Rachel Ashworth

IRR (3rd & 4th)

Hello! My name is Rachel Ashworth and I am so excited to be coming back to the IRR position! I graduated in 2012 from Georgia College with a degree in Special Education and received my Masters in Education from the University of Georgia. Vickery Creek Elementary is the most special place to lead, learn, and grow and I am so thankful to be here! When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Tim, my daughters, Taylor Jane and Annie, and our newest addition to the family, our son Rhett.  Of course, I can’t forget our Goldendoodle, Murphy.  As a family, we love to cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs, go fishing, and spend time at the beach. I also enjoy spending time with friends, reading, and shopping! I am looking forward to a wonderful year!

Michelle Benefield

Specialized Instruction (MO)

Hi, I am Michelle Benefield and I love being a part of the VCE family! I have spent my entire teaching career in specialized education and truly enjoy working with my students. I attended University of North Georgia for education and child development and Columbus State for my master's in special education. I am looking forward to another year of fun and learning at VCE!

My husband and I have two grown children, Jonathan and Joanna Morgan, and two beautiful grandchildren, Piper and Thompson. When I am not at VCE, we enjoy spending time with our family and our two dachshunds, UGA football, camping (especially at the beach) and traveling.

Emily Brown

Specialized Instruction (MO)

I’m originally from Miami but grew up here in Georgia. I received my Bachelor’s in Special Education from Auburn University and my Masters in Special Education with a concentration in Intellectual Disabilities from Georgia State. My husband, Mr. Brown, teaches fifth grade here at VCE. We have a daughter named Lucy and are expecting our second daughter this October! Our family enjoys being outside, hiking and running! It is our goal to visit all of the National Parks in the country.

Ashley Cunningham

Specialized Instruction (MO)

Hello! I am Mrs. Cunningham. This is my 11^th year teaching. I went to Valdosta State University for my undergraduate degree in 2010. I graduated with my master's degree in special education from Georgia Southern University in 2021. I am married to another educator in Forsyth County, and we had our first baby in May of 2023. In my spare time, I love spending time with friends and family, playing tennis, and taking our daughter on adventures. Fun fact about myself, I attended Vickery Creek Elementary as a child, and I was in the first graduating class. I went on to Vickery Creek Middle, and I graduated from West Forsyth High School. Growing up in the Forsyth County schools with the support of my amazing teachers inspired me to become a special education teacher. I hope to inspire my students the same way I was inspired!

Charity Daniel

Specialized Instruction (SBA)

Hello! My name is Charity Daniel. I have been blessed to have spent my entire teaching career at VCE. I received my bachelors in education from the University of North Georgia, my masters degree from Georgia Southern, and my specialist degree from Piedmont College. My husband and I live in Forsyth County with our three children who also attend school at VCE, Mason and Emerson are in fifth grade and Keegan is in second grade.

Emily Fleming

IRR (5th)

Hi! I’m Emily Fleming and have lived in Georgia my entire life. I grew up around the area and am so excited to be teaching here at VCE! I received my bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and special education from the University of North Georgia and my Master’s in literacy from Walden University. My husband and I have two beautiful little girls. We enjoy camping, hiking, playing outside, and baking together! I’m so excited to be at VCE for another year!

Katie Johns

IRR (1st & 2nd)

Hi! My name is Katie Johns, and I am so happy to be part of the VCE family. I attended Georgia Southern University and graduated with my Masters In Arts and Teaching. While at Southern, I met my husband, Ryan, and we have two kids, Charleigh and Colton, that also attend VCE.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, being on the lake, and watching the Kansas City Chiefs! I coach Charleigh’s cheerleading squad and my husband coaches Colton’s youth sports, so you can most likely catch me at Midway Park.

This is such a special season of life, and I am looking forward to another year of helping our students succeed. It's going to be a great year!

Carly Redmon

Specialized Instruction (SBA)

I grew up in Forsyth County and graduated from West Forsyth High School. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Special Education Adapted Curriculum from the University of Georgia and my Master’s degree in the same field from Georgia Southern University. I enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and exercising. This will be my fourth year teaching SBA at VCE. I am looking forward to another great year!

Misty Sprayberry

IRR (K)

My husband, Timothy and I have been married for 17 years. He is a retired Deputy Sheriff. We have two sons Keith (13) and Logan (9). We recently moved back to Timothy’s hometown of Rome, Ga. After graduating college, I was an Operations Manager for a local bank in Cumming. With the birth of my son Logan, I realized that I wanted a career change. My first experience in education was at a preschool where I worked my way up to Center Director. Realizing that teaching is my true passion, I joined Vickery Creek Elementary as a Kindergarten Paraprofessional. I am excited to continue my educational journey as a Special Education teacher!  I chose Early Childhood Education because I believe that a lifelong love of learning is sparked early in children. Watching children learn and realize they really can accomplish their goals is something I am lucky to be a part of.

Suthanya Adams

SBA

Bio coming soon

Christy Bellamy

SBA

Hello Vickery Creek. My name is Christy Bellamy. I am coming to you from Shiloh Point Elementary where I worked as a paraprofessional in the SID/PID classroom. I will be joining the SBA team here at Vickery. My twin boys, Brooks and Brendan (16) are at Covenant Christian Academy and will be entering their sophomore year. They attended Kelly Mill Elementary and Vickery Middle until Hendricks Middle opened.

I am originally from Conyers, GA, graduated from Brenau University and moved to Forsyth in 2003 after my marriage. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. After working with builders/remodelers, I worked at our church preschool at First Baptist Church for 8 years. I will be entering my third year in special education as a paraprofessional.

My husband (Brandon), boys and I like to travel and visit different places. I enjoy walking and going to the lake on weekends. Spending time with our family is a top priority. I look forward to my future here at Vickery and working with your children!

Aubri Girardeau

Vision

**Bio coming soon

Emma Gutierrez

SBA

Hi! My name is Emma Gutierrez.

I am very excited to be a part of VCE this new school year. I subbed at VCE last year and I enjoyed it very much. I am so happy I got the opportunity to work there full time. The students and staff are wonderful and make the environment feel like home.

I have two boys Efrain (13 yo) and Emmanuel (8 yo). We love spending time together. In my free time, I love to cook, decorate and work with my Cricut.

Katie May

MO

This is my 12th year working in education and I love my job! I am the proud mom of two children who are both in college, one will be a senior this year and the other a junior. I am originally from Ohio but really like living in Georgia! When I'm not having fun at school, I enjoy reading, doing anything outside, playing the piano, and hanging out with my dog.

Ginger Mixon

MO

Hi my name is Ginger Mixon. 

1. I graduated from The University of Georgia’s Journalism School in 1988 - GO DAWGS!

2. I am married to my college sweetheart!

3. My son is a University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources graduate working in the forestry industry.

4. My daughter graduated from Georgia Southern University and is a registered nurse at Children's Health Care of Atlanta.

5. Athena is our Boxer - Woof! Woof! 

6. FOCO has been my home for over 20 years.

7. I have been an Instructional Assistant in Forsyth County since 2005.

8. I am a Georgia peach … born in Atlanta and raised in south & middle Georgia.

9. Reading, gardening, family and playing outside are my faves!

10. VCE makes me happy and smile!

Silpa Peri

MO

**Bio coming soon