Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Highly Qualified Staff

Leadership Team

Principal Shannon Tucker

Leadership Intern Marian Bryant

Marian Bryant, originally from the birthplace of Rock and Roll, has served children in Education for 14 years and counting. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and Teacher Education from Case Western Reserve University in 2010. Following her career as a Museum Educator, she earned her first Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Cleveland State University. As she transitioned to teaching in traditional settings, her passion grew for English Language Learners and she added an endorsement to her license in 2020 for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). She will complete her Master of Education in Educational Leadership in 2025 and anticipates beginning a Doctoral degree within the next 5 years. Ms. Bryant is a strong advocate for experiential learning, museum programming and cultural institutions. Having started her career in the non-profit sector, she welcomes connections to the community and seeks to jointly develop visions for impact and change.Outside of her professional life, she is an advocate of the arts and loves a good festival! Ms. Bryant loves to spend time outdoors enjoying the beauty and peace that can be found in nature. She enjoys hiking different Metroparks and exploring new restaurants. She also can be found cheering on her son’s soccer and basketball team during the school year. Marian believes in using her gifts to impact communities surrounding her. Through her skillful planning for systems based solutions and her analytic nature, she seeks to build environments holistically so that all scholars can develop the academic, social, and emotional tools needed to be successful in our ever-changing world. Ms. Bryant is so excited to work with the young ladies of CCPSG and knows they are destined for greatness! 

Academic Team

Elizabeth Braun-Remy

Science - Social Studies

Mrs. Braun-Remy has a Master’s Degree in middle childhood (Grades 4-9) from Ohio State. She has taught in CCS for 22 years.  This is her 13th year at CCPSG. Her mother is a retired teacher and she grew up not wanting to be a teacher because she saw how hard her mother worked! However, she soon realized that she loves working with kids and thus her journey began. She believes that learning starts with relationships and instilling confidence in students.  

Allison Brooks

Instrumental Music

Dr. Brooks holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Marshall University and a master’s of music degree in music performance from The Ohio State University. She recently obtained an Ed.D. degree from Franklin University.  She has 21 years of experience teaching music. Dr. Brooks taught instrumental and vocal music at J.W. Fair Middle School in San Jose, California, elementary music at Horizon Science Academy, and this is her 14th year working for Columbus City Schools (her 13th year at CCPSG). Dr. Brooks believes that music can be used as a vehicle to enable students to achieve success. Music education enhances a student's overall learning and can take them to new heights. Being able to provide those opportunities is a great joy for her as an educator.

Megan Burke

Mathematics

Miss Burke has been a teacher for 28 years. She has spent 20 of those years working in Columbus City Schools. This is her second year here at CCPSG. Miss Burke teaches 6th grade Math and Science. She especially loves working with 6th graders. She holds two degrees. First, her bachelor's degree in education from Ohio Dominican College. Her second, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Ashland University. Miss Burke enjoys camping, the beach, spending time with her family and friends and visiting the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as much as possible! She has a passion for animals and hopes to be a docent at the zoo once she retires. She grew up in Columbus and is an avid Buckeye fan! `

Jasmine Allen

Instructional Assistant 

Mrs. Allen has been with Columbus City Schools since  Aug 2015, started out in the kindergarten room as an Instructional Assistant . In 2016, she was  promoted to a peak teacher; now she supports administration at CCPSG. She graduated in 2007 with her Associates degree from Bradford College.

Cheli Cappetta

Vocal Teacher

Mrs. Cappetta holds two degrees - a Bachelors in Music Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a Louisa Moats Literacy Concentration. She has also completed 39 of her 45 hours toward a Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy, is an active performer and Singer-Songwriter. Mrs. Cappetta began her teaching career many years ago in CCS at the elementary level, worked in Worthington Schools for 5 years and has returned to CCS. In addition, Mrs. Cappetta is a private voice teacher, is an active music director, director and performer for plays and musicals in various venues around the city. Mrs. Cappetta firmly believes music and drama are disciplines that teach skills essential for success in life. Helping students discover their voice is her greatest challenge and accomplishment as an educator.

Rachel Gardiner

School Counselor

Rachel Gardiner is a graduate with a MS in School Counseling from Capella University and a BA in English from The Ohio State University. Rachel has experience working in higher education as an admissions and financial aid counselor and in secondary education as a high school English teacher. This year will be her first year at CCS and at CCPSG. Rachel is passionate about serving students and helping to remove barriers to success. While she is not teaching, Rachel enjoys spending time outdoors with her 9-year-old son. 

