2026–2027 Staff Favorites
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Staff Directory
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Specials and Support Staff
- Sarah Ahmed
- Jessica Arroyo
- Lavanya Babu
- Kim Bateman
- Stephanie Fiedler
- Annie Goodman
- Katie Hoaglund
- Dawn Imani
- Hollie Lewis
- Michael Masullo
- Saphira Reyes
- Catherine Shearin
- Dana Walters
- Maria Yu
- BEG
Pre-K
Heather Brookshire
- Monogram Initials: HDB
- Birthday: July 21
- Coffee or Drink Order: Iced Vanilla Latte with milk from Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Green/Yellow
- Favorite Restaurants: Chick-fil-A, Starbucks
- Nautical Bowls Order: Nauti Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Pretzels
- Favorite Sweet Treats: M&Ms, Cookies
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target
- Classroom Supplies: Clorox wipes, glue sticks, pens
- Small Gifts: Candles, mugs
- Favorite Flowers: Daisy
- Hobbies and Interests: Walking, Hiking, Swimming
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Nice cards, gift cards, sweet treats
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Kindergarten
Kristin Kraase
- Monogram Initials: KRK
- Birthday: February 12
- Coffee or Drink Order: White mocha or Strawberry Green Tea Lemonade from Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Sage/Forest Green and all Pink!
- Favorite Restaurants: Chick-fil-A, Mexican (Any), Italian (Any), Sushi (any!)
- Nautical Bowls Order: Anything as long as it doesn’t have coconut!
- Favorite Snacks: Cashews, goldfish, chips and queso/salsa
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Twix, skittles, fruit gummies, Bundt cakes (any of them!)
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, Michaels, Marshall’s/T. J. Maxx, Lowe’s/Home Depot!
- Classroom Supplies: Treasure box items! Beads for bracelet making, stickers!
- Small Gifts: Thoughtful or personalized things :)
- Favorite Flowers: Peony, Daisy, Lavender
- Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with my family, gardening, painting, building something, being creative!
- Favorite Sports Teams: Packers/Hurricanes
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Thoughtfulness and personalization 🩷
- Gifts to Avoid: Nothing with coconut/vanilla/cookie scents
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Angela Luff
- Monogram Initials: ALC
- Birthday: September 3
- Coffee or Drink Order: Unsweetened tea with a splash of sweet tea from Chick-fil-A
- Favorite Colors: Fall hues, burgundy, orange, green and purple
- Favorite Restaurants: La Farm, Big Mike's BBQ
- Favorite Snacks: Crunchy Cheetos, milk chocolate covered almonds from Costco
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Tiramisu
- Favorite Places to Shop: Walmart
- Classroom Supplies: Star themed anything
- Small Gifts: Classic Bic pens (clear with the caps) and mechanical pencils
- Favorite Flowers: Any local that'll grow in full sun to fill my garden
- Hobbies and Interests: Paddle board, walk, binge TV
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Volunteer in the classroom
- Gifts to Avoid: Coffee, Target, Starbucks
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Tameka McDougald
- Monogram Initials: TDM
- Birthday: September 5
- Coffee or Drink Order: White Chocolate Mocha-Starbucks hot or frapp
- Favorite Colors: Purple and Green
- Favorite Restaurants: Texas Roadhouse, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks
- Nautical Bowls Order: Paddle Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Chop beef sticks, dots original pretzels with laughing cow cheese wedges, Chester’s hot fries
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Milk chocolate covered almonds, peanut M&Ms, Oreos, Payday Candy Bar, White chocolate raspberry nothing Bundt cake
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Marshalls, T. J. Maxx, Hobby Lobby
- Classroom Supplies: Felt tip pens, colorful sticky notes, Mr. Sketch markers
- Small Gifts: Felt tip pens, payday candy bar, walkers shortbread fingers
- Favorite Flowers: Lilies’s, yellow roses
- Hobbies and Interests: Beach, read, bowl, watch football
- Favorite Sports Teams: Duke, Washington Commanders
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Gift cards
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Emily Powell
- Birthday: December 9
- Coffee or Drink Order: Iced latte-no sweeteners
- Favorite Colors: Pink, blue, rainbow
- Favorite Restaurants: Cheesecake Factory
- Nautical Bowls Order: Cocoa, banana, strawberry
- Favorite Snacks: Dark chocolate M&Ms
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Dark chocolate M&Ms
