Jennifer Berry Barrett is a product of Dahlonega, Georgia and the Lumpkin County School System. After graduating from Lumpkin County High School, Ms. Barrett attended Brenau University and obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She went on to receive her Master's Degree and Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College. Ms. Barrett spent 15 years teaching at Cottrell Elementary (then Lumpkin County Elementary School). She taught art at LBES, and is now teaching 5th grade.

Brittany Caldwell grew up in Powder Springs, GA. She moved to Dahlonega in 2009, where she attended The University of North Georgia. Mrs. Caldwell graduated from UNG in 2013 and began her teaching career in Dawson County, where she taught 3rd grade and Special Education for four years. Mrs. Caldwell took some time off to be with her young sons and is excited to be back in the classroom doing what she loves - teaching! She is passionate about building relationships with students, recognizing & celebrating their varied intelligences, challenging them, and advocating for them. Mrs.Caldwell is married to Curtis Caldwell and together they have two boys (1st grade & Pre-K). When she is not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family & friends, cooking, and being outdoors. She is thrilled to be a Long Branch Brave!

Mrs. Dansby-Sparks grew up in Candler, North Carolina. She attended Berea College in Kentucky for her elementary education degree. She taught in Knoxville, Tennessee teaching second, third and fourth grades from 2004-2010. She has also taught pre-K in Dahlonega. She has taught fourth grade at Long Branch since 2018. She is certified in ESOL and SPED. When she is not busy teaching, she enjoys mountain biking, camping, and hiking with her husband, Royce, and two boys, Brewer (8th grade) and Grant (6th grade).

 Kim Davis is the ONLY original teacher remaining at LBES,  starting her career when it opened in 1990.  She has taught at Long Branch for more than 30 years, the first 25 years in first grade and the past several years in fourth and fifth grades.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Georgia (formerly North Georgia College & State University) and Master’s Degree and Educational Specialist Degree from Piedmont College. 

Bethany Dix grew up in Augusta, Ga. where she graduated from Augusta State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She moved to Dahlonega with her family, and began teaching at Long Branch Elementary. She has been teaching in Lumpkin County for 15 years.

Mrs. Golloshi grew up In Albania, Europe. After she graduated from Tirana Foreign Language University with a degree in French, she worked as a French teacher in high school for 17 years. Mrs. Golloshi and her family moved to the US 16 years ago. She attended North Georgia College where she received a Masters Degree in Teaching and received a teaching certification in Special Education. Four years later, Mrs. Golloshi attended Piedmont College to earn a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been working at Long Branch Elementary School for about 9 years and she is committed to her students' progress and growth in all academic and social skills.

Mrs. Mary Beth Hamilton began her teaching career in 1987. Mrs. Hamilton received both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in special education from Georgia Southern University. In addition, Mrs. Hamilton holds certification in early childhood education. Mrs. Hamilton is proud to be part of the Student Services Team at Long Branch Elementary.

Ashley Letendre grew up in the Chicago area. She moved to Dahlonega in 2018 from North Carolina. Ashley obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Carroll University. After graduation, she began her teaching career in Wisconsin. Ashley has taught middle school, second, third, and fourth grade. Mrs. Letendre has since earned her Master's Degree in Elementary Education and is currently teaching third grade.

Cathy moved to Dahlonega in 1985. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of North Georgia. Cathy has been teaching at Long Branch since 1999.

Laura Pagliuca grew up in Stuart, Florida. She moved to Georgia in 1998 to attend Piedmont College in Demorest. Laura attained her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. After graduation, she began her teaching career at Long Branch Elementary. Laura has taught first, second, and third grades. Ms. Pagliuca has since earned her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Jessica Self is a graduate of Lumpkin County School System. She attended the University of North Georgia where she earned a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Later on, Mrs. Self attended Piedmont College where she earned her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Currently, Mrs. Self is in her nineteenth year of teaching at Long Branch Elementary.

Ms. Laura Stanton is a special education teacher currently working at Long Branch Elementary School. She has taught in this position since the 2011-2012 school year. Ms. Stanton grew up on Long Island, in New York and lived in Southwest Florida for a number of years as well, before relocating to Dahlonega in 2009. Her educational path includes a Bachelors Degree from Barry University in South Florida, Masters Degree from Columbus State university and Specialist Degree from University of West Georgia. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and skiing and playing ice hockey. Ms. Stanton found her passion for special education purely by accident when she was offered a special education position, working with students who demonstrated significant behavior challenges. She found out very quickly, that teaching special needs students is where her heart is.

Mrs. Crane is a graduate of the University of North Georgia (formerly North Georgia College and State University) with her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Today, Mrs. Crane is beginning her 10th year teaching. In addition to teaching 1st grade, Mrs. Crane has been the LCHS JV Volleyball head coach as well as the Lumpkin WBB Assistant Coach.

Angela Denney Forrester is a graduate of Lumpkin County Schools and of the University of North Georgia; with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education. Angela is currently a part of the Long Branch Elementary School team and has taught 5th grade there for the past 5 years. In years past, Angela taught 4th and 5th grades at Blackburn Elementary, with a total of 16 years of teaching experience.  Angela has a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, her gifted endorsement, and serves as a system trainer for Reading Horizons.

Leah Hulsey received her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from University of North Georgia (formerly North Georgia College and State University). While teaching she went on to receive her gifted endorsement, Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Piedmont College, and her Education Specialist Degree in Exemplary Teaching and Curriculum from Valdosta State University. Mrs. Hulsey has been teaching elementary school since 2003.

Kiernan Schmidt graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Special Education and this is her second year teaching. Kiernan likes to spend time with her family, furthering her education, and spending time outdoors whether that is hiking or by the water. She loves teaching Kindergarten and loves being a Long Branch Brave!

Mrs. Webb is excited to begin another year at Long Branch! This will be her 20th year in education. As a student, she attended Lumpkin County Schools. After graduating college, she started her teaching career at Long Branch. She has a BA in Early Childhood Education, MA in Education, and an EdS in Curriculum. She is married to Heath Webb (LCHS) and has three wonderful kids who keep her busy!