Sarah Smith Elementary School

Cimona V. Hinton Dirickson is a GO Team parent representative and serves as Vice Chair. She and her husband, Darryl, are parents to Darryl II (Class of 2027), and Daria (Class of 2030). She is also involved in Sarah Smith’s Multicultural Committee, and Sarah Smith School Tours. Cimona earned a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Meharry Medical College, and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. She is Professor of Biochemistry and a research leader at Morehouse School of Medicine. If you would like to email Cimona, please click here.

Ann Mintman is a dedicated GO Team parent representative and currently serves as the team’s Vice Chair after serving two years as Secretary. She and her husband, Mark, have four children—two attending Sarah Smith, one at Sutton Middle School, and one preparing to start at Sarah Smith in 2026. Ann’s involvement with Sarah Smith began in 2020 when her family relocated to Atlanta from Louisville, Kentucky, and her oldest child started Kindergarten.  An active and committed member of the Sarah Smith community, Ann holds several roles: she is the Vice President of Parent Connections on the PTO Board, the Room Parent Coordinator, and a member of the school’s tour committee. Ann earned her Master’s degree in Education from Bellarmine University, specializing in Reading and Writing Instruction. She also holds a degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in English from the University of Wisconsin. With years of experience teaching Kindergarten, First, and Second grades across different states, Ann deeply believes in the mission of public education. She is passionate about strengthening the bond between school and home, understanding that engaged families create successful students and foster a thriving, impactful school community at Sarah Smith.  If you would like to email Ann, please click here.

 
Jennifer Moore is a GO Team Staff Representative and is the GATE teacher at the Primary Campus, bringing 24 years of teaching experience to her role. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education, an M.Ed. in Reading, and is Orton-Gillingham trained. Additionally, she is endorsed as both a Reading Specialist and Gifted teacher. Outside of her professional life, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her two adult children, Katie and Zach, as well as her beloved cat, Millie. Her hobbies include watching football, gardening, tackling DIY projects, reading, and taking trips to the beach.  If you would like to email Jennifer, please click here.

Laquisha Smith is a GO Team Community Representative and longtime wellness enthusiast, with over 16 years of experience as a small business owner in the Atlanta community.

She and her husband Kariim, are parents to Elle - a Dual Language Immersion student in the Class of 2027. Laquisha serves as a board member and Co-Chair of Friends Helping Friends (FHF) and is actively involved in various PTO volunteer activities and school events.

Beyond her professional and community involvement, Laquisha enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures with her family, supporting her daughter's extracurricular passions, videography, writing, and visiting local farmers' markets. If you would like to email Laquisha, please click here.