Faculty & Counselors Directory

Mrs. Ryan Michelle Pettit
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’s 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 has a passion for learning and is a lifelong learner. 

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.

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Mrs. Shelby Fischer
Assistant Principal of Academics

Joined CRCHS: 2015

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Mrs. Katie
Laufersweiler-Hanf

Assistant Principal of Student Support

Joined CRCHS: 2016

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Mrs. Madeleine Abels
Student Success Coordinator

Joined CRCHS: 2015

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Fr. David Arroyo
Chaplain

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Mrs. Angela Piñeiro Baumann
Science Teacher
Biology, AP Biology

Joined CRCHS: 2014

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Mrs. Allie Boyer
Math Teacher
Algebra 1, AP Calculus

Joined CRCHS: 2020

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Dr. Emily Bumpus
School Psychologist

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Mr. Christopher Carrillo
Spiritual Life Coordinator

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Mrs. Martha Castillo-Saybay
Spanish Teacher
Spanish 3, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature

Joined CRCHS: 2021

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Mrs. Patricia Chmielewski
Math Teacher
Geometry, AP Computer Science

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Ms. Jessica Colecchi
English Teacher
10th Grade English

 

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Mr. Oliver Corrigan
Social Studies Teacher
US History, AP US History

Joined CRCHS: 2015

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Mr. Brandon Crowe
Science Teacher
Chemistry, Honors Chemistry

Joined CRCHS: 2019

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Ms. Rachel Dues 
English Teacher
9th Grade English

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Ms. Jacy Dutiel
School Counselor

9th & 10th grades

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Ms. Ashley Grasinger
Director of College Counseling & Alumni Support

Joined CRCHS: 2021

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Mrs. Mine Gusching 
Math Teacher
Algebra 2, Honors
Algebra 2

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Miss Kiera Harper
College Counselor

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Ms. Susannah Hassenzahl
Dean of Students

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Ms. Rachael Hawkins 
Physical Education & Health Teacher

Physical Education, Health, Fitness for Life

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Mrs. Laura Hubachek 
Art Teacher

Art 1, Art 2

Joined CRCHS: 2015

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Mrs. Karen Johar, J.D. 
Social Studies Teacher
Financial Literacy & Economics

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Mr. Alex Kiraly
Social Studies Teacher
World History

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Mr. Nathan Laufersweiler-Hanf 
Theology Teacher
11th Grade Theology

Photography Teacher
Digital Photography

Joined CRCHS: 2016

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Ms. Jenn Lester
Science Teacher
Physics, Honors Physics

Joined CRCHS: 2016

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Mrs. Cara Letizia 
English Teacher
Freshmen Seminar, Yearbook

Joined CRCHS: 2021

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Mrs. Jackie Liu
Spanish Teacher
Spanish 2, Spanish 3

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Ms. Lucy Mader
English Tutor

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Mr. Jake Maniaci
Math Teacher
Business Technology, Honors Pre-Calculus

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Sr. Castissima Masambo
Campus Ministry Assistant

Joined CRCHS: 2021

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Mrs. Natalie Matt 
English Teacher
10th Grade Honors English, SAT Prep, Creative Writing

Joined CRCHS: 2017

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Mr. Jake Maxwell 
English Teacher
12th Grade English, AP Literature & Composition

Joined CRCHS: 2021

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Mr. Ryan McMurray 
Substitute Teacher

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Ms. Cathryn O’Connell
Theology Teacher
10th Grade Theology

Joined CRCHS: 2020

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Ms. Tricia Oswald
Theology Teacher
9th Grade Theology

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Mrs. Steph Perlik
Testing Coordinator

Joined CRCHS: 2014

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Mrs. Kelly Rausch-Davis
Instructional Coach

Joined CRCHS: 2014

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Mr. Karl Rose 
School Counselor
11th & 12th Grades

Joined CRCHS: 2020

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Mr. Michael Schroer
Math Teacher
Pre-Calculus, Statistics

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Ms. Devon Siefert
Spanish Teacher
Spanish 1, Heritage Spanish

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Mr. Austin Strickland 
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Physical Education

Joined CRCHS: 2023

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Ms. Emily Wilkins
English Teacher
11th Grade English, AP English Language & Composition

Joined CRCHS: 2021

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Ms. Morgan Willman 
Science Teacher
Anatomy, Biology, Engineering

Joined CRCHS: 2021

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Ms. Cheyenne Wise 
Music Teacher
Intro to Music, Choir, Concert Band, Guitar, Piano

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Ms. Nicole Wright 
Academic Assistant

Joined CRCHS: 2022

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Ms. Marijana Yelich
Theology Teacher
11th Grade Theology, 12th Grade Theology

Joined CRCHS: 2021

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Ms. Amy Zalimas 
Social Studies Teacher
Government, AP Government

Joined CRCHS: 2017

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