Fernbank Love Fund!
This is the time of year that we show some “LOVE” to Fernbank support staff who work hard to help our school run smoothly each day. All donations will be used to provide monetary holiday gifts to our fantastic Front Office, Custodial, Nutrition Services, and Crossing Guard staff, Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals, and our Nurse.
We appreciate your help in showing our staff support and LOVE
from our community!
This link will allow you to pay with CC, Venmo or PayPal! (select "Friends and Family" to avoid fees if using PayPal).
https://givebutter.com/LoveFund
Cash or checks can be brought to the front office at school.
Many thanks and wishing everyone a relaxing and peaceful holiday season!
Deadline for collection is Monday, December 12th
FERNBANK IS AN IB WORLD SCHOOL
As an IB World School, Fernbank joins over 4,700 schools worldwide in delivering IB programmes, and is part of a community of educators that is growing and developing constantly.
The IB’s unique implementation is strengthened through the relationships with schools, governments and international organizations globally.
WE LOVE FERNBANK TEACHERS + STAFF
CONGRATS + THANK YOU!
Teacher of the Year
Peter Frederick has taught Special Needs Kindergarten at Fernbank for the past 5 years.
His teaching career began in 2002.
He holds a master's degree in Special Education and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from Cambridge College. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on a full athletic track and field scholarship. He is a former Track and Field Athlete for Trinidad and Tobago and competed in the Olympics in 2000 in Sydney, Australia.
He is also an Assistant Track Coach at Druid Hills High School.
PETER FREDERICK
Educational Support Professional
of the Year 1
CAROLINE SPILLERS
Caroline Spillers has been a Counselor at Fernbank since 2016. She started her career at Canby Lane in 2011 and has also worked at Oak Grove and Sagamore Hills schools. She is an avid runner and a big fan of Auburn University, her alma mater.
Educational Support Professional
of the Year 2
AMANDA HICKEY
Amanda Hickey has been a paraprofessional at Fernbank ES since 2017 and became the Director of the Aftercare program in 2019. Originally from Staten Island, NY, Ms. Hickey chose to pursue a career in education after having been a Print Production Coordinator for 10 years in Manhattan NY.
Fernbank is an IB World School
The International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