Erin Gutridge

Mathematics

Mrs. Gutridge is currently in her 20th year of teaching and her 13th year here at CCPSG. Mrs. Gutridge teaches 8th grade math.  She holds two degrees. First, her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Bowling Green State University. Her second, a Master’s degree from Ohio Dominican University. Her goal is to assist the girls at CCPSG to becoming confident young ladies while striving to reach a higher goal and their full potential. `

Adam Hohl

ELA

Mr. Hohl joined CCPSG in 2020 and teaches 8^th grade ELA.  He graduated with a BA in English from Xavier University and holds a Masters degree in Literacy and Second Language Studies from the University of Cincinnati. He enjoys getting to know his students and finding reading material that is interesting and challenging to them. When he is not teaching, Mr. Hohl enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, reading, camping, and building things.  

Yolanda Johnson

Social Studies / Humanities

Mrs. Johnson has been with the program since its founding in 2010, teaching both Literature & Composition and Social Studies. She is responsible for drafting the pledge that is recited daily by the ladies of CCPSG. Mrs. Johnson is a proud product of Columbus City Schools, graduating from Mifflin High School in 1995. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Education from The Ohio State University in 1999 as well as a Masters of Teaching degree with a concentration in Middle Childhood (grades 4-9) Literature and Social Studies from Otterbein College in 2003. Mrs. Johnson has spent more than 20 years in the district teaching and inspiring students with her philosophy in mind, "I believe that each student is unique and comes with their own individual needs. It is my job as an educator to help students meet their full potential by providing a safe environment and the tools to get them there."

Philip Schumacher

Science

This school year is my 17th year with CCS.  I earned my degree from Ohio University after leaving a career managing auto repair shops.  I enjoy working with middle-school-age kids and I love seeing the spark when they “get” a difficult concept.  I also enjoy seeing the students work on hands-on projects that challenge their expectations of what they think possible for themselves.  I’m excited about bringing this to my students at CCPSG!

Rachael Seibert

ELA

Mrs. Seibert first fell in love with language arts when she was a young child in elementary school. She remembers devouring Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell in the 4th grade, and from that book on she was hooked on reading! She decided to pursue her love of literature when she attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she graduated with a degree in Middle Childhood Education. Her specializations for her Bachelor’s degree are language arts and social studies with a Generalist degree in math and science. She decided to pursue her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction after only 2 years of teaching in Columbus City Schools. She graduated with her degree from the American College of Education within 15 months of starting the program. She has been teaching in Columbus City Schools for 15 years and 13 of those years have been at CCPSG. As a teacher, she wants all of her students to see books as endless adventures and she believes that all of her students can truly love reading; they just need the right book!

Susie Stoff

Physical Education

Ms. Stoff teaches Physical Education and this is her first year at CCPSG. This is Ms. Stoff’s 25th year teaching in Columbus City Schools. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eastern Michigan University and a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from the University of Idaho. Ms. Stoff received her teaching certification from the University of Dayton. Ms. Stoff enjoys teaching middle schoolers Physical Education, Health and coaching various sports. Ms. Stoff has taught at the elementary and high school level throughout her teaching career.

Ms. Stoff’s favorite things are spending time with her two dogs, her niece and nephew, traveling, cooking and trying out new recipes.

Todd Vanmeter

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Mr. Vanmeter brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in the IT industry, where he served as a private consultant for 25 years, advising national and international corporations. He holds a Master's Degree in Education from The Ohio State University, graduating summa cum laude, complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in Management of Information Sciences (MIS) from The Ohio State University. Mr. Vanmeter possesses two distinguished certifications in the International Quality Assurance Coding and Testing industry, offering invaluable insights into his aptitude as an educator. Additionally, he is recognized as an expert in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Artificial Intelligence. Starting his 6th year of teaching at CCPSG, Mr. Vanmeter leverages his extensive expertise to enrich the learning experiences of his students, drawing upon his significant real-world experience as an industry expert.

Nina Young

Art

Nina Young teaches visual art for all grades at CCPSG. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Ohio State University.  She has worked for Columbus City Schools in the past as a substitute and has taught art in various private and summer arts settings. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, knitting, reading and birdwatching. She also shows and sells her personal artwork from time to time! Mrs. Young is passionate about the arts and teaching. She is excited to work alongside students as they learn visual arts, investigate their creative selves, and grow into responsible and empowered young women!

Jennifer Zalewski

Math Intervention Specialist

Mrs. Zalewski is an Intervention Specialist.  She earned her Master’s in the Art of Teaching from Otterbein University with a Middle School Math/Science license, as well as earning her Intervention Specialist license through Miami University.  This is her 9th year teaching in Columbus City Schools and her 7th year at CCPSG. Mrs. Zalewski believes all students can learn and be successful as long as they have the right support in place to help them reach their full potential.