Mrs. Brooke Payne is a Cincinnati native who spent her early childhood in the Outer Banks of North Carolina before returning home. She graduated with honors from Glen Este High School and began her educational career in the Forest Hills School District, where she supported Mercer elementaries special education unit. Mrs. Payne brings patience, consistency, and a calm presence to the classroom, along with a background in safety training and event coordination that contributes to a well-structured learning environment.

Outside of school, Mrs. Payne enjoys staying active and creative through dance, theater, and circus aerial silks. She is currently performing in The Wizard of Oz with East Side Players alongside her husband and children—two current classical students and one future Sentinel.

Mrs. Payne is grateful to support students in their growth and is excited to be part of a community that fosters an appreciation for the good, the true, and the beautiful.