Hello KME families and welcome to Kindergarten! I grew up in Savannah, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I started my teaching career in Gwinnett County where I taught 2nd grade for 9 years and 3rd grade for 2 years. After being a stay at home mom for 5 years, I began substitute teaching in Forsyth County. This included long term sub positions in 4th grade and Kindergarten. My time in Kindergarten gave me the answer to what I wanted to do next. This will be my fourth fabulous year teaching Kindergarten here at Kelly Mill! My husband, Dan, and I have been married for 19 years and we have 3 boys. Braddock is in 10th grade at Lambert High School, Cade is in 7th at Riverwatch Middle and Garron is in 5th here at Kelly Mill. I look forward to working with your family and encouraging your child as they learn and grow this year!

Hi everyone! My name is Christine Cane and I am very excited to be teaching Kindergarten. I am a California native (a California Girl). I received my bachelor's degree with a double major in Psychology and Behavioral Science from San Jose State University then returned to pursue a teaching credential. I have eighteen years of experience teaching Elementary School children. I was always told if you did something you love, you wouldn't work a day in your life. I am so fortunate to have been able to fulfill my passion for teaching.
I am lucky to have a wonderful husband, two great boys, and two cute dogs. We enjoy traveling, baseball, and the ocean. I have a passion for protecting animals and the environment.

I look forward to an exciting school year!

Hey KME Colts! My name is Christina Harbuck and I am so excited to meet you and your family! I am part of the Kindergarten team at KME and have had the privilege to teach the exciting age of Kindergarten for 20 years! This is my 6th year at Kelly Mill and I have loved getting to know many of you and your families while working with your sweet babies! I have my Master's in Early Childhood Education along with a Reading and Mentor Endorsement. After years of helping children in their beginning journeys with school, this is my first year where I get to experience it with my own as well as this is my daughter's first year in "the big school"! My husband and I are thrilled to have this opportunity to now watch her grow and develop into this amazing family at KME! It's going to be a great year!!

I am so excited to have your child in my class this year. As the new school year begins, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kristy Harrell. I grew up in Alpharetta and graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. This will be my 24th year of teaching-23 years in Kindergarten. I started my teaching career in Orlando, Florida with experiences in 4th grade and Kindergarten. I moved back to Georgia in 2003 to continue my career with Forsyth County School at Sharon Elementary. I have been at Kelly Mill since we opened in 2012. My husband, Billy, and I have been married for 21 years. We have two sons and a daughter. David is 19 and is in his second year of college at Jacksonville State University. Benjamin is 16 and is a junior at Forsyth Central High School. Hannah is 13 and is an 8th grader at Liberty Middle School.

My name is Karina Quintero and this is my fourth year as a DLI - Spanish teacher at Kelly Mill. I am very excited to start a new school year and meet all of you! I am Peruvian and have lived in Georgia for almost 20 years. I attended the Catholic University (Peru) and earned my degree in Early Childhood Education and later received a diploma in Learning Disabilities. I am married, we have a 15-year-old daughter who is attending her Sophomore year at Central Forsyth High School, and we have a little dog named Luna. We all love to travel and camp, especially to the beach.

Hello, "Kindercolts!" Are you ready for an exciting year? An adventure awaits you here at KME and I am thrilled to be a part of your journey!

My name is Ashly Stephens and I attended the University of Georgia. (GO DAWGS!) I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have twenty-one years of teaching experience and have taught kindergarten, first, and second grades.

I have taught at Kelly Mill since we opened in 2012. This will be my fifteenth year teaching kindergarten, and I wholeheartedly adore this age group!

My husband, Tim, and I have been married for almost 22 years and we have two very active boys, T.J. and Preston. T.J. is a freshman at the University of Georgia and Preston is in ninth grade at Forsyth Central High School.

I believe that “families” are especially valuable and I know that together, we can provide your child with an AMAZING year in Kindergarten!

My name is Kim Williamson, and I am excited to be in my 7th year of Kindergarten at Kelly Mill. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, and completed my Masters of Arts in Teaching in 2021. I have been involved at Kelly Mill since my own children (now high schoolers) were Colts, and I look forward to another great year!