My name is Arrina Brasher and I am so excited to join Cougar Nation!  I am an alumni of FCS – including the amazing Cumming Elementary!  I graduated from North Georgia College & State University with a degree in Finance in 2003 and a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Brenau University in 2018. 

I have taught 4^th and 5^th grade at Sawnee Elementary.  My husband Ben and I have two awesome kids, Belle (10^th grade at FCHS) and Luke (6^th grade at Otwell).  We also have three shelter dogs - Koki, Harper, and Phoebe.  I enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, hiking, running, reading, learning, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.  I am looking forward to working with all of the awesome students, families, and staff at Cumming Elementary!

Hello Cougar Nation! My name is Amanda Dudek and this is my 11th year teaching at Cumming Elementary. My husband Kevin and I have a beautiful son named Lincoln who just turned 1 this summer. We have 3 dogs named Dawson, Penny, and Bentley. I love being out on the lake on our boat and spending time with my family. 

Welcome to Fourth Grade! My name is Katie Felts. I am excited to begin my thirteenth year of teaching and my fifth year at CES. I am looking forward to an amazing year of exploring, learning, discussing, and growing with my students. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love to be outside, travel, and learn new things. I cannot wait to spend this year getting to know you!

I am excited to be starting my seventh year at Cumming Elementary, and my ninth year working in education. I have a master’s degree in early childhood education with endorsements in reading, ESOL, and special education. My husband and I have three very spoiled cats that love to lay around and watch TV with us. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to another great year with my amazing class!

Welcome to Fourth Grade Cougar Nation! This is my fourth year teaching Fourth Grade at Cumming Elementary, and I am so excited for another great school year! I love learning new things and look forward to encouraging a love of learning in my classroom. When I am not at school, I enjoy being outside, traveling, running, and reading. I am so excited to spend this year with my fourth graders!

Hello! I am Sofy Radvanyi. This will be my second year teaching at Cumming Elementary as the 3rd grade DLI Spanish teacher. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy playing soccer, baking, and spending time with my husband and our dog, Pepper, and our cat, Eevee. I cannot wait to see what year two at Cougar Nation will bring!

Hello! My name is Jessica Reckers and I will be joining the fourth grade team. This will be my first year in Forsyth County but my 8^th year teaching. I graduated from Georgia Southern (Go Eagles!) and moved on to teach in North Carolina and Gwinnett County. I have taught kindergarten, second, and third grade. When not at school, our family loves to hike, play games, and bake.

I am looking forward to building relationships with staff, students, and families at Cumming Elementary!