Miss Posendek - Science

Hi! I'm Miss Posendek and I'm new to Garfield Heights Middle School this year. For the past six years I taught math and science near Marietta, Ohio, which is also where I attended college. Go Pios! The photo I chose here includes one of the chicks I hatched with one of my science classes! I grew up in Broadview Heights so I decided to move home this year to continue my teaching career. In my free time I like to read, play with my dog (Winnie), and spend time with friends and family. I'm looking forward to working with all of you!

Miss Shotliff - Social Studies

I am Miss Shotliff. This is my third year teaching Social Studies at GHMS. I was born in Chicago but I moved to Ohio when I was little. I graduated from West Geauga High School and later Cleveland State University. I have a lot of hobbies like cooking, crocheting, napping, and sarcasm. I also have a dog named Sprinkles, she's pretty cool. Don't make fun of her name or her face. :) I coach Girls Soccer and Track & Field at the middle school.

Ms. Kossman- Language Arts

Hi Friends! I'm Ms. Kossman and this is my 8th year teaching at GHMS. I've never taught anywhere else, I even did my Student Teaching here at the Middle School while I was a college student at Cleveland State University. I also coach 7th and 8th grade cheerleading and step team for the school so you might see me at a football or basketball game. In my free time I like to be with my family and go out to eat or just take a good nap! Visit Honors Language Arts website here and Language Arts website here!

Miss Newburger - Math

Hey all! My name is Miss Newburger. This is my second year teaching at GHMS. Prior to Garfield Heights, I taught 4 years of math and science in Lordstown, Ohio. Check out my website to learn more about myself! Website. I grew up in Solon. I then went to Bowling Green State University for undergrad, and I am currently working on my masters. Fun fact: I used to be on the curling team in college! Curling.

Mr. Galaska - Intervention Specialist

Hello everyone, I am Mr. Galaska. Please call me Mr. G. I grew up in Maple Heights, but went to Cuyahoga Heights for high school. I attended college at John Carroll University. This is my fourth year of teaching at Garfield Heights Middle School. I taught for 1 year at North Ridgeville High School and I substituted at multiple schools for 2 years before that. I currently coach wrestling, and this will be my 12th year. I also coached football for 2 years and still practice and train football athletes. My hobbies outside of work are running, lifting weights, and riding my four-wheeler.