Hello! My name is Grace Hembree, and I am excited to be teaching fourth grade again this year! I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. When I am not at school, I love to read, spend time with family, and travel to new places. I look forward to a great year in 4^th Grade!

My name is Haley Davis, and I am honored to teach 4^th grade at Big Creek Elementary! I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education in 2022. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, being active, and traveling to explore new places! I am looking forward to another fabulous school year!

My name is Averi Joubert. I graduated from Western Governors University. I grew up here in Forsyth and attended Big Creek, so I am so happy to be a Wildcat again! In my free time I enjoy taking my dog up to the mountains to hike and be outdoors. I can’t wait for a fun and exciting year at Big Creek!

Hi students and families! My name is Ellie Gale. I am so excited to be a part of the Wildcat Family. I graduated from The University of Georgia in May 2022 with my Bachelor of Science in Education. In my free time, I love to be outdoors, spend time with loved ones, and visit new places. I am so excited to work, learn, and grow with you! It is going to be an amazing year in 4th grade! 

Hello! My name is Patricia Thomas. I have been teaching since 2005. I am originally from Alabama, where I earned my B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of South Alabama and my Masters from Troy University. I moved to Forsyth County in 2020 and there is no place I'd rather be! My son, Carter, will be joining me at Big Creek. We have a dog named Pig and we love reading, sports, Star Wars, Harry Potter, hiking, and going to zoos, aquariums, and museums. I am so excited to be a Big Creek Wildcat and I know it's going to be a wonderful year in 4th grade!

Hello! My name is Annie Veldhuis, and I am honored to be teaching 4^th grade at Big Creek Elementary. I grew up in Forsyth County, so I am so excited to continue my teaching career here. I graduated from Shorter University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 2023.  When I am not at school, I love to read, watch movies, and spend time with my friends and family. I am looking forward to a great year!