Welcome to S.T.E.M., which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!  In Matt S.T.E.M. Specials, you will participate in many exciting challenges throughout the year.  These challenges will help you learn more about the Engineering Design Process, which includes ASK, IMAGINE, PLAN, CREATE, TEST and IMPROVE.  We don't give up in S.T.E.M., and a good engineer is never done!  When I am not enjoying S.T.E.M, my other passions are spending time with my family, enjoying the outdoors, cooking, woodworking, scale modeling, and collecting comic books.

I have been a Matt Elementary teacher since 2007. I have worked with students in Pre-K, first, second, third, fourth, and I am currently teaching the SEED Garden special.  I am gifted certified and have my math endorsement. My husband Steve and I have two boys; Sean and Aaron. We have a miniature schnauzer named Pepper.

I have been an elementary school Physical Education Teacher in Forsyth County since 2002.  I was raised in Jackson, Mississippi and received both my BS Degree and MEd Degree from Mississippi State University.  Hailstate! 

My passion for sports as a child is what directed me into my profession as a PE teacher.  My desire is that your child will have fun in the gym while at the same time learning the fundamentals of sports and physical fitness.  I look forward to another year of PE and being a part of the Matt family!

When I am not at school, I love watching college sports (especially football) and enjoy walking and hiking.  I also like to spend time with my husband and two grown children. 

I am so excited about beginning my 23rd year of teaching art here at Matt Elementary!  I received my bachelor’s degree from North Georgia College and my master’s degree from Lesley University.  I am a Forsyth County native and feel honored to have the opportunity to teach in the same school system I grew up in.  My husband, Corey and I are the proud parents of two daughters – Anna Grace (Freshman at Mercer University) and Callie (Freshman at NFHS).  When I’m not at school, I enjoy reading, shopping and creating new art projects for my students.

I have been teaching Physical Education at Matt since 2002! I am married to my awesome husband, Coby, and we have three amazing children, two girls and a boy who are all here at Matt with me. 
I received my bachelor's and master's degree at North Georgia College & State University (now UNG) and my specialist degree at Lincoln Memorial University.
I am excited that Matt students will have Health & Wellness as a special again this year!  Students will continue to make connections between exercise, health and how the body works.  As always, my goal as a health and physical educator is to introduce children to a variety of fun physical activities and encourage them to be ACTIVE and STRONG for life!

I have been teaching music since 1997. I have taught band, chorus and general music. I started my teaching career as a high school band director. I then moved into a middle school and high school chorus teaching position for a few years. But, in 2002 I found my “home” at Matt Elementary. I discovered my passion for teaching elementary music. I enjoy inspiring a love for music in my students.

I have a wonderful life outside of school. I have a fabulous husband and four amazing children that I adore. I am also very active in the music ministry at my church. I play electric bass on the Worship Team and I am the Worship Choir Director. I try to keep my life filled with joy and music.