All About Us!

All About Us

Pictured left to right : Lindsey Barron, Lynn Whelchel, Kim Irvin, Lindsay Elkins, Kathi Schrein 

Lindsay Elkins 

I moved to Georgia after college to begin my teaching career.  I have been teaching for 12 years.  I graduated with my undergraduate degree and  Master's Degree from Jacksonville State University. I also attended Piedmont Collage and earned my Specialist Degree. I taught 1st grade for 5 years, EIP for 1 year and am beginning my 6th year in Kindergarten. I have been married for 11 years and have 2 daughters.  My oldest daughter is entering 4th grade and my youngest daughter is entering 2nd grade. I enjoy  Alabama football and being my daughters' personal chauffeur 😊.  You can check out my classroom blog at www.thecontrolledchaosclassroom.blogspot.com

Kim Irvin

I graduated from KSU with a masters in Early Childhood Education, and received my specialist from Piedmont College. I taught third grade for two years, and this will be my 12th year teaching kindergarten. I have been married to my wonderful husband Matt for 12 years. We have a 6 year old daughter Emma. She is excited to be at Dugan!

Kathi Schrein

I have been teaching Kindergarten for 11 years. Before I began my teaching career I was a flight attendant then a stay at home mom. I have been married for 26 years and have 2 sons in college. Steven is at Embry Riddle in Daytona Beach and Scott is at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega.  I love to fly and travel. My other hobbies include collecting coffee table picture books, reading, and painting.

Lynn Whelchel 

I have been teaching Kindergarten for 23 years. I graduated with my Master's degree from the University of West Georgia. I have been married for 23 years and have two boys. My oldest is 17 and my youngest is 14.  They attend South Paulding High School. 

Lindsey Barron

I graduated from Kennesaw State with a bachelors degree in early childhood education in 2013. I have taught second and third grade and am excited to be teaching kindergarten for the first time. I have been married for four years and have lived in Paulding County for three years.