Mrs. Mandy has an Associate's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. She has many years of experience teaching in Christian schools. She is Married to Rudy and is Mom to Sophia & Jeremiah. The Garcia's attend The Torch. 

Karen Taylor teaches our Pre-K class. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education with a reading endorsement from the University of Georgia. She taught Kindergarten for 23 years and Reading Recovery for 7 years. She is married to Wesley Taylor, and they have 3 children: Renn, Arren, and Cami. The Taylors are members of Clarkesville First UMC.

Cathy has a degree in Early Childhood Education and has taught fourth and fifth grades.  She is mom to Robert & Megan, Katie & Jacob and Jordan who is 15.  Her family attends Cornerstone Baptist Church.    

Kellen has an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.  She is mom to Kaden, Will and Luke.  She and her family attend Grace Calvary Episcopal Church where she serves as Children’s Director

Laura has a degree in Early Childhood Education and she has 20 years of experience teaching Pre-K through fourth grade.  She is married to Hugh and is mom to Jordan and Blake .  They attend Rock Springs Church.