Gary Little

Gary Little

Teacher

I have 23 years of teaching experience. My wife is a teacher at FBHS, my son is a freshman at FBHS, and I have two daughters who graduated from FBHS and now attend Georgia Tech.

I am excited about being a part of CBMS next year. My wife will be teaching at CBHS as well as FBHS and my son will be moving to CBHS as a sophomore. Go Bears!

Carol McMillan

Carol McMillan

Teacher

I am Carol McMillan, huge Falcons, Georgia Tech and Temple football fan, and now Bears fan! I have become an enthusiastic Atlanta United soccer fan too.

I enjoy spending time with my husband in the garden and shopping and baking with my two grown daughters. I also play the clarinet for a local community band and enjoy listening to music. The beach is my happy place, and I enjoy trips to St. Augustine, Florida during the summer.!

Sonja Neville

Sonja Neville

Teacher

I am passionate about many things, especially my family. I love spending time with my children and grandchildren. I also enjoy reading and exploring new places.

Most of my free time is spent in a gym watching my son Griffin play basketball. I am excited to be a part of the Cherokee Bluff family. Go Dawgs! Go Golden State Warriors! Go Bears!

Sheila Thomas

Sheila Thomas

Teacher

My name is Sheila Thomas. I studied education at North Georgia and received my Masters degree from Nova Southeastern University. I decided at the age of four that I wanted to be a teacher, and I enjoy being with my school babies each and every day. I have two sons; Grant and Riley. They are the center of my world.

Grant plays football and is a premed Senior at Berry College. Riley is a high school Senior looking at where he will play football “at the next level”. We are huge football fans! We live for Friday Night Lights and Saturdays in the south! I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my fur baby. Go Bears!!

Kim Beck

Kim Beck

Teacher

I began my education career in 2004 after working in business-to-business marketing. Although I have taught several different grades and content areas, middle school math is my favorite place to be.

I enjoy watching students discover how mathematics works all around them, and build confidence at the same time. I am a proud graduate of the University of Illinois. In my free time, I enjoy watching my son, Travis, play soccer.

Linda Arsenault

Linda Arsenault

Teacher

Hello, my name is Linda Arsenault, and I have mainly taught life science for the last 15 years. My love for science is evident through my enthusiasm in the classroom and my hobbies of gardening and hiking.

I share my love of being outdoors with my sons, Jonathan and Braxton. My son, Jonathan and I are excited to be cheering on the Bears next year!

Bonita West

Bonita West

Teacher

I am married, and have 3 grown children. Two of my children are products of Hall County schools (North Hall and Johnson). I have taught in Hall County for 12 years. My pets, 2 dogs and a cat, let me live in their home.

I love to travel and do home improvement projects. I DON’T love doing yard work. Last summer, my husband and I spent two weeks and covered 4,000 miles of our beautiful country on a motorcycle.

Michelle Conable

Michelle Conable

Teacher

I am married and I have two children: Evan and Bailey. I also have a little yorkie that I am absolutely adore. I enjoy exercising, cooking, reading and anything to do with the outdoors.

I received my bachelors in biology education and my master’s degree in science education from the University of North Georgia. I have my gifted certification and have taught life science for 12 years.

In 2016 I traveled to Tanzania Africa and hiked Kilimanjaro. I will be going again this summer.

Colby West

Colby West

Teacher

My name is Colby West and the 2018/2019 school year will be my second year of teaching. Aside from teaching, my biggest passions are traveling and playing tennis!

I have traveled to 40 countries in 5 continents, and my favorite country that I’ve traveled to is Ireland! Lastly, I have been playing tennis since I was 8 years old, and I will be the head coach of the Cherokee Bluff High School tennis team.

Michelle Petersen

Michelle Petersen

Teacher

Hello, my name is Michelle Petersen, and I have mainly taught life science for the last fourteen years. I live on a farm with my husband and our fur and feather babies.

I love being outdoors -- hiking, gardening, and riding horses. Through my love of science, I try to instill the awe of nature in my students.

Lisa Mills

Lisa Mills

Teacher

Hello! I have been married to Mickey Mills going on 30 years. We have three fabulous children: James, Mary Simmons, and John. We also have one grandchild, Lincoln Mills, who keeps us on our toes!

We have been a part of the Hall County Community including our church family, Celebration Church, for almost 20 years. I have been an educator with Hall County for 14 years. In my spare time, I love spending time with family and friends, painting, and coffee! I look forward to being a part of the Cherokee Bluffs family! Go Bears!

Cheri Greer

Cheri Greer

Teacher

I have been a teacher for 14 years. Over that time, I have taught 6th – 9th Language Arts, and 6th – 9th Drama. I received my undergraduate degree from Brenau University and my Master’s degree from the University of North Georgia.

I am married and have three children, Ray, Savannah, and Zach, along with a wonderful daughter-in-law, Bridget. When I’m not teaching, I have several interests. My husband and I both have private pilots’ license, and we enjoy flying out of Cleveland Ga. In addition, I am also a landscape and portrait photographer. However, my favorite activity is spending time with a great book on the beach.

Cory Jones

Cory Jones

Teacher

My name is Cory Jones. I have 11 years of teaching experience. I have been married for 20 years and have 2 daughters, Avery (17) & Sydney (15).

My husband will be a teacher at Cherokee Bluff High School, where he will also coach football. I love watching football, drinking coffee, gardening, reading, and hiking with my family. Go Bears!!