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: Giraffe theme
- Small Gifts: Anything is appreciated
- Favorite Flowers: Roses, hydrangeas, peonies, sunflowers
- Hobbies and Interests: Reading, exploring the greenways, attending my son’s soccer matches
- Favorite Sports Teams: Duke
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Anything is appreciated
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
1st Grade
Stephanie Mann
- Monogram Initials: SAM
- Birthday: January 22
- Coffee or Drink Order: Vanilla latte hot or cold - starbies
- Favorite Colors: Purple, green and pink
- Favorite Restaurants: Don't have one
- Nautical Bowls Order: Dingy unlimited toppings bowl- coconut, pitaya and vanilla chia pudding base, granola, coconut flakes and strawberry topping
- Favorite Snacks: Peanut m&m's
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Anything baked except cookies
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target
- Classroom Supplies: Dry erase markers and crayons
- Small Gifts: Teacups
- Favorite Flowers: Orchid, roses
- Hobbies and Interests: Gardening, walking, baking
- Favorite Sports Teams: Chelsea FC
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Hugs and cards
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: Pineapple allergy
Amanda Weiss
- Monogram Initials: AMW
- Birthday: April 26
- Coffee or Drink Order: Tall Vanilla Latte, Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Green
- Favorite Restaurants: Chuy's Brixx Pizza, Moe's
- Nautical Bowls Order: Smoothies! Green Oasis, Island Cloud, or Strawberry Banana!
- Favorite Snacks: Peanut butter pretzels, chex mix
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Madeline cookies from Starbucks!
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon, Sephora, REI, Barnes & Noble
- Classroom Supplies: Bright colored sticky notes, binder clips
- Small Gifts: Flair pens!
- Favorite Flowers: Yellow and pink roses!
- Hobbies and Interests: Travel, hiking, disney, puzzles
- Favorite Sports Teams: NC Courage
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Messages and emails sharing positives!
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: Allergic to tree nuts (peanuts are totally fine!)
Casey Williams
- Monogram Initials: CWR or CRW, depending on monogram format
- Birthday: June 11
- Coffee or Drink Order: Pumpkin Spice Latte with Oatmilk from Starbucks in Fall; brown sugar shaken espresso with oatmilk from Starbucks rest of year
- Favorite Colors: Coral, pink, red, teal
- Favorite Restaurants: Tribeca Tavern, Bul Box, Tazikis
- Nautical Bowls Order: Nauti Bowl: replace peanut butter with Cashew Cacao Butter
- Favorite Snacks: Anything salt and vinegar; Gardettos, pita chips and hummus
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Twix, açaí Bowls
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon, Kohl's
- Classroom Supplies: Flare Pens
- Small Gifts: Fun earrings
- Favorite Flowers: Sunflowers
- Hobbies and Interests: Anything outside, I love to Paddleboard in the summers
- Favorite Sports Teams: Durham Bulls, Carolina Hurricanes
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Any way is truly appreciated. Thank you :)
- Gifts to Avoid: Bath products, scented things
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: I mostly avoid nuts due to my childrens' food allergies
2nd Grade
Jeanne Duwve
- Birthday: November 4
- Coffee or Drink Order: Latte 2% milk No sugar
- Favorite Colors: Pink, candy apple green, light purple, light blue
- Favorite Restaurants: Sassool and Neomonde
- Nautical Bowls Order: No extra sugar- the less sugar sweet, the better. All the flavors look amazing. I love trying new flavor combinations.
- Favorite Snacks: Fruits and veggies. Anything your child helped make.
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Dark Chocolate. Ice cream!!!
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon, Lowe's Hardware, PetSmart
- Classroom Supplies: Smelly markers, STEM toys, decks of cards
- Small Gifts: Live plants for indoors or outdoors. Dog toys! Snack bags of fruit and nuts
- Favorite Flowers: The kind you can plant!
- Hobbies and Interests: Play with my dogs, ballroom dance, disc golf, game night with friends, hike, visiting family
- Favorite Sports Teams: Ohio State Buckeyes... But really I just like the Marching Band!
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Kind words, small tokens of appreciation, well rested and well fed, healthy children.
- Gifts to Avoid: Candy- Sweets- jewelry
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: I prefer low inflammation foods. No white flour, white rice, sugar, red meat, nitrates or processed foods.
