This is my first year at Sharon, and I am so excited to be here.  For the past 5 years, I have been working at Shiloh Point Elementary as a Special Education Paraprofessional.  I graduated from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania with a B.A. in History and Early Education certification.  I taught 2nd grade and Georgia PreK before having children.  I am passionate about building relationships with my students and as the mom of an adult with special needs, I am dedicated  to seeing my students succeed.

I am originally from New York and I have been living in Georgia since 1992.  My husband and I have 3 children and 2 dogs.  I love reading and just being with my family.  Family is very important to us, and we often go back to NY to see our extended family.  We all love Broadway and Disney World.

I have been a Sharon special education teacher since August 2004. As an interrelated teacher, I have been fortunate to work with some amazing teachers and even more amazing children!  I truly love teaching. There is nothing like seeing a child light up when they discover something new or realize they understand a recently introduced concept.  

During the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, I will be working with the amazing Sharon preschool team.  I am looking forward to this new path and teaching PreK students. 

My certification is in both special education and early childhood education.  I’ve worked with students of varying disabilities in New York, Florida, and Georgia.

Originally from Long Island, New York, I have lived in Georgia for over twenty years.  I enjoy reading, exercising, and spending time with my two boys, family, and friends. I especially love vacationing at the beach!

I am delighted to become a part of the Sharon Elementary community!  I have over 30 years of experience in both private and public education.  I earned a Specialist Degree in Leadership with Brain-Based Teaching from NOVA Southeastern University and a Master of Science in Education from Walden University.  My certifications include special education, gifted, STEM/science, and ESOL.  Over the years I have had the privilege of working with students across various grade levels from kindergarten through 5th grade. 

Originally from Louisiana, Georgia has been my home for over thirty years.  My husband and I enjoy hiking, visiting local venues and tasting new experiences.  Family holds a special place in our hearts, and we cherish spending time with our two grown children and their fur babies. 

As an educator, witnessing the growth and development of my students brings me joy and fulfillment.  I find it incredibly rewarding to see students blossom with confidence, both personally and academically.  One of the greatest highlights of my career is reconnecting with former students, hearing about their successes, and sharing in their achievements with a warm hug.

I have been a Special Education Teacher, serving diverse learners across a variety of classroom and leadership settings, for 22 years. I graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in African American Studies. My passion for teaching is as strong as my love of learning. I look forward to serving students and families at Sharon Elementary School this year!

My name is Kat Flanders and this is my 22nd year of teaching and 2nd year at Sharon!  Previously, I taught at Lambert High School, Hook ‘Em Horns!  I also spent time teaching in Gwinnett County teaching at both the middle school and elementary level.  I am currently the Special Education Department Chair  here at Sharon and  I love strengthening relationships, growing others, and building community.  

I’ve been married for 19 years to my wonderful husband Joe and we have 3 amazing kids who have all attended Sharon.  I have 2 children who attend South Middle: Maddie in 6th grade and Nate in 8th grade.  Lexi is in 11th grade at Lambert.  

In my free time, you can find me at the pool coaching swim team, reading lots of books, and enjoying our chickens in our backyard!

Hello Sharon families ! My name is  Astha Gupta. This is my third year at Sharon and I am so excited to be a part of the wonderful community.

Originally from India, I hold a Bachelor’s in Arts from Delhi University and Master’s in Special Education from University of Northampton, England. I have been an elementary teacher for thirteen years with experience in different international curriculum and environments. I have taught Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3. 

I love being a special educator and find it very gratifying. I believe in helping each child achieve their true potential by making meaningful relationships with the children and parents.

When I am not at work, I love reading for meaning, listening to podcasts, long walks, meditation and yoga. We are an amazing family of four and we moved to Georgia last year from India. My husband works with IBM and we have two adorable children. My son, 18, is going to college this year  and my 10 year old daughter is in Grade 5.

My name is Sarah Holcomb and this will be my fourth year at Sharon Elementary. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Auburn University and a Master’s of Education in Early Childhood Education from Oglethorpe University. Additionally, I am certified in Special Education. I love teaching preschool because it is so hands on and all about fun! We sing lots of songs, make crafts, playtimes, and more so that your preschooler learns to love school! Additionally, I believe that school and home go hand and hand and always build personal and meaningful relationships with each of my students and their families. 

My husband, Brandon, and I have three beautiful, busy kids. We have Henry-8, Caroline-6, and Jack- 4.

