Dalton District of Alpha Delta Kappa
I am a wife and mother of four. I teach Family and Consumer Science at Fannin County High School and am a graduate of Georgia Southern University (Bachelor of Science), Piedmont College (Master of Education), and the University of North Georgia (Specialist).
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Lynn
Blue Ridge
Robbi
Blue Ridge
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Laverne
Blue Ridge
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Barbara
Mineral Bluff
I began my teaching career in private school, and have taught 5th grade through senior high school. My first certifications were in English and Latin, but my first teaching experiences were with English. However, once I began teaching Latin, I discovered that it was what I most loved doing. I went on to receive my Masters in Education and taught for almost 30 years, having interrupted my teaching career to raise our four children. Although retired from full time education, I am currently teaching a long distance Latin class via the internet for homeschooled children.
Janet
Ellijay
Melinda
Mineral Bluff
Timmi
Ellijay
Vickie
Mineral Bluff
I am currently a 16 year veteran science teacher, inspiring great minds in everything from Geology to AP Biology. I am a graduate of Indiana University, University of North Georgia, and Lesley University. My highest degree is an Ed.S. in Educational Technology. I am married to an awesome fella and we have a cutie 7 year old daughter. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, baking, and dragging my family all over the country to various Civil War sites.
I retired in 2007 after teaching 32 years, all in kindergarten. Since then I have kept busy subbing and volunteering at the school I retired from. I attend Williamstown United Methodist Church where I help with the children's sermon, vacation Bible school, and writing the monthly newsletter. I also enjoy working in my garden and canning vegetables in the summer. During election years I am a poll manager for Fannin County.
Gina
Blairsville
I graduated from University of West Georgia with a degree in Education. I just finished my 26th year as an educator. I recently transferred back to the Elementary level as the school counselor. I am currently serving as the Dalton District Chair and have been an Alpha Delta Kappa member for 21 years. I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with my husband and our three cats (Domino, Jinga, and Grey Kitty).
Patricia "Patti"
Ellijay
I'm a math teacher at heart, teaching everything from eighth grade mathematics to A.P. Calculus during my career. After spending ten years in the classroom, though, I became a high school administrator. I hold a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education from Kennesaw State University, an M.Ed. in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University, an Ed.S. in Teaching and Learning from Liberty University, and a doctorate degree also in Teaching and Learning from Liberty University. I have spent the past three years in school administration where curriculum and professional learning are my passions! I am a wife and new mom to a baby boy, born in February 2015!
I am the mother of a 16 year old daughter, an educator at Gilmer High School and advisor to career and technical student organizations. As a Work-Based Learning Coordinator I provide career education experiences in the form of awareness, exploration and connecting activities.
I graduated from the University of West Georgia, University of North Georgia and earned an additional endorsement from the University of Georgia. The first twenty years in the teaching profession I spent in the Pickens county school district. My daughter and I came into the Gilmer county school system together when she began 1st grade.
Flora
Epworth
Melinda
Ellijay
I did my first year of teaching in Fairfax, VA and then came home to GA where I continued to teach with the Atlanta City, Clayton, and Fannin. I retired after 33 years in the classroom. Most of my years were in Kindergarten. I substituted for two years and then went back to full time teaching in Polk Co., TN. After five years I retired again. I am happily married (45 years) to Bill Grindstaff and we have a son, Sam. I attended Wesleyan College; BA in Elementary Education, Georgia State University; M.Ed in Early Childhood and West Georgia University; Ed.S in Early Childhood. I now enjoy activities in Alpha Delta Kappa, Fannin Retired Teachers, First UMC of Copperhill, Book Club and most recently Master Gardeners. I also enjoy making handmade cloth dolls.
Karan "KJ"
Mineral Bluff
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Hi! I am a wife, mother of a vivacious 7 year old, counselor, and educator. I graduated from Appalachian State University, University of Georgia, and Piedmont College. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Master's degree in School Counseling, and Educator Specialist degree in Teaching and Learning. I am a national certified counselor and currently working toward state counseling licensure. I am currently serving as school counselor at Pickens County High School.
I am a Georgian but experienced living in other parts of the US as well as Isfahan, Iran with my military husband. During the first half of my 44 year marriage I enjoyed a variety of jobs. I chose something different each time we relocated. My desire to teach was confirmed when I worked as a parapro in a HS math lab. I returned to college to earn a BS in math and education at the University of Southern Mississippi. My last move was back to Georgia and into the classroom at Gilmer HS until my retirement in 2010.
I am a University of Georgia and Marshall University graduate. I have served as a district grant coordinator, academic coach, and administrator. Currently, I serve as a private math tutor. I am an avid quilter and Braves baseball fan. I love my only grandson, Gavin, very much and spoil him every chance I get.
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I am married to my high school sweetheart, Jimmy. We share our home with three cats - Bear, Buckley and Mo. My educational background includes: 2 year Associate Degree in Secretarial Science from West Georgia College and University; Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from North Georgia College and University; and a Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University. My hobbies include: Retired Educators of Gilmer County, Garden Club of Ellijay, physical fitness, travel and opportunities for volunteering with other organizations.
