My name is Kim Dwyer, and I am thrilled to be joining the second grade team at Brookwood! This will be my 22nd year teaching! I received my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida, and I received my Master's Degree in Reading from the University of Illinois-Chicago. I also received my Gifted Endorsement through Forsyth County Schools. I am looking forward to watching your child grow!

Mrs. Freese graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. War Eagle! She taught 2nd Grade in Birmingham, Alabama, for two years before moving to Georgia in 2020. The 2022-2023 school year will be her 3rd year at Brookwood. She has a passion for teaching and helping her students learn and grow in all aspects of their education. She is so excited about another amazing year in 2nd Grade! 

Ms. Loveless graduated from the University of Georgia, where she received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Early Childhood Education and her gifted endorsement. Go dawgs! She is so thankful to be a part of the Brookwood family and is looking forward to an awesome year of learning, growing, and having fun with your 2nd grade students!

Mrs. Nestor has been teaching at Brookwood since the school opened. It has been a pleasure to be a part of such a special place! Before Brookwood, she taught at Settles Bridge Elementary and was a teacher in Jefferson County in Alabama, teaching 2nd Grade and Special Education. Mrs. Nestor earned her Master's degree from Piedmont College in 2012 and received a Gifted Endorsement in 2015. Her life goal is to keep learning and growing every day!

Mrs. Sonmez graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education (Roll Tide!) and received her Master's degree from the University of North Georgia. She taught Kindergarten and 1st grade for three years in Alabama. After moving to Forsyth County, she taught Kindergarten and 1st grade at Chestatee and Midway. She took time off to have her three children and returned to Brookwood in 2018. This is her 13th year teaching, and she is looking forward to an AWESOME year!