• Specials Teachers

     

    School Phone: 770-888-1285
      
     
     
     Benson Laurie Benson
    Ahoy Pirates! I am excited to be teaching our Explorers special this year. We are going to have a great time as we explore all the CTAE (career pathways) that our county has to offer.  Students will begin to learn about potential careers so that as they move into middle and onto high school, they are able to choose a pathway that is right for them. I have been married to my husband Kyle for 23 years. Our son Taylor will be a senior at Alliance Academy and our daughter Kayla will be in 5th grade here at PME. We have 2 dogs and a cat. We love camping and spending time outdoors. 
    phone  390608 email  lbenson0@forsyth.k12.ga.us 
     
     
     derryberry  Brianna Derryberry

    I am very excited to be serving Poole’s Mill this year as the Pirate’s Path teacher. Pirate’s Path will be a combination of Leader in Me, fitness, teamwork, and cooperative learning to prepare our Pirates to be leaders for life's adventures. It is very important to me that each child feels loved, supported, and valued, and I am eager to watch our Pirates thrive.
    phone  390606 email bderryberry@forsyth.k12.ga.us
     
     
     Hart  Christina Hart
    Ahoy! I began my teaching career in 2006 and have been a Poole's Mill Pirate since our school opened. I received my Bachelor of Music Education degree from Florida State University, my Master’s degree from Stetson University, my Educational Specialist degree from Augusta University. I have completed all levels of the Orff Schulwerk certification, and I am an active member of GMEA, NAfME, the Atlanta Orff chapter, and AOSA. I love sharing my passion for music with all of our students and believe that the Arts are essential for everyone. I am looking forward to another great year here on the Pirate ship! 
    phone  390115 email  chart@forsyth.k12.ga.us
      
     
     jones Jessica Jones

    Welcome, Pirates! I am Mrs. Jones, and I am thrilled to be the Media Specialist for Poole’s Mill Elementary! Before opening the Poole’s Mill Media Center, I was a 4th grade teacher at Matt Elementary School. I also have experience teaching 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and I was also a Literacy Coach. I am happily married to my wonderful husband, Bryan, and together we have two children and a crazy dog named Daisy. I enjoy traveling, boating, skiing, and spending time with my family. My favorite subjects in school are reading and writing, and I especially love children’s books. I am thrilled to continue to share my love of literacy with others! 
    phone  390400 email  jjones@forsyth.k12.ga.us

     

     
    newlin   Tracie Newlin
    Ahoy Pirates! My name is Mrs. Newlin. I have been teaching in Forsyth County since 2006. I have a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education and a K-12 Art Certification. I am married to my husband Scott, who works for HPE.  We have two wonderful sons, Cooper and Sam. We have a dachshund named Shubie and a pug named Mac. I love working with elementary school students! I look forward to seeing you in the art room!
    phone  390103 email  tnewlin@forsyth.k12.ga.us
     
     
    odum    Brent Odum
    Ahoy! I'm Coach Odum and I have been at Poole's Mill since it opened back in 2020. I have a B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Georgia Southern University (Armstrong Campus). I live in Cumming with my beautiful wife, Kali, and our crazy corgi, Pancake. I love watching the Braves, playing with my dog, and taking trips to the beach and Disney World with my family. Go PIRATES!
    phone  390242 email  bodum@forsyth.k12.ga.us
     
     
    schival    Michaela Schival
    I graduated from Georgia College & State University in May 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade IRR, K-2 Moderate Intellectual Disabilities, and 1-5 Skills Based Autism. I love spending time with my family and all things outdoors! I can't wait for another fun year of learning and growing!
    phone  390454 email  mschival@forsyth.k12.ga.us