Biography

Jordance Yingling started her first year as an associate teacher with our Explorers-A class in the Lower School at Columbus Academy at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year. She came to Academy after serving as an associate at Outreach Christian Pre-School and has over 10 years of experience working with children. She holds a B.A. from Ohio State University's College of Social & Behavioral Science and College of Arts & Sciences. Jordance and her husband Fred have three children: daughters Nadia and Sophia, and son Lucca.

Jordance's favorite thing about Columbus Academy
"The beautiful campus surrounded by wooded areas and trails."

Favorite sports teams
Ohio State Buckeyes (Go Bucks!), Columbus Crew and Columbus Blue Jackets

Little-known fact about Jordance
"I was born in Macedonia. My family immigrated to the United States when I was a 1-year-old. In my eyes, they represent the American Dream and I will be forever grateful for their strength and ambition."

Education
  • B.A. The Ohio State University , College of Social & Behavioral Science and College of Arts & Sciences