- Haw Creek Elementary
- Meet the Second Grade Teachers

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Mrs. Laura Berger
Hi! My name is Laura Berger and I am so excited about starting my seventh year at Haw Creek! I have been teaching for 22 years. I have my Master's degree in Early Childhood
Education from the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!! My husband, Glenn and I have two grown children, Jacob and Olivia. I cannot wait to meet my new class of Second Graders! We are going to have a fun year together!
Ext. 421412
Email: lberger@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Ms. Stephanie Pirkle
After 26 years of teaching in kindergarten, Gifted and EIP, I love teaching 2nd grade.
Along with my masters and leadership degrees I am gifted endorsed, ESOL endorsed and certified in Orton Gillingham. Spending time with my family is my favorite pass time. We are HUGE UGA football fans! This summer I will spend most of my time reading on the beach in Mexico Beach Florida. But, I promise to be back in August for the 2022-2023 school year!
Ext. 421416
Email: shpirkle@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Ms. Beth Poteet
This will be my 26th year of teaching which 24 of those years have been in Forsyth County. I have my Master degree in Early Childhood Education from Oglethorpe University and my undergraduate educational degree from Florida Atlantic University. I have been at Haw Creek Elementary since it opened. I have two boys. My older son is playing minor league baseball and my younger son will be a sophomore at Georgia Highlands (also playing baseball).I am looking forward to a great year in 2nd grade.
Ext. 421410
Email: epoteet@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Mrs. Nancy Reynolds
My name is Nancy Reynolds. I absolutely love being a teacher and second grade is my passion. This is my 10th year at Haw Creek and my 18th year of teaching. My husband Larry and I have 3 wonderful children. In my free time, I love to dance, shop and watch horror movies. The most important thing in my classroom is that I create a safe learning environment where students feel comfortable and loved. I look forward to the next school year and getting to know my students.
Ext. 421417
Email: nreynolds@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Mrs. Hayley Scheck
Welcome to 2nd grade! I am so thrilled to be teaching your child this year! This will be my 11th year teaching, and it is truly my passion. I graduated from UGA-GO Dawgs! Since then I have gotten my masters, gifted endorsement, and Orton Gillingham training. My husband Matt and I live in Sugar Hill with our little boy Meyers and Yorkie named Twinkle. I am looking forward to a spectacular second grade year!
Ext. 421411
Email: hscheck@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Ms. Shelby Smith
Hi there! My name is Shelby Smith. This will be my first year teaching and I am so excited to be a part of the 2nd grade team! I graduated from Brenau University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement. During my college career, I worked at Primrose Schools where I gained 6 years of experience with children from 6 months to 12 years. I was fortunate enough to grow up here in Forsyth County and graduated from Lambert in 2016. I am ecstatic to now be a teacher in this wonderful county where I was once a student!
When I am not teaching you can find me spending time with family and friends, reading a good book, or getting to snuggle with my three pups Vannah, Sadie and Max! I also am obsessed with all things related to Disney!
I am so excited to be joining the Haw Creek Family and I am looking forward to a wonderful school year getting to make positive and meaningful connections with all my students!
Ext. 421409
Email: Coming Soon!