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Mrs. Balkcom
My name is Savanah Balkcom. My mom and dad were in the Air Force so I moved around a lot as a kid. I settled here in Georgia 7 years ago! In 2017 I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Troy University. I earned my master's degree in Elementary Reading and Math from Walden University in 2023. This year will be my seventh year of teaching, and my 6th year teaching at Wilson Creek Elementary. I got married in fall of 2021 to my husband Jamie. We welcomed our daughter, Myla, in the spring of 2023. She is 4 months old! We have enjoyed our summer with her and our dogs Pepper and Bogey. I spend my weekends traveling to visit my favorite places and favorite people. I enjoy reading, hiking, cooking, and family time! I am so excited to be the teacher of your 5th grade child for the 2023-2024 school year. My goal is to create a classroom environment where your child is valued, trusted, and will be an integral part of our family of learners.
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Ms. Baugh
My name is Nicole Baugh and I was born and raised in Tucker, GA. I attended Elon University where I majored in Elementary and Special Education. This will be my sixth year of teaching. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, singing, and traveling.
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Mrs. Kraselsky
Hello! My name is Amy Kraselsky. I am so lucky that I was chosen to be your 5th grade RELA teacher. Teaching is an absolute passion of mine. It’s going to be a fun year full of learning and new adventures. I can’t wait to see what this year has in store for us. I know you will grow so much as a reader, writer, and thinker.
I was born and raised in Venice, Florida and attended college at Troy University. My husband, Kevin, and I have three children. Nathan is a senior at the University of Alabama, Ella is a freshman at Alabama, and Max is in 9th grade at Saint Francis High School. This will be my 24th year teaching.
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Ms. Levesque
Hi! My name is Ms. Michelle Levesque (pronounced Levek). I will be your child’s 5th grade RELA teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. As hard as it is to believe, this is my 26th year of teaching and my 4th year at Wilson Creek. I am originally from Connecticut but have lived in Georgia since 2007. My undergraduate is from Syracuse University and my Masters is from California State University.
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Mr. Rippy
Hi, my name is Thomas Rippy. I am a native Georgian. This is my 14th year with Fulton County Schools. I have spent 17 years in the insurance business world prior to teaching full time. I have taught high school drumlines since 1998. This is my 6th year with Wilson Creek Elementary School. I have taught grades 4 through 8 over the years. 5th grade is my favorite grade level to teach! I am in my eighth year with Northview High School as the drumline instructor. I am married to my wife, Shannon. We have two adult kids, Zachary and Kelly. We also have a seven-year-old grandchild, Miles! Our favorite things to do include attending Clemson games and traveling the world. I am a huge Star Wars fan, and I enjoy writing middle grade novels.
