My name is Dianne Angley, and I look forward to another great year in first grade at Brookwood! I have taught preschool through 2nd grade, but most of my teaching experience is in first grade. This will be my 15th year teaching at Brookwood and my 23rd year teaching in public schools. I strive to build a positive classroom environment where students feel safe so they can thrive, learn, and grow. It is also my goal to foster strong home-school relationships with my Brookwood families. I can't wait to meet all of you! Bring on the 2023-2024 school year!

Ms. Dershimer is ecstatic to start her second year of teaching in first grade at Brookwood Elementary. She graduated from the University of West Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Reading Endorsement. She is continuing her studies, pursuing her Master's degree. She has been a part of the Forsyth County community her entire life and is blessed to have the opportunity to teach in the same school district. In addition, she coaches the JV competition cheerleading team at Lambert High School. Ms. Dershimer believes all children have potential and that she must provide the best possible learning environment for each student's development. She looks forward to another amazing year building relationships and connecting with her students!

Mr. Houston is delighted to be continuing his teaching career in first grade at Brookwood. This is his 2nd year teaching after graduating with his dual bachelor's in Early Elementary and Special Education from the University of North Georgia. He strongly believes in building connections and flourishing learning among his students. Mr. Houston is a Georgia native and loves the outdoors. He is so excited to welcome his next group of 1st graders and watch them grow and have fun! His motto is to stay positive, work hard, and make it happen! He knows this will be an awesome year! Go Bobcats! 

Mrs. McCavitt is entering her 23rd year of teaching. She graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's degree in Education and is certified to teach the alternate curriculum in Georgia. She has taught 5th grade general education, K-5 in the Mild Intellectual Disability classroom, and is starting her 6th year as the Autism teacher at Brookwood. Mrs. McCavitt is thrilled to teach in a classroom where she can begin to teach at the level where each child is. She loves teaching and exploring replacement behaviors and finding ways for all of her students to be the best version of themselves. Her experience at Brookwood has been some of the best years in her teaching career, and she looks forward to having another amazing year with her wonderful, talented, fun, and sweet students! 

Hi! My name is Debbie Mobley, and I am so excited to teach 1st grade at Brookwood Elementary this year! Before teaching at Brookwood, I taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade at Brandywine Elementary in Forsyth County. Before moving to Georgia in 2018 with my family from the Chicago area, I taught first grade for 15 years. My absolute favorite thing about teaching is building relationships with students and families. I hold a Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist in grades K-12 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in middle school and dance/theater from Northern Illinois University. In my spare time, I enjoy photography and spending time outdoors with my family: Violet (13), Asher (8), and my husband, Jonathan.

Hi all! I am Kristyn Wakely, and I am excited to work with your children at Brookwood Elementary! I joined the first grade team last year, after teaching right down the road at Lake Windward Elementary for nine years. I began my teaching career in Charlottesville, Virginia, 16 years ago. Ever since, I have been passionate about maximizing individual student performance and instilling a sense of self-worth among all students. I will encourage each student to learn at their highest level of excellence while having fun!!! I have a daughter who will be in second grade and a son in Kindergarten. I look forward to a fantastic year!

Ms. Watts is beginning her 22nd year of teaching. She received her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s College in General Education and Special Education and her Master’s from Long Island University in Literacy. Her teaching experience ranges from preschool through 8th grade. She is excited to see all her new firsties and looks forward to an awesmazing year! Go first time CHAMPIONS Purple Moose!