I am excited and incredibly honored to be joining the Whitlow Community as the new Principal of Whitlow Elementary for the 2023-24 school year! I have been an educator in Forsyth County Schools for almost 25 years in a variety of teaching and administrative roles. My husband, John, is a fellow educator here in FCS, and both of our children are graduates of Forsyth Central High School. Our daughter, Elizabeth, is a UGA grad and a teacher at EFHS (yes…another educator in the family!), and our son, Spencer, is currently working on a degree at GA Tech. I hold a B.S. in English Education, an M.Ed. in Learning Disabilities, and an Ed.S. in Leadership. Our family has lived in the “Heart of Forsyth”/Central school cluster for many years, and I’m proud to live and work within this incredible community. Serving Whitlow Elementary as Principal is literally a dream come true, and I can’t wait to work together with staff, parents, and community members to provide a fun, yet challenging educational experience where all Whitlow students feel valued, successful, and love coming to school each day!

My name is Sally Johnson, and I am excited to serve the students, staff, and families of the Whitlow Elementary community as Assistant Principal! I have worked in Forsyth County at Whitlow Elementary since we opened the doors in 2009. I have taught both general education and special education students in grades K-5 and served as an Early Intervention Program instructor, Instructional Coach, and Quality Work Facilitator. I graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I received my Master's Degree in Reading, Language, and Literacy from Georgia State University.  I attended Piedmont University where I obtained a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and my Tier 1 Leadership Certification. My husband Zac and I have two children- Harper and Hugh. You will often see me walking the halls with our dog Lola.  She is a Bernedoodle and certified Therapy Dog.   She loves coming to school and being a part of the Whitlow family!  In my spare time you can find me at the lake, on the soccer field, or camping with family and friends.  I am looking forward to another amazing year here at Whitlow Elementary!

Mrs. Thompson has been in education since 2012. She has spent the last 8 years in education serving in various leadership roles. Mrs. Thompson holds a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood and special education from North Georgia College and State University. Her Master’s degree is in early childhood education and her Specialist degree is in curriculum and instruction and leadership. She is proud to be a part of Piedmont College’s alumni. Other special certifications include a reading endorsement, dyslexia endorsement, ESOL certification. Learning and loving children aren’t just passions for Mrs. Thompson; they are a way of life! When Mrs. Thompson isn’t at school, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, and spending time with her husband, Seth, and son, Sawyer. Please contact Mrs. Thompson for any questions related to your 4^th or 5^th grader, IRR services, Sped referrals, and/or 504’s.