Faculty & Staff Directory

Mr. Joseph J. Patrick, Jr.

President

Mr. Patrick became the second president in Cristo Rey Columbus High School’s history in 2020. Previously, he worked in Public Accounting for nearly 40 years and is very familiar with the Columbus business and nonprofit community. He has been involved in many organizations, including The Catholic Foundation, Women’s Care Center, Recreation Unlimited, Hands on Central Ohio, and Medigold.

Mr. Patrick enjoys working with the talented faculty and staff at Cristo Rey Columbus and continuing the tradition of preparing students to become the next generation of community leaders.

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Mrs. Ryan Michelle Pettit

Principal

Mrs. Pettit was a math teacher for 11 years teaching at schools in Kentucky and Kansas City before moving back to Columbus, her hometown. She taught math at Cristo Rey Columbus for 3 years before joining the administration in 2021. She is honored to be Principal while continuing to be a teacher at heart.

Mrs. Pettit’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Education from Asbury University and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Baker University. She earned a Masters in Educational Leadership through the Mary Ann Remick Leadership program at the University of Notre Dame in 2021.

Mrs. Pettit is committed to the mission of Cristo Rey Columbus working to provide a supportive climate that is conducive to teaching and learning. She wants to see students excel, live for others, and have ample opportunity to become whatever they want to be.