About OptimALL
Our Mission
OptimALL Services equips students in Catholic and faith-based schools to realize their full potential. Dedicated educational professionals provide learning strategies, instruction, and teacher professional development to nurture the skills necessary for life-long learning.
Our Values
Adaptability
We respond to the needs of individual students, their families, and the learning environment with the student’s best interest in mind.
Faith-Based
We answer the call to fulfill our purpose in helping others realize their full potential.
Community
We celebrate our differences and similarities in perspective, problem-solving style, background, and lived experience, to sustain a culture of partnership and belonging.
Integrity
We demonstrate honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making, treating everyone with the dignity and respect they command.
Continuous Improvement
We strive for personal and professional growth among ourselves and each other, as we guide each student on their individual path to purposeful, lifelong learning.
Our History
We support Catholic, faith-based, and nonpublic schools in delivering exceptional education, spiritual growth, and community service. Each school has a unique culture that enriches its community, and we help remove barriers so they can embrace a diverse range of learners.
At OptimALL, we are committed to making education accessible to all students, including those with special learning needs. Historically, many Catholic and faith-based schools lacked the resources to provide necessary interventions, often resulting in siblings attending different schools and limiting opportunities for students with exceptional learning needs. We bridge this gap, ensuring every child has the chance to thrive in the school of their choice.
Meet the OptimALL Team
Executive Staff
Lynn Esmail, Executive Director
Lynn Esmail joined OptimALL Services as its Executive Director in 2018. Prior to that, she was an executive working on behalf of people with disabilities at Starfire Council and the Ken Anderson Alliance. Lynn has successfully led many programs in order to create an inclusive community and has raised millions of dollars toward this effort. She started with OptimALL as a volunteer in 2012 while working on a team to create a similar program at St. Ignatius Loyola School. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati but credits her interest and focus on the importance of Catholic education to the time she spent with the Sisters of Charity at Seton High School. OptimALL has experienced 4000% growth since Lynn has officially joined the organization. She resides with her husband and two sons.
Nicki Eichhold, Director of Operations and Coaching
Nicki Eichhold attended Xavier University where she graduated with a BSBA in Marketing.
Before joining OptimALL Services in 2018, Nicki honed her organizational and communication skills through many leadership and coordinator roles. As the Director of Coaching and Operations, Nicki partners with the OptimALL coaching team and schools to develop and successfully execute a customized plan for each school's needs. She works with the schools throughout the coaching program implementation and follow up. Nicki uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to guide staff and families through various education processes while partnering with educators, schools, school districts, and state agencies. She is a 9 time marathoner and recently received her Compostela for completing the Camino in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Allyse Sonnega, Director of Student Services
Allyse Sonnega graduated summa cum laude with her master’s in early childhood education from Old Dominion University in 2011, followed by her K-12 mild/moderate Intervention Specialist license from the University of Cincinnati in 2018, and her Montessori adolescent certification in 2022, and is highly qualified to teach in all subject areas. She has taught in a wide variety of settings, including private and public schools, with an emphasis on Montessori schools. Allyse is passionate about supporting the holistic development and success of all students! She trained in the Orton-Gillingham method of teaching reading, is a Certified Autism Specialist, and is a registered yoga teacher. She is also a mother of three young children.
Meet Our Co-Founder
Beth Rielly is the co-founder and board president of OptimALL Services. Under Beth’s leadership, OptimALL has seen remarkable growth, expanding its services from an initial budget of $60,000 to $2.5 million. Beth was instrumental in launching the direct service program, which has now extended to serve 12 schools in the area and 200 students.
She is passionate about meeting the needs of all students and ensuring they can impact the community around them. As board president, she also serves as an education advisor and a significant donor. With a background in special education, Beth has significantly influenced the landscape for students with diverse learning needs.
Board Members
President: Beth Rielly
Treasurer: Tim Besl
Secretary: Katie Jacob
Mandy Cline
Michelle Hargis
Gregory "Blake" Hubert
Dave Mueller
Dr. Heather Richard
Educational Staff
Jillian Albertz
Lisa O'Brien
Sarah Bartlett
Jeanette Beckham
Mary Anne Bloemker
Kristen Brokamp
Shannon Buckner
Mary Coleman
Danielle Dabbs
Scott Dearth
Ruth Ellis
Dr. Christine Gibson
Tricia Grawe
Michelle Hagemen
Katie Harrell
Ceil Johnson
Mike Kelly
Nicole Kennedy
Lizzy Martin
Therese Mata
Danielle Metz
Hannah Milazzo
Antwanette Miller
Elizabeth Muething
Christel Murphy
Amy Schaffer
Lori Schulte
Katelyn Sherman
Kathy Siemer
Tammy Smith
Holly Solzsmon
Kate Tebelman
Becca Thacker
Maddy Weinkam
Molly Wilkins
Support Staff
Sara Celi
Director of Communications and Development
Patty Drees,
Office Manager
Alison Nieman,
Operational Specialist