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4/5 Math and Science

First year at UCP! I have always had a passion for working with children, and that is why I became a teacher. I attended Ashland University. In my free time I travel, shop, bake, spend time with family and friends. I’m excited to see all the students and to watch them grow throughout what’s about to be an interesting school year.
rmarko@uniclevelandprep.org

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Principal
Hello everyone! My name is Mr. Penn and I am so excited to be a Titan and your principal this year! Many of you may already be familiar with me as I have be completed the last 10 school years at our ‘sister school’, Cleveland College Prep. As a Cleveland State University grad, I love serving as principal at a school in walking distance from a place I spent several amazing years learning to support you all as an educator. In my free-time I love grilling, watching sports, and coaching (sorry to our UCP Titan Boys Basketball players in beating you all the past 4 years). Looking forward to an amazing year!
Ppenn@uniclevelandprep.org

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Assistant Principal
This is my first year at UCP but my 10th year in Education. I am the Assistant Principal but have held the positions of a Pre-K, 1st and 2nd grade teacher. I did not know that I wanted to become a teacher until later in life. It wasn’t until I was already in college and working at an elementary school as an after school care leader when I knew I wanted to work with children as a career. I attended Florida International University in Miami, Florida. #pantherpride
Some people eat to live, I live to eat! I enjoy trying new restaurants/foods, road trips, antique shopping but most importantly spending time with my husband and daughter! I am most excited about all the new things I am going to learn from the staff and students this year.
afry@uniclevelandprep.org

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Dean of Student Culture and Management
This is my first year at UCP! I choose education because I wanted to make a difference. I’ve always had a passion for helping children reach their full potential. I attended the  University of Toledo Where I majored in special education. I love to read in my free time, there’s a limitless amount of knowledge at our finger tips and I’m trying to consume it all. I’m excited about changing culture in our building and doing things “The New Titan Way”!
twalker1@uniclevelandprep.org

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Parent Liaison
First year at UCP! The love for changing the world one child at a time brought me into education. I attended Murray State University. In my free time I travel, grill, and watch sports. This year I am excited to learning about this group of scholars and the talents/personalities they bring. Also being a part of a successful leadership team.

amanningham@uniclevelandprep.org

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Kindergarten
This will be my 1st year at UCP. I became a teacher because I had an amazing high school teacher that cared about me personally and academically. I wanted to be that person that my students come to, that shows they care about their well being and academics. To push them to become their best self and work hard for what they want! I attended Cleveland State University, Go Vikes! I love to use my Cricut and craft, go on hikes and hangout with my family! I am excited to be a part of the New Titan way and meet all my new little scholars!
hhalsey@uniclevelandprep.org

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1st Grade
My first year at UCP! I really love little kids wonder and amazement of the world around them. Graduated from Cleveland State University #VIKEYEAH
I read and hike in my free time, and this year I am excited to meet all my littles.
crodriquez@uniclevelandprep.org

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2nd Grade
This is my fourth year at UCP. My second grade teacher was a great inspiration. I enjoy working with children. My mom has a background in education that was also an inspiration to me. Even though I have an administration license, I just love the learning that takes place in the classroom and find it hard to leave. I attended Ohio University (masters) and Notre Dame (of Ohio). In my free time, I hang with my dog- Raleigh and my husband, cook, read, spend time with family, watch movies, play Yahtzee. I have a nervous excitement of the online transition that we are making. I am used to traditional teaching and I probably would not have explored the online options if it hadn’t been for the sudden shifts that education needed to make until now.
mauten@uniclevelandprep.org

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3rd Grade
This is my first year at UCP. It may sound cliche but I became a teacher because I want to make a difference. Each day I have an opportunity to impact someone’s life for the good. Also, I never had any teachers that looked like me growing up, so providing that representation for my students is so important to me and beneficial to them as well. I graduated from Cleveland State University. In my free time, I like to binge watch Netflix shows, read books, and spend time outdoors with my family. I am excited about seeing my students in person (hopefully).
mhunter@uniclevelandprep.org

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4/5 English and Social Studies
This is my first year at UCP! I became a teacher because it is NEVER boring! I also love to read and write, and I really enjoy seeing students read a book that they love, and will remember forever. I have attended too many colleges…UNLV, Cleveland State, College of Charleston and Kent State.  I graduated from Cleveland State. Lately…I learn about Canvas!  I love to bake, read and paint old furniture. I am really excited to teach students how to get excited about reading and writing, and how not to be intimated by either.

aglantz@uniclevelandprep.org

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6-8 Social Studies
This is the start of my 6th year at UCP, 11th year with ICAN and ACCEL Schools. I always knew that teaching was going to be my career. I attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. I like to play sports, especially softball and co-ed kickball. One thing I am excited about is seeing and talking to the students, since we really haven’t seen them since March.

scarpenter@uniclevelandprep.org

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6-8 English
This is my first year at UCP. I became a teacher because I love making a change in my community.

I attended Kent State University.

In my free time, I hang out with dog and work on my hobbies.

I’m excited to meet all of my students!
jbruno@uniclevelandprep.org

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6-8 Science
This is my fourth year at UCP! I became a teacher because my cousin was teaching and suggested I come work at her school. I attended The Defiance College. In my free time, I like to travel, shop, and coach. I am most excited to WELCOME SCHOLARS BACK TO SCHOOL!
dbufford01@uniclevelandprep.org

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6-8 Mathematics
This is my first year as a Titan at UCP! I became a teacher because I want to share my love of math to my students. I obtained my Bachelors at Cleveland State University. In my free time, I like to craft, bake, and go on walks with my boarder collie (Weber) and snuggle my kitty (Mila). This year I am excited about the new challenges virtual teaching has. It will help me to grow as an educator and reach my students from different learning platforms.
aschnupp@uniclevelandprep.org

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Art
I have been at UCP for 4 years.I became a teacher to share my love of art.I obtained my BA at Kent State and my masters at University of Akron. In my free time, I create art. I am excited to learn new technology this year.
amullen02@uniclevelandprep.org

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Physical Education
This is my first year at UCP. I honestly became a teacher because my mother has always been telling me that I should be a teacher and help make a difference, because I can relate to children and young adults well. Ever since I was a young man myself. I have always worked with our youth whether it was helping with the kids at church or as a camp counselor, then as a youth sports coordinator for the YMCA. I attended The University of The District of Columbia, American University, and The University of Phoenix. I love spending my free time with my wife and two boys; I am a huge family guy. I enjoy listening to good old school, and jazz music. My favorite is playing and coaching basketball. I am excited about learning new things this year to apply to my everyday lessons for the students. It will be challenging to brighten the minds without traditional games.

towens@uniclevelandprep.org

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Custodian
I have been at UCP for almost 3 years. I am most excited about working with the new teachers.

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Custodian

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Intervention Specialist
This is my fourth year at UCP. I became a special education teacher because I wanted to help the kiddos who did not have a voice regarding their education. Also, to give them plenty of LOVE. I graduated from Cleveland State University with my M.Ed. In my free time, I listen to all kinds of music and read. In addition, I enjoy live theatre. I’m excited to see my students again. We have been a part since March and I missed them terribly.
jsmith2@uniclevelandprep.org

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K-3 Title 1 Teacher
This is my first year at UCP. I became a teacher to help make learning fun again. I attended Baldwin Wallace University. In my free time I swim, and take my dog for a walk. This year i am excited to get to know everyone and working together to have a successful year.

conchuck@uniclevelandprep.org

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Intervention Specialist
I have been at UCP for ten years. I love helping special needs children become successful. I went to BGSU and a masters from BWC. I love spending time with my children and my five grandchildren and traveling.  I am excited to learn CANVAS.
skraus@uniclevelandprep.org

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Title 1 Aide
I have been at UCP since October 2014. I became a one-on-one because I wanted to know more about the IEP intervention world since my oldest son falls under that category. I also wanted to help a child who was not able to make it through school without a little extra help. Watching my son struggle was inspirational. I attended Cleveland State. For this school year I’m excited to see how the kids will adapt to a new environment and new learning system.
kephraim02@uniclevelandprep.org

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One-on-One Aide
I have been at UCP FOR 5 years as an Educational Aide. I choose this field because I like kids and I love education. I attended University of Alabama (Roll Tide). In my free time I enjoy traveling, playing/ watching basketball, and shopping. I’m excited for a new and fresh start to this school year even though we have a pandemic going on.
cparr01@uniclevelandprep.org

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Title 1 Aide
I've been at UCP since 2012. I went into education to make a difference. I love learning and teaching what I’ve learned.I will be attending Ashford. In my free time, i like to relax. I am excited about the new changes in the school this year.

dwallace@uniclevelandprep.org

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Instructional Aide
This is my first year at UCP. I wanted to become a teacher because I have passion for learning and wanted to share that joy with young minds. I recently graduated from Cleveland State University. I love to read and watch movies. I am excited to get experience working in a classroom this year.
Sparker@uniclevelandprep.org

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Office Manager
I’ve been at UCP for 1 1/2 years. I attended Indiana Wesleyan University for college. In my free time I like to catch up with family and have movie nights. I’m excited about working with new staff and students and embracing a  virtual way of learning.
tinge@uniclevelandprep.org