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!

Kelly Mraz
PresidentI teach at R.D. Head Elementary School in Gwinnett County Public Schools. [email protected]

Kristin Lyman
President ElectI teach at Powers Ferry Elementary School in Cobb County School District. [email protected]

Michele Sampson
Past PresidentI teach at Addison Elementary School in Cobb County School District. [email protected]

Ariel Robins
TreasurerI teach at Findley Oaks Elementary School in Fulton County. [email protected]

Laurie Bunn
Recording SecretaryI teach at East Jackson Elementary School in Jackson County. [email protected]

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]

Amanda Dodd
Historian/LibrarianI teach at Lovin Elementary School in Gwinnett County Public Schools. [email protected]

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]

Dona Wise
PLC CoordinatorI am retired after 45 years of teaching in the private school sector. You can email me at [email protected]

Becky Alexander
Facilities LiasonI teach at Chattahoochee Elementary School in Gwinnett County. musicteacher1966@yahoo

Joshua DeWitt
Member At Large

Courtnaye Wood
HospitalityCourtnaye Wood is music specialist at Brumby Elementary school in Cobb County. [email protected]

Daniel Holder
HospitalityI teach at Alcova Elementary School in Gwinentt County Public Schools. [email protected]

Jasmine Thompson
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion