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Briggs Hutcheson
Room: 2107
Email: f44778@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mr. Hutcheson cannot wait to start his teaching career here at Lakeside Middle School! He is a recent graduate of the University of North Georgia with a degree in History along with his teaching certification, and he is so excited to put everything he learned into practice. He was a Lakeside student about 12 years ago now, so he is very familiar with the school itself! He cannot wait to start working here and getting to know everyone!
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Adam Karnowski
Room: 3011
Email: f44797@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Welcome! I'm Mr. Karnowski and this is my first year with Forsyth County Schools and Lakeside Middle. I'm originally from Maryville, Tennessee. I attended the University of Tennessee where I received a bachelor's degree in history with minors in geography and education. While at UT, I also earned a master's degree in education. The majority of my teaching career was spent at Clinton Middle School where I taught 8th grade social studies for seven years. During my time at Clinton, I decided to go back to school and earn my Education Specialist degree in instructional leadership at Lincoln Memorial University. I also spent three years coaching wrestling and four as a wrestling official. I love teaching history and sharing my passion with my students.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my fiance and our dog, Miller. We love to go to concerts, try new places to eat, and spend time at the lake. I'm so excited to be a part of the wonderful community here and being a part of the family!
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Jeni Pestorius
Room: 2111
Email: Jpestorius@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Pestorius, is thrilled to be joining Lakeside! Go Lions! In 1994, she began her teaching career in Southeastern Ohio and Eswatini, formally Swaziland. After that, her education journey took her to Cobb County, where she taught multi-age 3rd/4th classrooms, second grade, looped up to third grade, and enjoyed many years facilitating gifted learners. During this time, Mrs. Pestorius went back to college and earned her Master’s degree from Georgia State University, a Gifted Endorsement, and an Online Teaching Endorsement. Mrs. Pestorius then stayed home for 15 years with her two girls, and a few years ago, she joined Sharon Elementary’s staff teaching both third grade and fifth grade. Mrs Pestorius loves being in the classroom with her students, traveling, and spending time with her family! She can’t wait for this new adventure where life is better at The Lake!
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Christina Wester
Room: 2133
Email: f39132@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Christina Wester is a 7th grade social studies teacher and has been teaching middle school for 20 years. She is a graduate of Clemson University and holds a Specialist degree in Curriculum & Instruction. She is married with two girls and in her free time enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
