I am excited to begin my first year at Brookwood as the Instructional Coach!  I have a B.S.Ed. in English Education from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Reading/ESOL from Georgia State. After that, I attended Kennesaw State and earned an Ed.S. in Instructional Technology and an Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership. My goal is to never stop learning and growing!  I began my career as a high school English teacher, and I have also taught English as a Second Language at the middle and elementary levels.  I have also served as a media specialist and a Curriculum Support Teacher prior to transferring to Brookwood.  I am looking forward to an amazing year!

Mrs. Lessard has a Bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and her Master's degree from Sacred Heart University. After teaching for many years in both Connecticut and Georgia, she decided to follow her passion for children's literature. Mrs. Lessard went back to school to obtain her School Library add-on at Georgia State University. She has worked in school libraries for 13 years and continues to enjoy her work as a teacher-librarian. 

Ms. Mento has been teaching for 6th years here at Brookwood Elementary. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Valdosta State University. Ms. Mento has taught fourth grade, special education, EIP, and ESOL and is excited for another year of teaching and learning!

This will be my 24th year in the field of education. I graduated from Florida International University with a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have my endorsement in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). I taught kindergarten/ESOL for ten years in Miami, Florida and this will be my twelfth year teaching in Forsyth County.

Hi! I am Mrs. Reynaud, and I have had the pleasure of teaching at Brookwood for the past six years. I received my undergraduate degree in Information Technology and my Masters in Elementary Education. Since coming to Forsyth County, I have received my ESOL and Gifted Endorsements and currently working on my Math Endorsement. I look forward to continuing to have a positive impact on the children's growth and to new discoveries with an amazing team of teachers. 

Mrs. Vanerstrom will begin her 20th year teaching and is looking forward to another amazing school year!  She has her masters degree in elementary education, her reading endorsement, and gifted certification.  Throughout the past 20 years of teaching, she has taught grades first, second, third, and fourth.  She loves the energy and the relationships that come from teaching her students through enriching and rigorous lessons.  Go be awesome Bobcats!