Katie Fox
- Monogram Initials: KOF
- Birthday: April 9
- Coffee or Drink Order: Grande iced brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso from Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Teal
- Favorite Restaurants: Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Daniel's
- Nautical Bowls Order: Kayak Sunrise Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: White cheddar popcorn
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Dark chocolate covered raisins, dark chocolate anything really
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target and Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: Post-it notes, colorful pens, chart paper markers
- Small Gifts: Candles
- Favorite Flowers: Hydrangeas
- Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with my family, exercising, reading, going to the beach, watching the sunrise and set
- Favorite Sports Teams: Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State
- Ways to Show Appreciation: In any way they want to!
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Ms. Priya
- Monogram Initials: HM
- Birthday: October 23
- Coffee or Drink Order: Chai Latte from Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Maroon and Pink
- Favorite Restaurants: Starbucks, Goodberry's Ice cream, Chipotle
- Nautical Bowls Order: Nauti Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Pistachio, cashews, Chips
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Dark chocolate
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon and Target
- Classroom Supplies: Scented Flair Pens, Stickers, Metallic Markers
- Small Gifts: Peacock related things
- Favorite Flowers: Rose
- Hobbies and Interests: Traveling, Going on long walks, Movies, Disney World
- Favorite Sports Teams: NC State Wolfpack
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Handmade Cards :)
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: Vegetarian
Ryleigh Rodgers
- Monogram Initials: RAR
- Birthday: August 31
- Coffee or Drink Order: Iced Chai Tea Latte from Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Dark Green
- Favorite Restaurants: Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike's
- Nautical Bowls Order: Paddle Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Popcorn- any kind!
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Gluten-free cookies and chocolate!
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, Michaels
- Classroom Supplies: Dry erase markers, pink erasers, printer paper
- Small Gifts: Candles, pens, small treats, hand lotion
- Favorite Flowers: Any😊
- Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with friends and family, being outside, going on walks/working out
- Favorite Sports Teams: NC State, Philadelphia Eagles
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Handwritten cards!
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: I eat gluten-free
Elin Ruscher
- Monogram Initials: EAR
- Birthday: June 4
- Coffee or Drink Order: Americano with a splash of cream (iced if it’s hot out!)
- Favorite Colors: Aqua, purple
- Favorite Restaurants: Salem Street Pub, Provincial, Chick-fil-A
- Nautical Bowls Order: Not sure- I’ve never had it, but I love berries, peanut butter
- Favorite Snacks: Popcorn, trail mix
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Dark chocolate
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, T. J. Maxx
- Classroom Supplies: Colored Post-it’s, fun pens
- Small Gifts: Stationery, smelly soap
- Favorite Flowers: Daises
- Hobbies and Interests: Hiking, going to the beach
- Favorite Sports Teams: Hurricanes
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Simple notes, unexpected gifts
- Gifts to Avoid: Random candy
3rd Grade
Erin Dhingra
- Birthday: September 25
- Coffee or Drink Order: Iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso from Starbucks!
- Favorite Colors: Pink
- Favorite Restaurants: Chuy’s and Chick-fil-A
- Nautical Bowls Order: Coconut base, strawberries, bananas, granola, peanut butter
- Favorite Snacks: Popcorn, Cheeze It’s, Dr Pepper Zero
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Chocolate Chip Cookies and Smart Sweets Fish
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target
- Classroom Supplies: Expo markers!
- Small Gifts: Hand soaps, candles, fun pens
- Favorite Flowers: Tulips
- Hobbies and Interests: Yoga, Mahjong, Running, going to the movies
- Favorite Sports Teams: Washington Commanders
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
Paige Logan
- Birthday: June 7
- Coffee or Drink Order: Caramel macchiato Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Cream- green- blue
- Favorite Restaurants: Masa sushi- cava-Taziki's
- Nautical Bowls Order: Dinghy Sunrise or kayak unlimited
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Cafe soul cups Mills park bingsoo
- Favorite Places to Shop: Airbnb gift cards - Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: Hand sanitizer-hand soap for sink-fun prizes for prize box
- Small Gifts: Stationery - pens- gift cards
- Favorite Flowers: Gardenia and lily
- Hobbies and Interests: Dance- yoga- Pilates- hiking
- Favorite Sports Teams: UNC Tar Heels and. Utah Utes
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Gift card toward travel with my kids for the summer. Making sure child is prepared and reading at night.