Beth Martin

Beth Martin

Teacher

I’ve been married to my best friend for 20 years. We have been given the privilege to be teachers and coaches in the county where we both were raised.

We have 2 children and are ALL excited to be part of the Cherokee Bluff Family!

Joel Cantrell

Joel Cantrell

Teacher

I am Joel Cantrell and I have taught Georgia Studies at Davis Middle for last 13 years. My educational passions are Blended Learning (Technology) and Project Based Learning. I have been involved with the problem based competition “Odyssey of the Mind” for many of the last twelve years.

I am currently working on my Ed D. in curriculum and instruction. I have been married to my wife Lyn for almost 27 years, and we have two children, 23 and 20. My hobbies; Working on my doctorate coursework, and playing with my one year old puppy, Scout. I am very excited to be a member of the Cherokee Bluff family!

Kristi Goodwin

Kristi Goodwin

Teacher

Kristi Goodwin has been a teacher for 16 years and has been teaching Hall County middle schools for the past 13 years. I have been married for 17 years this May to my high school sweetheart, Matthew.

We have two children a daughter, Avarie who will be a 7th grader at Cherokee Bluff Middle and Beau (8) who is a 2nd grader at Spout Springs Elementary. I love to run, travel, and camp with my family. Our favorite vacations spots are the beach and Disney World. I have completed seven half marathons and one full marathon. I am also the Varsity Head Coach for the Cherokee Bluff Swim Team. Go Bears!

Adolfo Castellanos

Adolfo Castellanos

Teacher

My name is Adolfo Castellanos and I am thrilled to be a part of the Cherokee Bluff Bears English Department. I have a wife, Christina Castellanos, and two sons, Michael and Maddox.

I love to play board games, video games, miniature games, card games or anything involving games! I also love to read, write, and watch tv and movies.

Heather Cannon

Heather Cannon

Teacher

My name is Heather Cannon and I am very excited to be a part of the Cherokee Bluff Family. I have an educator in Hall County since 2013 and am thrilled to have the opportunity to teach your child this school year!

My husband and I have been married for nearly 30 years and have 3 fantastic kids and 3 amazing grandsons! Our oldest 2 children are grown and graduated from FBHS, our youngest son will be attending CB as a Junior this fall and will be a member of the CBHS Wrestling Team. My family and I have lived in Flowery Branch for over 20 years and never plan to leave! We love our community and you will frequently find us under the lights on Friday nights! GOOOOOO BEARS!!

Kate Wiggins

Kate Wiggins

Teacher

My name is Kate Wiggins. I’ve been teaching 4th grade for the past 5 years at Lyman Hall Elementary School. I grew up in Hall County. I’ve always had a love for literature and can’t wait to teach 6th grade ELA! I graduated from UNG in 2013 with my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

In 2017, I graduated from the University of Georgia with my Master’s degree. GO DAWGS! I love spending time with my husband, Hayden, my dog, Stella, and friends. I enjoy reading a good book, shopping, and watching football.

Celita Allen

Celita Allen

Teacher

I began teaching in 1991 along with my husband, Pete Allen, who will be teaching math at CBHS. Our son and daughter-in-law, Chip and Brittany, will be graduating from college in May and plan to move out of state so he can continue his career in the railroad industry.

Our goddaughter, Colbi, lives in Charlotte but spends most of the year traveling for her job. Along with being a teacher-nerd, I enjoy designing living spaces, experimenting with mixed media in art, traveling, and spending time with my family watching sunsets on the Gulf coast.

Teela Czar

Teela Czar

Teacher

My name is Teela Czar and I have been in education since 2008. I have spent my entire career in middle school math where I taught my first 2 years in 6th grade then moving to 8th grade where I’ve taught the Intro to Algebra, Algebra, and Accelerated Alg/Geo courses.

My husband will also be a part of the Cherokee Bluff family teaching at the high school and coaching football. We have two children: Levi who is in elementary school and Kinlee who is still in preschool. Our family is excited to a part of building the Cherokee Bluff community and culture! Go Bears!

Nicole Wood

Nicole Wood

Teacher

This year will start my 20th year teaching in Hall County! I am married to Benjie Wood. We have two beautiful children, Avery and Cooper.

We enjoy attending sporting events (especially basketball), summers at the pool, going to the beach, Sunday lunches with family and Georgia football! We are excited to be part of the Cherokee Bluff family! Go BEARS!

Delores Thomas

Delores Thomas

Teacher

My name is Delores Thomas. I currently teach 7th grade math. My Husband and I have two children.

Our daughter, Christi, is a special education teacher at Flowery Branch High School and our son, Corey, is currently a freshman at Flowery Branch. My family enjoys sports, especially basketball.

Susan DuBose

Susan DuBose

Teacher

I have been teaching for 21 years in grades K through 6th. My husband and I have been married for 32 years. We have three grown children (Zach, Kristina, Sam) and a teenager (Paige).

I love to watch Houston Astros baseball, host a big family dinner every Sunday, and take my dogs to the park.

Heather Duren

Heather Duren

Teacher

I am excited about joining the CBMS family! Go BEARS!

The 2018-2019 school year will mark my 12th year in education. I have taught grades 5th-8th and have served as an elementary media specialist.

I have two daughters who are both involved in sports and extracurricular activities. They keep my husband and me busy! In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my family, watching football, watching baseball, and listening to music.

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