Operations

The goal of the operations teams at each campus is to create a safe and comfortable learning and working environment for students and staff. They support our principals and teachers with any facilities and operations needs so that they can focus on educating our students. 

Meet our operations team: 

Tim Sopko - Director of Operations, Network
Tim has been working in schools for more than 25 years, having been a teacher, athletic director, dean of students, assistant principal, and principal in Munster and Clarksville, Indiana. He has been with Christel House for 5 years, and loves the variety that comes with each day at Christel House Indianapolis. Tim works with the Technology, Facilities, Transportation, Food Service, Custodial, and other teams to improve those processes and enhance the experience for the students, families, and staff. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University and his Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Governors State University.

Teddy Kidane -  Facilities and Operations Manager, Manual Campus
Teddy started working at Christel House South in 2017 with a contractor that cared for our facility. He joined our team permanently in March 2022. Teddy is certified as an Indiana School Safety Specialist. Outside of work, he enjoys working out, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and cooking.

Philip Ranck - Facilities and Operations Manager, West Campus
Phil started at Christel House West in 2021. Prior to CH, he worked as a realtor and property manager for a firm specializing in leasing single family homes. He holds a B.A. from Ball State in Interior Design with a Marketing minor, and some masters studies in Residential Property Management. Phil is a member of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), National School Plant Management Association (NSPM), holds a certificate as an Indiana School Safety Specialist (ISSS), and is working towards a Facilities Management Professional (FMP) designation through IFMA. 

Phil lives in Noblesville with his wife and five kids. In his free time - when he gets it - he enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, and reading.