Administration & Support Staff
- Andy Wilkinson, Principal
- Shana Murray, Assistant Principal
- Jay Ohlinger, Athletic Director
- Alicia Plymale, RN, MSN, CPNP
- Patti Ludwig, Clinic Aide
- Athena Johnson, School Psychologist
- Ally Casale, Guidance Counselor
- Jackie Zody, Guidance Counselor
- Katie Pack, Guidance Secretary
- Penny Wyner, Building Secretary
Andy Wilkinson, Principal
Phone: 614-718-8618
Email: wilkinson_andrew@dublinschools.net
Twitter: @wilkinsaw
Degrees and Certifications:
- M.A. - University of Dayton
- M.A. - The Ohio State University
- B.S. - Denison University
Andy Wilkinson joined the Dublin City School District as a Math teacher in 2004 at Dublin Sells Middle School. While teaching various courses in all three middle school grades, Mr. Wilkinson served as a team leader for 5 years at both the 6th and 7th-grade levels. In addition to teaching, Mr. Wilkinson coached baseball for 5 years and golf for 8 while working at Sells. During his time at Sells, he helped direct the after school OAA preparation and intervention programs. He became an Assistant Principal at Jerome in 2013.
Mr. Wilkinson obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Denison University and a Master’s Degree in both Middle Childhood Education (Math and Science 4-9) from The Ohio State University and Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton. In addition to local conferences, Mr. Wilkinson participated in the 2015 Visible Learning Conference. He is a member of numerous educational associations including the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
Mr. Wilkinson resides in Worthington with his wife Whitney and three children, Reagan, Riley, and Garrett. In his free time, he enjoys coaching and watching his kids in their various sports and activities, exercising early in the morning, and spending time with family and friends.
Shana Murray, Assistant Principal
Phone: 614-718-8619
Email: murray_shana@dublinschools.net
Degrees and Certifications:
- M.Ed. - Xavier University
- B.S. - The Ohio State University
Shana Murray joined the Dublin City School District in 2006 as an Assistant Principal at Karrer Middle School. In 2008, Ms. Murray moved to Grizzell Middle School as the Assistant Principal. Prior to coming to Dublin, Ms. Murray worked in Georgetown Exempted Village School District and was a middle school/high school math teacher, Varsity Volleyball Coach, Middle School Girls Basketball Coach and High School/Middle School Academic Team coach.
Ms. Murray obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from The Ohio State University. Ms. Murray has a Master’s Degree in both Intermediate Administration and Secondary Administration from Xavier University. Ms. Murray is a member of numerous educational associations including the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), and the Association for Middle Level Education.
Jay Ohlinger, Athletic Director
Phone: 614-718-8624
Email: ohlinger_jay@dublinschools.net
Degrees and Certifications:
- MEd. - Ashland University
- B.B.A. - Ohio University
Jay Ohlinger is married to Vanessa, Student Services Coordinator in charge of the DCS Pre-school program.
He previously taught 7th & 8th grade math and Algebra 1 for 14 years at Sells Middle School. He also coached boys basketball for 15 years and baseball for 8 years.
This is a second career for Mr Ohlinger. He started and worked in sales for 11+ years after receiving his undergrad degree in Business Administration from OHIO "THE" UNIVERSITY!!
He is originally from Zanesville, OH & current Dublin resident (for life).
Alicia Plymale, RN, MSN, CPNP
Phone: 614-718-8501
Email: plymale_alicia@dublinschools.net
Degrees and Certifications:
- M.S. - The Ohio State University
- B.S. - The Ohio State University
- Pediatric Nurse Practioner
- Respiratory Therapy
Mrs. Plymale is our District Nurse. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Medicine from The Ohio State University with a certification in respiratory therapy, as well as a Masters of Science degree in Nursing with a certification as a pediatric nurse practitioner...also from The Ohio State University.
She worked at OSU and Heinzerling before her first PNP job at Rocking Horse Center in Springfield, Ohio as a PNP. Mrs. Plymale's next gig was at Rainbow Pediatrics of Dublin and New Albany, Ohio as a PNP for several years before switching to school nursing in Dublin City Schools.
She has been married to her high school sweetheart since 2003 and has 3 beautiful sons.
When not caring for the children at DCS she enjoys reading, learning, music, cooking, fishing, hiking and exploring the outdoors. She spends a lot of time rooting for her 3 boys in sports and life, and spending time with family, friends, and her puppy.
Mrs. Plymale believes School Health is perfect for her as it is a unique blend of health promotion, disease and injury prevention, child advocacy, and education.
