Angela Crane, Middle & High School Math and Physical Science

Angela Crane, Middle & High School Math and Physical Science

Hi, my name is Angela Crane.  I'm a life-long resident of Cherokee County and a proud mom of four, ages 25, 21, 18, 14.  I received my bachelor's degree in education way back in the 1900's, from Kennesaw State University.  Many years ago, I taught Pre-Algebra and...

Marianela Curbelo, Middle School Math

Marianela Curbelo, Middle School Math

I’m passionate about spending time with my family, especially my two wonderful granddaughters. I also enjoy crocheting, gardening, hiking, and cooking. Life is always lively with my three grown children, two granddaughters, and a dog that keeps me busy. With a...

Leslie Hyland, Middle School English and Life Skills/Discipleship

Leslie Hyland, Middle School English and Life Skills/Discipleship

What an amazing opportunity I have been given—to teach and support homeschooling families! Since receiving my education degree from the University of Kentucky, I have had the privilege of teaching in a variety of environments. I began my teaching career in public...

Jessica Lewis, Academic Advisor

Jessica Lewis, Academic Advisor

I am a Georgia native, and graduated from Fellowship Christian High School in Roswell and then Toccoa Falls College with a BS in Counseling/Psychology. I grew up riding horses and then breeding and training Welsh ponies. I was homeschooled from 6th-9th grade and LOVED...

Summer Owens, Middle & High School Science

Summer Owens, Middle & High School Science

My family is excited to return to the Learnwell Community this year! I graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech. After graduation, I went overseas with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) to East Asia for two years. When I returned to the States,...

Cori Panyard, Assistant Principal and 5th Grade

Cori Panyard, Assistant Principal and 5th Grade

Partnering with our Learnwell families has been an incredible privilege, and I’m so excited for this coming school year! I was born in Indiana, but moved every 18 months or so through my middle and high school years, bouncing between various parts of Indiana, North...

Janeen Schmidt, Kindergarten

Janeen Schmidt, Kindergarten

I earned my B.S. in Elementary Education from Iona University in New York. I have taught in Fulton County and Forsyth County. I am so blessed to be teaching Kindergarten at Learnwell. My passion is to support struggling readers, so I have been an Orton-Gillingham...

Dr. Melissa Shipman, Principal

Dr. Melissa Shipman, Principal

I am the co-founder of Learnwell Collective, and am thrilled to serve as the principal of Learnwell. Like you, I am a parent who wants to make the best choices for the education of my children. Along with my husband, I am in the trenches of raising our two daughters....

Kayla Smolin, Assistant Principal and 1st Grade

Kayla Smolin, Assistant Principal and 1st Grade

It is such an honor to be a part of the amazing Learnwell community! I grew up in Roswell, GA and graduated from Roswell High School. I attended Valdosta State University and earned a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood and Special Education (Prek-5). ...