Claudia Gonzalez

 DLI

My name is Claudia Gonzalez, and I am so excited to be joining the Dual Language Immersion team at Cumming Elementary this year! I was born and raised in Mexico but have lived in the US for the past 20 years. I have a college degree in Computer Science and a master’s degree in Business Administration. While I enjoyed working in the Information Technology world for eleven years, I found a special passion for working with teachers, students, and their families. I live in Cumming with my husband Carlos, my son Daniel (he graduated from SFHS this year and is going to college in the fall), my daughter Tatiana (going to 11th grade at AAI), and my dog Brownie. I’m so thrilled and honored to be part of the Cougar Nation, and I can’t wait to meet everyone!

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Sarah Heiser

K-1

I moved to Georgia a few years ago with my family. I have enjoyed being a paraprofessional for 7 1/2 years.

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Betty Kellenberger

K-1

Hi, my name is Betty Kellenberger. This will be my 4th year at Cumming Elementary. I have a degree in Special Education in Varying Exceptionalities and Learning Disabilities and have taught for many years. I am currently a paraprofessional and have worked in the Skills-Based Autism class and now work with Kindergarten. I have a wonderful husband, son, and a fun & goofy Golden Retriever. I look forward to another year working at this amazing school!

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Carla Mir

 DLI

Hi, my name is Carla Mir. This is my second year at CES supporting the Dual Language Immersion Program. I was born in Guadalajara Mexico and have a degree in Marketing. I met my husband in Mexico and moved to the US in 2007. We have a beautiful daughter in middle school who is bilingual. I love working with my kindergarten kids. It is amazing to see how well they do in DLI !!!

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Sherry Phillips

Hi, I am Sherry Phillips. This is my 21st year at Cumming Elementary working with kindergarten! My husband and I are natives of Forsyth County.

Sarah Steele

 DLI

Hi, my name is Sarah Steele. This will be my fourth year working in the Dual Language Immersion program. I graduated from Young Harris College and continued my education at the University of North Georgia. I also played collegiate tennis for both YHC and UNG and I still enjoy playing. I am looking forward to another great year at Cougar Nation!

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Pinky Varghese

K-1

Hi, My name is Pinky Varghese. This is my 3rd year at Cumming Elementary! I graduated from India. I am happily married to the love of my life and I have two handsome boys, Justin and Joel. Our family likes to visit different places and we love traveling. We love to listen to music, especially Christian artists. I love kids and my passion is to work with children and to help them learn and grow.

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