- Haw Creek Elementary
- Meet the Special Areas Teachers
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Special Areas Teachers
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Mrs. Katie Harwood - STEM Lab
Hi, I’m Katie Harwood and I am excited to begin my third year at Haw Creek as the STEM teacher. I have a Bachelors of Elementary Education and a Masters of Science Education from the State University of New York, College at Buffalo. I have a specialist degree from Valdosta State University in Teaching and Learning. This will be my 19th year teaching science. Previously, I taught middle science in Gwinnett and Forsyth. My husband, Jason and I have two young children. I enjoy spending time with my family, boating, baking, and watching sports. I am excited to share my passion for science with the students of Haw Creek.
Ext. 422322
Email: kharwood@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Mrs. Melissa Keel - Computer Science
This is my 17th year teaching, and my 16th year here in Forsyth County. I graduated from Auburn University and received my Masters from Georgia State University. My husband, David, and I have two boys Brody (7th grade) and Brooks (3rd grade), and a Blakely is 4 years old. We have a labradoodle named Bailey too. I am excited to start a new journey here at Haw Creek and bring Computer Science to specials. I look forward to growing children and exploring new ideas. I hope children can find their passions in my special area class and even participate in the technology.
Ext. 422314
Email: mkeel@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Mr. Michael Quinlan - PE
Hi, my name is Coach Quinlan I am the Physical Education teacher at Haw Creek. I am fortunate to have been teaching in Forsyth County for 15 years. I graduated from Geneva College where I was also captain of the school's football team. I enjoy anything to do with fitness, and hanging out with family and friends.
Ext. 421334
Email: mquinlan@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Mrs. April Wylie - Art
Hi, I am thrilled to be the Art teacher at Haw Creek Elementary. I worked as a graphic designer for thirteen years in a variety of media from newspaper advertising for Belk department stores; to television advertising for a FOX affiliate TV station. I also worked in corporate advertising at US Foodservice before I started my career as an art teacher. I have a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Winthrop University (SC) and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Converse College (SC). I taught art for five years in South Carolina before my family moved to Georgia in 2003.
Ext. 421322
Email: awylie@forsyth.k12.ga.us