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

Good day Mariners!  My name is Nicole Brown and I’m so excited to be continuing my teaching career at Matt Elementary this year. I’ve taught in Forsyth County for 11 years.  I’ve had the pleasure of teaching first, second, and fourth grade.  Most of my experience (9 years) has been in second grade and I’m thrilled to be working with this age group again.  
 
I’m originally from New York but moved south after graduate school.  The weather is much better here, although I do love a good snow day!  I have my Bachelor’s Degree from Ithaca College and my Master’s Degree from Syracuse University.  Also, I have my leadership certificate from University of Georgia. 
 
I live in Cumming with my husband, Thomas, and our two kids.  My daughter, Julia, will be a freshman at West Forsyth High School and my son, Andrew, will be a 6th grader at Hendricks Middle School.  In my free time I enjoy biking with my family, playing tennis, listening to podcast, and walking my neighborhood.  On Sunday mornings you’ll find me volunteering with 3 and 4 year olds at my church with my daughter.  I’m looking forward to being part of the Matt community!  

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 am so excited to be teaching second grade at Matt Elementary this year! This will be my 17th year teaching. I taught second grade for 10 years at Gainesville Exploration Academy and 6 years teaching third grade at Brookwood Elementary. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from North Georgia and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education Reading and Math from Walden University. I love teaching and knew I wanted to be a second grade teacher since I was in second grade! I love to color, laugh, explore, and learn. I enjoy reading, traveling, cooking, sports, and spending time with my family. 

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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Brooke Spiers

I am so excited to be a part of Matt Elementary! My name is Brooke Spiers and this will be my 12th year of teaching. I am a Georgia native and earned my bachelor's from the University of Georgia! GOOOO Dawgs!!!. I began my teaching career in Cobb county as a kindergarten and first grade teacher, where I remained for 3 years. Then, I moved out west and got married and started my family. I have 3 daughters: Emmi who is a 7th grader at North Middle, Addie who is a 6th grader at Liberty and Faith, who is a 3rd grader here at Matt. I have spent much a of my time in kindergarten, first and second. I also was a STEM teacher in Paulding county to students in 3rd-5th grades. I also was an EIP teacher to students in grades kindergarten through 5th. I spent some time private tutoring during Covid while I was a long-term substitute in second grade at two different schools. I am so excited about joining the second grade team at Matt this year! 
 
I remarried 2 summers ago to my wonderful husband, Stephen, and now I have a son, Jordan, who is a junior at Georgia Southern. We built a home close by and love this area. I love anything bright and beachy! Pink is my favorite color, as you will see in my classroom! My favorites are shopping, singing, relaxing with a good movie, cheering my Dawgs on at a UGA game, traveling and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to an amazing year of new learning adventures at Matt!
Last Modified on July 2, 2023