My name is Lisa Cole, and I am so excited to be on the 4th grade team again here at Brookwood. I have a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with Gifted and ESOL Endorsements, and I am currently working on my Master's in Art Education at KSU. I previously taught 5th grade and 3rd grade in Barrow County, and this is my 2nd year at Brookwood. I look forward to many future years in Forsyth County! My family and I love this district and have made our home here. My husband, Scott, is the Science Olympiad State Director and a teacher at Forsyth Central High School, and my son attends school at Forsyth Central as well. We truly believe that education and family go hand-in-hand, and my focus at Brookwood is to teach and care for every student in my classroom family.

My name is Angie Flannigan and I am so excited to be on the 4th grade team at Brookwood! I graduated in 2023 from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, an ESOL Endorsement, and a Minor in Spanish. I student taught in various Cobb County schools during my time in college but am thrilled to be back in Forsyth County. My family and I have lived in Forsyth County for 10 years and, having attended middle and high school here, I am looking forward to now teaching in the county. In my free time I love to read, paint, go hiking, and spend time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to my first year of teaching and couldn’t be more excited to work with the students, teachers, and staff at Brookwood!

Hey Bobcats! My name is Emilie Hickey and I am joining the 4th grade team this year! I have spent 3 years in 3rd grade here at Brookwood, and am ready for year 4! I graduated from Mercer University with a Bachelors in Special and General Elementary Education. I grew up here in Forsyth and love that I get to pour back into my community! I get married this fall and will be Mrs. Phillips! 

Mrs. Hohlbein earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a Master’s Degree in Reading from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. This year will mark her 18th year of teaching. She has taught grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 in Florida, Georgia, and Ohio; this is her 12th year in Forsyth County. She feels privileged to have the opportunity to work alongside you and your child this school year.

Hello, Bobcats! My name is Patti Huyer. I'm excited for a new year at Brookwood with my amazing 4th graders. This is my 5th year teaching 4th grade, but I have also taught K, 1, and 2. I attended Michigan State University and hold a B.A. in Elementary Education with Minors in Spanish and Economics. I also hold an M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University and endorsements in Mentorship and Coaching. My husband Jeff and I have lived in Georgia for almost 20 years and love it! We have a 7th grade son, a 10th grade daughter, and a cat named Smokey. We're busy with sports most weekends but love to play cards, board games, and travel together when we can! My passion as an educator is to help children grow in knowledge, responsibility, respect, self-confidence, curiosity, critical thinking, and kindness. It's going to be a great year together!

Mrs. Kopras grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati and her Master's Degree from Northern Kentucky University. Mrs. Kopras earned a gifted endorsement in 2015. She has previously taught in Cincinnati, Ohio, at Big Creek Elementary and John's Creek Elementary in Forsyth County. Mrs. Kopras came to Brookwood when this amazing school opened in 2009. She enjoys spending time with her family, loves cooking, traveling, SEC sports, and reading. Mrs. Kopras has been teaching for 29 years and can't wait to have another fantastic year at Brookwood!

Mr. Leo is beginning his 24th year of teaching. He has four college degrees, including his Master's Degree in Education from Duquesne University and his specialist degree in leadership from Lincoln Memorial. He moved to Georgia from Pittsburgh in 2002 and taught in Gwinnett and Forsyth County school systems. This will be his 10th year as a Bobcat!

My name is Carrie Pribas. I graduated from Georgia State University with my Bachelor's and Masters's degrees in Early Childhood Education. I received my Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. I have been teaching for a total of 15 years. I taught 2nd grade for 10 years in both Gwinnett and Dekalb Counties. For the past 5 years,  I have been teaching 1st grade at  Annunciation Day School in Atlanta.  I have two children, Christina (19) and John (15). Christina attends Georgia State University and John attends Johns Creek High School. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling (especially to the beach), reading, music, cooking, and shopping. I look forward to teaching 4th grade and being a part of the Brookwood Elementary Community!