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!
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
