My name is Kellie Barattini. I am beyond excited to be starting my fifteenth year of teaching. I have taught at Kelly Mill sine its doors opened in 2012. I taught at Cumming Elementary for four years before joining the Colt family in 2012. I have a Bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs, an a Master's degree from Piedmont College. I have taught grades 3, 4, and 5. This will be my second year teaching second grade, and I cannot wait for the awesome school year ahead.

Hi Colts! I am SO excited to be here for another amazing year at KME!! Transitioning from where I worked with Kindergarten to 5th grade in just math I am SO pumped to be with the 2nd grade team teaching all the subjects! This is my 9th year as a teacher and 9th year at KME! This place is home😊I am born and raised here in Cumming and wouldn't have wanted it any other way! I got my undergrad and graduate degrees from Jacksonville University and my specialist from Piedmont! We are going to have an amazing year!

My name is Melissa Goldsberry. I grew up in Cumming and have lived in the area most of my life. I have by Bachelors degree in early childhood education. I have taught Georgia Pre-K for 6 years, worked in kindergarten as an instructional assistant for six years and just finished my eleventh year at Kelly Mill where I have taught kindergarten and second grade. I earned my math endorsement and gifted endorsements and love teaching second grade. I am excited to enter my twenty-fourth year of teaching and love being a part of the colt community!

My name is Patti James, and I teach in the DLI program in 2nd grade at Kelly Mill. I love the Spanish language and truly cherish connecting with Spanish speakers. I want to spread this love and excitement in my classroom. I was raised in Texas, and my husband and I moved to Georgia about 26 years ago. In Texas I studied at Baylor University and earned a bachelor's degree in Education and minor in Spanish. I also have a certificate in teaching Gifted and Talented students.
I have taught bilingual pre-k and Kinder, an English Kindergarten, and then stayed at home to raise our own children. I started my teaching journey back again when Kelly Mill opened and couldn’t be happier here! Here I have taught kindergarten, the Media Center, 3rd, 1st, and 2nd grades. I really enjoy teaching Spanish now in the DLI program in 2nd grade.
I have been married to my husband, Scott, for 30 years, and we have three amazing children. Hunter is 26. He and his wife, Julianna, both work for Home Depot Corporate; my son Dawson, 24, is an accountant; and our daughter, Skylar, 20, goes to UGA. I love walking, gardening (flowers), and traveling with my hubby and family. I truly feel blessed to be part of the KME family. The people here are so life-giving and encouraging, and I feel blessed to have landed here!
GO COLTS!!

Hi! My name is Tracy Lancaster. Early in my teaching career I taught 2nd grade for 6 years, but this is my first time teaching it at KME. This will be my 25th year teaching! I have also enjoyed teaching kindergarten and first grade. My husband, Derrick, and I have lived in Forsyth County about 14 years. We have a daughter, Taylor, who is in her 2nd year of graduate school at Brenau University for Occupational Therapy. Outside of school we enjoy playing tennis, traveling and watching football. We are big UGA and Falcons fans! I am excited to begin this year with your child and being apart of the KME family!

My name is Ashley Ortiz. I grew up in Gwinnett County, but I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Go Steelers! I received my Bachelors degree in Managerial Sciences from Georgia State. Then, I worked at an insurance company but quickly realized my true passion at heart was teaching. Then, I decided to go back to school and obtain my Master's degree with my reading endorsement from Reinhardt University in teaching. I have taught at Kelly Mill for the past 7 years and this is my dream school! I wanted to further my education and received my Specialist degree from Piedmont University. I also have my math endorsement. I am excited for my eighth year of teaching at KME. I look forward to learning and growing with your precious children.

Hi, my name is Kristi Solem, and I am thrilled to be your child's second-grade DLI teacher! I began my college career at Georgia Southern, where I was a cheerleader for two years. Once in my major, I decided to attend a college closer to home. Shortly after, I graduated from Kennesaw State University, in 2010, and I received my Master's in Teacher Leadership, in 2015. Prior to teaching second-grade DLI, I taught K and Second and have experience in grades, K-5th along with Special Education. This is my 12th year teaching and first year at KMES. My husband and I reside in Cumming with our two rambunctious boys, Brooks (8) and Jack (6). In my free time, you can find me curled up with a good book, spending time with my family and friends, or traveling with my husband. I look forward to an amazing school year!