and 21 years in 3rd grade. I got my undergraduate degree at Ohio University and my master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. My favorite thing to teach students is to have a true love of reading. I enjoy spending time with my family. My children are involved in several extracurricular activities, and it fills me with joy to watch them do the things they love. I am a Disney fanatic! My happy place and favorite vacation spot is Disney World.

Families can reach me by email Caridi.Rinehart@Huntsmen.org.

I am excited to start my new adventure in the middle school to help my students learn and grow!

Hello, my Name is Amber Tripp. I am a 5th-grade Intervention Specialist with nine years of teaching experience, seven of which have been at Huntington. I graduated from Ohio University and have a passion for teaching English, especially working one-on-one with students to help them grow and succeed throughout the school year.

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy taking golf cart rides around town and relaxing on my porch while listening to audiobooks and playing with my children. I live with my husband, Josh, our 5-year-old son, Lucas, and our 1-year-old daughter, Lydia, along with our two dogs, Ollivander and Maggie.

The best way to contact me is at Amber.Tripp@Huntsmen.org. I am excited to meet new students and families and look forward to working together to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

My name is Mackenzie Ralph, and I teach 5th grade math. This will be my seventh year in education, and I’m excited for another great school year ahead. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education from Ohio University and my master’s degree in Educational Technology from Tiffin University. One of my favorite parts of teaching is collecting data with students and tracking their academic growth throughout the year.

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. I’m looking forward to meeting new students and working together for a successful year.

Families can reach me at Mackenzie.Ralph@Huntsmen.org

My name is Megan Secoy, and I’m excited to be teaching 5th grade Math! This is my 12th year in education, and I’m passionate about helping students grow both academically and personally. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Ohio University and my Master’s Degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. I especially enjoy collecting and analyzing data with my students so they can see their progress throughout the year—it’s a great way to keep them motivated and involved in their learning. In addition to teaching, I have a strong love for coaching and have coached volleyball, basketball, and track over the years.

If you ever need to reach me, feel free to email me at Megan.Secoy@Huntsmen.org. I’m looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with growth, learning, and new opportunities!

I’m Tancy Matter, and I’ve been teaching 5th-grade science for 25 years. I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education from Ohio University. My favorite part of teaching is doing hands-on activities that let students explore their creative thinking skills.

Outside of school, my husband and I run a produce business, and you can find us at the Chillicothe Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. I’m also a Zumba instructor.

You can reach me at Tancy.Matter@Huntsmen.org.

Huntington Local Middle School

Get to know our Fifth Grade Team