Hi Mariners!  My name is Dara Blalock. This will be my 20th year teaching, and I love watching young minds grow!  I have an associate’s degree from Young Harris College and my bachelor and master’s degrees in early childhood education from the University of North Georgia. My husband and I, along with our cute pup, live in Forsyth County and enjoy being outdoors, kayaking, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. I can’t wait to meet all of you. It’s going to be a great year in 3^rd grade!!

I am excited to be joining the Mariner Family and the third grade team this year. This will be my 18th year of teaching, and 16th year in Forsyth County. My husband and I have two children, Joshua and Daniel, who keep us quite busy on the baseball field. When I am not teaching or cheering on my favorite players, I am enjoying a good book in my reading room. I love building and strengthening the joy of math, problem solving, and reading in my students and can't wait to begin this year's learning adventure with them. 

Hi! My name is Theresa Brown and I am so excited about teaching 3rd grade. I recently graduated from The University of North Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education. This will be my first year at Matt Elementary and I am beyond excited.

I am excited to begin my 28th year teaching! I graduated from Ga Southern with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters in Education Leadership from Troy State University. I enjoy spending time with my husband, David, and two children, Grayson and Emma. We are going to have a fabulous year in 3rd grade!

This will be my 9th year teaching 3rd grade at Matt Elementary. I previously taught for 10 years, but then stayed home to raise my two boys! When I am not teaching my students, I love spending time with my family and friends, exercising, boating and being outdoors!

Hi! I am Stephanie Hoffman and I teach 3rd grade. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Belmont Abbey College in NC and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Coastal Carolina University in SC. I have my gifted and reading endorsements. I have been teaching for 20+ years. I love making learning fun and seeing my students smile.

Hey! My name is Taylor Sosebee and I’m so excited to be joining the Matt Elementary School family! This is my fourth year teaching and my third year teaching third grade. I have a dual bachelors degree from the University of North Georgia in Elementary and Special Education and a masters' degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia College and State University. When I’m not singing and playing guitar in the classroom, I’m either camping with my husband and our three pups or spending time with my friends and family! I have a passion for teaching and making learning FUN and can’t wait to serve the families and students at Matt Elementary. This is going to be the BEST. YEAR. EVER!