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Christy Bennett

Assistant Principal 

Assistant Principal

Christy Bennett joined Forest Hill Elementary as Assistant Principal in July of 2021. She has over 16 years of educational experience, most recently as an Instructional Math and Science Specialist in Desoto County Schools. Mrs. Bennett graduated from Germantown High School and is thrilled to be serving the FHES community in her hometown. She earned her Bachelors degree from the University of Memphis and her Masters and Education Specialist degrees from Union University. Mrs. Bennett is married to Michael and they are the proud "parents" of two Beagle sisters - Darcy and Stella. On the weekends, you'll find her proudly cheering on the Tigers and the Grizzlies! 

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Lori Graham
Lori Graham

Fourth Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher

Fourth Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher

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Sarah Parker
Sarah Parker

School Counselor

School Counselor

Mrs. Sarah Parker is a school counselor at Forest Hill Elementary who loves supporting students and building strong relationships with families. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Washington and went on to complete her Master’s in Education along with her School Guidance and Counseling certification. Mrs. Parker and her husband, Shannon, have been married for 20 years and have three incredible children, who all attend schools in GMSD, and two high-energy pups, Louie and Maggie. She loves any shade of blue and enjoys dining at local favorites like Babalu, Tacos for Life, Taziki’s, Forest Hill Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Huey’s, Pyro’s, and Urban. Her days are powered by coffee, chocolate, music, and hugs, and her favorite school supplies include books, highlighters, scented markers, and colorful dry erase markers. Outside of school, she enjoys going to the lake, snow skiing, hiking, staying active, cheering on her kids at their sporting events, and doing what she loves most - being a school counselor at FHES.

(901) 347-1490

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Kendra Pickens

Principal

Principal

Mrs. Pickens is coming home as Principal of Forest Hill Elementary! After starting her career as a kindergarten and 4th-grade teacher in Shelby County Schools, Mrs. Pickens moved into administrative roles, serving as Assistant Principal at Farmington Elementary. Her journey also led her to Forest Hill in 2019, where she served as Assistant Principal for three years. At Forest Hill, Mrs. Pickens was more than just an assistant principal—she was a driving force behind the development of the school’s unique culture and traditions. Her leadership was key in establishing the very essence of what makes Forest Hill Elementary School so special. Whether it was fostering a positive school environment, celebrating student and staff achievements, or creating lasting traditions that built a strong sense of community, Mrs. Pickens’ impact was deeply felt. Most recently, Mrs. Pickens served as GMSD's Human Resources Supervisor where she assisted in revolutionizing teacher recruitment strategies. Forest Hill is happy to welcome Mrs. Pickens back home! 

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Ellie Talley
Ellie Talley

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Joining as Assistant Principal in 2022, Ellie Talley has served public elementary, middle, and high schools in the Memphis area since 2010. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Memphis and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. Mrs. Talley is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Talley has served as an Instructional Technology Coach at Houston High School and in various leadership roles throughout her tenure, including grade chair, department chair, PLC lead, diversity and inclusion coach, and teacher mentor. Mrs. Talley is married to Charlie and has two sons, one a proud graduate of Houston High and another enjoying his senior year at HHS. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and snuggling up with her two Boston Terriers, Polly and Pearl. Mrs. Talley is a proud product of Germantown schools and is excited to be a part of the Fox Family!

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Skylar Workman
Skylar Workman

School Counselor

School Counselor

Ms. Skylar Workman is a school counselor at Forest Hill Elementary who is passionate about supporting students and partnering with families to help every child succeed. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Mississippi State University, followed by a Master of Science in School Counseling and a Graduate Certificate in College and Career Counseling from the University of Memphis. Known for her bright personality and welcoming approach, Ms. Workman loves building strong relationships with students and creating a positive, supportive school environment. Her favorite colors are bright blue and hot pink, and she enjoys meals from Huey’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and Chicken Salad Chick. Iced coffee, pretzel M&M’s, sweet notes, and hugs help power her day, and you’ll often find her using her favorite Flair pens. Outside of school, she enjoys shopping at HomeGoods, Target, and lululemon, spending time with friends and family, being out on the boat. She is proud to be a FHES Fox! 

(901) 730-8509

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