Silver City Elementary

Hi my name is Liv Johnson and I am so excited to join the Silver City team! I just recently graduated from the University of North Georgia with my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and Special Education. I am originally from South Carolina but I have lived in Georgia for the past 16 years. Second grade is the grade I was in when I discovered I wanted to be a teacher, so I figured it’s only fitting to start my teaching career in second grade. Outside of school I love going to concerts and fishing. Fun fact about me is I am a Freshman girls small group leader at Browns Bridge Church. So excited to join this family! Go Comets!

Hi Comets! My name is Felicia Patterson, and I am thrilled to be joining the Silver City family this upcoming school year! As an active-duty military spouse, my family and I relocated from Nashville, Tennessee, where I had the distinct privilege of serving as a teacher in K–5 special education, as well as 2nd and 4th grade classrooms. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Providence College and my Master’s degree from Mercy University. I am passionate about creating a supportive and engaging classroom environment where every student feels encouraged to learn and grow. Outside of the classroom, my husband and I enjoy spending time with our toddler and standard poodle, staying active, and traveling whenever we can.I am so excited to be back in the classroom and look forward to a wonderful year together!

Hi, I am Jessica Thomas and I am so excited to be part of the Silver City Elementary family! I currently serve as a Preferred Substitute Teacher in Forsyth County Schools and have experience working with students across Pre-K through 5th grade, including special education classrooms. I am passionate about building positive relationships with students, staff, and families while creating a welcoming and supportive school environment. I also bring over 10+ years of administrative experience in professional office environments. Outside of school, I am an active and involved mom and proudly serve on the Denmark High School Band Booster Board for the Denmark Marching Band. I love supporting school and community activities! In my free time, I love baking and decorating cakes and enjoy bringing creativity and joy to everything I do.

Hi, Comet families. My name is Layni Schneider and I am so excited to be joining Silver City next year as the Front Desk Secretary. I have been married to my husband, Matthew, for almost 15 years and we have 3 kids. Eli and Annabelle are both former Comets and now attend North Forsyth Middle. Our youngest, Sophia, will start Kindergarten this coming fall. I cannot wait to meet each of your families and I’m looking forward to such a great year!

Hi! My name is Aryn Spain, and I am so excited to be joining the Silver City family as a PE parapro! I recently graduated from Georgia College & State University where I earned my B.S. in Exercise Science, and am currently pursuing a Master's of Arts in Teaching Kinesiology & PE, also through GCSU. I grew up in Forsyth County and am excited to join the school community in a new way! I recently got engaged to my fiance, Oscar Lynch, and have been having lots of fun planning the wedding! Outside of this I enjoy baking, arts and crafts, and being outside and active whenever I can. I can't wait to get to know the students, staff, and families at Silver City, and am looking forward to a great year as a Comet!

Hello everyone, my name is Maddy Hodgson and I am so excited to be joining the Thrive team next year as a paraprofessional! I am going into my junior year of college at the University of North Georgia and I am getting my bachelor's degree in P-12 Special Education. This will be my first year as a paraprofessional, however I have been interning and observing special education classrooms for 3 years!I have lived in Dawson County my whole life and I am a K-12 Dawson County Schools alumni. Last year, my boyfriend and I moved to Cu***ng, and we have loved living in this area! We have 2 dogs, Stewie (2) and Dixie (10), and they are our babies!!! In my free time, I love spending time with my friends and family, shopping, and playing video games! I love teaching and watching my students grow and learn! I am so excited for this new environment and meeting everyone! Let's have a good school year! Go Comets!!!

My name is Victoria Ross, and I am excited to be joining the team at Silver City Elementary School. I currently hold an Associate’s Degree in Business Management and am continuing my education in Early Childhood and Special Education.
I worked at Desana Middle School for one year in a special needs classroom, where I discovered how much I truly love working with students and supporting their growth both academically and socially. My experience there strengthened my passion for education and helping children succeed in a positive, supportive environment.
Outside of work, I am a proud mom to my daughter, Nova, who is 5 years old, and my son, Liam, who is 3. I am especially excited that Nova will be attending Silver City in August, making this new chapter even more meaningful for our family.
In my free time, you can find me painting, reading, or enjoying quality time with my family.
I look forward to becoming part of the Silver City community and building relationships with students, staff, and families!

A huge thank you to 5 Below of Cu***ng for partnering with us and supporting our PBIS initiatives this school year! Your generous donation helps us motivate and reward our students as they continue to demonstrate The Comet Way each day. We truly appreciate your support of our school community and our students’ success! 💙

My name is Lindsey Holmes, and I’m excited to join the special education team and the Silver City family! I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Adapted Curriculum Special Education. I have experience working with Pre-K and elementary-aged students in both self-contained and inclusion settings. I’m also a parent here at Silver City—my daughter, Reece, will be going into third grade, and my son, Jack, will be in first grade. When I’m not teaching, I love spending time with my family, watching my kids play sports, and loving on our two Golden Retrievers, Chipper and Sully.

Today, the Silver City staff celebrated one of our amazing parent volunteers with our Volunteer of the Year Award. Ms. Jaime Brooks has been so instrumental is serving and supporting students throughout our building this year with her volunteer efforts. She loves our students well and supports our staff with great care. We are grateful for Ms. Brooks and all the wonderful parent volunteers we have in our building all through the year!! Enjoy your summer, Comets!!