Relationships are the key to learning. I believe that every student deserves to have a trusted adult and a champion for their learning, not only in academics but in life. "In a world where you can be anything, be kind". I am honored to serve as the principal of Lakeside and our entire community.  I have my Bachelors in Middle-Grade Education, Masters in Reading Education and Ed.D in Educational Leadership. Life is truly better at the LAKE. 

431515    mthompson78@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Mrs. Davies earned a B.A. in Biology from North Georgia College, a M.Ed. from the University of Georgia in Physical Education, and her Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont University. Mrs. Davies just finished her twenty-sixth year in education. Mrs. Davies began her teaching career at Phoenix High School in Gwinnett County and shortly after opened Vickery Creek Middle School where she spent the next twenty-three years. She taught PE for fifteen years and 7^th grade life science for eight years. While she was there, she coached both basketball and track and field all twenty-three years and served as their Athletic Director for twenty-one of those years. She opened Hendricks Middle School in 2021 as their Athletic Director and taught PE and coached both basketball and track and field. Mrs. Davies finished her second year as Hendricks’ Assistant Administrator and as their Athletic Director.

431509   jdavies@forsyth.k12.ga.us

I am excited to introduce myself as a new Assistant Principal at Lakeside Middle School. This is my 20th year in middle school and my 6th year as an Assistant Principal. I previously taught middle school math and served as a coach for the Academic Bowl and Math Teams. In my time outside of school, I love spending time with my daughter, Libbey, who is a 1st grader, as well as playing tennis and thrift store shopping!

I am truly honored to join the Lakeside Middle School family, where we will work hand in hand to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Let us embark on this journey together, forging pathways of kindness that will shape our students into compassionate leaders of tomorrow.

431511  erushton@forsyth.k12.ga.us

I am excited to launch my 25^th year in education with a new chapter as the 8^th Grade Administrator at Lakeside.  My commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment is unwavering. I firmly believe in collaborating with students, teachers, and parents to cultivate a culture of excellence and character development.

By fostering positive relationships and embracing innovative teaching practices, I am dedicated to empowering our students to reach their fullest potential. Together, let us begin a remarkable educational experience at The Lake!

431527  mlesinski@forsyth.k12.ga.us