Board Members
Atlanta Orff Board Members
Meet the executive board of the Atlanta Orff Chapter. We’re the folks who work behind the scenes – before and after our workshops – to make sure that everything runs smoothly. Reach out to us if you have any questions or ideas to make our chapter better!
Kristin Lyman
PresidentI teach at Powers Ferry Elementary School in Cobb County School District. [email protected]
Amanda Dodd
President ElectI teach at Lovin Elementary School in Gwinnett County Public Schools. [email protected]
Kelly Mraz
Past PresidentI teach at R.D. Head Elementary School in Gwinnett County Public Schools. [email protected]
Daniel Holder
TreasurerI teach at Knight Elementary School in Gwinentt County Public Schools. [email protected]
Jennifer Myles
Recording Secretary
Emily Backus
MembershipEmily Backus is the general music specialist and choral director at Mary Lin Elementary in Atlanta Public Schools, where she was recently named Teacher of the Year. When not Orffing it up, she co-chairs the board of Girls Rock Camp ATL and performs in several local bands. [email protected]
Kelly Jannett
Historian/Librarian
Mandy Gunter
AdvocacyI teach at Burnette Elementary School in Gwinnett County School District. [email protected]
Courtney Smith
CommunicationI teach at Trip Elementary School in Gwinnett County. [email protected]
Kate George
Social MediaI teach at Simonton Elementary in Gwinnett County School District. [email protected]
Becky Alexander
Facilities LiaisonI teach at Chattahoochee Elementary School in Gwinnett County. musicteacher1966@yahoo
Genevieve Simms
Facilities LiaisonI teach at Beaver Ridge Elementary in Gwinnett County Public Schools. [email protected]
Courtnaye Wood
HospitalityCourtnaye Wood is music specialist at Brumby Elementary school in Cobb County. [email protected]
Rachel Cvorovic
HospitalityFormer elementary music teacher in Gwinnett County Public Schools. [email protected]
Joshua DeWitt
Member At Large