Stephanie Gainey - barthmaier@fultonschools.org - http://gaineysae@weebly.com
My name is Stephanie Gainey and I grew up in Roswell, GA. I received my Bachelors Degree in 2007 from Georgia Southern University. After graduating, I taught second grade at Flat Shoals Elementary in Rockdale County for five years. I spent the last two years discovering what the corporate world is like and decided I could not imagine spending my life anywhere else but teaching. I love learning and I am so excited to be coming back to a career I love!
I have two brothers. My older brother is 31 and he lives in Roswell with his wife and two children. My younger brother is 28 and lives in Buckhead. I am engaged and getting married in September. My husband’s name is Matt and he works for Jamestown Properties. We have a black dog named Izzie. She is a Cockapoo and just turned a year old in December. We enjoy being active and spending time outdoors. We also love spending time with our friends and family.
I am so excited to have the opportunity to teach your child and thrilled to become a part of the SAE family!
Connie McLaughlin - mclaughlinc@fultonschools.org - http://mclaughlinsae.weebly.com/
My name is Connie McLaughlin, and this is my second full year teaching second grade. I began teaching at Sweet Apple in January 2013, and I am very excited for the coming year.
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Illinois State University and my Master's Degree in Educational Administration from the same university. I taught at a preschool for one year, and then I began teaching fourth grade in central Illinois. I taught fourth grade for 11 1/2 years, and after my son was born, we moved to the Chicago area and I stayed home to take care of him. We moved to Alpharetta in 2009, and I began volunteering at my son's school and later started substitute teaching at Alpharetta Elementary and Sweet Apple. Even though I am from Illinois, I LOVE living in Georgia and do not miss the cold and snowy winters in the Midwest!
In my free time, I enjoy taking short weekend trips with my husband and son, Kyle. We frequently explore new cities in the South, since so many places are new to us. I also enjoy shopping, particularly at the mall, but you may run into me at Target, as well. I like going for walks, listening to my ipod, playing with my puppy, going out to dinner, being with my friends, and teaching.
I look forward to another great year of teaching at Sweet Apple!
Rebekah Beach - beachr@fultonschools.org - http://msbeachsae.weebly.com
My name is Rebekah Beach, and this is my second year teaching at Sweet Apple Elementary! I was born in Atlanta, but I grew up in the small town of Monroe. I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Valdosta State University and a Master's degree in Reading Education K-5 from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). I recently moved from Athens to Atlanta, and I am still trying to adjust to all the traffic!
I feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to teach second grade and to be a part of this wonderful Sweet Apple community. I look forward to a fantastic year with you and your child! :)
Lauren Giddens - giddensl@fultonschools.org
My name is Lauren Giddens and I am excited to begin my 2nd year teaching at Sweet Apple. I grew up not far from here in Suwanee, GA. I received my Bachelors Degree in 2009 from Georgia Southern University. After graduating, I taught Pre-K in Sugar Hill at a daycare and quickly realized I missed the elementary school environment. I moved to Macon, GA and taught second and third grade for five years. Then I was an interventionist in Concord, North Carolina. Last May, I received my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia Southern. I believe learning is a lifelong journey and I want to instill that in each of my students.
I have five siblings. My older sister, Liz, is a News Anchor and lives in Charlotte with her husband. My younger brothers, Jonathan and David, live in Atlanta. My little sister, Mary, her husband, and my nephew Liam live in Suwanee. My husband's name is Josh and he works for Delta. We have a lab mix named Dixie Mae. We enjoy traveling and exploring new places. We also love spending time with our friends and family.
I am so excited to have the opportunity to teach your child and another great year at SAE!
Kristen Evans - evansk1@fultonschools.org - http://evansk1sae.weebly.com/
Hi, My name is Kristen Evans, and I began teaching at Sweet Apple Elementary last school year! Previously, I taught in South Fulton for 3 years at Liberty Point Elementary, and 5 years in Cobb County at a Primrose School and Hayes Elementary. I was born in Kennesaw, and I have lived there my entire life. In 2008, I received a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University. Last year, I obtained my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Teacher Leadership from Kennesaw State University.
I am so excited to be a part of the SAE family, and I am looking forward to another fantastic year at Sweet Apple!
Allyson Campbell - campbellc@fultonschools.org
My name is Allyson Campbell and this is my first year teaching at Sweet Apple Elementary. I am coming to Sweet Apple from Woodward Academy where I taught 3rd grade for 13 years. I am a born and raised Atlanta girl! I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southern University and Masters degrees in Elementary Reading/Literacy and Educational Leadership. Both are from Walden University. I am also Orton-Gillingham trained and certified.
I have 2 amazing children, Riley and Davis, both of whom attend Sweet Apple. My husband, Wes, is in IT at TSA in Marietta. I love to run, spend time with my family, and travel (especially to the beach).
I feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to teach second grade and to be a part of this wonderful Sweet Apple community. I look forward to a fantastic year with you and your child! :)