Jeff Cheney came to Forsyth County Schools from Savannah-Chatham in 2006. Mr. Cheney served as a teacher, athletic director, assistant principal, and principal in Savannah-Chatham. At South Forsyth HS he served as an assistant principal and was promoted to principal in 2012. Mr. Cheney became the principal at North Forsyth HS in 2015 and was named principal of East Forsyth High School in November 2019.

Welcome to East Forysth High School, home of the Broncos!

EFHS is committed to our vision to Connect, Collaborate and Care for the students, staff and community of East Forsyth.  Our motto at East Forsyth High School is Be Better.  This motto is intended to encourage students and staff to continuously strive for improvement, personal growth and make a daily commitment to try their best.

This commitment includes our ongoing work to develop our Be Better Values: accountable, active participant, communicator, engaged, helpful, inclusive, involved, kind, present, and problem solver.  

Our Be Better Values were key in the creation of our Be Better Expectations. This framework was developed by staff and students to help shape our school environment and establish our student, staff and community expectations.  

We are also very proud of the Be Better alignment within our One East schools and community: Chattahoochee Elementary School, Chestatee Elementary School and Little Mill Middle School.

Lori Waddell has been named Assistant Principal at East Forsyth High School. Mrs. Waddell has eighteen years of education experience. She taught in Savannah-Chatham and at Charlotte Catholic High School before moving back to Forsyth County. She taught Social Studies and English at South and West Forsyth High Schools before becoming an Assistant Administrator at NFHS in 2017. Mrs. Waddell lives in the East Forsyth community with her husband and two daughters.

Mrs. Waddell serves students with the last names A-G and is paired with counselor Josh Owens.

Todd H. Holbrook grew up in Forsyth County, graduating from Forsyth Central in 1992. Mr. Holbrook received his Bachelor’s degree from UNG, Masters in Teacher Leadership from Columbus State University, and his Educational Leadership Certification from West Georgia College. Mr. Holbrook has served in multiple roles in Forsyth County Schools, including Title I Math Teacher, CTAE Teacher, and most recently, Assistant Administrator/504 Coordinator at Liberty Middle School. Todd and his wife Michelle have three beautiful children who all attend Forsyth County Schools. It is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to work with the students, staff, and the amazing community, who will make East Forsyth High School such a great school. HEADING EAST!

Mr. Holbrook serves students with the last name H-P and is paired with counselor Charlotte Prater.

Mrs. McKee started her career as an educator in 2007 at South Forsyth High School. She has served as a science teacher, graduation coach, assistant administrator, and science content facilitator while working in Forsyth County. She has a B.A. in Geology from Georgia Southern University, a M.A.T in Secondary Science Education, and an Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College.

Mrs. McKee enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, son, and black lab. She is excited to join the Bronco community and looks forward to serving our students as they develop their interests and prepare for their futures.

Mrs. McKee serves students with last names P-Z and is paired with counselor Rafael Santiago.

Mr. Owens has sixteen years of education experience. His career began as a Special Education Teacher at North Forsyth in 2005. In 2011, Mr. Owens moved into the Counseling Department at North Forsyth High School where he spent the last three years as the Lead Counselor. 

Mr. Owens lives in the East Forsyth Community with his wife and three children.

Mr. Owens serves students with last names A-G and is paired with administrator Lori Waddell.

Ms. Sáenz has fifteen years of education experience. She received her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University, her master’s degree from Michigan State University and her education specialist degree from the University of Georgia. She has helped students earn millions of dollars in merit and financial need scholarships. Ms. Sáenz is also a former computer science and engineering academic advisor. Ms. Sáenz loves STEAM, is very excited and grateful to be a part of the Broncos Familia and to create opportunities and a positive learning environment for all East Forsyth High School students.