Dr. Tennies has 36 years of experience in public education. This is her 12th year as Chestatee's Principal. She graduated from Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA with a B.A. in Elementary/ Early Childhood Education. She went on to pursue her M.S. as a Reading Specialist at Loyola College in Baltimore, MD. She received her Leadership Certification from the University of Georgia and completed her doctorate in Educational Leadership at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Tennies has taught elementary school, been a literacy coach, an assistant principal, and an adjunct professor. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and a past Forsyth County Teacher of the Year (2005). Her heart is at Chestatee and her own sons attended school here. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Dr. Perry is entering her 18th year in education. She has been a teacher and Title 1 Academic Coach in Cobb County. Dr. Perry has been an EIP teacher, Quality Work Facilitator, and Assistant Principal in Forsyth County. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a reading endorsement. Dr. Perry has a Masters, Specialist, and Doctoral degree from Walden University. Recently, she completed her Tier I and Tier II Leadership certificates from the University of North Georgia. At home, Dr. Perry loves to spends time with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and two Goldendoodles. She is excited to continue her journey as Assistant Principal at Chestatee! 

Mrs. Gaines is entering her 12th year at Chestatee Elementary and her 17th year as an educator. She has taught and led teachers in grades K-5 in her years as a classroom teacher, gifted educator, Title 1 Support teacher, Instructional Coach, and Quality Work Facilitator. She graduated from North Georgia College and State University with a dual degree in Early Childhood and Special Education in addition to a reading endorsement. She then went on to gain her Gifted Endorsement, Teacher Leader Endorsement, and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She completed her Leadership Certification at Kennesaw State University. She is excited to continue her journey at Chestatee Elementary supporting students, families, and staff as the Assistant Principal for grades 3, 4, and 5. After school, Abby enjoys reading, cooking, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, and exploring the outdoors with her husband, Michael, and their two boys, Canyon and Maddux.

This will be Brianna Hundt's 13th year teaching in Forsyth County, 12th year here at the T! Mrs. Hundt received her Bachelor's degree from the University of North Georgia, her Master's degree from Georgia State and her Specialist degree and Leadership Add on from Piedmont College. She has had the amazing opportunity to teach Kindergarten, EIP/ESOL, fifth grade, and third grade. Brianna is very excited to continue supporting students, teachers, and families as the Administrative Assistant this year.