I moved to Buford in the spring of 1993. My intent was to find an area in which my kids could start school and finish K-12th grade without redistricting, while being close to Lake Lanier. Our realtor took us on many adventures and we found a house in Brickton Station that was what my family was looking for. Unfortunately, the house had just been sold. However, the builder was at the location and took us to look at possible lots where he could build the house we wanted. So we became Buford residents. I have been involved in Buford PTO’s in many roles from board member to president. I was team mom for my kids sports in baseball, basketball and softball in each season that they participated. I have served the Greater Buford Baseball Association and ran the GBBA concession stand for approximately 15 years. I serve on the Buford Youth Football Association board currently and have for multiple seasons. I was in the market for a job, started subbing in the schools and was offered a job as a paraprofessional at Buford Academy. I accepted that job and later became, the copy clerk, Opportunity Room clerk, sub coordinator, front desk secretary and then bookkeeper. I have worked for Buford City Schools in these roles for over 20 years. I consider Buford HOME.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married to Gary Dasher and we will celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary this year. Gary is employed with the City of Buford and oversees the Baseball/Softball complex. I have two children Drew and Shelby Dasher. Drew started at BES and graduated from BHS in 2008. He played football and baseball during his years at BHS He was a member of the 2007 Football State Championship Team. He attended GA Southern, Shorter College and graduated with an Education/Math degree from Georgia Gwinnett College. He currently teaches at BHS and coaches football and baseball. He is Married to Kali who teaches at BHS and coaches the swim and dive team. Drew and Kali have two children RJ and Camden. Both boys are in the BCS school system. My daughter Shelby started at BES and graduated from BHS in 2009. She attended North GA College and graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with a Business Degree. Shelby works in Suwanee and has a furry child, Cudi.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently the bookkeeper at Buford Senior Academy. Every workday is different and I love working with numbers.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Vinny’s Italian Grill and The Buford Grill
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I moved here in 1993 and intend for Buford to be my forever community.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Too many to choose just one
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Hawaii – it has always been on my bucket list
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
NCIS New Orleans
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Cherish the day as if it was your last
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A cruise of the Greek Islands
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Like the 70 and 80, Pop Rock no specific band
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Kelly Clarkson, Hear her story to becoming a star, Rico’s
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The true feeling of FAMILY
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired and spending quality time with family
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Nothing unique, just an average girl
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Through magazines and photos not actual travel Hawaii
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
April is my favorite month, July 4th is my favorite holiday, Christmas day is the best day on the calendar
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Time with family and friends while filling my heart with love and mind with memories.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children and grandchildren so that their legacies can grow
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Coffee brewing
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
FAMILY, INTEGRITY, LOVE
