I am so excited to be entering my 12th year of teaching and my 7th year of DLI at Kelly Mill. Previously, I have taught second grade, Kindergarten, and am returning to third grade. I have my Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Early Childhood and Special education and my Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction. I have also obtained my reading, ESOL, and gifted endorsements. I have two dogs and love to spend my free time reading and traveling, especially to Disney or the beach.

My name is Kim Auer and I was born in New York. I have lived in Georgia since I was two. I followed in my mom’s footsteps and became a teacher. I graduated from The University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Child and Family development. I received my teaching certification from Brenau University.
I have been teaching for 25 years. I started my teaching career as an assistant first grade teacher at The Lovett School. I knew then that I wanted to get certified to teach my own class. I taught the state funded Pre-K program for 4 years while I was at Brenau.
I am happily married to Jason and we have three precious boys, TJ, who is 16, Zack, who is 13 and Logan who is 11. We also have two furry babies, Rory, and Luna.
I have lived in Cumming, Georgia for the past 19 years. I believe it is a wonderful place to raise a family. I am thrilled to be a part of the Kelly Mill Elementary family and I am very excited about this school year.

My name is Kellie Barattini. I am beyond excited to be starting my seventeenth year teaching. I have taught at Kelly Mill since 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! I also have a Master's Degree from Piedmont College. I taught grades 2, 3, 4, and 5. I cannot wait for an amazing school. Let's BE the LIGHT, BE the GOOD!

I am so excited to be entering my 20th year of teaching and my 10th year at Kelly Mill. Third grade is such a fun year and I am so happy to be your teacher! I graduated with my Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration and worked in corporate event planning before finding my true passion as a teacher. I earned my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Mercer University. I just finished my Specialist degree in Advanced Educational Studies at Augusta University. I also have my gifted and ESOL endorsement.

I grew up in upstate NY and moved to GA in 1998 to escape the cold. I have been married to my husband, Pete, for 19 years. We have two children, Ella (16) and Luke (14). I enjoy reading as well as spending time with my family and friends. I love to travel and explore new places. I am looking forward to a wonderful year with you!

Hi! My name is Lauren Cook and I am so excited to be your 3rd grade teacher this year. It’s going to be a fun year full of lots of learning and new adventures and I can’t wait to see what this year has in store for us. I want to know all about you, but first I’m going to tell you a little bit about me. I have bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, a master’s degree in Early Childhood, and a specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction all from Piedmont College. I have been married to my husband Ed for almost six years. We have a two-year-old son, Grady Tate and a 10 month old son, Bennett Michael. My boys are my world! When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, shopping, going to the beach, and crafting . This is going to be my eleventh year as a Kelly Mill Colt and I can’t wait. I am really looking forward to this school year with you!

¡Hola! I am so excited to teach third-grade Spanish Dual Language Immersion! This will be my sixth year teaching and fifth year in the DLI program. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University and a teaching degree in foreign languages with an endorsement in Dual Language Immersion from Georgia State University. I am enrolled at Kennesaw State University pursuing a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Gifted Education.

I grew up in a small Kansas town and also in the city of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. I am happily married to my husband, Rob. We have two children, Stella and Nolan. I enjoy going on walks with my dog, Smokey. My favorite hobbies are running, reading, watercolor painting, traveling, and watching football.

I grew up in Texas, and earned my BA in English and Master's degree in Teaching from Austin College (north of Dallas) in 1992/93. I have taught grades K-5 in private & public schools in Texas & Georgia. The majority of my teaching experience has been in 2nd and 3rd grades, and this school year marks my 30th in the classroom (my 21st in Forsyth County)! I love to read, travel, create (especially gifts/food for family and friends), and to spend time in nature. My husband Dave and I recently celebrated our 25th anniversary, and our son Will is a junior at Forsyth Central (and a proud member of Flash of Crimson Marching Band). As a teacher, I am continually grateful to play a role in helping each of my students discover, learn, and grow throughout our year together.

I am a seasoned school social worker with over 36 years in the field of social work, including 26 years dedicated to supporting students and families in educational settings. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois, where I specialized in school social work. My academic background and extensive experience have equipped me with the skills necessary to address the diverse needs of students and foster their social, emotional, and academic growth.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, listening to music, trying out new restaurants, and soaking up the sun at the beach.

I am excited to continue my journey at Kelly Mill Elementary and contribute to the positive development and success of our students. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.