Carissa Arduini

Music

Hi Vikings! My name is Carissa Arduini and I am so excited to be a part of Vickery Creek Elementary. I recently completed my certification in music education at Georgia State University and I am excited to begin my first year of teaching! I love to share my talents with others, and I try to perform as often as I can. I am is extremely passionate for the arts, especially instilling the love of music to children of all ages.

Renee Crouse

Leadership Lab

My name is Renee Crouse and have been teaching for 21 years, 12 of them here at VCE.  I’m thrilled to be teaching K-5 Leadership through our new Leader Lab!  I received my bachelor's degree in education from Auburn University and my masters in education from Lesley University.  I live locally with my husband, Jason, our two children, Logan (7) and Chandler (5), and our dog, Otis.  I love sports, Fall weather, crafting, games and puzzles. It’s going to be a great year here at VCE!

Amanda Lemke

Art

I was born and raised in Orlando Florida.  I graduated from Florida State University in 2001 with my degree in Architecture and Design.  We moved to the Atlanta area in 2005 and LOVE living in North Georgia.  In 2010, I graduated from Brenau Univesity with my Masters in Education.  Combined, I have over 10 years in the education field with 6 of those years at Vickery Creek Elementary school.  My passion is art and design and I love teaching art at the elementary level.

Kassie Smith

Health & Wellness

My name is Kassie Smith and I am the Health and Wellness Teacher for grades Kindergarten- 5th. This will be my twelfth year teaching at Vickery Creek Elementary. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of North Georgia, and recently received my certification in Mindfulness and Movement. I am excited to teach the students at VCE the importance of being physically, mentally, emotionally and socially healthy!

Jack Maynard

P.E.

My name is Jack Maynard and I am a Physical Education teacher at Vickery Creek Elementary. This is my 23rd year teaching elementary PE and my 19th year at Vickery Creek Elementary.

I received a Bachelors Degree from Valdosta State(Health and PE), a Masters Degree from Kennesaw State(Educational Leadership) and a Specialist Degree from Piedmont College(Curriculum and Instruction). I have previously coached soccer at North Forsyth High School and Basketball at West Forsyth High School. I have also served as the Basketball feeder director at West Forsyth High School for 5 years.

I am originally from England, I am married and I have 3 children who are 18, 16 and 9. My hobbies include watching basketball and soccer, walking my dogs and exercising.

I believe that the most important aspect of my job is to ensure your child develops a love of exercising. I truly hope your child looks forward to coming to my class. Vickery Creek PE is not about winning and losing, but focused on enjoyment, skill development and getting kids moving and active.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me via email or phone.

Bill Wortman

P.E.

Hi I'm Bill Wortman. This is my 8th year at VCE. I was previously a middle school teacher in Fulton County. I love teaching about physical fitness and creating healthy habits in young people. I LOVE college football and can't wait to cheer on the TIDE!!