Our SuperCrew
At CORE, our teachers are mentors first, with their primary job being to connect with our students. We are proud of the talented, diverse, creative, dedicated group of people who spend their days with our CORE students. They are very appropriately called the SUPERCREW!
At CORE, our teachers are mentors first, with their primary job being to connect with our students. We are proud of the talented, diverse, creative, dedicated group of people who spend their days with our CORE students. They are very appropriately called the SUPERCREW!
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Ms. Corinne
High School Science, Director of Outdoor Education Corinne graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Neuroscience. She has worked as an environmental educator and is passionate about hands-on, alternative approaches to learning. She met the CORE crew when they visited Wahsega on a spring camping trip, and really enjoyed her time with the CORE students. She is excited to work and care for all the students at CORE and appreciates the value that CORE puts on outdoor education and hands-on education. In her free time, she enjoys reading, being outdoors, spending time with animals, and creating everything homemade from baked goods to fun. [email protected] |
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Ms. Anuli
Middle and High School Spanish Anuli holds a Master's degree in Spanish and brings a global, student-centered approach to language instruction at CORE. With experience teaching high school Spanish and a background in international hospitality, she creates engaging, culturally rich lessons that build confidence and real-world communication skills. Anuli believes language learning should go beyond grammar to foster global awareness, cultural appreciation, and self expression. She enjoys mentoring students and helping them feel supported both inside and outside the classroom. A passionate traveler and foodie, Anuli draws inspiration from her experiences across Latin America to make her virtual classroom come alive. [email protected] |
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Mr. Jin
Mentor/Assistant Teacher Jin graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Computational Media and is currently pursuing a Teaching Certificate through TeachNow. He has previously served as a substitute teacher at Fulton Science Academy, working with a wide variety of middle and high school students. He especially enjoys helping students who are scared of math to see it as more of a fun puzzle to solve. Outside of school hours, he loves to play the newest games, learn Korean, and tutor kids on the joys of math. [email protected] |
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Mr. Jon
Athletic Director, Mentor/Assistant Teacher Jon graduated from LaGrange College with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and has spent the last 10+ years working with children through youth sports programs across Metro Atlanta. Along the way, he has coached, managed, and built athletic programs with one goal in mind: helping kids have fun, grow in confidence, and learn valuable life lessons through sports. Jon believes the scoreboard is important – but the friendships, teamwork, perseverance, and character our students develop along the way matter even more. Whether it's a big game, a first practice, or simply encouraging a student to try something new, he's passionate about creating an environment where every child feels supported and excited to participate. When he's not at school or on the field, you'll probably find Jon spending time with his son, watching sports, playing golf, or planning the next fun event for our student-athletes. [email protected] |
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Ms. Sophia
Assistant Counselor & Assistant Teacher Sophia graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science and a minor in Psychology. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Piedmont University. Sophia has experience working with children ages 5–18 in various roles. She is excited to be a part of CORE’s community and continually seeks new ways to connect with students. She is dedicated to supporting students’ social-emotional growth, meeting them where they are, and helping them move forward. When Sophia is not working, she enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her dog, and being with her family. [email protected] |
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Ms. Joy
Middle & High School Math Joy has been teaching for over 25 years and taught in New Jersey for 19 years before moving to Georgia. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey and is certified in Special Education. For the past 10 years, she has been teaching at private schools in Georgia, specifically working with neurodiverse learners of all ages. She has taught all grades and subjects, from early intervention through 12th grade. Joy enjoys supporting her daughters in Ninja Warrior competitions, swimming, going to the dog park, reading, and hiking. She believes that every student has the right to feel valued as an individual, and every student can be a successful lifelong learner. [email protected] |
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Mr. Andrew
Physical Education & Therapeutic Mentoring Specialist Andrew has been teaching and mentoring CORE students since year one! In addition to his experience as a professional musician, Andrew has experience as a music therapist with people of all ages. Andrew is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with a specialty in working with children. He can usually be found riding something with wheels and he loves sharing his passion for music, cooking, mountain biking and sustainability with the CORE community. Andrew is also the owner of Wazi, one of CORE’s therapy dogs. [email protected] |
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Ms. Lisa
Instructional Technology Coach, Reading Specialist Lisa graduated from Brenau University and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Instructional Technology at Kennesaw State University. She worked at the Howard School for 10 years where she also became certified in Orton-Gillingham instruction. She believes that education should be creative, promote self-awareness, build self-esteem and most of all — be FUN! Having a learning difference herself, she understands the importance of differentiating her teaching so that all learners can experience success. In her free time, Lisa enjoys movies, reading, hiking and being with family. [email protected] |
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Mr. Gabe
Director of Arts, Theater, Philosophy, Assistant High School Coordinator Gabe attended the Savannah College of Art & Design for 2 years and then finished his education at Georgia State University, where he graduated with distinction with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a Minor in Music. His hobbies include writing music, playing video games, creating culinary masterpieces and traveling. Gabe believes that students respond best to teachers that show they care and have fun. Fun Fact: Ms. Annie taught Gabe when he was in 5th grade! It fills Gabe with honor and pride to call himself part of the CORE community. [email protected] |
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Ms. Katie
