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Ms. Ashford
Ms. Ashford is eager to begin her second year as a Second Grade Teacher at HCES, and twentieth year as an Educator. Originally from the small town of Kinston, NC, she completed her initial ten years of teaching in Greensboro, NC. She also taught for seven years in DC Public Schools. Ms. Ashford has a seven-year-old son and when not working, they may well be spotted enjoying outdoor activities and sporting events together! Ms. Ashford graduated from North Carolina A&T State University, with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree, both in Elementary Education. She is passionate about her dedication to teaching and growing young thinkers/doers as our future leaders. She is looking forward to continuing an amazing, adventure at HCES!
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Ms. Baxter
Mrs. Baxter grew up in Wilmington, NC and graduated from The University of South Carolina with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a Nationally Board Certified teacher who has taught Pre-K through 2nd grade. She is passionate about Project Approach to learning and collaborative projects. She and her husband have a daughter and a son and spend their free time traveling or on the beach with their two dogs.
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Ms. Bentley
Caroline Bentley grew up in Fayetteville, NC and moved to the Raleigh area for college. She graduated from NC State with a BS in Psychology and from Meredith College with a K-6 Licensure for Elementary Education. She has taught 1st and 2nd Grades for 16 years in Wake County and loves teaching at Hortons Creek. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, reading, and cooking. She is excited to build relationships with her students, staff, and community.
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Ms. Peoples
Mrs. Peoples is excited to join the Hortons Creek family for the 23-24 school year! This is her 5th full year teaching. She graduated from Auburn University with her degree in Early Childhood Education. She later got her Masters in Curriculum & Instruction. She enjoys baking, watching basketball, weightlifting, and spending time with her husband & pets.
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Ms. Pickrell
Ms. Pickrell is excited and eager to start her second year in second grade at Hortons Creek! Ms. Pickrell graduated with her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. When Ms. Pickrell is not working, she enjoys going on walks, reading and cheering on the Tar Heels during football season! She is excited to continue to build relationships with her students, families and staff this year! She is looking forward to another fantastic year watching her students grow and learn!
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Ms. Poole
Ms. Poole is a graduate from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and loves teaching second grade! This will be her fourth year in Education. Last year was her first year at Hortons Creek and she is very excited to return to her Hawks! She has also been a Mindfulness and Yoga teacher and loves to bring that energy into her classroom.