Jennifer Berry Barrett is a product of Dahlonega, Georgia and the Lumpkin County School System. After graduating from Lumpkin County High School, Mrs. 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. Mrs. Barrett spent 15 years teaching at Lumpkin County Elementary School. She currently teaches Art at Long Branch Elementary School.

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 9th year teaching. In addition to teaching 1st grade, Mrs. Crane is the LCHS JV Volleyball head coach as well as the Lumpkin WBB Assistant Coach.

Mrs. Dansby-Sparks attended Berea College in Kentucky for her elementary education degree. She has taught in Knoxville, TN 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.

 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 31+ years, the first 25 years in first grade and the past 6 years in fourth grade.  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.

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 4 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.

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 a high school for 17 years. Mrs. Golloshi and her family moved to the US 14 years ago. She attended North Georgia College where she received a Master Degree in Teaching and 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 7 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.

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.

Ashley Letendre is originally from Chicago and graduated with a degree in elementary from Carroll University. Before moving to Dahlonega, she has also lived and taught in Wisconsin and North Carolina. She has previously taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Ashley currently has been at Long Branch for 4 years and is currently teaching 3rd 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.

Jamie Savage graduated from West Georgia College with a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education. She received her Masters of Education from North Georgia College and State University. She has taught 24 years and 12 of those years have been at Long Branch Elementary. She enjoys getting to know her students and helping them reach their full potential.

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 seventeenth year of teaching at Long Branch Elementary.

Kiernan Schmidt graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. Kiernan and her family live in White County and she completed her student teaching right here at Long Branch. This is her first year teaching and she is so excited to be a Long Branch Brave!

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. Webb is excited to be returning to Long Branch! This will be her 18th 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!