- Sawnee Elementary
- Meet the Teachers
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1st Grade Teachers
itslearning School Phone: (770) 887-6161 Bolding, Lori This will be my 20th year teaching. I received my undergraduate degree from Georgia State and my masters degree from Walden University. I love teaching and learning and spending time with my boys.
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lbolding@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Brink, Deborah I am so excited to be teaching first grade this year at Sawnee. This is my 20th year teaching and 15 of those years have been here at Sawnee. I graduated from South Forsyth High School and then continued my education and graduated from Piedmont College. I am married to my wonderful husband, Sean, and we have three amazing children. I am looking forward to another great year here at Sawnee! 772208
dbrink@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Calhoun, Donna This is my 16th year teaching in GA. I taught 12 years in Fulton County and this will be my fourth year in Forsyth. I enjoy watching the growth that all of my students make in first grade. I think that may be why it is my favorite grade to teach!
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dcalhoun@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Goodwin, Annie I am so excited to teach 1st grade this year! This is my 3rd year at Sawnee, but my 7th year teaching. My husband John and I have one son who will be in 8th grade and a fur baby. We love to travel and spend time outside. I can’t wait to meet my students and their families!
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agoodwin@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Gornto, Lindsey My name is Lindsay Gornto. This is my second year teaching first grade here at Sawnee, but my tenth year teaching. My husband Jason and I have four kids...Piper(10), Harper (8), and four-year-old twin boys Colton and Landon. I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, and received my master’s degree from UAB. I am beyond excited to teach first grade again this year, and cannot wait to meet my new students in August!!!
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lgornto@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Isinghood, Lisa I have 18 years of teaching experience in grades Pre-K to 5 in Texas, Florida, and my forever home of Georgia. I also have 4 children ages 15 to 22. My fifth child has fur and is the most well-behaved. I'm looking forward to a fabulous school year! 772228
lisinghood@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Maloney, Maddie Hello! This is my first year teaching first grade, but my second year at Sawnee. I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a dual degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. I love to travel and spend time with friends and family doing something outside. I cannot wait for this school year and to meet all of my wonderful students!
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mmaloney@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Phillips, Meredith I grew up in Cumming, Georgia and graduated from the University of North Georgia. I love being a part of the Sawnee Family and look forward to my sixth year of teaching. I love to read, paint and snuggle with my six cats.
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mephillips@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Roper, Cole I attended Sawnee as a child and know what a wonderful place it is to begin your education. I graduated from Gainesville State College in 2012. This will be my sixth year teaching. Through my experiences I have found every child is unique and special in their own way. My husband and I have a son and a daughter. We enjoy living and working in the Sawnee community. I can not wait to meet my students!
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kroper@forsyth.k12.ga.us