Welcome our New Principal, Ernest White!
New principal Ernest White, a Columbus native and former school counselor, shares his background and his goals for North Columbus Preparatory Academy.
"Hello, North Columbus Preparatory Academy families, I am excited to serve as your principal for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Before we start the year, I want to share some information about myself. I grew up in Columbus, Ohio in the Linden Area, and I attended Linden and East Linden elementary schools. I am a proud graduate of Hocking College, Wilberforce University, and Dayton University. I hold an associate’s degree in human services and corrections, a bachelor’s degree in criminal administration, a master’s degree in education with a focus on school counseling, and I have also completed the required graduate courses to obtain my certificate in clinical mental health counseling.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles including correction officer, lieutenant, captain, and major for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction. Additionally, I have worked as a high school ED paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and as a school counselor, where I led an “At-Risk” program known as the Strategies for Intervention Prevention Program (SIPP) at Licking Heights Local School District and completed a clinical internship at a private practice in the Columbus, Ohio area.
My passion lies in assisting students in overcoming obstacles to academic success by creating a Safe, Respectful, Collaborative Educational Environment. With your support, we can help your student flourish at the North Columbus Preparatory Academy!
In closing, I am looking forward to serving North Columbus Prep and the community for years to come. I can be reached at the contacts provided below."
Kindest regards,
Ernest L. White II, AAS.HS&C, BS.CJA, MS. Ed-LSC, CCMHC, OCDPB-RA