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Kelly Lorenz Wants a Unique Understanding of Every Student

Dr. Kelly Lorenz teaches Social Studies at North Gwinnett Middle School. Dr. Lorenz was born in Texas, but she moved to Missouri as a young girl and grew up there. Dr. Lorenz studied at the University of North West Missouri and, although originally a Spanish major, chose to dual...

Mr. J is a World Traveler

In the eight years since North Gwinnett Middle School first opened, there has only been one teacher who has climbed Kilimanjaro, visited six different continents, and has a virtual mini-museum in his classroom. However, to Scott Johnson, commonly referred to as "Mr. J", from the wooden cane from Oman...

More Than Just “Book Keeping”

Osborne Middle School's media specialist, Dr. Mosely, does much more than just "book keep". Unlike anyone else in the building, Dr. Mosely has the opportunity to work and interact with every student and faculty member at the school. Mosely says, "The best part of my job is interacting daily...

Music and Education at Creekland Middle School

Did you know 85 percent of Americans believe that participating in school music programs is linked to better performance in a school setting? While schools across the Unites States are cutting fine arts programs from their curriculums, Creekland Middle School is expanding their already advanced fine arts programs. Creekland...

Personal Responsibility is the Key to Success

LAWRENCEVILLE - As I walk down the hallways of Creekland Middle School, I reminiscence about the memories I created in those three valuable years. Although many say that the four years of high school are the years that a person remembers the most, I believe that I developed my...

Literacy is Everywhere!

As you push in the doors of the Creekland Middle School Media Center, you will immediately view the gorgeous waterfall, earth-toned paint, and crinkly, plastic-covered books that line the walls. Everywhere you look, there is a new and more glorious sight to behold. However, not many would notice the...

Mrs. Smith: Inspiring the Younger Generation

A desire for learning is instilled at a young age. Mrs. Smith is currently a teacher at Brookwood Elementary, where she teaches and inspires 4th graders. Her passion for children encouraged her to seek a job centered around children, and while she intended to be a pediatric, she soon...

Art Instruction Has Valuable Role in STEM Curriculum

Dr. Lauren Phillips is the Gwinnett School of Science, Math and Technology's (GSMST) new art teacher! It is also her first year teaching high school art. For the past eighteen years, Dr. Phillips has been teaching art at elementary schools. She taught at Norcross Elementary for eleven years and...

Innovation and Transformation at Lanier High

Three short years ago, Lanier High School began the transition from a standard high school to one with academies. This allowed and encouraged students to hone their talents and interests, incorporating what they love into their learning. Dr. Kyle Jones, Lanier's Academy Coach, explains that when the academy model was...

Senior Capstone Program Provides Hands-On Experience

GSMST is an amazing school that has many wonderful programs. One of their most immersive, rewarding programs is the Senior Capstone Experience or SCE. The Senior Capstone Experience is a graduation requirement that all Seniors undergo. To get a better understanding of just how immersive the SCE program is, I...

Kelly Lorenz Wants a Unique Understanding of Every Student

Dr. Kelly Lorenz teaches Social Studies at North Gwinnett Middle School. Dr. Lorenz was born in Texas, but she moved to Missouri as a young girl and grew up there. Dr. Lorenz studied at the University of North West Missouri and, although originally a Spanish major, chose to dual...

Mr. J is a World Traveler

In the eight years since North Gwinnett Middle School first opened, there has only been one teacher who has climbed Kilimanjaro, visited six different continents, and has a virtual mini-museum in his classroom. However, to Scott Johnson, commonly referred to as "Mr. J", from the wooden cane from Oman...

More Than Just “Book Keeping”

Osborne Middle School's media specialist, Dr. Mosely, does much more than just "book keep". Unlike anyone else in the building, Dr. Mosely has the opportunity to work and interact with every student and faculty member at the school. Mosely says, "The best part of my job is interacting daily...

Music and Education at Creekland Middle School

Did you know 85 percent of Americans believe that participating in school music programs is linked to better performance in a school setting? While schools across the Unites States are cutting fine arts programs from their curriculums, Creekland Middle School is expanding their already advanced fine arts programs. Creekland...

Personal Responsibility is the Key to Success

LAWRENCEVILLE - As I walk down the hallways of Creekland Middle School, I reminiscence about the memories I created in those three valuable years. Although many say that the four years of high school are the years that a person remembers the most, I believe that I developed my...

Literacy is Everywhere!

As you push in the doors of the Creekland Middle School Media Center, you will immediately view the gorgeous waterfall, earth-toned paint, and crinkly, plastic-covered books that line the walls. Everywhere you look, there is a new and more glorious sight to behold. However, not many would notice the...

Mrs. Smith: Inspiring the Younger Generation

A desire for learning is instilled at a young age. Mrs. Smith is currently a teacher at Brookwood Elementary, where she teaches and inspires 4th graders. Her passion for children encouraged her to seek a job centered around children, and while she intended to be a pediatric, she soon...

Art Instruction Has Valuable Role in STEM Curriculum

Dr. Lauren Phillips is the Gwinnett School of Science, Math and Technology's (GSMST) new art teacher! It is also her first year teaching high school art. For the past eighteen years, Dr. Phillips has been teaching art at elementary schools. She taught at Norcross Elementary for eleven years and...

Innovation and Transformation at Lanier High

Three short years ago, Lanier High School began the transition from a standard high school to one with academies. This allowed and encouraged students to hone their talents and interests, incorporating what they love into their learning. Dr. Kyle Jones, Lanier's Academy Coach, explains that when the academy model was...

Senior Capstone Program Provides Hands-On Experience

GSMST is an amazing school that has many wonderful programs. One of their most immersive, rewarding programs is the Senior Capstone Experience or SCE. The Senior Capstone Experience is a graduation requirement that all Seniors undergo. To get a better understanding of just how immersive the SCE program is, I...