Playmaker of the Year

Congratulations to the 2026 Forsyth County Schools Playmaker of the Year!

Katie Newman, Community Engagement and Wellness Coordinator at East Forsyth High School

Congratulations to the 2026 Forsyth County Schools Playmaker of the Year Runner-Up!

Sam Tartic, Head Custodian at South Forsyth High School

Congratulations to the 2026 Playmakers of the Year!

Congratulations to the 2026 Playmakers of the Year!

The Forsyth County Schools Playmaker of the Year program recognizes the meaningful contributions of nonteaching employees who support the success of students in the district. These valued team members play a vital role in creating a safe, connected, and thriving environments across our schools and district. They will be recognized by the district on May 1, 2026 at our district celebration.

School Playmakers of the Year:

Academies of Creative Ed. Sandy Forman

Alliance Academy Anne Marie Baker

Big Creek ES Marni Cleveland

Brandywine ES Courtney Pargas

Brookwood ES Jason Cook

Chattahoochee ES Rachel Kenney

Chestatee ES Jessica Marinez

Coal Mountain ES Tammy Mathis

Cumming ES Wendy Barefoot

Daves Creek ES Sue Perks

Denmark HS Christine Jackson

DeSana MS Gaby Roveri

East Forsyth HS Katie Newman

Forsyth Central HS Craig Ahrens

Haw Creek ES Amy Anthony

Hendricks MS Bobby Olson

Johns Creek ES Lisa Steele

Kelly Mill ES Bradley Robertson

Lakeside MS Sarah Bayer

Lambert HS Casey Cox

Liberty MS Jennifer Kelley

Little Mill MS Jill Sullivan

Mashburn ES Dania Peguero

Matt ES Natalie Keck

Midway ES Melanie Zabetakis

New Hope ES Renee Janzen

North Forsyth HS Amy Dykes

North Forsyth MS Jessica Hammond

Otwell MS Amy Bell

Piney Grove MS Karen Crossen

Poole’s Mill ES Laurie Benson

Riverwatch MS Amy Johnson

Sawnee ES Kevin Ferraro

Settles Bridge ES Siobhan Marx

Sharon ES Kim Matthews

Shiloh Point ES Maureen (Mo) Paluzzi

Silver City ES Christy Freeman

South Forsyth HS Sam Tartic

South Forsyth MS Sarah Armstrong

Vickery Creek ES Amy Waller

Vickery Creek MS Erin Abramson

West Forsyth HS Bo Brison

Whitlow ES Carey Gilbert

District Department Playmakers of the Year:

Communications Holly Gay

Community Engagement and Lifelong Education Susan Fagan

Facilities Amanda Jenkins

Finance and Business Brad Richardson

Food and Nutrition Services Vickey Scott

Human Resources Rodolph Forgue

Safety and Student Support Steve Honn

Special Education Programs Russell Arnold

Student Services Carrie Grome

Superintendent’s Office Suzy Mayo

Teaching and Learning Christine Snead

Technology and Information Services Rita Milford

Transportation Barry Bagley

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Congratulations to the 2026 Forsyth County Schools Playmaker of the Year!

Congratulations to the 2026 Forsyth County Schools Playmaker of the Year Runner-Up!

Congratulations to the 2026 Playmakers of the Year!

Congratulations to the 2026 Playmakers of the Year!

School Playmakers of the Year:

District Department Playmakers of the Year: