Academy Specialists

Mr. Bartz has taught Computer Science at the High School for the past 13 years. He has a Master's Degree in K-12 Administration from Kent State University. His hobbies include golfing, coding, wakeboarding, home improvement projects, and spending time with his family. During the school day he is available for troubleshooting and general questions for all students and parents grades K - 12.

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Mr. Bartz's Office Hours:

9 - 12 Electives - Fridays 9:00 a - 9:30 a

Mr. Bartz can also be reached via email at - tbartz@jagschools.org

Mrs. Giammo has taught science at Garfield for the past 5 years. She has a masters degree in Classroom Technology with a K-12 online teaching and learning Endorsement. She enjoys being outdoors camping, hiking, running, and playing volleyball. Science and Math are her favorite subjects and she loves to solve complex problems!

Mrs. Giammo's Office Hours:

Physical Science - Mondays 2:45 p - 3:15 p

Physics - Tuesdays 2:45 p - 3:15 p

Financial Math - Tuesdays 3:15 p - 3:45 p

Algebra 1 & 2 - Mondays 3:15 - 3:45 p

Miss Shafer has been enthusiastically teaching middle school Math at Garfield for 7 years. She is certified in 4-9th grade Math, Science, and Reading with a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. Outside of the classroom she enjoys camping, reading, walking her dogs in local parks, and kayaking adventures. This year, Miss Shafer is teaching 7th grade Math and STEM during the day.

Miss Shafer's Office Hours:

7th Grade Math - Mondays 2:50 p - 3:20 p

8th Grade Math - Wednesdays 2:50 p - 3:20 p

7th Grade Science - Mondays 3:20 p - 3:50 p

8th Grade Science - Wednesdays 3:20 p - 3:50 p

Ms. Miller has taught English at James A. Garfield for 13 years. She earned an undergraduate degree in Integrated Language Arts, as well as a Master's degree in Educational Administration, both from Kent State University. She enjoys reading, yoga, cooking, attending sporting events, and spending time with her family and her dogs. During most school days she is available 9th period (1:43 pm -2:33 pm) for 10th & 12th grade online learners.

Ms. Miller's Office Hours:

10th Grade ELA - Mondays 1:45 p - 2:15 p

12th Grade ELA - Tuesdays 1:45 p - 2:15 p

Ms. Lovelace has been teaching English/ Language Arts for 21 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and a Bachelor of Science in Education both from Kent State University. She enjoys hand crafts like crochet, sewing and cooking. When she is not teaching, she loves to spend time with her two adult children and her great nieces and nephews.

Ms. Lovelace's Office Hours:

9th Grade ELA - Monday 11:05 a - 11:35 a

11th Grade ELA - Wednesday 11:05 a - 11:35 a

7th Grade Social Studies - Tuesdays 3:00 p - 3:30 p

8th Grade Social Studies - Thursdays 3:00 p - 3:30 p

Biology - Mondays 3:00 p - 3:30 p

Chemistry - Wednesdays 3:00 p - 3:30 p

Mrs. Maresh has been teaching middle school English Language Arts at GMS since January, 2009. She developed her passion for reading as a young girl when she received the boxed set of the Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder for Christmas. Mrs. Maresh has a Bachelor's in Middle Childhood Education with an emphasis on Reading, ELA, and Social Studies, and a Master's degree in K-12 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Her hobbies include running, biking, vegetable gardening, reading, organizing, and spending as much time as possible with her husband, two sons, and dog, Maggie.

Mrs. Maresh's Office Hours:

6th Grade - Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00 p - 4:30 p

7th Grade ELA - Wednesdays 1:45 p - 2:15 p

8th Grade ELA - Mondays 1:45 p - 2:15 p

Mrs. Gaj has been a teacher at Garfield for 7 years and has taught Geometry, English 10, and Algebra 2. She has a Master’s Degree from Kent State University and also holds a Reading Endorsement and Transition-To-Work Endorsement. She enjoys spending time with her family, riding her horse, and taking care of her horses, dogs, ducks, and chickens.

Mrs. Gaj's Office Hours:

Strategies for Academic Success - Tuesdays 2:30 p - 3:00 p

Geometry - Wednesdays 8:00 a

Precalculus - Wednesdays 2:30 p

Mr. Norton is entering his 20th year of teaching. He has been teaching Social Studies at Garfield HS for the past 15 years. Mr. Norton is a graduate of Garfield and The University of Akron where he earned his Master's Degree in Sport Physiology & Coaching. This year he will be teaching Modern World History (and Advanced), College and Career Planning, Psychology as well as the Virtual Academy for Modern World History/Government. Mr. Norton enjoys rooting for the Indians, Browns and Buckeyes. In his free time he enjoys watching his children participate in sports, playing golf and fishing.

Mr. Norton's Office Hours:

Modern World History - Tuesdays 2:45 p - 3:15 p

Econ and Financial Literacy - Thursdays 2:45 p - 3:15 p

Mr. McDowell has taught 6th grade math at James A. Garfield for the past 3 years. He is married to his wife Pearl, and has two daughters: Hazel and Leah. His hobbies include working out, reading, playing with his daughters, and playing his PS4 occasionally.

Mr. McDowell's Office Hours:

4th Grade - Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:25 a - 11:55 a

5th Grade - Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:20 p - 3:50 p

Mr. Massey has been an educator for 20 years at James A. Garfield local schools. He has two kids, Jesse (boy) and Jillian (girl), and resides in Streetsboro. He has coached football for over 25 years and currently coaches middle school football. In his spare time, you will find him at the gym or in front of the tv watching sports. A big buckeye fan! O-H! He received his degree in integrated social studies from Kent State university and a masters also from Kent State in athletic administration. Currently he teaches AP U S History, U S History, Current World Problems, and Financial Literacy.

Mr. Massey's Office Hours:

US History - Mondays 7:00 p - 7:30 p

AP History - Tuesdays 8:45 a - 9:15 a

Mrs. Cupples is in her 20th year at Garfield. She has taught 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade. She graduated from Hiram College in 2001 and has a Masters degree from Marygrove College. She has a 6th grader and a Kindergartener in the Garfield school district, and loves spending time with her family. Together they love to go hiking, camping, and new this summer - kayaking! She will be meeting with the K-3 students throughout the week. Feel free to contact Mrs. Cupples at kcupples@jagschools.org. You can also sign up for a 1:1 appointment time here.

Mrs. Cupples' Office Hours:

Kindergarten - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a - 10:00 a

1st Grade - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30 a - 11:00 a

2nd Grade - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30 p - 2:00 p

3rd Grade - Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 p - 3:00 p