Assistant Principal Katie graduated from Kennesaw State with a degree in Psychology and from Arizona State University with a Master's degree in Special Education (concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis), and is a Ph.D candidate at Walden University. Katie enjoys using her humor to connect with kids and believes that all students can be successful despite their previous negative experiences. When she is not teaching, Katie enjoys spending time with her dog, friends, and family. She loves discovering new ways to apply her creativity — whether it’s face painting, cooking or adding new décor to her classroom! Katie enjoys working at CORE because she says it is truly a family that supports each other to be better all the time. [email protected] |
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Mr. Virgo
High School Coordinator, High School Social Studies Virgo has Master’s degrees in History from Virginia State University and Emory University. He believes in tailoring lessons to students' individual needs, creating dynamic discussions, and incorporating multimedia resources to enhance their understanding of historical events. He enjoys reading, gardening, writing, and doing crosswords in his spare time. Virgo believes that social studies can teach students to be active and compassionate citizens. [email protected] |
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Ms. Holly
Yoga, Mindfulness & Leadership Teacher Holly believes that planting seeds of positive human development, compassion, empathy, loving kindness, self-awareness, and wellness is more important than ever. Holly is certified through The Yoga Alliance, RYT200, YogaEd Teen Yoga in Education, Mindful Schools, JMT Life Coaching & Leadership Development, and has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Union University. She is honored to share these gifts at CORE Community School and with as many children and teens as she can, to make a positive impact and to cause a profound ripple effect, making the world a better place, one young soul at a time. [email protected] |
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Mr. Aaron- LMSW
Counselor Aaron is a Ph.D candidate at Clark Atlanta University's Whitney M. Young, Jr. School of Social Work. He holds both a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in social work. Governed by the NASW Code of Ethics, Aaron is dedicated to improving the well-being of marginalized communities and takes pride in being an agent of change. With experience as a school-based counselor, Aaron thrives in providing effective supervision and support to students ranging from elementary to high school, creating a fun and safe environment for learning. He has an extensive background advocating for various communities, including LGBTQ individuals, people of color (POC), and individuals (both children and adults) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). In his free time, Aaron is a hobbyist who enjoys traveling, hiking, and taking cooking classes. He constantly seeks out fun and adventurous experiences. [email protected] |
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Ms. Abby
Elementary, Middle School Science Abby has a degree in Education from Kennesaw State University and is certified in Special Education. She has a passion for helping neurodiverse students and believes all students have the ability to learn and grow. She has taught Elementary and Middle School at private schools for over 10 years, and is passionate about making genuine connections with students. When she is not teaching, Abby enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband, her two kids, her bearded dragon, and her lovely labrador retriever. [email protected] |
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Ms. Katelyn
Counselor Katelyn is a Certified School Social Worker with more than 10 years of experience working with children ages 5-18 in the community, public school, and non-profit setting. She received both her Bachelor's and Master's of Social Work from Florida State University. In her free time, she loves sitting outside reading a good book and drinking local coffee. Her favorite part about CORE is the emphasis on social-emotional wellbeing, and she enjoys collaborating with adults who share similar ideals and practices. [email protected] |
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Ms. Zaria
Middle & High School Social Studies Zaria graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor's degree in History and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Social Studies Education. She previously taught at the Howard School, where she worked with neurodiverse learners. She has a passion for sharing knowledge about history and helping students to shape their own perspectives. She enjoys spending free time trying new restaurants, hanging with loved ones, and attending concerts. She loves that CORE celebrates every student and empowers them to create their own future. [email protected] |
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Ms. Betsy
Art Betsy is a professional artist and educator who is passionate about inspiring people to tap into their "inner artist." She has a Bachelor's degree from University of Florida and a MBA from the University of Houston. Her personal art work pays tribute to the curiosity and beauty that nature brings, while also providing a platform to explore the subconscious mind (www.betsyohart.com). Betsy believes in the healing power of self expression and is dedicated to teaching art in an open, fun and inspiring way. Her open-ended, process-driven projects allow students to develop their ideas and personal communication skills, as well as develop a strong appreciation for art. She believes that ART = LOVE! [email protected] |
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Ms. Jane
Middle & High School Literature Jane has a Bachelor's degree from Utah Valley University in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and a Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Arizona State University. She has been teaching ELA and ESOL for over seven years and is a published author. She believes in enabling students to explore their creativity and find their identity through literature and writing. In addition to that, she strives to support her students' passions, especially when it comes to the humanities. When she is not teaching, Jane enjoys reading novels of all kinds, writing her own stories, and making pottery– which she shares with her friends and family. [email protected] |
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Ms. Abby
Mentor/Assistant Teacher Abby graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Culture and held a minor in art at Valdosta State University for two years. She firmly believes that creativity has the capability to bring people together, whether that is in the form of a shared art project or learning a new language with peers. Abby has worked with many artistic mediums, from oil paints to air-dry clay, and is excited to be in an environment where she can assist students in developing their spirit of creative expression. When she is not teaching, Abby enjoys spending time with family, antiquing, and making jewelry and scrapbooking. [email protected] |
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Mr. Luke
Mentor/Assistant Teacher Luke is currently a student at Kennesaw State University, majoring in Health, Physical Education & Leadership. Outside of CORE, Luke is in his second year as the Head Equipment Manager for Georgia Tech Ice Hockey, where he attends to the needs of the team in all areas, from sharpening skates to taping hockey sticks, etc. Luke is passionate about the mentorship aspect of working at CORE and enjoys finding ways to connect with students through common interests. When he’s not at work, Luke enjoys playing hockey, spending time with his family, and playing his guitar. Luke loves working at CORE because of its community and supportive environment. [email protected] |