• The FoCAL Center utilizes the assistance of an advisory council of school and community members to bring the mission and vision of the FoCAL Center to light. Their expertise, input, and support are crucial to the FoCAL Center’s success, and we thank them for their continued dedication to enhancing fine arts in Forsyth County Schools and the community. If you would like to serve on this council, please contact Dawn Phipps.

    • Kamie Avery: Communications Specialist, FCS Communications Department
    • Ruthie Brew: Director, Forsyth County Senior Services
    • Courtney Bromwich: Owner, Sawnee School of the Arts
    • Karen Bundy: Director of Music and Fine Arts Conservatory, First Redeemer Church
    • Kayla Duncan: Professional Learning Specialist, FCS Teaching and Learning Department
    • Rebecca Gerstenlauer: Music Teacher, Chattahoochee Elementary School
    • Joan Irwin: Marketing Teacher, Alliance Academy for Innovation
    • Lynn Jackson: Chief Operating Officer, Northside Hospital Forsyth
    • Catherine Keyser: Fine Arts Content Specialist, FCS Teaching and Learning Department
    • Carole Kjellson: President, Sawnee Arts Association
    • Jen Matthews: Teacher,  Riverwatch Middle School 
    • Natalie Pass: STEAM Teacher, New Hope Elementary School
    • Ahna Phillips: Executive Director, Forsyth County Arts Alliance
    • Julie Rosseter: Orchestra Teacher, Lambert High School
    • Hannah Samples:  Communications Facilitator, FCS Communications Department
    • Jan Selz: Architect & Facilities Planning Manager, FCS Facilities Department
    • Toni Sullivan: Art Teacher, Coal Mountain Elementary School
    • Pakala Swatha: Director, Dance Kids Dance
    • Kimmy Wood: Art Teacher, Denmark High School