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| Pschtecin High School Faculty and Staff
Martin received his B. A. from Michigan State University, his M. A. from The Ohio State University and completed his class work in education at Michigan State University. Martin worked in business in International marketing with Merrill Lynch and as a Realtor for M. J. Ashley realty in land development. He started his career in education with the Columbus Public Schools in 1979 and published curriculum for the National Center for Research in Vocational Education in business and accounting at The Ohio State University. Martin has taught 6th grade, junior high, high school and at several colleges including Columbus State College, Lewis University in Chicago, and the Ohio Business College. As an administrator, he was Community Education director for Mansfield City schools, principal for St. Clair ISD, and worked as an Educational Consultant for the State of Michigan. He has Ohio Certification as Superintendent of Schools, Vocational Director, as well as Business and Accounting (IOE).
Cynthia has been the principal at Pschtecin High School for five years. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree (in Educational Policy and Leadership, Higher Education Administration) from The Ohio State University. She originates from academia (formally a graduate, international, and professional admissions counselor; and academic advisor) for over 12 years. She has taught and advised students at the pre-collegiate and collegiate levels, presented scholarly papers and conducted workshops – locally and nationally – on college preparation, cultural diversity, access to higher education, academic decision making and learning skills. During her tenure in higher education, Cynthia was recognized as a leader in student development and achievement. “I am glad to be at Pschtecin High School – providing leadership, experience, knowledge, innovativeness, teaching expertise, and a whole host of other talents!”
Judith joined Pschtecin High School in June of 2006 as a reading and language specialist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio University and her Master’s Degree from The Ohio State University where she also received her special education certification. She is certified to teach in grades kindergarten through high school and has taught all those levels. She coordinates the Title I reading programs and writes Individual Education Plans (IEP) for special education students as well English. She discovered that teaching is basically the same at every grade level. The material must be adjusted to the level at which each student can find success. That is exactly what happens at Pschtecin High School. Each student’s curriculum is tailor-made to match the classes that he or she has taken with his or her present needs. Judith believes that building a relationship of trust with each student is necessary in order to get the optimum amount of work accomplished. She has been published in several journals and has been a speaker at conferences on reading. She is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Phi Kappa Phi national education honoraries. She brings a wealth of experience and ideas into our high school and looks at each day as a challenge to meet the varying need of our students.
Gregory earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree from The Ohio State University. He is certified to teach Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. He spent many years working for a major retailer where his duties included recruiting and training of employees. He was also involved with both vocational schools in Licking and Muskingum Counties developing curriculum for the fashion merchandising class or presenting seminars. In Greg's new responsibilities at Pschtecin he will maintain the school's computer network. Additionally, he will teach upper level division math (Algebra II, Trigonometry, or Calculous) to students at those levels. “The open environment at Pschtecin High gives our students opportunities they can't get in a traditional high school.” His talents have allowed him part time employment in the Department of Homeland Security at the Port Columbus International Airport.
Althea earned her Master’s in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University in 2011. She also has a B.A in Psychology which she received in 2009 from Ohio State as well. This is Althea’s second year at Pschtecin High School, and this year she will be working closely with students in achieving their academic, social, and career goals. Althea will also be leading the Career Based Intervention class (CBI), in which students will learn about post-secondary transitions including employability opportunities, college and vocational training, career assessments, budgeting and organization, and other life skill needs. Althea has been involved in the education field for numerous years. She has worked with students at all levels, ages 3-18, in school settings, after school programs, and summer camps. Althea’s goal this year is to make sure every student at Pschtecin is striving to reach his/her potential academically and personally, so as to graduate high school and become a successful and productive global citizen.
Kimberly joined our teaching staff at Pschtecin High School this year. She received her B.A. in History with a focus on British History and Integrated Social Studies, and a minor in Geography from The Ohio State University. In June 2010 she received her Masters of Education in Secondary Integrated Social Studies from The Ohio State University. Her goal as a teacher is to provide educational opportunities for students of all ages and abilities to reach their fullest potential. Education’s central aim is to prepare individuals to take part intelligently in the management of conditions in which they will live, to bring them to an understanding of the forces which are moving, and to equip them with the intellectual and practical tools by which they can themselves enter into the direction of these forces. She wants her students to succeed in society and be productive citizens. Her mission as a teacher is to create an environment of success. She is excited to be a part of the Pschtecin staff and ready to start working with the students.
Emily joined our teaching staff at Pschtecin High School in 2011 with eight years of experience teaching Language Arts. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Adolescent to Young Adult Education from the University of Dayton in 2004 and went on to teach Language Arts at Sidney High School in Sidney, Ohio and Hamilton Township High School in Columbus, Ohio. She earned her Master’s Degree in English from the University of Dayton in 2009. During her graduate program, she taught First Year Composition at the University of Dayton and presented her research on motivating at-risk students through writing at the College English Association of Ohio’s 2009 spring conference. She is excited about joining the staff at Pschtecin High School and will use her knowledge and experience to further the educational goals of our students.
Financial Manager Jeannie is our director of student affairs and enjoys to working with each of our students and their parents. For over 22 years she has worked in the banking industry and guided many new employees through internship programs by working with community businesses and area high schools. Today, she is excited about opportunities Pschtecin High School offers. “Our students are both special and unique in their own way. We enjoy each one and their special talents as they show great promise and enthusiasm.” Pschtecin High School is a school that offers small class sizes with a small student-to-teacher ratio. We are very happy that we are able to offer the small classroom size because it enables our teachers to interact and meet each student’s needs.
Patricia joined the Pschtecin High School staff in December 2006. Her background includes a degree from Columbus Business University with a major in Business Law. Prior to Pschtecin she worked at State Farm Insurance for 17 years, five years in an agent’s office and 12 years in the auto claims department handling bodily injury claims for the Columbus area. Patricia enjoys supporting the staff and working with the students. She has special training which qualifies her to be our EMIS coordinator, entering all our student information into the state’s database.
 Abdullahi Aden Abdullahi Aden finished high school in Kenya (Africa) and attended two years at Columbus State Community College. Since coming to Pschtecin High School Aden has been involved with assisting faculty with their class room functions, which is very important to the teachers. Abdullahi, who goes by "Aden" to students, faculty and staff, assist in recruiting and retaining students in which English is their second language. He's passionate about helping teachers and students wherever he can! | |
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