She Has Been There for 21 First Days!
When entering Shiloh Middle School for the first time, we were surprised to find ourselves in a sea of kids from 4 different elementary...
A Sweet Delight: Daddy O’Brien’s Irish Ice Cream Pub
Daddy O'Brien's Gourmet Ice Cream and Dessert Pub is quickly becoming a hot spot in Gwinnett. The ice cream shop has rich Irish flavors...
These Cupcakes Are for Everyone, Not Just Divas
Nothing brings people together like the sweet concoctions created at Cupcake Diva Girlz in Dacula, Georgia. The owner, Ramona Hampton, created this locally renowned...
Kelly Jacobs is Creating an Encouraging Environment for Fifth Graders
Born January 17, 1981 in Decatur, Georgia, Kelly Jacobs attended school in Gwinnett County from elementary school to high school. She received her Bachelors...
“This Job Requires Multitasking and Good Social Skills!”
Parsons Gifts & Cards is a gift shop and ladies boutique located at 1500 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Suwanee. They sell quality items like...
Dana Holmes Loves the “Aha” Moments
Born and raised in New Orleans, Dana Holmes has grown up in a loving atmosphere with influential people that have molded her into the...
Everyone Remembers a Good Teacher
Ms. Bross, a teacher at Parsons Elementary School has been teaching for the past 16 years. She was born and raised in Gwinnett and...
Mrs. Duliman Aims to Help All Students
Mrs. Duliman, a sixth-grade Language Arts teacher at Creekland Middle School, has been teaching children the necessary communication, reading, and writing skills they need...
Infusing Learning with Fun
Walking the halls of Burnette Elementary and entering Maria Upchurch's fifth grade classroom brought back warm feelings of nostalgia and coziness to me. The...
A Delicious Blessing
As I enter VeGreen, a vegetarian fusion restaurant, familiar staff, soothing music, a mouthwatering aroma, and the usual friendly atmosphere welcome me. The walls...
Mr. Herbert Makes Learning Fun – Every Day!
As a 7th grade social studies teacher at Hull Middle School, Mr. Herbert demonstrates excellent teaching abilities and encourages fun learning for his students....
Coach Green Reaches School Spotlight
Coach Green is an excellent pre-calculus teacher and a golf coach at Peachtree Ridge. His way of teaching is unique and he always makes...
Do What You Love, Love What You Do
Imagine that you read book reviews one day. You choose what books to buy for a library based on the book reviews the next...
Let’s Go Eat at La Michoacana Loca
Throughout Gwinnett there are thousands of small, thriving businesses trying to catch your attention. These local places can range from clothing stores to cute...
Dancing Into the Hearts of our Community
Our community is full of thriving businesses that provide us with everything we could possible need. These businesses are successful because of the passion...
World Hope Chinese School – Educating Minds and Shaping Souls
It's 9:55 on a Saturday morning in Suwanee, Georgia, and dozens of young children are running around the schoolyard of the World Hope Chinese...
Mrs. Kim Morand: Awakening Joy in Creative Expression and Knowledge
Albert Einstein once said, "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." Several decades later, these...
A New Foundation: Roberts Elementary
Roberts Elementary is the newest addition to the North Gwinnett district bringing over 800 students together with its mantra for Knowledge, Leadership, Service and...
The Next Big Thing: Poke Bar
Hailed as the next great food trend, Poke has arrived from the beaches of Hawaii and the urban sprawl of New York City and...
“I Like the Connection You Make in a Classroom, Day to...
Amanda Flanter believes in connections. That is, connecting with every single student in her Fourth Grade class at Level Creek Elementary School on both...