The Suwanee Dam Management Team
Sam Poyan, MBA - Owner/Director
As the owner and director of Suwanee Dam's Legacy Academy, Sam Poyan brings over 11 years of experience and passion as an early-childhood educator. A graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Sam's devotion to children and education gave her the opportunity to serve many roles in the classroom, such as the Site Coordinator at the YMCA's renowned Prime Time program and Lead Teacher in two local organizations, Kids R Kids and Children's World. She has also served as a Kindergarten teacher at Suwanee Elementary School and substitute teacher in the Gwinnett County Public School system. In these positions, Sam has independently created and implemented lesson plans, curriculum, and developmental activities for a combined 250-plus elementary-aged school children. Recently, Sam has devoted her time to being a stay-at-home mother to her and Zack's two young children. In 2009, she completed her Master of Business Administration degree at Argosy University and is currently studying towards her Doctor of Business Administration.
Layla Nasiri - Assistant Director
