Welcome to

United Elementary 17th Street

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

Here, relationships matter most. We believe every child is capable of greatness, and greatness starts with being known: your strengths, your struggles, your story. From that foundation, we build everything else: a rigorous curriculum, strong social, emotional, and behavioral skills, and a community where kids feel safe enough to take risks and supported enough to grow.

By the time our Polar Bears leave 5th grade, they can problem solve, communicate with confidence, advocate for themselves, hold themselves accountable, and show up for the people around them. That is the goal: not just ready for the next grade, but ready for life.

We are glad you are here. Let's build something great together.

Richard Albeit, School Director
Kayla King, Assistant School Director

AT A GLANCE

OUR TEAM

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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.

STUDENT & FAMILY HANDBOOK

2026-27 Calendar

“My daughter has grown drastically and is more confident while learning. I have seen great growth within her.”

— United Schools Parent

Our Team

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

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Richard Albeit
School Director

Iye Bako
Kindergarten Teacher

Julia Beckerink
Intervention Specialist

Rayonia Bell
Office Coordinator

Jermaine Drake
Associate Dean of Students

Meagan Figuray
1st Grade Math & Science Teacher

Margaret Geraghty
Kindergarten Teacher

Savannah Gilliham
4th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher

Ashley Halley
3rd Grade Teacher

Jemauri Johnson-Cole
Art Teacher

Avery Jones
Dean of Family & Community Engagement

Aline Kamariza
2nd Grade Teacher

Elisabeth Kimson
4th Grade Math & Science Teacher

Kayla King
Assistant School Director

Jessica Lambo
Intervention Specialist

Jenna Levans
Intervention Specialist

Brendan McNamara
5th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher

Curtis Moran
Operations Manager

Olivia Perry
5th Grade Math & Science Teacher

Geovonna Ragin
Kindergarten Teacher

Leslie Rawlings-Lewis
1st Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher

Keith Simmons
Physical Education Teacher

Staci Spigner
Dean of Students

Robert Summers
Teaching Fellow

Madeline Valentine
Kindergarten Teacher

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