Patti Ludwig, Clinic Aide
Phone: 614-718-8615
Email: ludwig_patti@dublinschools.net
Degrees and Certifications:
- B.S. - Franklin University
Mrs. Ludwig started working at Grizzell Middle School in 1999 when she left a career in banking to have more time to spend with her children while they were growing up.
She has a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Franklin University and grew up in the Dayton, OH area. She resides in Powell with her husband and raised two beautiful children, Lauren and David. Both of her kids are now in Graduate School.
Through the 21 years of working at Grizzell as a Clinic Aide and Building Secretary, she has come to know some wonderful families and teachers in Dublin and made many cherished friendships. Grizzell is home for her after all these years!
Athena Johnson, School Psychologist
Phone: 614-718-8616
Email: johnson_athena@dublinschools.net
Degrees and Certifications:
- M.S. - Kent State University
- B.S. - Kent State University
- EDS - Educational Specialist in School Psychology
- National Certification of School Psychologist
- Member of NASP
Mrs. Johnson began her career in education as an elementary teacher. She taught in an inner city school for a number of years. She has experience in school psychology with all levels of population as she has worked in preschool elementary, middle, and high school settings assisting students, families, and school teams to help children succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
She has a strong belief in her role as a school psychologist to promote best practices in assessment and evaluation and to promote team engagement in data-driven decision-making in support of students. Mrs. Johnson takes a collaborative part in promoting school-based behavioral and mental health prevention and intervention to support psychological wellness for children.
Ally Casale, Guidance Counselor
Phone: 614-718-8623
Email: casale_ally@dublinschools.net
Degrees and Certifications:
- M.A. - University of Dayton
- B.A. - University of Dayton
Mrs. Casale grew up in Cleveland and graduated from the University of Dayton in 2002 with a Bachelor's in Middle Childhood Education. She taught 7th grade Math and Language Arts at Grizzell for one year before moving up to 8th grade to teach Algebra (her fave!) for 5 years.
She earned her Master's in School Counseling from the University of Dayton in 2007 and was the school counselor at Eli Pinney Elementary School for one year before returning to Grizzell as a school counselor in 2009.
She has had the pleasure of working in Dublin her entire career. It has been so rewarding for her to watch her students grow and learn both in the classroom and in the guidance office.
She has been married to her college sweetheart, Mike, for 15 years and they have 2 amazing children, Gabriel (10) and Mia (8), who attend Olentangy schools. Mrs. Casale enjoys spending time with her family, going out to eat, a good barre3 workout, yoga, and ice cream. :)
Jackie Zody, Guidance Counselor
Phone: 614-718-8620
Email: zody_jackie@dublinschools.net
Degrees and Certifications:
- M.Ed - University of Cincinnati
- B.S. - Bowling Green State University
Mrs. Zody grew up in Canton, Ohio and graduated from Bowling Green State University with her Bachelor’s in Secondary Education. Upon graduation, she started her career with Northwest Local Schools in Cincinnati where she taught high school English. At that time, she also earned her Master’s in School Counseling from the University of Cincinnati.
This will be her 20th year in education with a variety of experiences that include working as an elementary school counselor and teaching high school English. In 2018, she started her career at Grizzell Middle School as a school counselor, and loves being a part of the GMS staff and community. She believes it is such an honor to see students reach their full potential.
She has been married to her wonderful husband, Rod, and they have been blessed with five amazing children, Jordyn (22), Jake (20), Josh (18), Luke (15) and Eliana (11). In her free time, she loves spending time with her family.
Katie Pack, Guidance Secretary
Phone: 614-718-8613
Email: pack_katie@dublinschools.net
Degrees and Certifications:
- B.B.A. - Morehead State University
Mrs. Pack holds a degree in Business Administration from Morehead State University.
She had careers in coffee sales, lumber sales, real estate office management, yearbook sales, and now as the Guidance Secretary at GMS.
She is originally from Nicholasville, Kentucky and has spent a good deal of time in Morehead, KY, Athens, OH and now Dublin, OH.
Her daughter has been educated in Dublin City Schools since Kindergarten. Mrs. Pack and her family enjoy walks and bike riding around their neighborhood, cooking and baking together, and exploring the arts and culture of the Columbus area.
Penny Wyner, Building Secretary
Phone: 614-718-8612
Email: wyner_penny@dublinschools.net
Degrees and Certifications:
- B.S. - The Ohio State University
Mrs. Wyner is a graduate of The Ohio State University. She is a former Paraprofessional for Gahanna-Jeffeson Public Schools.
She is originally from Canton, Ohio and now resides in Dublin with her husband and 2 children (Freshman and Senior at DJHS).
Mrs. Wyner enjoys being a Community Volunteer for Dublin Swimming, Jerome Swimming, DJHS Cheer, Church, and the Dublin Irish Festival.