Hi Cougars! My name is Jasmine Ellegood and I’m so excited to begin my 4th year teaching! This is my first year joining Cumming Elementary School after teaching in Fulton County for 3 years. I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia in 2016. Teaching is my passion and I love seeing my students apply what they’ve learned in my classroom in the outside world. I enjoy making learning fun and exciting for everyone in the classroom! 

My name is Cassie King. This will be my second year teaching at Cumming Elementary! I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a bachelor's degree in early childhood and special education. Second grade is the BEST. I cannot wait to meet my students & I am looking forward to an amazing year!

 I am so excited to be starting my 17th year of teaching. I love kids and teaching! After many years of working in accounting, I decided I wanted to give back to the community and went back to school. I earned a master's degree in teaching at Piedmont College. My experience includes ten years teaching fourth grade, two years teaching third grade, and five years teaching second grade. I can’t wait to get to know my new students😊

My name is Betzy Ortiz. I am excited to be entering my 8th year serving our little ones here at Cumming Elementary. I received my bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in special education from Liberty University. My passion is to teach and build relationships with my students through a fun, loving, and safe environment. Super excited to build relationships and a family-like environment with our new second graders. 

Hi, my name is Chanley Reeves and this is my third year at Cumming Elementary! I am so excited to join the second grade team this year and meet all my new students. I graduated with my bachelor's in education from The University of Georgia, GO DAWGS! I love time with my family, the lake, and my sweet golden retriever. I am looking forward to another year here at Cumming. It is going to be a great year!

My name is Sophia Richards, and I am beyond excited to continue into my eighth year teaching second grade here at Cumming Elementary! I graduated from Berry College with a bachelor's degree along with an ESOL endorsement, and I received my master's from Piedmont College. I have a strong passion for teaching children, and I absolutely love my job. In my spare time, I enjoy backpacking, reading, running, and traveling. I especially love spending time with my husband and daughter. I am looking forward to a great year!

My name is Dylan White. I am so excited to be starting my 2nd year at Cumming Elementary as a 2nd grade teacher! I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a degree in early childhood and special education. I have a strong love for sports and being outdoors and I love finding creative ways to work these into my classroom. I'm looking forward to an incredible year!