6th Grade

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6th Grade

TEAM ORANGE
	English Language Arts Teacher- Mrs. Bartlett
	Math Teacher- Mr. Strong My name is Brad Strong, I have been a teacher in the MCS for 26 years, and am currently a 6th grade math teacher. I grew up around the Mansfield area and have lived in Mansfield my entire adult life. I graduated from Crestview HS in 1987, the same year I married my High School Sweetheart. I graduated from THE Ohio State University in 1993 with a BA in early/middle childhood education (1-8) and began teaching in Mansfield in 1995. I started my career @ John Simpson for 13 years, went to Outdoor Education for 7 years, and am starting my 8th year @ Malabar. I have two daughters, Kory (29) & Mia (14). I have been married for 34 years. I enjoy camping, sitting around campfires, riding my motorcycle, listening to old records, traveling,and spending time with my family. I am also the Union President for the MSEA, Treasurer for the Little Buckeye Children’s Museum, as well as being a teacher. Teaching has been very rewarding in my life & I enjoy being a math teacher!
	Science/ Social Studies Teacher- Mrs. Everhart Hi! My name is Kory Everhart and I am one of the 6^th grade science and social studies teachers. I was born and raised right here in Mansfield, Ohio. I graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 2009 and then graduated from THE Ohio State University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Middle Childhood Education with areas of concentration in language arts and social studies. I married my husband, and best friend, in 2014 and we had our first child, Bransen, in January 2021. He is the BEST thing that has ever happened to us! Besides spending all the time I can with my family, I do have some other interests. I enjoy living here in Mansfield, but I also love traveling and seeing new places! My favorite place that I’ve ever visited was Italy (the food was AMAZING!) It is a goal of mine to one day go to Hawaii. One of my other big interests is Disney. Just about anything and everything Disney, I LOVE! I actually collect Disney pins and probably have over 700 different pins. I was officially hired as a 6th grade teacher in 2016, but subbed throughout the Mansfield City School District the year before I was hired. I enjoy both of the subjects I teach, but I especially like social studies. We get to talk about so many different places all over the world! I LOVE 6^th grade and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!
	Intervention Specialist- Mrs. Henry Mrs. Henry's Website Hello Tygers. I have been teaching for 16 years, all in the Mansfield City Schools. I received my bachelors at The Ohio State University and my masters at Findlay University. I love teaching here in the city schools and seeing my students grow in all areas but especially when they find the joy in reading. I am married and have four boys, aged 3-11, who attend Spanish Immersion in the Mansfield City Schools. We love spending time at our boys sporting events, being outside, playing games and spending time with family and friends.

TEAM BROWN
	English Language Arts- Ms. Briggs My name is Miss Briggs and I have been teaching for four years. I currently teach 6th grade ELA. I graduated from Ashland University where I obtained my bachelor and master degrees. I am a lifelong resident of Mansfield and a Mansfield Senior graduate class of 2013! I love being apart of the Malabar family.
	Math Teacher- Mrs. Plaisted My name is Jennifer Plaisted. I teach 6th grade math. I am a proud graduate of Mansfield Senior High (1991) and earned my bachelor’s degree from Miami University (Ohio) in 1995. I have been teaching in Mansfield City Schools since 1995. I have taught 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Math is my favorite subject. I am married and have 2 daughters, who both attend Mansfield City schools. We enjoy spending time at the lake, playing games and spending time with family and friends. In my free time I like to do jigsaw puzzles, dance, math problems and read. GO TYGERS!
	Science/ Social Studies Teacher- Mrs. Uhde Hello TYger families! I teach 6th grade science and social studies here at Malabar. This is my dream job!! I have taught for 18 years in grades 4, 5 and 6. I have been a resident of Mansfield for 24 years and most of my teaching years have been here at Mansfield City Schools. I have a Master’s Degree in Education from The Ohio State University. I am certified to teach grades K-8 with an area of concentration in ART. My favorite things about teaching are projects, reading, exploring new ideas, being curious, giving back to my community and sharing my passion for learning with my students. Outside of school, I am a mother of 3 goofballs - ages 9, 18, and 23 (one of them is here at City Schools and two are a graduates of MSH). I have been married for 10 years. When I am not busy with family, I have a range of pets - a dog named Leaf, lots of fish and a silly hamster that keep me busy. I LOVE being outside, traveling, Cleveland sports, TYger football, camping, museums, playing games, laughing, making art, listening to music, gardening and spending time with friends and family.
	Intervention Specialist- Mrs. Grove My name is Mrs.Grove and I have been teaching for 20 years. I have previously taught all subject areas for grades four through seven. I am currently an Intervention Specialist for grade 6 at Malabar Intermediate School. My husband and I have been married for 19 years and we have four teenage children. We also have two dogs and three cats. My family enjoys spending time at Lake Erie, swimming, camping, kayaking, riding bikes, and hiking. My kids are active in sports and other activities such as 4-H, which keeps us super busy. I like to read and listen to music in my spare time.

TEAM TYGERS
	English Language Arts- Mr. Secriskey My name is Jeff Secriskey and I am a 6th grade Language Arts and Reading teacher at Malabar Intermediate School. I graduated from Ashland University December 2000 and then started teaching in the Mansfield City Schools. I have spent my time here teaching in 5th thru 8th grades either ELA, Science or Title Reading. I really like to build relationships with my students and a common trust within the classroom between all. In my free time I enjoy being outside in nature. I am a Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster and a 4H advisor. I am married to my beautiful wife who teaches in the Shelby City Schools. My son is in the Boy Scouts and my daughter is in the Girl Scouts. I am active in both of their scouting careers and enjoy spending time with my family.
	Math Teacher- Mr. Shaffer My Name is John Shaffer and I am a 6th grade math teacher at Malabar. I have been teaching in the Mansfield City Schools for 25 years. I graduated from Ashland University. I am certified to teach 1-8 grade all subjects with a concentration in math. I am married with one son.

TEAM TYGERS

English Language Arts- Mr. Secriskey

My name is Jeff Secriskey and I am a 6th grade Language Arts and Reading teacher at Malabar Intermediate School. I graduated from Ashland University December 2000 and then started teaching in the Mansfield City Schools. I have spent my time here teaching in 5th thru 8th grades either ELA, Science or Title Reading. I really like to build relationships with my students and a common trust within the classroom between all. In my free time I enjoy being outside in nature. I am a Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster and a 4H advisor. I am married to my beautiful wife who teaches in the Shelby City Schools. My son is in the Boy Scouts and my daughter is in the Girl Scouts. I am active in both of their scouting careers and enjoy spending time with my family.

Math Teacher- Mr. Shaffer

My Name is John Shaffer and I am a 6th grade math teacher at Malabar. I have been teaching in the Mansfield City Schools for 25 years. I graduated from Ashland University. I am certified to teach 1-8 grade all subjects with a concentration in math. I am married with one son.

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City School District

Mission:
With love and expertise, Mansfield City Schools prepares diverse leaders and builds positive relationships with students, staff, and educational allies.

Vision:
Mansfield City Schools will be the premier learning destination of Richland County.

6th Grade