The Garrett County Board of Education voted on January 12, 2021, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to remain in the “red model” in which students are learning virtually. Students will begin transitioning back to in-person learning when the Garrett County metrics are at 5% or less positivity rate and 15 or less per 100,000 for 14 consecutive days.

Anyone with a question or concern may contact public.info@garrettcountyschools.org, and you will receive a response.

There have been 1,728 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Garrett County. Current metrics from the Garrett County Health Department are: 7-Day Positivity Percentage: 14.9%; 7-Day Case Rate Per 100,000: 46.3.

Please continue to check our website and the GCPS Coronavirus Updates page for more information.

Broad Ford

Elementary School

Home Of The Bobcats

Slider image 4 of 4. Broad Ford Staff 20-21

Broad Ford Elementary School

607 Harvey Winters RD

Oakland, MD 21550

Phone 301.334.9445

Email Broad Ford Elementary School

dawna.ashby@garrettcountyschools.org

Pre K & Kindergarten Team

Melanie VanNosdeln, Pre-K

melanie.vannosdeln@garrettcountyschools.org

Kristi Rhodes, Pre-K
kristi.rhodes@garrettcountyschools.org

Nicole Vena

nicole.vena@garrettcountyschools.org

Diane Dale, PK

diane.dale@garrettcountyschools.org

Sandy Dewitt, K

sandy.dewitt@garrettcountyschools.org
I taught 1st - 5th grade math in Kitzmiller for seven years, then moved to kindergarten where I have remained doing what I love, teaching young students. I have been teaching a total of 19 years. I
earned my AA degree at Garrett College and my Bachelors of Science & Master degrees from Frostburg State University. I have been happily
married for 39 years and blessed with a daughter, two sons (and their spouses) and seven grandkids. We live and work on a dairy farm. I enjoy swimming, gardening, shopping, being outdoors, and spending time with family & friends.

Lisa McDade, K
lisa.mcdade@garrettcountyschools.org
Mrs. McDade loves spending her days in kindergarten. She has taught kindergarten for 33 years. Mrs. McDade has lived in Garrett County all of her life but enjoys traveling and exploring other places in the summers. She also enjoys going to the beach, movies and reading. She is happiest when she gets to hang out with her daughter!

Sherry Spencer, K
sherry.spencer@garrettcountyschools.org

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and services, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. GCPS operates equal opportunity programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Garrett County is an equal opportunity employer.

Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Dr. Jane Wildesen, Director of Human Resources, jane.wildesen@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-8903.

Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Dr. Phillip Lauver, Supervisor of Pupil Services, phil.lauver@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-8938.

Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Dr. Chelsie Manges, Director of Special Education, chelsie.manges@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-7657.

Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Dr. Jane Wildesen, Director of Human Resources, jane.wildesen@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-8903.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at

Garrett County Public Schools
40 South Second Street
Oakland, MD 21550

External Agencies U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
1-800-669-4000 1-800-669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) 410.767.8600 (Español-marque el 2), 1.800.637.6247 Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR) Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-2000 1-800-872-5327 Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339