• 15th year in education

• BS from Ashland University ’09; Master of Science in Geosciences from Mississippi State University ’19; Master of Science in Education Leadership from University of Cincinnati

• I have two daughters (fourth and seventh grade), two stepdaughters (freshman and junior), and two dogs (Darwin, a black lab, and Descartes, a yellow lab)

• I enjoy Orangetheory, running (5k races are my jam), Flair pens, exploring geologic wonders, and keeping houseplants alive

• The best piece of advice I ever received was after a particularly difficult day when I was a middle schooler. My dad advised, "Remember how it felt to be vulnerable compared to those with power. Don't do that to people. Break the cycle."

Applaud our seafaring standouts! The 'Shout Out of the Week' spotlights a student from each team who truly embodies our Model Mustang values!

One change that we have implemented this year is our procedure for picking students up early. When picking up your child from school for appointments, not feeling well, or other reasons;

• You will be required to park your car
• Enter the building
• Press the intercom and present your driver's license for identity verification
• Sign out your child on the cart in the vestibule

Dropping your child off at school does not require you to come into the building as they can sign themselves in.

We appreciate your support in keeping our students and building safe.

We use Blocksi to filter content and manage Chromebooks in our classrooms. You can use it to see where your student is spending their time online and set parental controls outside of the school day!

Please remind your Mustang that taking pictures, videos, or using social media during lunchtime is not permitted. This helps ensure everyone's privacy and keeps the focus on enjoying the break.

Hey Strongsville Community!

I’m thrilled to share that our upcoming Community Tailgate will be on September 6, 2024, from 5 PM to 6:30 PM! This is a fantastic opportunity to gather, celebrate, and unite as one to help the Mustangs take on the Berea-Midpark Titans!

Best of all, the tailgate is completely FREE! Enjoy delicious food and snacks provided by around 40 local businesses and our high school athletic programs, all set up at their tables just for you. There will also be fun games for everyone to participate in, making it a lively and engaging atmosphere!

We’re also excited to announce that the student-run Mustang Derby will be there selling Mustangs apparel! This is a great chance to show your team spirit and pick up some awesome gear.

Join us as we cheer on our incredible football team, support our talented cheerleaders, and enjoy the amazing performances by the band on our community's biggest stage. The return of Friday Night Lights is something we all look forward to, and this tailgate is the perfect way to kick off an exciting night!

Bring your friends and family, wear your Mustangs colors, and let’s make this a memorable event for everyone!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Go Mustangs!

September is Attendance Awareness Month. SMS is celebrating Mustang attendance all month long!

Dear Parents of SMS Health Students:

Ohio’s 134th General Assembly recently enacted Senate Bill 288, which updated the prescribed curriculum for health education. It added requirements to provide developmentally appropriate instruction in child sexual abuse prevention, dating violence prevention and sexual violence prevention. The law includes requirements for student instruction, parent and legal guardian notification and training for school personnel. This law, also known as “Erin’s Law”, went into effect in January of 2023, with a mandate for Ohio school districts to implement these new requirements in grades K-12 during the 2024-2025 school year. More information about the requirements can be found here.

For middle school students, SB 288 requires that students in health classes receive developmentally appropriate instruction in dating violence prevention education and sexual violence prevention education, which must include instruction in recognizing dating violence warning signs and characteristics of healthy relationships in health classes.

Strongsville Middle School will begin teaching Speak Up - Empowered, to students enrolled in Health 6 and Health 8 during the 2024-2025 school year. School personnel selected this curriculum due to its age-appropriate content regarding abuse prevention and healthy relationships, as well as its approval from the Department of Education. Participating in the abuse prevention curriculum may help to create a greater awareness of the warning signs associated with unhealthy relationships and prevent abuse before it occurs. The content includes instruction on the following required components:

• Personal safety and assault prevention

• Dating violence prevention education

• Sexual violence prevention education

• Dating violence warning signs

• Characteristics of a healthy relationship

Link to copy of opt-out form

COMPLETING THIS FORM ONLY IF YOU ARE CHOOSING TO OPT OUT YOUR CHILD

To opt out of this curriculum, please complete this FORM by: September 17, 2024.

Strongsville Middle School

Hours: 7:55 am - 3:00 pm

Sixth Grade Principal: Tera Thomas

Sixth Grade Counselor: Ashley Marozsan

Cruisers Team Lead: Rebecca Sobus

Vikings Team Lead: Jamie Hrabnicky

Admirals Team Lead: Tina Fike

Captains Team Lead: Lori Coulter

Main Line: 440-452-7090

Attendance: 440-452-7090* Choose #2

Website: sms.strongnet.org
Facebook: facebook.com/strongsville
Twitter: @stronsvillecs