My name is Julie Fitton and I am excited to teach 2nd grade at Coal Mountain Elementary. I was born and raised in South Florida. My husband, Peter, and I moved to Forsyth County back in 2010 and absolutely love it here! We have 3 amazing children, Makayla (7th grade at North Forsyth Middle), Cooper (5th grade at Silver City Elementary) and Audrey (4th grade at Silver City Elementary). I graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. In 2011, I obtained my master’s degree in Teaching and Learning from Liberty University. I have previously taught grades 2nd, 3rd, and 5th. In my free time, I enjoy crafting, reading, and making memories with friends and family. My goal as an educator is to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for my students in an environment that encourages positivity and kindness. I am looking forward to an incredible school year filled with fun, laughter, and lots of learning!

My name is Torri Keller and I am excited to be teaching 2nd grade at Coal Mountain. I received my undergrad in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Georgia in 2004. I also received my Masters in Reading and Literacy from Walden University in 2008. This is my 8th year at Coal Mountain. I taught in Hall County for 11 years, where I taught many different grade levels. My husband, Allan, and I have two wonderful boys and a beautiful little girl. Wesley will be in 7th grade at North Forsyth Middle School and Liam will be in second grade here at Coal Mountain. Olivia just turned 3 and loves to learn new things. We spend our free time at the soccer and baseball fields watching the boys play. Olivia has started gymnastics and is loving it. I look forward to a wonderful year getting to know your children here on the Mountain.

My name is Sarah Metzger and I am very excited to be teaching 2nd Grade at Coal Mountain Elementary. I am married to my husband, Jeff, and we have three adorable boys, Jace, Miles, and Wade. Jace is going into Fourth Grade, Miles is going into Second Grade, and Wade is 11 months old. I absolutely love teaching in the North Forsyth community, in which I grew up in. I have a Bachelor's degree in Education from The University of West Georgia and a Master's degree in Education from Mercer University. I am in my 13th year of teaching and my 5th year teaching at Coal Mountain. I love the Mountain and am thrilled to be guiding the sweet minds of Second Graders this year!

My name is Wendy Wells. I have taught elementary school for over 20 years (18 in Forsyth County) and I am on my 10th year here, at CMES. My husband and I have two sweet children, Connor and Kyla. We live in North Forsyth and spend our time away from school watching our son play baseball, our daughter at gymnastics, or taking them both out on the lake. I am looking forward to another year here and to meeting my new 2nd graders!

My name is Ashley Yarber and I am very excited to be teaching second grade at Coal Mountain Elementary. My husband and I have one son, Andrew, who is in middle school. I graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and I have a Master’s degree from Walden University in Elementary Reading and Literacy. Recently, I completed my Specialist degree in Elementary Education from the University of West Georgia.  In my free time I love to travel, shop, read, and go on walks with my dog, Mabel. I am looking forward to a fabulous year in second grade!