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I am so excited to return to Sharon Elementary. This is my 5th year at Sharon and 11th year with Forsyth County Schools. Before that I worked at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Fulton County Schools. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy from King Edward Memorial Hospital, India and did my MS in Physical Disabilities from State University of NY at Buffalo. I love being an OT and working with children.

My husband and I have been married for 16 years and have two kids. When I am not at school, I love spending time with my family and reading. My favorite genre is historical fiction. 

Hello, Sharon families. I have been teaching in Special Education for twenty-two years and I am very grateful to love my job! The best part of teaching for me is in building relationships with the students and their families, and watching the "Ah-ha!" moments that go on in the classroom with the kids. 

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Special Education from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, and a Master's of Education in Special Education from Georgia State University. I have taught in various educational settings over the years in Georgia and California, but Georgia is home, and to be at Sharon Elementary is a gift beyond measure. 

When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, swimming, and watching the Braves!

Hello Knights! I am thrilled to kick off my first year of teaching at Sharon Elementary. I am originally from a small town in South Georgia called Pelham near Thomasville, GA. I moved to Forsyth County at the end of 2023 and love the area. I recently graduated from Valdosta State University with my B.A. in Organizational Leadership. 

I come from a long line of educators. Over the last five years, I have worked across various areas of education. I’ve worked as an Inclusion and Emotional Behavior Intervention instructional assistant and as a Graduate Medical Education Administrator for a rural Psychiatry training program for doctors in South Georgia. 

Beyond the classroom, you'll find me reading books, enjoying quality time with family and friends, and traveling. I LOVE all things CLEMSON, music, coffee, lakes and my two dogs Arbor and Daxx! Fun fact: I started off my college career at Clemson University and marched in the Tiger Band! Go Tigers!

My heart truly is for education and to see my students succeed in and outside of the classroom. I am so excited to get to know all of my students and make memories with our class family as we learn and have fun this year.

I’m so excited to be starting my fifth year with the amazing Sharon Pre-K team.  Prior to Sharon, I was on the Pre-K team at  Mashburn Elementary for six years.  I graduated from William Paterson University in NJ with a degree in Elementary Education and I am also certified to teach special education.  I moved from New Jersey with my family after my husband retired as a Police Sergeant.  We have 3 girls and 1 son.  Zach is a graduate of UGA and Emma is starting her senior year there… Go Dawgs!  Kelli will be starting her second year at GCSU.  Our youngest, Sophia, attends South Forsyth High School.  We enjoy sports, road trips and being outdoors.

Hello! My name is Megan Plinck. I am so excited to start my first year teaching at Sharon as an ACA teacher. I graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with a BS in Special Education with an autism and math endorsement. I am currently working on getting my Masters in Special Education through Georgia Southern's program. Prior to working at Sharon I have been a paraprofessional in a SBA class at Whitlow Elementary. I am a native of Forsyth County schools and am thrilled to be working in the county I attended school. 

In my free time you can see me curling up with a good book, playing in my coed softball league, or spending time with my foster siblings. 

I am looking forward to getting to know my students and watching them grow and learn throughout the school year!

Hi! My family and I moved here from New York in the summer of 2019. Working at Sharon for the last four years has been a blessing. I have met amazing children. families and staff! I am grateful to be a part of the amazing Sharon family that afforded my girls a seamless transition into a new place they call home. I have one daughter who is attending Sharon and two daughters in middle school. After working here, I know why they loved Sharon so much!

 I taught special education in Gwinnett County for one year. This will be my third year at Sharon. Prior, I had been teaching, tutoring and helping parents and children advocate for over twenty five years. I have a BA in Elementary Education and English and an MS with a specialization in Mathematics for grades K-6  from Queens College University, New York. In addition, I have certification in seven areas of Special Education. I have taught in elementary school and middle school as a general education and special education teacher. Additionally, I have tutored students of all ages - including high school students for the SAT and ACT exams. I have worked with bilingual students for many years, teaching them how to read and write English.

I was also an adjunct professor at Queens College teaching non-native speakers and taught a graduate course to teaching-fellows Math Methodology for Elementary School. While teaching the latter, I taught students how to provide accommodations for students with special needs. Serving students and families with special needs has always been a passion, which is why I am even more excited to be here and working with our children.

I am so excited to start my first year being a part of the Sharon Elementary family! I graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor’s in Elementary and Special Education as well as a reading endorsement. I am so excited to be a Sharon Knight! 

