Kristin Morrissey studied Microelectronic Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology and received her degree in Computer Science from SUNY/MCC. She worked in Corporate Training at Eastman Kodak and later retired from the Rochester Public Library/Monroe County Library System after 16 years of service, where she served as an Automation Specialist and Trainer.

Mrs. Morrissey is a 2009 graduate of Leadership Forsyth and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development, Regional Economic & Leadership Development. She and her husband Joe have two girls, one at Georgia Tech and their youngest at Lambert HS.

Mrs. Morrissey has been an active community member serving on/as:

• Board of Trustees, Forsyth County Library
• Chair, Board of Directors, Peachtree Parkway Imp. District
• Chair, Board of Directors, FC Parks Foundation
• Board Member, Forsyth County Community Connections
• Vice President, Brookwood Elementary School PTA
• President, Caney Creek Home Owners Association
• Committee Member, Green Space Bond
• Committee Member, Envision 2030 Quality of Life Council
• Coach, Girls on the Run Forsyth County

"As a parent and taxpayer, I understand how important a high quality education is to our children and the overall quality of life in Cumming-Forsyth County,” stated Mrs. Morrissey. “Forsyth Schools continue to excel and achieve our goals despite ongoing economic challenges and continued growth.  As a system we must work to assure high academic results for all our students throughout the county." I am committed to being a strong voice for our children, parents and teachers and will work to address their concerns while cultivating a thriving exchange of ideas among our community's stakeholders."