My name is Laura Berger and I have been teaching at Haw Creek for 7 years. This is my 22nd year of teaching in Georgia. My husband, Glenn and I have been married for over 30 years and have two grown children, Jacob and Olivia. We are Georgia Bulldog Alumni! Go Dawgs!! I am so excited to meet my new students for the 2023-24 school year. We have a lot of fun in Second Grade!

Ext. 421412

Email: lberger@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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

This will be my 27th year of teaching which 25 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 junior at Mercer University (also playing baseball).I am looking forward to a great year in 2nd grade.

Ext. 421410

Email: epoteet@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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

Welcome to 2nd grade! I am so thrilled to be teaching your child this year! This will be my 12th 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 have a little girl on the way. I am looking forward to a spectacular second grade year!

Ext. 421411

Email: hscheck@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Hi there! My name is Shelby Smith. This will be my second year of teaching in 2nd grade! I graduated from Brenau University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement. I was fortunate enough to grow up here in Forsyth County and I am thrilled to give back to my community! When I am not teaching you can find me spending time with family and friends, snuggling with my three pups Vannah, Sadie and Max, or enjoying all things related to Disney! I am so excited for another great year at Haw Creek getting to make positive and meaningful connections with all my students!

Ext. 421409

Email: f41353@forsythk12.org