Miss Kmetz

My name is Melissa Kmetz and I'm a third grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary School. I graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1999 and obtained a full academic scholarship to Youngstown State University. I graduated in May 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. In 2007, I obtained a Master of Science in Education with a specialty in Reading  from Youngstown State University.

I began my teaching career in the Salem City School district where I taught kindergarten for one year and first grade for two years. I then accepted a teaching position here in Lakeview in the fall of 2006 and have been here ever since! This is my 16th year teaching third grade and my 18th year teaching overall.

I strive to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students while sparking their interest and enthusiasm in learning. It is my goal to teach all students how to learn not just what to learn. This year though, the most important lessons learned in our classroom won't always be academic ones. It is incredibly important to me that students embrace kindness and compassion and strive to make the world a better place. I want them to learn they are never too young to make a difference in the lives of others. As Aristotle once said, "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." 

Email: Melissa.Kmetz@lakeviewlocal.org

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Mrs. Liplin

Hello! My name is Mrs. Emily Liplin. I began my teaching career here at Lakeview Elementary in 2006 in first grade.The following year I taught kindergarten.  During that time I earned a Masters in Reading from Kent State University.  The next five years I taught eighth grade reading.  I was then welcomed back to the elementary to teach first grade.  Finally, I was moved to teach third grade. 

I am married with two wonderful and energetic children, Hank and Halle. We have three cats and one dog.  Our whole family enjoys watching the Browns, Cavs, and Indians; as well as being outdoors. 

I’m very excited to be meeting and teaching your child this year. We're going to have an awesome year! 

Email: Emily.Liplin@lakeviewlocal.org

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Mrs. Townsend

My name is Mary Beth Townsend. I graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3). I have a Reading Endorsement (K-12) in addition to a Master of Science in Education degree with a specialty in Reading from Youngstown State University.  I began my teaching career at Children's Rainbow Preschool. Then, I  taught second grade in Youngstown City Schools. Now, I am honored to be teaching at Lakeview where I initially taught Title I Reading/Math as well as First Grade. 

I live in Howland with my husband, Brian, also a teacher, our son, Caleb, who is currently attending college, and our two dogs, Albus and Luna. I enjoy reading, music, making jewelry, cardmaking, painting, writing/bullet journaling, spending time outside, and anything to do with technology. I am so excited to be part of the 3rd Grade Team here at Lakeview Elementary.

Email: MaryBeth.Townsend@lakeviewlocal.org

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