Meet Dr. Carrie O'Bryant - Principal
My name is Dr. O’Bryant, and I joined the Cherokee County School District in 1999. Since that time, I have had the privilege of teaching every grade level and subject in kindergarten through fifth grade. In 2016, I transitioned into school administration, serving as the Assistant Principal at Oak Grove ES STEAM Academy. In 2019, I became the Principal of Clayton Elementary School. I am currently honored to serve as the Principal of Macedonia Elementary School, a role I began in Fall 2023 and continue to enjoy immensely.
In my commitment to staying informed on best practices and the evolving factors that impact elementary education, I have pursued extensive professional learning over the years. I have earned both a master’s and a specialist degree, as well as a Doctorate Degree from Valdosta State University. In addition, I have held the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification, Teacher Support Specialist (TSS) Certification, Gifted Endorsement, ESOL Certification, Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Certification, Leadership Coaching Endorsement, and Leadership Certification. As you can see, I truly believe in the power of lifelong learning.
On a personal note, my husband, Scott, is a teacher at Cherokee High School in the Career Technology Department. We are proud parents of three wonderful children. Our twins, Jake and Josh, work in land surveying and construction management, and our daughter, Emma, attends Georgia College and State University. We also have two “bonus” daughters—Abbie and Carson—who are both educators in our district. Our family has been further blessed with the addition of two granddaughters, who joyfully joined our family in 2024 and 2026.
Meet Mrs. Venezia- Assistant Principal
Mrs. Venezia earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the University of New Orleans. She earned a master’s degree in middle grades education and her Education Specialist degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Piedmont University. She is a 31-year educator, including 12 years teaching at Creekland Middle School. She served E.T. Booth Middle School as an Instructional Lead Strategist and Woodstock Middle School as Assistant Principal.Mrs. Venezia and her husband have been married for 28 years, and their two sons attended Macedonia, Creekland and Creekview. Her oldest son currently serves in the United States Air Force and her youngest son attends University of South Alabama.
Meet Mrs. Sparks - Assistant Principal
My name is Tracy Sparks, and I am honored to be on the administrative team at Macedonia Elementary for the 2026–2027 school year. As a proud graduate of this district, I am deeply committed to the continued success of our schools and community—ensuring all students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more.
This year marks my 22nd year in education, all of which I’ve spent in the Cherokee County School District. Throughout my career, I have served as an EIP teacher, first-grade teacher, fourth-grade teacher, and most recently, as an Instructional Lead Strategist. Each of these roles has fueled my passion for supporting both student achievement and teacher growth.
To enhance my effectiveness as an educator and leader, I have pursued various degrees and endorsements. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I’ve also earned endorsements in gifted education, instructional coaching, and LETRS (Language Essentials for Teaching Reading and Spelling).
Outside of school, I’m supported by my wonderful husband and two stepdaughters. I look forward to working with the Macedonia Elementary community to make this school year one of excellence, growth, and shared success.