Hey Colts! My name is Kayla Ballweg and this will be my third year as the Science Specials Teacher at KME. I have a passion for STEM education and plan to spend the year helping support our homeroom teachers work through the Georgia Science Standards. I’ll also offer many opportunities for students to nurture their love for all things science through Science Club and Science Olympiad. I’m so excited for another amazing year at Kelly Mill!

I am excited to start my 7th year as the Art teacher at Kelly Mill. This is my 20th year in the classroom and my 11th year as an Art teacher. I graduated from University of North Georgia in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts and later went back and received my certification in k-12 Art Education. When I am not working I am spending time with my family watching my daughter play lacrosse or my son play golf. My husband and I will be celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary this year and when not watching our kids play sports we love to travel or relax at home.

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Hi! I'm Pam Fulkerson, and I teach music at Kelly Mill. Originally from the mitten state, I attended Western Michigan University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in violin performance. After that I attended Madonna University where I earned my teaching certificate in elementary education. I taught first grade in Michigan for 7 years. During that time, I obtained a master's degree in educational administration from Michigan State University. Go Spartans! My family moved to Georgia in 2003, and I began teaching in Forsyth County in 2010. I have been at Kelly Mill since it opened and spent time teaching fourth and second grades before returning to my first passion, music, in 2018. In December, I will graduate from Augusta University with a specialist degree in advanced educational studies. I absolutely love teaching music and do my best to work through the Georgia Standards of Excellence while providing students with engaging and fun lessons in a safe and upbeat environment.

Hi there! My name is Ariel Tithof and I am the Drama teacher at Kelly Mill Elementary. This is my ninth year teaching and I have only taught at Kelly Mill! I graduated from Brenau University with a BA in Theatre and received my Masters of Theatre Education from Columbus State University. I have over 20 years of acting and dance experience. I have been directing and choreographing for the last twelve years. I have directed twelve musicals here at Kelly Mill. My husband and I live in Gainesville with our two children and will be welcoming our third this September. When I am not teaching or directing, I enjoy reading, doing anything outside, thrifting, and spending quality time with friends and family. I’m glad you are here and I cannot wait to have another fantastic year at Kelly Mill!

My name is Daniel Warner. I have been at Kelly Mill since opening, Fall of 2012. I graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Health and Physical Education in 2012 and obtained my Masters degree Spring of 2024. I am passionate about teaching students new ways to play and be active that they can use outside of school in addition to recess and PE times. I am a CrossFit Certified Level 1 Trainer, a 1st degree blackbelt in Karate and a 3rd degree blackbelt in Taekwondo. I love sharing what I enjoy with students and so aspects of these hobbies will be integrated into PE classes. Outside of fitness I like to draw, work on cars, and ride my motorcycle. I'm so excited to begin another great year at Kelly Mill!