Kindergarten Staff

My name is Alyce Watson and I am delighted to be at Cogburn Woods! I have been teaching for seventeen years, in two states and five different school systems. I have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, First and Second grades. I was honored last year by being nominated to Who's Who Among America's Teachers by a former student. My oldest daughter and her husband are living in West Hollywood pursuing acting careers. My youngest is at Auburn and it is hard for me to say "War Eagle" since I graduated from UGA! I love to travel and was fortunate enough to go to Australia a couple of years ago. I also enjoy music as my students will tell you! We sing a lot in my class! I am glad to be in this area so I can enjoy many great concerts. I love to run and am proud to say I have run in the Peachtree Road Race for three years. I love what I do and am thrilled to be in a great school with great students, faculty and families!

Hi! My name is Bethany Hale and I am 24 years old. In 2004, I got my Bachelor's degree in Communications and have been an assistant in kindergarten for the past two years. I am currently working on my Masters degree in Education from Western Governor's University. I was born and raised in Duluth, GA, so I am a native to this area. I enjoy tennis, and watching comedy movies. My baby is a 4lb. Chihuahua named Oscar. I am so excited to be a part of the Cogbun Woods 'family'.

My name is Jodi Luxton, and teaching is my passion! Upon completing my degree at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, I taught for seven years at Bainbridge Elementary. In the summer of 1999 my family (husband Rob and our three daughters - Hannah, Addison and Shelby) arrived in Alpharetta and I began my Fulton County teaching career. I have been teaching for fifteen years and I look forward to the opportunity to work with such a talented and valued staff and supportive community! It is my pleasure to be a part of the Cogburn Woods family. The children that enter my classroom door are given opportunities to explore learning and draw meaning from hands-on experience, role-play, and innovative instruction. My classroom environment is child-centered, and fosters life-long learning. It is a safe and creative atmosphere that allows each student to value himself as well as others.

Hello! My name is Jennifer Miranda, more commonly known as Jenn. I am a recent graduate of Auburn University, and I am a die hard Auburn football fan! War Eagle!! I moved to Alpharetta when I was 11 years old from New Jersey, and I have enjoyed watching the area grow ever since. I attended Chattahoochee for three years, and then switched to Northview in its opening year for my senior year. I am an avid hockey fan and have been watching games since I was little. I love cheering on my New York Rangers and Atlanta Thrashers! I am so excited to be working here at Cogburn Woods and I am honored to call myself a part of this award winning team!

I am excited and thrilled to be a part of the Cogburn Woods Elementary Staff. I grew up in New York and attended the University of Connecticut. I received a Master degree in Elementary Education from Long Island University. I moved to Alpharetta ten years ago this summer. I taught for three years in New York, three years in DeKalb County and the past year and a half at Alpharetta Elementary School. I am married to a wonderful man and hands-on dad. I have three super children. Casey is in fifth grade, Brian is in third grade, and Cameron is in first grade. I stayed at home for six amazing years. I feel truly blessed that I have been called to this kindergarten position. Kindergarten is an exciting and wonderful time in a child's life. I will create a nurturing and caring environment where children are excited and eager to learn.

I am Lisa Roberts and I am very happy to be teaching Kindergarten at Cogburn Woods Elementary School. I am originally from Illinois and have lived in Alpharetta Georgia for almost eight years. In December 2005, I received my Master’s Degree in education. I am married to Bryan Roberts and we have three children. Our daughter, Kaylee, is a freshman at Mercer University, in Macon Georgia. Our son Jase is a 10^th grader at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School and our son Alec is a 7^th grader at Hopewell Middle School. I have been working at Cogburn Woods since the opening and feel very fortunate to be working with such a talented group of educators.

My name is Jill Turner am a native of Augusta, Georgia. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia in 1984. My husband , Chad, and I live in Canton, Georgia with our four children. Ren is a senior at Milton, Sam is a tenth grader at Hopewell Middle, Madison is a seventh grader at Hopewell Middle as well, and Adline is a sixth grader at Hopewell Middle. I have been in the teaching profession for many years. I have taught kindergarten, first, second and third grade. I took a leave of absence for fourteen years so I could be home with my children. When my youngest entered kindergarten I was eager to get back in the classroom. I taught at Summit Hill for two years before coming to Cogburn Woods. I am extremely excited being a part of Cogburn Woods Elementary.

My name is Beverly Vanacore and I am excited to be teaching kindergarten at Cobgurn Woods Elementary School. I am originally from Connecticut and have lived in Georgia for twenty years. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University in December, 2006. My husband, Dan, and I live in Alpharetta, Georgia with our two children. Matthew is a sophomore at Alpharetta High School, and Michael is a fourth grader at Manning Oaks Elementary. I did my student teaching in kindergarten at Cogburn Woods and feel very fortunate to be working with a talented and caring group of teachers.



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