- Matt Elementary
- Meet the Teachers

Phone: 280328
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Becky Akins
I am Becky Akins and I have been teaching for over 20 years. I received my Bachelor's degree from North Georgia College and State University. I have taught 4th grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and Kindergarten. I love working with children and watching them learn and grow. I am married to Mark and we have two wonderful boys. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year!

Phone: 280313
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Nicole Brown

Phone: 280314
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Theresa Howard
I’m so excited to be joining the second grade team at Matt! I have been a teacher in Florida and Georgia for 26 years and have taught all grades. Most recently, I taught fourth grade at Matt and I love it here. I earned my Masters in Elementary Education at the University of Central Florida and I have a Bachelor's in Finance from UCF, as well.
I love to run and hike in the gorgeous north Georgia mountains and enjoy reading books of all genres. Teaching is my calling and I can’t wait to begin this new adventure with my students at Matt!

Phone: 280318
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Jacque Humeniuk
I have lived in Forsyth County most of my life and just recently moved to North Forsyth with my husband, daughter Evelyn (9), and our three dogs. We are excited to become Mariners and look forward to building lasting relationships!

Phone: 280317
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Jill Lyons
Hi! My name is Jill Lyons and I am so excited to be teaching 2nd grade this year! I have been an Instructional Assistant (IA) in kindergarten, here at Matt, and I am thrilled to continue my adventures with our amazing 2nd grade team! I have a dual Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and a minor in Child development from the University of New Hampshire at Plymouth. Besides teaching, I love to spend time with my husband, Steve, my 3 children: Katelyn, Stevie and Matthew and our friends. I also enjoy hiking, traveling, the beach and time at the lake. I look forward to meeting my students and having a fabulous school year!

Phone: 280334
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Amanda Martin
Hi! My name is Amanda Martin and this is my ninth year of teaching here at Matt. I taught first grade for five years and this will be my fourth year in second grade! I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. I love spending time with my friends and family. I am looking forward to another amazing year at Matt!

Phone: 280327
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Rachel Rickett
Hello Matt Mariners! My name is Rachel Rickett, and I’m so excited to be on the second grade team again this year. This will be my third year teaching at Matt Elementary and all three years have been in second grade. I attained my Associate’s Degree from the University of North Georgia, and then went on to receive my Bachelor’s Degree from Western Governor’s University where I majored in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in General Special Education. I’m also currently working on my Master’s Degree in Elementary Mathematics through Western Governor’s as well. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband Dawson and my sweet little Yorkie baby Bentley. I can’t wait to meet all of you and kick off this year because I know it’s going to be fabulous!

Phone: 280333
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