- Gifts to Avoid: Limiting candy and sugar to bingsoo- snickers-Jenni’s ice cream/andias
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Michelle Pearse
- Monogram Initials: MLP
- Birthday: July 13
- Coffee or Drink Order: Dark roast with sweet oat milk!!! COFFEE IS MY EMOTIONAL SUPPORT BEVERAGE
- Favorite Colors: Purples, greens
- Favorite Restaurants: CFA, Texas Roadhouse, Eggs Up Grille, Goodberry’s, Fresh
- Favorite Snacks: Doritos, bell pepper, apples with pb, Chili Cheese Fritos
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Chocolate with nuts, Reese’s, nerds clusters, ice cream
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Walmart, DSW, Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: Flair Pens, Sharpie Pens
- Small Gifts: Purple inked pens, stationery
- Favorite Flowers: Gerber Daisies, Tulips, sunflowers
- Hobbies and Interests: Reading, cooking
- Favorite Sports Teams: THE Ohio State Buckeyes
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Hugs from students and kind words
- Gifts to Avoid: Coffee mugs
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: I have an allergy to cherries
Camille Shaw
- Monogram Initials: CAS
- Birthday: October 24
- Coffee or Drink Order: Hot Latte with Almond Milk - anywhere :)
- Favorite Colors: Green and pink
- Favorite Restaurants: Jersey Mike's or Nautical Bowls
- Nautical Bowls Order: 12oz Dinghy bowl with 1/2 pitaya 1/2 açaí, with granola, strawberries and bananas on top!
- Favorite Snacks: Popcorn, Cheetos, gluten-free pretzels
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Siete mexican wedding cookies, gluten-free oreos, reese's pb cups
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon and Target
- Classroom Supplies: Post-its, sharpies, expo markers
- Small Gifts: Bath and Body Works Handsoap (for classroom :), card games, handwritten cards!!
- Favorite Flowers: Tulips, ranunculus, or any kind! I also love houseplants :)
- Hobbies and Interests: I like to golf, play with my dogs, go on walks, quilt, read, yoga.
- Favorite Sports Teams: WOLFPACK!
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Grabbing things we need from our Amazon Wishlist or requests via email for class activities like frog-a-palooza or holiday activities!
- Gifts to Avoid: Strongly scented items like lotions or candles
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: I have Celiac Disease, so am incredibly sensitive to gluten. :) Things labeled gluten-free are always safe.
Andrea Squiers
- Monogram Initials: AES
- Birthday: January 5
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks black coffee
- Favorite Colors: Purple or teal
- Favorite Restaurants: Chuy's. Any restaurant with pizza.
- Nautical Bowls Order: Blueberry pie, pumpkin bowl, protein bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Chips
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Swedish fish, cookies, pies, cinnamon rolls
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: Prize box items
- Small Gifts: Candles that smell like Christmas. Evergreen. Cedar
- Favorite Flowers: Anything
- Hobbies and Interests: Gardening. eating. movies
- Favorite Sports Teams: Carolina Hurricanes
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Notes
- Gifts to Avoid: Not really
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
4th Grade
Carrie Clinkscales
- Monogram Initials: CDC
- Birthday: September 20
- Coffee or Drink Order: Iced shaken espresso with extra splash of milk from Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Forest or hunter green
- Favorite Restaurants: Sassool, La Farm, Chick-fil-A
- Nautical Bowls Order: Protein bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Dark chocolate, almonds
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Anything dark chocolate, peanut butter cups
- Favorite Places to Shop: GiftCrowd, Amazon, Target, bookstores, Michaels
- Classroom Supplies: Pens, whiteboard markers
- Small Gifts: Sparkly gel pens, fall scented items
- Favorite Flowers: Peonies
- Hobbies and Interests: Crafting: crochet, sewing, live music
- Favorite Sports Teams: Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Rays
- Ways to Show Appreciation: I really love when families share their cultural traditions with me. And gift cards are always appreciated.
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Hannah Goeglein
- Monogram Initials: HJG
- Birthday: October 13
- Coffee or Drink Order: I love trying lattes from any local spot! Starbucks order: brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso, vanilla matcha. Seasonal order: pumpkin cream chai, peppermint mocha
- Favorite Colors: Green (matcha)
- Favorite Restaurants: Milos cafe- I also love trying local favorites!
