Tom Lanier, Principal

Mr. Lanier is the principal of Pickerington High School Central. 

This is his thirty-first year in education. Mr. Lanier spent 17 years as a classroom teacher and 14 years as an administrator. Most recently, he was an administrator at Pickerington High School North and principal at Westerville Central. This is his first year as principal at Pickerington High School Central. Mr. Lanier received his bachelor's degree in political science and accounting with a minor in history from Capital University and his teaching credentials from Ohio Dominican University. Mr. Lanier earned his masters in educational leadership from the University of Dayton.

Contact information:

Tom Lanier, Principal

Phone: 614-548-1800

Fax: 614-548-1810

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Roshawn Parker, Lead Assistant Principal

Mr. Parker is the lead assistant principal at Pickerington High School Central. He assists students with last names beginning with the letters L through Ri.

Mr. Parker is excited to serve the Pickerington community in the capacity of lead assistant principal. Mr. Parker has been in education for around 18 years. He feels blessed to have served Columbus City Schools, Whitehall Schools, Westerville Schools, and Pickerington Schools. Mr. Parker has served students in many roles. He has been a substitute teacher, English teacher, football coach, mentor, and administrator! As an educator, Mr. Parker believes:

• The more we know about our students, the better we will be able to create the conditions for them to demonstrate growth.
• That our staff is greater as a team than as individuals.
• We are partners with parents and the community in the development of students.
• A positive school culture promotes academic success, makes learning more relevant, and promotes positive behavior.

Mr. Parker whole heartedly agrees with Dr. James Carter, “No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.”

He is excited to work together to have Pickerington students reach their full potential!

Contact information:

Roshawn Parker, Lead Assistant Principal (L-Ri)

Phone: 614-548-1800

Fax: 614-548-1810

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Heather Tinsley, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Tinsley is an assistant principal at Pickerington High School Central. She assists students with last names beginning with the letters A through D. Mrs. Tinsley is also one of the designated contacts for military families needing support. 

Mrs. Tinsley has been with Pickerington Schools since August of 2006. As an administrator at Pickerington High School Central, she works with Ohio's State Tests support and testing, Military Signing Day, and MCEC Purple Star School Program. Mrs. Tinsley was previously at Mansfield City Schools and Norwood City Schools. She graduated from Northwestern High School and then went to basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri before starting college. Mrs. Tinsley graduated from Ashland University with her Bachelor of Science in Education as an intervention specialist. She graduated with her masters from Walden University with a master's in reading and literacy. Mrs. Tinsley completed her administration certificate from Ashland University. Mrs. Tinsley looks forward to all the success Pickerington students have each year!

Contact information:

Heather Tinsley, Assistant Principal (A-D)

Phone: 614-548-1800

Fax: 614-548-1810

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Degrees and certifications:

Administrative License, Ashland University

MAEd, Walden University

BS, Ashland University

Tom Lombardi, Assistant Principal

Mr. Lombardi is an assistant principal at Pickerington High School Central. He assists students with last names beginning with the letters E through K. Mr. Lombardi is the Pickerington Central Point Person for the Parents on Positivity Patrol volunteers. 

Mr. Lombardi started his career at Pickerington Schools as a social studies teacher at Pickerington High School Central. This is his first year as an administrator. Mr. Lombardi oversees the PSAT, ACT, Math department, parking, Link Crew, Pickerington Alternative School (PAS) liaison, PoPP, and CORE Value work. Mr. Lombardi went to Ohio University and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education with an integrated social studies major and Capital University for graduate school, where he earned his Master of Arts in Education with a focus on educational leadership.

Contact information:

Tom Lombardi, Assistant Principal (E-K)

Phone: 614-548-1800

Fax: 614-548-1810

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Ryan Wells, Assistant Principal

Mr. Wells is an assistant principal at Pickerington High School Central. He assists students with last names beginning with the letters Ro through Z.

Mr. Wells is the new assistant principal at Pickerington High School Central. He oversees building level activities and clubs. Prior to working at Pickerington High School Central, Mr. Wells was an assistant principal at Toll Gate Middle School and he spent time in Central Ohio and eastern Kentucky classrooms teaching social studies, math, English Language Arts (ELA), and special education. Mr. Wells received his undergraduate studies at Alice Lloyd College and he still continues his own education. Mr. Wells is a firm believer in lifelong education and building relationships. He is a proud community member of Pickerington, where he resides with his wife and three children. GO TIGERS! 

Contact information:

Ryan Wells, Assistant Principal (Ro-Z)

Phone: 614-548-1800

Fax: 614-548-1810

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