Anna Brancheau

Hello!  I  am looking forward to a fun year in second grade! This is my ninth-year teaching in Forsyth County. My husband and I live in Ball Ground with our two boys who attend Vickery Creek and Vickery Creek Middle.

I have known that I wanted to be a teacher since I was young. I grew up in Douglas County and earned my Educational Specialist from the University of West Georgia! My passion is teaching reading and helping students find those special books that unlock the joy of reading for them. 

When I am not teaching, you can find me camping, spending time with my family, reading, or playing with my dogs! I am looking forward to meeting my group of second graders! We are going to have a great year!

abrancheau@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Kim Clewell

My name is Mrs. Clewell. I grew up near Syracuse, NY and got my Bachelors at SUNY Brockport, I got my Masters at SUNY Albany and my Specialist at Piedmont College. This is my fourteenth year at VCE! My husband and I will be celebrating our 30th anniversary this October! I have three wonderful children. Courtney is 23 and living up in Boston. Nathanael is in the Army National Guard and completed his associates degree at Georgia Military College. He is currently deployed in the Middle East. Ethan will be a junior at West. We also have a golden retriever named Remi, who turned 10 this year!

kclewell@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Laurie Edwards

Formerly a writer and editor in development aid, Ms. Edwards grew up in Atlanta, and has been teaching for 20 years.

ledwards@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Sarah Gill

Hi there! My name is Sarah Gill. I like to call myself a Georgia native although I grew up in Washington and Arizona when I was younger before moving to Georgia. My husband, Christian, and I live here in Cumming with our Mini Aussie/ fur baby, Finley. When I’m not at school you’ll find me on the lake, hiking, traveling, baking, or doing any fun DIY project!

This will be my ninth year teaching at Vickery Creek Elementary School. In 2022, I graduated with a Masters in Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University. In 2016, I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a dual degree in Early Childhood and Special Education along with a reading Endorsement. I cannot wait to meet my new students this year and share my passion for learning!

sgill@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Rachel Keck

My name is Rachel Keck, and I’m so excited to be teaching second grade this year. I am originally from Missouri, was raised there, and graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Life brought me to Georgia seven years ago, and I began teaching here at VCE. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and little girl and playing board games. I’m looking forward to another amazing year here at Vickery Creek Elementary.

rkeck@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Tina Kersey

Hello I am Tina Kersey and I am a second grade teacher here at Vickery Creek Elementary. I grew up in Florida where I enjoyed the beaches, sunshine, and teaching at the same school that I attended as a child. My teaching degree is from the University of South Florida. I have been teaching for over twenty years and have loved every minute of it. I am married to Allen who runs a computer design business. I am a mom to three great kids, and I am a new grandma to twin girls. We also have a grandson on the way in December! I am also a big Tampa Bay Bucs fan and will cheer them on every year even if we don’t make playoffs. I look forward to each year when I can work with and guide each child through the tremendous growth that happens in elementary school. I am inspired and base my teaching on quote from Henry Brooks Adams : “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”