The Volunteering Page of John Kosik

Methany is a Social Emotional Learning Teacher at Marietta Middle School where she has taught for more than six years. She also serves as a Cheer and Lacrosse coach. She loves “paying it forward” as a teacher. “I love being able to build relationships with the students and create a safe space for them and the teachers.”

She has been married to Kelcey for almost 10 years. He has undergone health challenges that have caused him to be disabled. He does all he can at home to make Methany’s life easier. The couple has one adult daughter and two grandchildren. Their daughter helps with caregiving duties and the family currently rents a too-small townhouse in Cartersville without a yard for the grandchildren. She has tried in the past to qualify for a mortgage.

She says when she found out she was selected; she was overwhelmed to tears. “I feel like I’ve won the lottery. It is amazingly surreal and truly a blessing. I am super excited that my husband and I get to help…even if it’s just to hammer a nail or the smallest of details!”

She is most excited to be minutes from work. “Thank you for all that you do in the community for people like me,” says Methany. “You truly are God sent, and I pray that as you continue to bless others, God will bless you even more.”