Joni M. McElwaney was born and raised in Demorest, GA and graduated from Habersham Central High School. Mrs. McElwaney received both her bachelor's and master's of Social Work Degree at the University of Georgia. Mrs. McElwaney serves as the Lead School Social Worker for Lumpkin County Schools.

Cara Murray is a product of the Lumpkin County School System and went on to receive both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Work from The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). Cara is in her first year with the school system having spent the first 15 years of her career as a social worker/case manager in the healthcare sector at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Northside Hospital. She is married to LCHS Ag teacher, Mr. Murray, and they have two children in the Lumpkin County School System.

Ashley Rice-Zeman is from Conyers, Georgia. She attended Valdosta State University for her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and East Tennessee State University for her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Ashley is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Georgia and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA. Presently, Ashley is a Preschool Coordinator and the Assistive Technology Coordinator for Lumpkin County Schools. She also supports speech-language services provided throughout the school system.