Fulton County Adaptive Art
Our Teachers
Katie S.
I have been with the Fulton County Schools Adaptive Art program since its implementation in 1995. This is my 27th year of bringing meaningful art experiences to children with special needs. I am proud to be a part of this amazing program and talented team of art educators. Combining my enthusiasm for the creative arts and my passion for students with special needs has been a dream come true. I am a graduate of The University of Florida with degrees in Art Education and Ceramics. I also hold a Master of Education from North Georgia College and State University in Special Education. I am an active member of NAEA/GAEA. I have presented multiple professional developments with my colleagues at the state and county level. In 2018, I was honored to be the recipient of the of the GAEA Croy West Special Needs Art Educator of the Year. I currently teach PreK- 5th at Sweet Apple ES, Birmingham Falls ES, Mountain Park ES and serve as a Fine Arts support teacher for my department.
Wendy S.
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Katie S.
I am Ms. Katie ( also known as " Ms. Mona Lisa"). I am an alumna of the University of Georgia. Go DAWGS! I began teaching Adaptive Art and some general education Art classes in Fulton County in 2000. I have taught students in grades preK through high school. In 2019, I was honored as the Georgia Art Education Association Croy West Special Needs Art Educator of the Year! My students bring me joy each day that I have the pleasure to teach them!
Jason G.
My name is Jason Grant and I have been teaching Adaptive Art for Fulton County Public Schools since 2008. I graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in studio art. I received my Master’s Degree in Art Education from Auburn University at Montgomery. I feel very fortunate to teach art in such a diverse population and work with such an amazing team.
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Brittany L.
I am an Adaptive Art teacher for students in grades Pre-K through high school and currently teach at Findley Oaks Elementary, Medlock Bridge Elementary, Wilson Creek Elementary, Ocee Elementary, Taylor Road Middle, Alpharetta High, Chattahoochee High, and Northview High. This is my 11th year as a teacher and 3rd year teaching in Fulton County. Before I was an Adaptive Art teacher, I was a middle school Special Education teacher for students with autism.
I was born in Kentucky but grew up in Georgia. I graduated from Georgia State University with Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Education and earned my master’s degree in special education-autism through the University of Louisville.
I LOVE art, especially painting with watercolor and drawing. I also enjoy cooking, spending time with family and friends, fishing, and the color green!
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Beth B.
I have been teaching art for 33 years. This is my 15th year teaching Adaptive Art. I grew up in Columbia Maryland, a suburb between Baltimore and Washington. I attended East Carolina University where I received my BFA in Art Ed/Textile Design. After going to school in the south, I was not ready to leave, so I moved to Charlotte NC, where I taught for 10 years before moving to Atlanta. I hope to finish out my teaching career teaching Adaptive Art with Fulton County Schools. My current schools are Alpharetta Elementary, Cambridge High and Haynes
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Donna C.
I've been teaching art for 24 years and feel lucky to do so. I received my BA in Fine Art from Stockton State College in N.J. and a Masters in Information Science from the University of North Texas.
I currently teach at 6 schools and love what I do! My students bring a smile to my face everyday!
Art for our students brings joy, high self esteem, and problem solving skills.
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Lauren W.
I graduated from Georgia State University with a B.F.A in Art Education. I grew up in Fulton County Schools and am happy to be teaching here. This is my third year teaching Adaptive Art at Liberty Point Elementary, Cliftondale Elementary, McNair Middle, Sandtown Middle, and Langston Hughes High.
Holly B.
BFA Georgia State University 2001
AFA Young Harris College 1998
Adaptive Art Teacher since 2002
Currently teach adaptive art in the South Fulton Learning Community
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Sara L.
Hi! My name is Sara. I’m a Georgia native with an art degree from the University of Georgia (go dawgs)! I am also a certified Elementary School teacher and began my career teaching Kindergarten Special Education. I was thrilled when a position in the Adaptive Art department opened, because it has allowed me to combine my two passions- art and working with our students with special needs. I currently teach pre-k- fifth grade at Lake Windward Elementary, Ocee Elementary, Abbott’s Hill Elementary and Creekview Elementary. I love teaching art and am not afraid of getting messy! In my free time, I love spending time with my family, traveling and photography. I’m so grateful to be a part of this amazing team!
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I am originally from Denver Colorado where my education includes: Associates in Illustration Media from the Rocky Mountain College of art. Dual Major BFA in Metalsmithing and Sculpture with a minor in Industrial Design from the Metropolitan State College of Denver.MFA/MH in Graduate Level Sculpture and Art History with an emphasis in film studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Prior to adaptive art I was a high school art teacher for five years. Before I began teaching, I worked as a Jeweler and freelance illustrator in advertising. I am also a studio artist with over twenty years of experience with my own studio at my home here in Georgia. Although I am adept at most forms of art my studio focus is in mixed media with a particular emphasis in sculpture and painting.
I am very excited to be a part of this amazing program and share my passion in the arts with our fabulous students.
Don A.
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Melissa N.
I am originally from Bristol, Tennessee. I have been teaching art for 27 years and 20 of those years have been in Fulton County Schools. I have both a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education and a Master’s Degree in Art Education from East TN State University and my Education Specialist Degree in Teaching and Learning from Piedmont College. This is my first year as an adaptive art teacher. I am married and have a son and a daughter. We also have an awesome Labrador Retriever that we are training to be a therapy dog. Our son has Down Syndrome, so I am very excited for this new opportunity to serve students who have special needs. I love to create lessons that are fun for students to help encourage a love for art!
Rob F.
I am from South Florida and live with my family in North Fulton. I have been a teacher with Fulton County for 20 years. I graduated from The University of Florida in 1994 with a B.S. in Biological Illustration & the Portfolio Center in 1999-Certificate of Illustration. I also have an Ed S-University of West Georgia degree in Instructional Technology.
Additionally, I am a freelance illustrator, web cartoonist, fine art painter, and self-published children's book creator. I teach at several schools and absolutely love exploring art with our wonderful students!
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Ashley Greer (Groninger) is in her 8th year teaching with the Fulton County Adaptive Art Team. She has been teaching since 2010 after graduating from the University of North Georgia with a B.S. in Art Education with a concentration in Ceramics. Ashley later earned her M.A. in Art Education from the University of Florida with a concentration in Printmaking. She is an active member of GAEA and has presented multiple professional developments with colleagues at the state and county level. Ashley was honored to be the recipient of the of the 2023 GAEA Croy West Special Needs Art Educator of the Year. She currently serves Riverwood International Charter School, North Springs High School, Esther Jackson Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School, and as a Fine Arts Support Teacher. Her hobbies include reading, painting, hiking, thrifting, baking, travel, and spending quality time with her husband and 2 boys.
Ashley G.
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Melanie L
I have been teaching for 20 years in Fulton County. I love teaching art and helping students find joy in making their own art and tapping into their endless well of creativity. I am a proud graduate of Fulton County Schools graduating from Riverwood High School and continuing my education at the University of Colorado, Boulder and Kennesaw State University. I enjoy spending time with my family , taking extra long walks with my mother and her dog Sadie, traveling, lakes and oceans, animals, and sports. I grew up in Atlanta with 5 generations of Golden Retrievers so was always surrounded with bubbly, playful puppies. Watercolor painting and sculpture are my two favorite mediums. Watching children create art and seeing their sense of joy completing a project brings me so much satisfaction.
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