- Nautical Bowls Order: I love it all! Just include peanut butter :)
- Favorite Snacks: Heavenly hunks, drizzilicious, chomps, popcorners
- Favorite Sweet Treats: I don't really like candy. I like almond croissants, Trader Joe's dark chocolate peanut butter cups, any warm and chocolatey dessert :)
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, old navy
- Classroom Supplies: Anchor chart paper, printer ink (HP 67)
- Small Gifts: I love a thoughtful note! Or things that just make you think of me :)
- Favorite Flowers: Peonies, hydrangeas
- Hobbies and Interests: Reading, travelling, going to coffee shops, cooking, hanging out with my dog (Mango)
- Favorite Sports Teams: Duke
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Notes or coffee :)
- Gifts to Avoid: Candy
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Sadie Schlicht
- Monogram Initials: SES
- Birthday: October 30
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks: Skinny Vanilla Latte with 3 extra pumps of sugar-free vanilla. Chick-fil-A: Diet Frosted Lemonade
- Favorite Colors: Light blue and pink
- Favorite Restaurants: Moe's, Chick-fil-A, City BBQ, and Nautical Bowls
- Nautical Bowls Order: Nauti Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Almonds, Veggie Chips, Chocolate covered strawberries, and Power Crunch bars
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Chocolate covered strawberries and Chocolate/caramel apples
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Nordstrom, Target, and Walmart
- Classroom Supplies: Stickers for kids, Magnets with adhesive, and small Post-it chart paper.
- Small Gifts: Pens (skinny felt tip), stationery, and stamps with ink
- Favorite Flowers: White roses
- Hobbies and Interests: Exercise, getting manicures and pedicures, and home spa (masks, candles, and Epsom salts for baths)
- Favorite Sports Teams: Carolina Panthers
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Written cards, pictures drawn from kids, and words of appreciation.
- Gifts to Avoid: Chocolate except for chocolate covered strawberries and apples
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: Allergic to avocados
Shamilla Shy
- Monogram Initials: SLS
- Birthday: January 30
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks: Caramel Ribbon Crunch w/Oatmilk and no whipped topping
- Favorite Colors: Carolina Blue and Pink
- Favorite Restaurants: Chick-fil-A
- Nautical Bowls Order: Protein Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Chex Mix: Bold Party Mix
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Symphony bar: with almonds and toffee
- Favorite Places to Shop: Walmart, Amazon, Target
- Classroom Supplies: Flair pens, double-sided tape, Mr. Sketch markers
- Small Gifts: I love SOCKS!!!, scented hand sanitizers, lotions, essential oils, etc.
- Favorite Flowers: I love all flowers!
- Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy logic games and movies!
- Favorite Sports Teams: Kansas City Chiefs and UNC Tar Heels!
- Ways to Show Appreciation: I enjoy messages of appreciation/notes, handmade or personalized gifts. I also enjoy any types of gift cards.
- Gifts to Avoid: I appreciate it all.
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: I am lactose intolerant, sadly. So no milk, cheese, or any type of dairy for me.
5th Grade
Audra Hale
- Monogram Initials: ACH
- Birthday: April 2
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks - iced shaken hazelnut espresso or iced latte (half sweet/half the pumps of syrup)
- Favorite Colors: Shades of blue
- Favorite Restaurants: Tazza Kitchen, Zest Sushi
- Nautical Bowls Order: Açaí and pitaya bowl with granola, blueberries, strawberries, almond butter, cacao nibs, goji berries, hemp seeds
- Favorite Snacks: Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, pistachios), popcorn
- Favorite Places to Shop: Uptown cheapskate, Target
- Favorite Flowers: Lilies
- Hobbies and Interests: Spending time at the lake, boating, reading
- Favorite Sports Teams: Virginia Tech Hokies, Carolina Hurricanes
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Kind words, homemade cards
- Gifts to Avoid: Candles, anything with a scent
Jesse Page
- Monogram Initials: JPP
- Birthday: January 19
- Coffee or Drink Order: Water/coke
- Favorite Colors: Green or blue
- Favorite Restaurants: Daniel's, Cheesecake Factory, Kanki
- Nautical Bowls Order: Sunrise Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Nuts, kettle cooked chips, fruit
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Milk chocolate, skittles
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target
- Classroom Supplies: Sticky notes, pencils, binder clips
- Small Gifts: Gift cards
- Favorite Flowers: Roses
- Hobbies and Interests: Playing music and going to movies
- Favorite Sports Teams: Duke and ECU
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Gift cards
Sophia Rupkalvis
- Monogram Initials: SER
- Birthday: July 11
- Coffee or Drink Order: From Starbucks - iced vanilla protein latte or any Alani Nu energy drink
- Favorite Colors: Light blue and light purple
- Favorite Restaurants: Chick-fil-A & Panera
- Nautical Bowls Order: Dinghy Protein Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Sour cream & onion pringles
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Reese’s & peanut butter m&m
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon, T. J. Maxx
- Classroom Supplies: Flair pens, velcro dots
- Small Gifts: I love heartfelt cards
- Favorite Flowers: Lillie’s & tulips
- Hobbies and Interests: I have been very into gem by number art recently, as well as reading
- Favorite Sports Teams: UNC and the Baltimore ravens
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Heartfelt cards, gift cards, anything thoughtful
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: I don’t eat red meat.
