Lindsey.Lavin@dcssga.org
(770) 651-2764
Lindsey Lavin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Valdosta State University with a Bachelors in Fine Arts and a Major in Art Education. She received Outstanding Teacher and Outstanding Art Education Student. Lindsey has taught two-dimensional and three-dimensional Visual Arts in a high school and middle school settings. Currently she teaches Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, AP 3D and Visual Art. Her personal artwork focuses on medium format film photography, sculptural ceramic works, and explorations into aqueous media. Lindsey continues to work for commission outside the classroom, is always learning, and uses her free time to travel and bring those experiences into the classroom.
VISUAL ARTS
Ashley Houlihan, MA
ashley.houlihan@dcssga.org
(770) 651-2767
Ashley Houlihan has been a teacher with the Douglas County School Systems for twenty years. She’s taught Visual Arts and Multicultural Education in both high school and university settings. She has also spent time teaching art to elementary students while she studied abroad in Bayeux, France. Ashley is well traveled and enjoys learning about new customs and cultures and she brings her experiences into the classroom. Her personal artworks explore color and the human form, with a primary focus on portrait work. She’s exhibited her artworks across north Georgia, as well as the metro-Atlanta area, and continues to create works for commission, as well as personal development.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Marcus Chester, MMEd.
marcus.chester@dcssga.org
(770) 651-2765
Mr. Chester, is a graduate of Fort Valley State University. While at Fort Valley State University, Mr. Chester served as first chair trombone in the concert and jazz bands. He also served as section leader, drum major, and student director in the FVSU Blue Machine Marching Band. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in music in May of 2006. Mr. Chester went on to serve as director of bands at Lucy C. Laney (2007-2009), the Academy of Richmond County (2009 – 2015), and as assistant band director at Lindley Middle School in Cobb County (2015-2017). He is a music arranger and clinician for high schools in the Atlanta area. Mr. Chester earned a Masters of Music Education from the University of Georgia. He is married and a proud father of two children. Mr. Chester holds membership in PAGE and Georgia Music Educator Association (GMEA). Mr. Chester is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and the Lambda Zeta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity at FVSU. Mr. Chester was the 2013 All-County middle school clinician for Richmond County schools. He is also a 2012-2013 Golden Apple Award recipient.