Swan Meadow

K-8 School

Swan Meadow K-8 School

6709 Garrett Highway

Oakland, MD 21550

Phone 301.334.2059

Email Swan Meadow K-8 School

connie.uphold@garrettcountyschools.org

Staff

Mrs. Connie Uphold

Teaching Principal - 6-8 ELA, connie.uphold@garrettcountyschools.org

Mrs. Uphold brings experience in strong leadership that is focused on providing high-quality instruction while maintaining a safe, conservative environment that supports all students in growing academically and personally.

Mrs. Lantz is also our Technology Resource Teacher. She organizes and presents at the Living History Program, is a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Coach, is a 4-H Organizational Leader, and is actively involved in her church.

Mrs. Becky Heath

Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades, becky.heath@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 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

Swan Meadow

Staff

Mrs. Connie Uphold

Ms. Melissa Durst

Ms. Christie Reckart

Mrs. Arlene Lantz

Mrs. Becky Heath

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT