Science Department Staff

Mrs. Jessica Banks
Ms. Bick Fielder
Mr. Brian Kroth
Mr. Chris Mohnacky
Mr. John Silva
Mrs. Donna Turner (Links to Homepage)
Mrs. Cynthia Sutyak (Links to Homepage)
Mr. Steve Vaughn
Mr. Tom Verlie

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Ms. Bick Fielder

Ms. Fielder teachers Biology I and Biology II in room 310 and 234. She can be contacted at FielderB@ParmaCitySchools.org or 1-440-885-2400. Ms. Fielder is a graduate of the MUST program at Cleveland State University.

Mrs. Jessica Banks

We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Jessica Banks back to Normandy. Mrs. Banks will be teaching Chemistry and Physical Science this year in room 302. She can be reached at BanksJ@ParmaCitySchools.org or 1-440-885-2400.

Mr. Brian Kroth

Mr. Kroth currently teaches Biology I and Biotechnology Honors in rooms 310 and 234. This is Mr. Kroth's 8th year at Normandy. He can be reached by phone at 440-885-2400 or by e-mail at KrothB@ParmaCitySchools.org. Mr. Kroth majored in science education at Bowling Green State University (BA, 1994) and completed a Masters in Secondary Education at Cleveland State University (2005). Mr. Kroth is the Freshmen Class Advisor and also a co-advisor for the Normandy Science Olympiad.

Mr. Chris Mohnacky

Mr. Mohnacky teaches Environmental Science and Physical Science. He is a 2006 graduate of Bowling Green University, where he earned an Integrated Science degree with a Biology minor. He can be contacted as MohnackyC@ParmaCitySchools.orgor 440-885-2400. Mr. Mohnacky is an assistant coach for the Normandy wrestling team.

Mrs. Donna Turner

Mrs. Turner currently teachers Honors Chemistry and Advanced Placement Chemistry in room 304. She has taught at Normandy since 1999 and can be contacted at TurnerD@ParmaCitySchools.org or 1-440-885-2400. Mrs. Turner completed a Master of Science degree in Chemistry at the University of Akron in 2005. Mrs. Turner also attended Gannon University (Secondary Science Certificate, 1998 and Chemistry BS. 1997). Mrs. Turner is the co-advisor for the Normandy Science Olympiad and also chair of the Normandy Science Department. Visit ParmaCitySchools.org/staff/t/turnerd/ for more information about Mrs. Turner and her classes.

Mrs. Cynthia Sutyak

Mrs. Sutyak currently teaches Biology I and Biology I- Honors in room 312. She has taught at Normandy since 1994. In 2003 Mrs. Sutyak became a National Board Certified Teacher in Adolescence and Young Adulthood Science/Biology. Mrs. Sutyak also attended Kent State University (Secondary Education/Science MAT, 1991) and Washington and Jefferson College (Biology BA, 1989). Mrs. Sutyak is the advisor for the Normandy Environmental Club. She can be contacted at SutyakC@ParmaCitySchools.org or 440-843-3753. Visit Mrs. Sutyak's website, http://www.parmacityschools.org/staff/s/sutyakc/, to find out more information about Mrs. Sutyak, her classes, and activities. Additional classroom and grade information can be found at the home access center.

Mr. John Silva

Mr. Silva teaches Biology I and Biology I Honors in room 314. Mr. Silva is also the head varsity basketball coach for Normandy. He can be reached at 440-885-2400 or SilvaJ@ParmaCitySchools.org.

Mr. Steve Vaughn

Mr. Vaughn currently teaches Physical Science and Physics in room 308. He can be contacted at VaughnS@ParmaCitySchools.org or 440-885-2400. Mr. Vaughn has been teaching at Normandy since 1994. Some of the courses he has taught while at Normandy include: Astronomy, Biology, Honors Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science. Mr. Vaughn received his education degree from Ohio University (BSEd, 1982) and his Master's in Counseling from Cleveland State University (MA, 1996). He currently serves as the Head Coach for the Normandy Invaders wrestling team.

Mr. Tom Verlie

Mr. Verlie is in his fifth year at Normandy High School and teaches Honors Physics and Engineering Physics in Room 306. He can be contacted at
VerlieT@ParmaCitySchools.org or 1-440-885-2400. Mr. Verlie earned a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Cleveland State University. He also attended Fordham University (Physics BS, 1997). Mr. Verlie serves Normandy as coach for the Normandy Science Olympiad Team and as co-advisor of the Normandy National Honor Society.