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Marissa Lear
Room: 1240
Email: mlear@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Art is a nine week course which offers an atmosphere that is safe and positive for each individual student. Many students come into an art classroom with the idea that artistic talent is something one is born with, not something that is learned. In truth, everyone can learn to be artistic and how to utilize artistic techniques. I tell all my students this is your practice class. This class encourages students to learn about and explore the world of art. Students will focus on developing skills which include drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and collage. They will have the opportunity to experiment and refine skills using a variety of art media. Elements and principles of design will be emphasized in each project.
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Jaron Lehman
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Reggie Humphrey
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Chelsea Sefzik
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Matt Pike
Room: 1225
Email: Mpike@forsyth.k12.ga.us
My name is Mr. Pike I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a degree in Middle Grades Education. I’ve been teaching for 5 years. Here at Lakeside I teach Computer Science and I am the club sponsor for the Lakeside Film Club, a new club this year that aims to make short cinematic films!
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Jeff Woods
Room: 1235
Email: jwoods@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Jeff Woods is the Engineering teacher serving grades six through eight at Lakeside Middle. Jeff was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio before going to college in the great state of Tennessee. He received is bachelor’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN and his master’s and PhD from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Jeff taught academically gifted students in Knoxville from 1997-2003 before moving to Cumming. He has taught at Big Creek Elementary, South Middle, Little Mill & Vickery Creek. Before moving to Engineering, Jeff taught eighth grade Georgia Studies. He has coached basketball, golf, academic bowl and VEX robotics.
Jeff will be sponsoring the VEX robotics team and Technology Student Association (TSA) here at Lakeside and assisting with academic bowl.
In his free time, Jeff likes spending time with his 2 nieces. He also loves watching the Tennessee Volunteers participate in almost any sport. His hobbies include sports, trivia, garage sales, politics and anything history related.
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Jacque Harden
Room: 1221
Email: JHarden64@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Middle School Marketing Program is an introduction to the marketing world. The standards may be taught in the order deemed appropriate by the teacher. However, Standard 1, the Employability Standard, should be taught and reinforced along with each standard. Students learn basic marketing and economic concepts and apply these concepts through project-based instruction. Students are shown the connection between marketing and entrepreneurship, thus cultivating entrepreneurial abilities needed by marketing employees and/or entrepreneurs. This course may also encourage the idea of self-employment as an income-generating option. Participation in local, state and/or international DECA will reinforce the students’ business and marketing skills as well as develop their skills in leadership, competitive presentations and community service. Students will demonstrate personal, social and technical skills through the development of portfolios.
DECA: The mission of DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
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Sonya Elzey
Email: selzey@forsyth.k12.ga.us
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Kat Sullivan
Room: 5001
Email: ksullivan@forsyth.k12.ga.us
My name is Kat Sullivan. I teach Leadership here at Lakeside Middle. Teaching young people how to engage their inner awesomeness and use it to make the world a better place is my passion. I like to spend my free time with my family outdoors or watching Disney movies and eating peanut butter MnMs. I am a total coffee snob, but I only drink decaf! I love my job and cannot wait to teach your students in my class.
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Aaron Daniels
Room: 1278
Email: adaniels@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Football Coach, Track and Field Coach, PE Teacher. He graduated from the University of GA
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Jessica Davis
Room: 1289
Email: jdavis@forsyth.k12.ga.us
PE/ Girls Weight Training teacher
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Clubs and Activities Director
I am currently in my 12th as a teacher, and all of these years have been at Lakeside. I spent my first 7 years in 7th grade Science, before transitioning to Athletic Director and PE/Girls Weight training. I have loved empowering girls in the weight room. We have added a full girl's weight training class every year as I now have full 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes. I can't wait to see the future of our Girl's Weight Training Program.
I am married and have one child, Carter (3 years old) and a golden doodle pup. I love to be active and cooking.
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Chad Hall
Room: 1278
Email: chall@forsyth.k12.ga.us
I have been teaching for 23 years as an elementary and middle school teacher. I joined the Lakeside team when it first opened back in 2009 as a 7th grade Math teacher. This is my 2nd year as a P.E./Health teacher. I coach the Defensive-Line for our Lakeside Football Team, coach the 7th grade Lakeside Boys Basketball Team, and coach the Lakeside Club Soccer Team that started last year.
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Ted Pickens
Room: 1278
Email: tpickens@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Head football Coach who has been working at Lakeside for 14 years.
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Dixie Scott
Room: 1289
Email: dscott@forsyth.k12.ga.us
I’m Coach Scott I teach Physical Education and 6th Grade Health. I have coached at Lakeside Middle for 10 years after leaving the elementary level. I have coached Track and Field for 15 years.