I am originally from Ellijay, Ga where my family currently lives. I love to spend my weekends with friends, family, and my dog Kona! I also love to read and be outside!

I can’t wait to meet all of my students for the upcoming year!

Hi Sharon families! I’m so excited to be returning to our school for my sixth year as a Special Education para! I hold an undergraduate degree from UGA (Go Dawgs!), a master’s degree from Mercer University, and have lived in Forsyth County for 27 years. Before coming to work at Sharon, I volunteered with many sports and school related organizations in our community.

My husband, John, and I have been married for 30 years and have two boys. Our oldest, Andrew, will begin his third year of pharmacy school at Medical University of SC this fall and our youngest, Justin, will be completing his junior year at Georgia Southern.

When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, and paddleboarding on Lake Sinclair.

I’m looking forward to another wonderful school year!

This is my tenth year at Sharon Elementary.  I am originally from Greensboro, North Carolina. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught in North Carolina for ten years before taking time off to stay home with my children. My husband and I have lived in Georgia for over twenty years and have three wonderful children.  My oldest, Trexler, graduated from UGA and Georgia State and is a Physical Therapist.  He and his wife live in Brookhaven with their new son Turner.  My middle child, Cameron, graduated from Georgia Tech and is working in the biotech field in Virginia. My daughter, Morgan, is a first grade teacher at Midway elementary.

Since beginning  high school, I always wanted to be a teacher. My background before college, included being a Sunday school teacher, church youth leader, lifeguard and Red Cross swim instructor. I received my Bachelor of Education from Illinois State University, and became a substitute teacher in the Bloomington/Normal school district, along with being a youth group swim coach for the Bloomington YMCA and Head Diving Coach for a year at ISU.

Our family moved  from the Chicago area fourteen years ago and we have enjoyed raising our two children here. Our son graduated from Univ. of So. Carolina and lives in Charlotte, NC. Our daughter will be starting her Sophomore year at the Univ. of Oklahoma this Fall.

This will be my seventh year working as a full-time Instructional Aide in our autism room. Before this, I was a substitute teacher here at Sharon for many years. I have enjoyed working in this fantastic school with some amazing teachers, our supportive administrative team, and our hard-working custodial staff.

My name is Samantha Hill and this will be my seventh year as a paraprofessional in Pre-K. I have also spent the past ten years working in Sharon Elementary's After School program in first and second grades. I absolutely love going to work and playing alongside these students every day! 
I have resided in Forsyth County my entire life. I have two very spoiled dogs, Matilda and Norman.

Hello! My name is Amy Jepson and I am so excited to be working in ACA this year! Prior to this, I’ve substituted at Sharon in nearly every area, including long term roles.  I feel that this has given me a great perspective on several teaching methods and how to meet the needs of different learners.  I also taught pre-K for several years before coming to Sharon.  

I’m originally from Long Island, NY, where I graduated college with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing, but have lived in Forsyth County for 20 years.  I have been married for 22 years and have three amazing children that have all attended Sharon Elementary! Emma (15) is a sophomore at Lambert, Jack (13) is in eighth grade at Riverwatch, and Payton (8) is in third grade here at Sharon.  I also have a super sweet Boxer named Petey and a very tolerant kitty named Minnie.  

Most of my free time is spent shuttling my children to cheer and football practices. Any time I can get away, I love to visit the beach or my family in NY and make memories together.   I am really looking forward to building new relationships with my students and parents this year!  Go Knights!!

I was born and raised in Georgia so I’m a Georgia peach. I met my husband my senior year in highschool and we have been together 32 years (married 27). We love traveling, living on the lake, tennis and spending time with our family always. We have 2 amazing children. Our oldest Emarie is a personal trainer and our son will be starting his senior year at MTSU where he is studying aviation and on his way to become a pilot. I was blessed to be able to stay home with my children when they were younger but have now been back in the work force for the last 7 years. I had been looking for a permanent work home and I have found that at Sharon. I started here 2 years ago in the cafeteria and also helped with Knights Academy. I was given the opportunity to take my love for children outside the cafeteria and I jumped at it! The cafeteria will always be a treasured part of my beginnings at this school but I look forward to serving Sharon and the ACA classroom this year.

My name is Krista Fox. I have worked at Sharon Elementary since 2007.  I have worked as a Para Pro in our Special Needs Department,  PE Department and Pre-K Department. I am originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Wright State University. I enjoy spending time with my family, walking our two dogs and spending time outside.