I am a flexible, fun loving teacher in my 19th year of teaching! I have a specialist degree in Teacher Leadership with a gifted and reading endorsement.  I have two handsome boys. One of my favorite aspects of teaching is building relationships with children. I am excited to get to know your child and have an exceptional school year!

Hi!  I am Elfriede DiMola, and I look forward to being a Matt Mariner!  I have taught in Forsyth County for almost 30 years and in New York for 3 years.  I have two children.  My daughter, Georgiana Greenwood, is also a teacher in Forsyth County at Little Mill Middle School.  My son, Anthony, just graduated from college. My husband and I enjoy adventures together in our Jeep and on his Harley!  We are small group leaders of a group from Browns Bridge Church and enjoy sharing our faith.  I am so excited to be a part of this Matt family!

 I look forward to my first year as a Special Education IRR teacher. This is my 27th year of teaching in Forsyth County. I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades.  I have also been an instructional technology specialist, teaching every grade from kindergarten through 5th grade and the virtual teacher for 4th grade at one time. I have been married to my husband Shawn for over 22 years, and we have 2 children, Sara and Zachary.  I also have 5 fur babies: my German shepherd, Dooley, and my cats Austin, Ali, Coco, and Cami. I graduated from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Business.  I worked for two business corporations and then decided to return to school to acquire my teaching degree.  I returned to Lee University and became certified to teach grades Pre-K through 8th grade.  I also attended Lesley University where I received my master's in educational technology. In 2021-2022 I completed my Online Virtual Teaching Endorsement. I believe in learning hands-on and through real-life examples to better prepare students for the future.  

I am excited about beginning another year at Matt Elementary. I taught 3rd for three years, then moved to 4th, and now am IRR. I have a BS in Accounting from the University of Alabama and returned to school to receive my teacher's certification from the University of West Georgia in 2011. I love watching kids grow and learn. There is nothing more exciting than helping them to achieve that "aha" moment after struggling with a new concept. My husband, Ted and I have been married 24 years and have two beautiful daughters; Sarah Kate and Rileigh, who both attend the University of Alabama. When I am not at school, I love spending time with my family and watching Alabama football.

Greetings, Matt Elementary! My name is Leigh Ann Watson, and I am ecstatic to be joining your crew as an IRR teacher this year. I have been fortunate enough to have worked in wonderful schools in Central Florida, North Florida, Missouri, and Georgia. My journey has now brought me to Forsyth County, and it is a dream come true to work and serve the community in which I live. I love teaching and collaborating with educators, families, and students to build on student strengths and find ways to improve areas of need. When I am not at school, you can find me paddleboarding or hiking with my husband, or reading my latest library find with my two cats. I look forward to our time together at Matt!