I am so excited to be teaching First Grade at Midway Elementary! This will be my third year at Midway, but my 25th year of teaching either Kindergarten or First Grade. I am a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and I received my Masters in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia. I also have completed my Math Endorsement. My goal is for your children to leave my classroom with a love for learning and a love for school. I believe that they will thrive in an environment where they are valued and, with that in mind, I will strive to make sure that each child has a special place in our classroom. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy reading, going to the movies, and spending time with my husband, son, and daughter, as well as our 3 dogs. This is going to be a year where we are all going to be learning a lot and I really look forward to working with you and your children!

Hello! My name is Meredith Brown, and I am so excited to be joining the Midway family! My Bachelors and Masters degrees in Early Childhood Education are both from the University of Georgia (go dawgs!!). I am grateful to be continuing my experience in first grade. In my free time, I love spending time with friends and family, reading, and laying on the beach. I am looking forward to all of the learning and fun that is to come this year!

I am so excited to be part of the Midway family again this year! I graduated with an Associate's Degree from Young Harris College, and a duel degree in General and Special Education from The University of North Georgia. Then, I continued learning and received my Master's Degree in Education from Piedmont College. I taught first grade for three years at Shiloh Point Elementary and third grade for four years in Cherokee County. I am thrilled to be starting my ninth year of teaching in first grade here at Midway Elementary! My spare time is spent outdoors with my husband, Grey. We enjoy hikes, board games, and spending time in the North Georgia Mountains. I believe that every child has the right to learn in their own way using technology tools that will prepare them for the future. I think kids learn best when they make learning goals in order to be in charge of their own personal academic growth. This allows them to enjoy their success, and I love celebrating that success and achievements with my students! I look forward to meeting each of you and being a part of your child's first grade year.

Hello! My name is Jill O'Neil and I am so excited to be teaching 1st Grade at Midway Elementary this year! I graduated from the University of Florida with a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and later added a Reading Endorsement. I have nine years of teaching experience in grades PK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade. I've been married for sixteen years and have three kids ages 14, 12 and 9. In my spare time I enjoy attending all of their sports and activities, working out and cheering on Gator football in the fall! We also have two dogs that we adore! I am really looking forward to my first year as a Midway Mustang!

I am so excited to be teaching first grade again this year at Midway! This will be my 6th year teaching, all in first grade. I graduated from North Georgia College and State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I have been married to my wonderful husband for eleven years now, and we have two wonderful boys, Gabe and Miles. I love to go to the movies with my husband, watch college football (Go Dawgs!!), and just spend time with my family. I am also a huge Harry Potter fan. I am looking forward to working with you and your children to make this an AMAZING year!

I am very excited to be teaching First Grade at Midway Elementary! I am looking forward to being your child's First Grade teacher this year. I am a graduate of Georgia State University, have a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood from the University of West Georgia, and have a Math Endorsement. This will be my 25th year of teaching. I have taught Third Grade, Kindergarten, Fourth and Fifth Grade Reading and Math, and this is my twelfth year in First Grade. My approach to education is based on my sincere interest in the children, seeing them grow and develop as individuals, and sharing with them my enthusiasm for learning. It is my philosophy to look for the best in students, and to do whatever is necessary to help them develop a love for lifelong learning. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, my two sons, and my little puppy Ella. This is going to be a great year!

Hi, my name is Bailey Wethington! I recently graduated from The University of North Georgia with a dual Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I was fortunate enough to complete my student teaching in Forsyth County. I graduated from North Forsyth High School in 2016 and absolutely love this school system! I am engaged and will be getting married this October! During my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, and planning for my wedding . I am beyond excited to start my first year of teaching at Midway!