Greenfield Middle School

Hi, I am Shelby Guthrie, your new middle school agriculture program teacher and McClain FFA Advisor. I attended Wilmington College for Agriculture Education, and I am now working on my Master’s in Biology at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. For my first four years of teaching, I was blessed to be an educator at Global Impact STEM Academy in Springfield, Ohio. I taught a variety of agricultural and science courses and was a FFA advisor for the Global Impact FFA Chapter. The experiences in those places were unforgettable. I’m excited to bring everything I learned to the community I grew up in and to a FFA Chapter I hold close to my heart, as it helped instill a passion for agriculture. Whether you are a student in my classroom, a staff member in the building or district, a community member, or Tiger supporter, I cannot wait to GROW this community with you all! Feel free to check out my educator Instagram and Facebook account (@miss_agriculture_science) for updates in and outside of the classroom.

My name is DesaRae Stockdale, a new sixth grade English teacher at GMS. For the 2022-2023 school year, I was a substitute teacher for various schools in Ross County and loved every minute of it. Duing this time, I started looking for a permanent school to call home. I also own Greener Pastures: Plant Boutique and Apothecary where I sell all things beautiful. So if you’ve shopped with me before, we may have already met. I have two children, Porter(nine years old) and Poppy (five years old). They go to Adena and keep me very busy with all of their activities. I’ve also been married to my husband, Lee, for 12 years. I enjoy traveling and visiting new places. Teaching is something I’ve always wanted to do, but the journey for me took a little longer to get here. I’m so excited to be given the opportunity to be a Tiger and can’t wait to see what the future holds. This is going to be a great school year!

Paige Basford lives in Leesburg with her husband and two cats. She spent the last six years teaching 9th and 10th grade ELA at Western High School. She is excited to start her teaching journey at Greenfield Middle School this year as a 6th-grade ELA teacher.

We are thankful for our Cadet Corps helping with Summer Tiger Bites today! 💜💛 The last day for Summer Tiger Bites will be Friday, August 4. Thank you to all who participated in and supported the program! 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Check out this great opportunity! #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

My name is Jeremey Andrews, and I am thrilled to be returning to Greenfield as Assistant Principal at GMS! This will be my 22nd year in education. Despite growing up in the Columbus area (graduating from Gahanna-Lincoln and THE Ohio State University), I spent my first five years teaching out of state in Florida and Tennessee. Upon returning to Ohio, I worked at Wilmington, McClain and Laurel Oaks. The five years I spent at McClain were amazing, which is why I am so excited to be coming back to the district! Over the years, I have coached football, lacrosse, track, baseball, and basketball. I had an opportunity to coach in a state championship football game in Florida and coach multiple Division I athletes, including three future NFL players. My family and I have lived in Wilmington since 2007. My wife of nearly 21 years (Kristin) is a nurse at the Boyd Cancer Center in Wilmington. I have two children: Josh (age 20) is a junior at Wright State studying engineering; Emily (age 15) is entering her sophomore year at Wilmington High School. She is involved in band, theater and choir. I am beyond excited for the opportunity to once again serve the Greenfield community!

Hi, Tiger Nation! I am Whitney Vanzant, better known as "Miss Whitney" here in town, and I am your new middle school secretary. I grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. and moved to Greenfield in 2005. I graduated from McClain High School in 2007. I have danced the majority of my life. Throughout my life, I have danced for various companies and competitions all over the country including the Moscow Ballet, Walt Disney Dance Days, and The Peach Bowl halftime performances. In 2007 I became a National Champion for Showstopper Dance. In 2012, I opened Modern Movement Dance Co. My team has won many national titles, and I have received multiple awards for choreography. Along with my studio, I have choreographed for the McClain High School Show Choir and musicals for the past seven years. When I am not dancing, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Tanner, and my three kids, Jax, Marley, and River. I love to cook, and I love to shop. My favorite thing is to travel and experience new adventures with my family. Now that my babies and my business are growing and need me less, I decided to take a chance. I absolutely love the Greenfield community and this school, and I cannot wait to be a part of the GMS family!

Our phone lines are back up and working today. We apologize for the inconvenience yesterday! #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Hello, Tiger Nation. My name is Mike Noszka. I am the new eighth grade math and Algebra I teacher at Greenfield Middle School. I attended Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I then received a mathematics degree from Purdue University. For my first teachng position, I taught 12 years in Indiana. After 12 years of teaching in Indiana, I made the move to Ohio. I taught math for 14 years at Wilimington followed up by four years of Algebra and Algebra II at St. Xavier. I have also been a varsity basketball coach for 25 years. I'm excited for this opportunity to serve the Greenfield Exempted Village School District. Go Tigers!

Our phone lines are currently down across the district. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will update everyone when they are working again.

Be sure to complete your forms so that you are ready to go for the new school year! #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Youth volleyball is now available to girls in 3rd-6th grade! The sign-up link is below, and there will be sign-ups held on Thursday, July 27th, from 4-5 pm in the new gym of the high school. Season begins in the fall, and games will be played on Saturdays. Volleylite balls will be used. There is a fee of $30 due at the parent meeting (TBA). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScANviDyJ_RHCXjIv0lN4i1vJfChVFkcNF0wZMtpMJaGzP0Bg/viewform?usp=sf_link

We are so thankful for community support! This is a wonderful opportunity for families. 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Important dates for the 2023-2024 school year 💜💛 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Hi, I am Stacie Smith, new 8th grade math teacher. Four years ago, I decided to take a big leap in life and go to school to be a teacher. I am coming from Adena where I was a bus driver for 24 years and a paraprofessional for nine years. I guess you could say I took a very long road to get where I was meant to be, but if anything, I proved it is never too late to chase your dreams. About me, I have been married to my amazing husband Willie for 29 years. We have 3 children and five, soon to be six, wonderful grandchildren. In my free time, I enjoy fishing and spending time on the water with my husband, spending time with friends and family, reading, and listening to music. I am so excited to begin this new journey as a Tiger and can't wait to see what the future holds!

Come and join us! 💜💛 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Coming up this Sunday, July 23! 🏈📣🐅

Please see below for a career opportunity at GMS!

The middle school fall athletic schedules are complete. Please remember, schedules are subject to change.

July Tiger Bites menu - Please note that there are no meals available on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4. #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers