Broad Ford

Elementary School

Home Of The Bobcats

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Broad Ford Elementary School

607 Harvey Winters RD

Oakland, MD 21550

Phone 301.334.9445

Email Broad Ford Elementary School

megan.knepp@garrettcountyschools.org

Resource Team

This is Ms. Dahlen's 19th year as a Music Teacher in Garrett County and her 9th year at Broad Ford Elementary School. Prior to coming to Broad Ford, she taught at Accident, Route 40, and Bloomington. She earned both her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from West Virginia University. In her free time, Ms. Dahlen enjoys spending time with her three children.

Heather Roth, Music (2017-2018 GCPS Teacher of The Year)

heather.roth@garrettcountyschools.org

Mrs. Roth is in her 16th year teaching in Garrett County and currently teaches at Broad Ford and Crellin. Prior to coming to Broad Ford she taught at Yough Glades, Kitzmiller and Swan Meadow schools as well as serving as Assistant Band Director at Southern High School. She earned both her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from West Virginia University as well as a Post-Masters Certification in Administration from Frostburg State University. Mrs. Roth was honored to be selected as the Garrett County Teacher of the Year and Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist in 2017-2018. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, riding her bike and coaching youth sports.

Trenton Eirich, Physical Education

trenton.eirich@garrettcountyschools.org

Steve Knepp, Physical Education

steve.knepp@garretcountyschools.org

Mr. Knepp is now in his 15th year of teaching in Garrett County, and this is his fourth year teaching Phys. Ed. Before coming to Broad Ford, he taught at Dennett Road Elementary and Friendsville Elementary. In his spare time Mr. Knepp enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and playing sports!

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 John Hummel, Director of Student Services, john.hummel@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

Broad Ford

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Resource Team

Angie Sincell, Art

Kristin Winebrenner, Art

Bonnie Miller, Media

Laura Dahlen, Music

Heather Roth, Music (2017-2018 GCPS Teacher of The Year)

Trenton Eirich, Physical Education

Steve Knepp, Physical Education

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT