Faculty Directory

Mrs. Pettit has over 15 years teaching experience. She earned her bachelor’s in Mathematics Education from Asbury University and her Masters in Education from Baker University. She is currently pursuing another Masters Educational Leadership from the University of Notre Dame.
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Mrs. Fischer is Co-Principal and holds a MS in Education. With nearly 20 years in the profession, including roles as teacher and administrator, she leads students and teachers with a balance of compassion and accountability. She believes in setting high expectations for herself and others.
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Mrs. Baumann has been teaching Biology at Cristo Rey Columbus High School since 2014. She is a native of Columbus and earned both her B.A. and her Master’s of Education at The Ohio State University. She is also the faculty advisor for Science Club.
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Ms. Bernard received her Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from the Clarks Summit University and a Masters degree in Adapted Physical Education from Western Michigan University. Her passion is helping students learn to live healthy lives both now and in the future.
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Mr. Corrigan teaches US History and AP US History. He holds a Master of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Akron, and has been teaching for over ten years. He believes that by thoughtfully studying history, Cristo Rey students can better navigate the present and blaze a new path for the future.
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Dr. Crowe is a chemistry teacher with experience teaching at both the collegiate and high school level. He has a PhD in biochemistry from The Ohio State University. His passion is communicating scientific ideas clearly while developing scientific literacy and critical thinking skills.
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Mr. Dobler loves teaching math. He has taught it over 15 years at all levels in all sorts of places including Columbus, Taiwan, and Cambodia. He believes developing a strong character and a sharp mind are two of greatest endeavors which one can pursue.
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Ms. Gabriel is from Columbus and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and her Masters in Counselor Education from Ohio State. She has been a school counselor for 10 years and is excited to work with our senior students.

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Mrs. Graham earned her Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University in Strategic Communication and Creative Writing. She then went on to complete her Master of Arts in Counselor Education from Capital University. She has over eight years of experience working in education. Her husband also is an educator and band teacher.
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Mrs.  Hubachek grew up in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from Bethel University (Indiana) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Math Education and minor in Visual Arts. This will be her fifth year teaching art at Cristo Rey Columbus High School is blessed to work with wonderful students and staff.
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Mr. Kohler teaches Theology at Cristo Rey Columbus.  He graduated from the University of Dallas with a Masters of Theological Studies and with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University.
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Mr. Laufersweiler-Hanf has been teaching in Catholic schools for over a decade and believes that all students can do great work. He teaches theology and photography and holds a master’s degree in theology and Biblical studies from Catholic Theological Union.
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Ms. Lester has been teaching Physics/ AP Physics at Cristo Rey Columbus for 4 years. She earned a Masters of Education from the Ohio State University in 2012 and has been teaching high school in Columbus for the past 8 years. She has 3 teaching licenses in both Math and Physics. She is the advisor for National Honors Society and Pawsitive Impact.
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Ms. Majni teaches Algebra 1 and 2. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education at The Ohio State University. Her favorite thing about math is that it encourages problem solving and critical thinking. Ms. Majni also enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Ms. O’Connell has a Masters in Catholic Theology from Ohio Dominican University, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton in Philosophy and American Studies. She joined the Cristo Rey Community in 202o to teach Theology after a decade in youth and adult ministry.

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Ms. O’Donnell is an independently licensed clinical mental health counselor honored by The College Board in 2020 as integral in the preparedness and success of Cristo Rey students now and beyond high school. Nora works with students to develop the skills they need to overcome life’s challenges.
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Mr. Schlabach will teach World History to the incoming freshmen. He has a degree in History from The Ohio State University and a degree in Integrated Social Studies from Ashland University. He believes that if you are sitting in a chair or standing in front of the classroom, one thing will stay the same, you are always learning.

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Mr. Sheumaker grew up in Westerville, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio Dominican University and received his Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, from Miami University in Oxford. He has been teaching at Cristo Rey Columbus High School for over 5 years and is currently a Science and Engineering Teacher.
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Ms. Umpleby is a certified K-12 Reading Specialist who works with students at Cristo Rey Columbus on core reading and writing skills in order to help them succeed in the high school classroom and beyond. She believes that with focused instruction every child can achieve their literacy goals.
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Mrs. Vallejo has been in the Education field for over 30 years. She believes in Instructional Leadership for academic achievement; in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a healthy school culture; and in Catholic education for the development of human values and dignity. She is inspired by her students’ resilience and desire to make a difference for themselves, their families and their community.
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