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Unite Today. Change Tomorrow.

Welcome to

United Elementary 17th Street

 
 

Welcome to United Elementary 17th Street, home of the Polar Bears! 

We believe every student will succeed in life and we are the starting point of their life’s achievements.  Our rigorous curriculum, intertwined with social, emotional, and behavioral skill development, is the foundation for students’ future success. 17th Street Polar Bears leave 5th grade with the skills necessary to: problem solve, communicate effectively, advocate for themselves, hold themselves accountable, practice self-discipline, and be impactful members of the community. 

– Dr. Rebecca Castle, School Director

 
 

At a Glance

 

Grades: K - 5

Location: 31 North 17th Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Campus Contact: Rayonia Bell, rbell@unitedschools.org

Phone and Fax: 614 - 586 - 1228

 

Refer to our handbook below for important dates and information.

 
 
“My daughter has grown drastically and is more confident while learning. I have seen great growth within her.”
— United Schools Parent
 
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Our Team

 

Educators and Leaders
Unite for Change

Interested in joining the team? Check out our Careers page for leadership, teaching, and operations opportunities!

 

Jennifer Badgley
4th & 5th Grade Math Teacher

Iye Bako
Kindergarten Teacher

Rayonia Bell
Office Coordinator

Dr. Rebecca Castle
School Director

Margaret Geraghty
1st Grade Teacher

Savannah Gilliham
4th Grade ELA, Science, & Social Studies Teacher

Ashley Halley
3rd Grade Teacher

Jemauri Johnson-Cole
Art Teacher

Avery Jones
Dean of Family & Community Engagement

Sophia Jordan
Kindergarten Teacher

Aline Kamariza
2nd Grade Teacher

Kayla King
Assistant School Director

Jessica Lambo
Intervention Specialist

Brendan McNamara
5th Grade ELA, Science, & Social Studies Teacher

Sara McRoberts
Dean of Students

Curtis Moran
Operations Manager

Geovonna Ragin
Kindergarten Teacher

Keith Simmons
Physical Education Teacher

Staci Spigner
Associate Dean of Students

Robert Summers
Teaching Fellow

Madeline Valentine
Kindergarten Teacher

Susan Yusko
Intervention Specialist

 
 

Want to learn more about 17th Street?

Ready for your student to be a 17th Street Polar Bear?