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Colby Counter- STEM
Welcome to S.T.E.M., which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! In Matt S.T.E.M. Specials, you will participate in many exciting challenges throughout the year. These challenges will help you learn more about the Engineering Design Process, which includes ASK, IMAGINE, PLAN, CREATE, TEST and IMPROVE. We don't give up in S.T.E.M., and a good engineer is never done! When I am not enjoying S.T.E.M, my other passions are spending time with my family, enjoying the outdoors, cooking, woodworking, scale modeling, and collecting comic books.
Phone: 280233
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Patty Cummings- S.E.E.D
Hello Matt students and families! I am so excited to be working in Matt’s SEED Class. SEED stands for Students Engaged in Exploration and Discovery. In class, students learn about many different aspects of agriculture like gardening in different ways, growing and tasting different crops, composting, caring for animals like our chickens or Oreo the guinea pig, and more. In SEED class, not just plants bloom, but a student’s interest in nature, gardening, and agriculture is encouraged to blossom and flourish. When not gardening here, I am enjoying my family, working in my yard at home, or maybe enjoying a craft project.
Phone: 280590
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Hope Gravitt- P.E. Instructional Assistant
I have been at Matt 8 years as an Instructional Assistant. I was in Kindergarten my first 6 years and the last two have been in PE. My husband and I both grew up here and we have 2 boys. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, hiking, yoga and living my best, simple life!
Phone: 280591
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Chrissie Lowther- P.E.
I have been an elementary school Physical Education Teacher in Forsyth County since 2002. I was raised in Jackson, Mississippi and received both my BS Degree and MEd Degree from Mississippi State University. Hailstate!
My passion for sports as a child is what directed me into my profession as a PE teacher. My desire is that your child will have fun in the gym while at the same time learning the fundamentals of sports and physical fitness. I look forward to another year of PE and being a part of the Matt family!
When I am not at school, I love watching college sports (especially football) and enjoy walking and hiking. I also like to spend time with my husband and two grown children.
Phone: 280468
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Emily Martin- Art
I am so excited about beginning my 23rd year of teaching art here at Matt Elementary! I received my bachelor’s degree from North Georgia College and my master’s degree from Lesley University. I am a Forsyth County native and feel honored to have the opportunity to teach in the same school system I grew up in. My husband, Corey and I are the proud parents of two daughters – Anna Grace (Freshman at Mercer University) and Callie (Freshman at NFHS). When I’m not at school, I enjoy reading, shopping and creating new art projects for my students.
Phone: 280627
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Carla Rosson- Health & Wellness
I have been teaching Physical Education at Matt since 2002! I am married to my awesome husband, Coby, and we have three amazing children, two girls and a boy who are all here at Matt with me. I received my bachelor's and master's degree at North Georgia College & State University (now UNG) and my specialist degree at Lincoln Memorial University.I am excited that Matt students will have Health & Wellness as a special again this year! Students will continue to make connections between exercise, health and how the body works. As always, my goal as a health and physical educator is to introduce children to a variety of fun physical activities and encourage them to be ACTIVE and STRONG for life!
Phone: 280462
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Brigette Trigg- Music
I have been teaching music since 1997. I have taught band, chorus and general music. I started my teaching career as a high school band director. I then moved into a middle school and high school chorus teaching position for a few years. But, in 2002 I found my “home” at Matt Elementary. I discovered my passion for teaching elementary music. I enjoy inspiring a love for music in my students.
I have a wonderful life outside of school. I have a fabulous husband and four amazing children that I adore. I am also very active in the music ministry at my church. I play electric bass on the Worship Team and I am the Worship Choir Director. I try to keep my life filled with joy and music.