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Welcome to

UPrep–State St.

 
 

Welcome to United Preparatory Academy – State St.

At UPrep, our mission is to ensure all of our scholars are on the path to college! To accomplish this, we establish a positive, rigorous, and joyful culture in every classroom. We push our young scholars hard, and it's inspiring to see them grow so fast. We are fortunate to have outstanding, dedicated teachers who go the extra mile for kids, and we are grateful that families trust us with the responsibility of educating their children.

–Kimberly Williams, School Director

 
 

School Day

Most United Preparatory Academy students ride the bus and will arrive at 8:40 AM. Students who do not ride the bus should arrive at United Preparatory Academy every day by 8:50 AM to be counted as on time. 

 

School Calendar

The United Preparatory Academy school year runs from August 23, 2023 through June 5, 2024. School hours are from 8:40 AM to 4:00 PM every day. 

 

Additional Documents:

South-Western City Schools Transportation Information
District Health Screening Notice
Learning Recovery Plan
Safe Return to In-Person and Continuity of Service Plan
2022-2023 Annual Report
Google Workspace for Education Notice
Local Wellness Policy

UPrep's handbook, with more information on school supplies and a sample schedule, can be found below.

2023-2024 UPrep-State St. Scholar & Family Handbook
Read a copy of our Anti-Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Dating Violence Policy.


United Preparatory Academy – State St.
617 West State St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone and Fax: 614-453-8993
Contact: Kimberly Williams

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Interested in seeing if UPrep–State St. is right for your child?

 
 
 

Enroll Today! Questions, please contact the main office at 614-453-8993.

 
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Our Team

Check out our careers pages to find leadership, teaching, and operations opportunities to join this team!

 

Lucas Beckerink | PE Teacher
Mackenzie Bigley | Art Teacher
Emily Boynton
| Kindergarten Teacher
Marcellette Browne | Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten GLC
Katie Cherkas | Dean of Students
Jessica Cutler | 4th Grade ELA & Social Studies, 4th Grade GLC
Kavunaa Edwards | 2nd Grade ELA & Social Studies
Joseph Fisher | Intervention Specialist
Kara Holsey | Instructional Aide
Tatiana Jackson | 1st Grade ELA & Social Studies, 1st & 2nd Grade GLC
Samantha Kelly | 5th Grade Math & Science, 5th Grade GLC
Makenna Knez | 2nd Grade Math & Science


Brent Klimaszewski | Intervention Specialist
Anita Liu | Teaching Fellow
Jacob McFarland | Operations Manager
Dashaun McGee
| 4th Grade Math & Science
Ellen McIlvaine
 | 3rd Grade Math & Science, 3rd Grade GLC, Math Department Chair
Roma Mishra | 5th Grade ELA & Social Studies
Ashleigh Nordstrom Brown | Associate Dean of Students
Emily Palombaro | Kindergarten Teacher
Kasandra Reyes Ocon | Kindergarten Teacher
Edythe Robertson | 1st Grade Math & Science
Lauren Swaidner | Assistant School Director
Mara Wallace | Music Teacher
Meagan Ward | Dean of Family and Community Engagement
Jasmine Whiteside | Office Manager
Kimberly Williams | School Director