Hi! I am a retired high school math teacher and administrator. I live with my husband and three cats in a small cabin in the mountains of North Georgia. I stay busy working part-time as a math tutor at the Gilmer Center of Dalton State College and playing team trivia. I am also active in the Friends of the Gilmer Library and in my local Gilmer Retired Educator unit. I love Alpha Delta Kappa and my sisters around the world!
Stephanie
Blairsville
I have taught high school science for 17 years. I have a B.S. degree in Secondary Science Education from the University of South Carolina. I have a Masters degree in Divergent Learning Education from Columbia College and an E.D.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College.
I received my Gifted Endorsement and my AP Biology Endorsement from Furman University. I received my AP Chemistry Endorsement from Kennesaw State University.
I have had experience teaching every subject within the field of science--with the newest class being Forensic Science. One of my hobbies is teaching piano lessons off campus after school hours.
Donna
Blue Ridge
I am a retired teacher who taught Special Education in Fannin Country, Georgia, for 31 years. I received degrees from Appalachian State University, North Georgia State University, and West Georgia State University. I currently enjoy gardening, reading, traveling, and visiting with my granddaughters. I have been a member of Alpha Delta Kappa since 1982 and it has been an important part of my life.
I graduated from University of North Georgia and University of West Georgia. I currently serve as the Fannin County School System District School Nutition Director. I enjoy traveling and spending time on the lake with J.B. When not doing one those I am busy spoiling one or all of my six nieces and nephews.
Faye
Blue Ridge
I am actively engaged in education within Fannin County School System. I have been married 51 years to Jim Sisson. Mother of four children (Charlie, Bruce, Gina, Candy) and 6 grandchildren. I enjoy reading, birdwatching, traveling and canning homegrown fruits and vegatables. I am also president-elect of the Fannin County Retired Educators Association.
Diane
Ellijay
Diane is employed as a Special Education Coordinator/Autism Specialist for Gilmer County Schools. She has a B.A. in Special Education from the University of West Georgia, a M.A. in Special Education from the University of New Orleans and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans. Diane has 30 years experience in the field of special education including classroom teaching, compliance facilitator and in the assessment field.
Janis "Jan"
Ellijay
I am a wife, mother of two and grandmother of two. I received my BS degree from Brenau University, Masters Reading Specialist from Fort Hays State University and educator Specialist degree in curriculum from Lincoln Memorial University. I currently teach kindergarten at Ellijay Primary School.
Rosemary
Blue Ridge
I have been retired for the past three years. I enjoy spending time with family, friends and pets, working with my family geneology, volunteering with Empty Stocking, reading, and traveling to see my “kids” and grandkids. I am a widow with 2 step daughters and 2 step sons (one deceased) and five grandkids (Chris, Kassan, Shae, Ian and Blaire) who reside in Colorado and Wyoming.
I taught Special Education (mostly high school) for 32 years for Adams Districts 12 and 1 in Colorado, Polk County, TN and Fannin County, GA. I completed my Associates Degree from Joliet Community College, Joliet, Illinois, Bachelors Degree for Special Education and Elementary Education at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois and my Masters Degree in Special Education from University of Northern Colorado, Greely, Colorado.
Amy
Blairsville
I graduated from the University of North Georgia, earned my Masters at the University of Alabama, and my Specialist Degree from Piedmont College. I have taught 21 years at the middle and high school level. I currently teach high school biology and serve as the System Testing Coordinator for Union County Schools. My husband and I have three sons. Our youngest is a senior in high school and we are on the verge of becoming empty nesters!
Janice "Jan"
Blue Ridge
A graduate of Georgia State University in Atlanta, I received BBA and MBE degrees. My teaching career was spent in Cobb County, GA. Currently I enjoy singing in a senior adult community choir, participating in FCREA (Retired Educators), volunteering at church activities, and working with a senior adult council. My hobbies include genealogy research, gardening, and camping.
I graduated with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from North Georgia College and a Specialist's degree in Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University. I have taught for over 30 years in Fannin County and Cherokee County. Most of those years, I have taught either kindergarten or first grade. I am married to George, and we have two grown sons, Tyler and Drew. I enjoy traveling, reading, and church activities.
Anne
Blue Ridge
Jennille
Cherry Log
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Darnel
Ellijay
Brenda
Morganton
I am a Fannin County native and have taught Kindergarten in Gilmer County for 28 years, 27 of which have been at Ellijay Primary School in Gilmer County. I enjoy reading, camping and baseball. I have one child, Matt Henson, who is currently Assistant Baseball Coach at Mars Hill University in North Carolina. My husband is Danny, and we reside in Morganton, Georgia, with our two cats, Missy and Jigger.
Meridith
Blairsville
Linda
Woodstock
Dura
McCayesville
Becky
Blue Ridge
Carissa
Jasper
I am a wife and mother of two girls, 7 & 14. I've been teaching in the Pickens County School System for the past 14 years. I earned my Bachelor's of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University with Marketing being my major. I hold a Master's Degree in Special Education from North Georgia College & State University. In 2007, I earned my Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Piedmont College. Currently, I am the Work Based Learning Coordinator at Pickens High School.
Gloria
Ellijay
Candice "Candy"
Blue Ridge