Meet our team

Sandi Garcia, Principal of Toledo Preparatory Elementary, has been an educator for over 17 years.  Mrs. Garcia first joined the Accel team in 2015 as a teacher.  After pursuing other interests, she was excited to be welcomed back to the Accel family in 2020 as the Director of Academics at Toledo Preparatory Academy. She earned her Bachelor's of Education Degree from Florida Southern College and earned her Master’s in Leadership from the University of Florida.  While Mrs. Garcia loved being in the classroom and it was difficult to leave the classroom, she has found that in her new role, working with the students, the parents, and the teachers has been extremely rewarding.  She looks forward to working with the staff, students and parents as the Principal and looks forward to making a difference and making Toledo Preparatory Academy the great school she knows it can be.    

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Government and National Security from Tiffin University, where I gained valuable hands-on experience through an internship at a detective’s office. In addition to my academic background, I hold a long list of certifications in intelligence, security, and leadership, which have further sharpened my skills and prepared me for a range of professional challenges. My diverse background spans military service, education, and security, and I’ve had the opportunity to apply the knowledge and expertise from each field in various roles.

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Amy Ohm joined ACCEL Schools in 2018 as a school principal with over 8 years of experience as a K-12 educator and principal. As Regional Vice President, she oversees leadership development, instructional programming, operations, and strategic planning for multiple schools in Northwest Ohio. Prior to working in Education, Ms. Ohm spent 15 years working in the banking industry as Vice President, managing the overall operations of multiple branches. Ms. Ohm holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of West Florida.