- Whitlow Elementary
- Meet the Teachers
Phone: 678-965-5090 EXT. 370411
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Mrs. Jody Bearden
Mrs. Bearden has been teaching in Forsyth County for 14 years. She has been a Whitlow Wolf since 2012. Mrs. Bearden also taught 4th grade at Cumming Elementary prior to Whitlow. She holds an Ed.S in Curriculum Design & Instruction. Mrs. Bearden has certification in the areas of Special Education, reading instruction/assessment, and ESOL. She and her husband, Jeremy both enjoy spending time with family, friends, and their animals. She is excited for another wonderful school year!
Phone: 678-965-5090 EXT 370248
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Ms. Amy Benton
Ms. Benton is entering her 22nd year of teaching students with disabilities. She has a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education from Kennesaw State University, a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Georgia Southern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Georgia. Ms. Benton is Orton-Gillingham trained as a Classroom Educator. She incorporates music, motion and fun into her lessons.
Phone: 678-965-5090 EXT. 370510
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Mrs. Kathy Carroll
Mrs. Carroll is starting her 30th year teaching in the Forsyth County Schools System. She has taught at Cumming Elementary and Whitlow Elementary. She has taught Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, ESOL, and EIP. She and John will celebrate 30 years of marriage in November. Their son Will is a student at UNG. They attend Oak Grove Baptist Church. The family pet is Georgie, a Great Pyrenees.
Phone: (678) 965-5090 EXT. 370412
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Mrs. Lacy Coker
This is Mrs. Coker's 12th year as an IRR teacher. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She received a master's degree in Special Education from the University of West Georgia. Mrs. Coker has taught Kindergarten through 4th grade.
Phone: (678) 965-5090 EXT. 370521
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Mrs. Samantha Gunn
Mrs. Gunn is starting her 8th year teaching. This is her 3rd year at Whitlow Elementary. She holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. She also has her ESOL endorsement. She and her husband enjoy spending time with family, camping, and game nights. She is excited for another year at a wonderful school!
Phone: 678-965-5090 ext 370511
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Ms. Dana Hart
This will be Ms. Hart's 31st year of teaching. She has a masters degree and is certified in special education, early childhood, and gifted. She enjoys reading, photography, and traveling. Ms. Hart has a son named Hayden. She also has 2 cats, Kobe and Hailey, and a dog named Georgia. She loves the Whitlow Wolves!
Phone: 678-965-5090 EXT. 370411
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Mrs. Suzette Harris
This is Mrs. Harris’ 20th year in education. She has taught kindergarten through 3rd grade as well as EIP support. She started teaching in Savannah, Georgia after graduating from Furman University with a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She also received a Master's degree from Georgia Southern University.
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Ms. Erica Leikvoll
Ms. Leikvoll has been teaching for 8 years at Whitlow Elementary. She previously taught 4th, 3rd, and 2nd grade. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education as well as a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Ms. Leikvoll loves working with children and helping them grow as leaders and learners!
Phone: (678) 965-5090 EXT. 370412
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Mrs. Erin McGuire
Erin McGuire is beginning her 4th year at Whitlow Elementary. Previously, she has taught 2nd and 3rd grade at Whitlow after moving from Ohio in 2020. Prior to her move to Georgia, Mrs. McGuire taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade. Mrs. McGuire is beginning her 23rd year of teaching. She loves connecting with students and building relationships to help support their growth.
Phone: (678) 965-5090 EXT. 370415
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Mrs. Sandette McWhorter
Mrs. McWhorter joined the Whitlow family in 2009 when the school opened. She has taught first grade, kindergarten, been an Instructional Assistant and a Long-Term Substitute over the past 33 years in Forsyth County. She is happy to be a part of the wonderful EIP team this year.
Phone: 678-965-5090 EXT. 370415
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Mrs. Katherine Neubrecht
Mrs. Neubrecht started her teaching career in Michigan. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and went to Wayne State for her Master's degree. While in Michigan, Mrs. Neubrecht taught 8th grade Social Studies and Spanish. She has been teaching in Forsyth County since 2008. She has taught 2nd, 5th and Special Education.
Phone: (678) 965-5090 EXT. 370511
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Mrs. Prescilla Taylor
Mrs. Taylor is beginning her 4th year of teaching! This will be her third year teaching at Whitlow. She graduated from the University of North Georgia in 2021 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education, as well as a Reading Endorsement. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Augusta University. Her and her husband, Nathan both enjoy spending time with family, friends, and their dogs, Mia and Rocky. She is very excited to begin her third year as a Whitlow Wolf.
Phone: 678-965-5090 EXT. 370511
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Mrs. Kaycee Westbrook
Kaycee is a proud Forsyth County native. After graduating from the Forsyth County Public School System, she received her Associate’s Degree from Gainesville State College. She then graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Middle School Education from North Georgia College and State University (UNG). She is certified in Elementary and Special Education. She also received her Math and Dyslexia Endorsements. This is her 12th year teaching at Whitlow. She has loved being able to teach and support students K-5.