Welcome Huskies!

My name is Dr. Ashley Johnessee and I am so proud to be the Principal at Haw Creek!  I began my teaching career at Settles Bridge Elementary as a Kindergarten paraprofessional before teaching both Kindergarten and Fifth Grade at Chestatee Elementary School. I then joined Lambert High School as a part of the English Department where I also served as an Assistant Administrator and Assistant Principal. A proud, double-dawg, I finished my Doctorate in Education from the University of Georgia and am a firm believer in the power of following open doors where they lead you. I am beyond excited to call Haw Creek my new home and to serve our community as principal. I am grateful for the encouragement and support of my husband, Chris and our daughter, Juliana (16). Maggie, my therapy dog, is also excited to join the #huskypack (and Tallulah, Therapy Dog in training) and we look forward to continuing to serve our community! 

Hello Haw Creek Families!  The 2024 school year marks my eighteenth year in education.  Throughout those years, I have proudly served as an ELA teacher, Instructional Coach, and Assistant Principal.  Originally from Ohio, I graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor's degree in English, and later obtained my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Nova Southeastern University, and completed my Tier 1 Leadership from West Georgia University.  

As a mother of two boys, I am seeing first-hand the impact that our school system has in shaping them into kind, life-long learners. 

When not at school, my husband, our boys, and dogs are likely to be found at sporting events or boating on Lake Lanier.  

It is a privilege and honor to serve at Haw Creek, where we embody values and behaviors that create the conditions for success.  Sadie & Paisely, my therapy dogs, and I look forward to partnering with you to make this the best year yet!

Hello Huskies! I am excited to serve the Haw Creek community this school year as your new Assistant Principal. I previously served at Midway Elementary School as the Assistant Administrator.  Before Midway, I was a special education math teacher at Hendricks Middle School and Little Mill Middle School. I completed the Aspiring Leaders Program through Forsyth County Schools in 2020. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Master of Special Education, and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership all from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Ga. My wife and I have two children. On the weekends, you can find us supporting our kids in their love of gymnastics and soccer. I look forward to building strong relationships with all of the Haw Creek community this school year! Go Huskies!

Hello Haw Creek Huskies!

My name is Traci Avery, and I am honored to be an Assistant Administrator at Haw Creek Elementary this school year. I am a graduate of Georgia Southern University where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Special Education. This marks my 21st year in education. I began my teaching career in Cobb County Public Schools before coming to Forsyth County Schools in 2003. In my 20 years of education, I have served as middle school Special Education teacher, K-5 Special Education teacher, and Special Education Department Chair here at Haw Creek.

You can find my husband, Brett, our 19-year-old twins, and I at the lake, traveling, or at UGA football games cheering the Dawgs on when not at school!

I look forward to building relationships with our Haw Creek families this year to help provide the best possible education for our students!