Katrina Turlington
- Monogram Initials: KST
- Birthday: April 14
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks iced blonde vanilla latte with salted caramel cream cold foam, Starbucks iced chai tea latte
- Favorite Colors: Purple
- Favorite Restaurants: Alpaca, Chick-fil-A, Kickback Jack's, Five Guys
- Nautical Bowls Order: Dinghy bowl with an açaí and coconut base and honey oat granola, kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, and honey.
- Favorite Snacks: Sea salt flavored Pop'Ums, Cool ranch Doritos
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Peanut Butter M&Ms, Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, apple fritters from Carolina Glazed Donuts
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, Kohl's, Hobby Lobby, Michaels
- Classroom Supplies: Laminating sheets, Post-it notes, pens, board games for indoor recess
- Small Gifts: Pens, stationery, chocolate, cozy socks, bookmarks, gift cards, craft supplies
- Favorite Flowers: Roses and daisies
- Hobbies and Interests: Crocheting, reading, crafting, cooking, baking
- Favorite Sports Teams: Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Thoughtful notes, gift cards, anything related to my favorites
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Specials and Support Staff
Sarah Ahmed
- Birthday: November 22
- Favorite Colors: Pastels (green, blue, pink, lilac)
- Favorite Restaurants: Neomonde
- Nautical Bowls Order: Classic bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Nuts, dry fruit
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Dark chocolate
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: Markers, glue sticks, pens
- Small Gifts: Stationery
- Hobbies and Interests: Knitting, reading fiction
- Ways to Show Appreciation: A kind note
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: Vegetarian
Jessica Arroyo
- Monogram Initials: JGA
- Birthday: October 5
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
- Favorite Colors: Gray and pink
- Favorite Restaurants: Brix
- Nautical Bowls Order: Sunrise bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Bear naked triple berry crunch
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Kit Kat, Oreos, donuts
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: Post pen eraser
- Small Gifts: Candles key chain small noteboik or small agenda
- Favorite Flowers: Love all flowers
- Favorite Sports Teams: New York Yankees
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Card a note ❤️
Lavanya Babu
- Monogram Initials: LR
- Birthday: November 13
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts
- Favorite Colors: Red, brown and blue
- Favorite Restaurants: Chil fil A, Panera bread, Cava, Chipotle
- Nautical Bowls Order: Any veggie bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Doritos, Cheetos
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Baklava, Milky Way
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, Kohl’s, Ross and Lowe’s
- Classroom Supplies: Pens
- Small Gifts: Scented markers
- Favorite Flowers: Rose
- Hobbies and Interests: Gardening, Shopping
- Favorite Sports Teams: Panthers
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Fine with anything.
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Kim Bateman
- Birthday: April 9
- Coffee or Drink Order: Hot nonfat chai latte
- Favorite Colors: Teal
- Favorite Restaurants: Any restaurant with gluten-free options
- Nautical Bowls Order: Paddle bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Sugar-free candy
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Gluten-free cookies
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: Post-it notes
- Small Gifts: Pens
- Favorite Flowers: Any
- Hobbies and Interests: Read
- Favorite Sports Teams: New York Islanders. New York Yankees
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Notes
- Gifts to Avoid: Candles
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: Gluten-free
Stephanie Fiedler
- Monogram Initials: SLF
- Birthday: December 22
- Coffee or Drink Order: London Fog Tea Latte - Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Green ☘️
- Favorite Restaurants: Mezcalita
- Nautical Bowls Order: Nauti Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: White Cheddar Popcorn
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Peanut M & Ms
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon (for books!)
- Classroom Supplies: Scented bookmarks
- Small Gifts: Gift cards to Amazon
- Favorite Flowers: Peony
- Hobbies and Interests: Reading, traveling, gardening, playing games
- Favorite Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox, UNC Tar Heels and VA Tech Hokies
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Donate to my current Donor's Choose project
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Annie Goodman
- Monogram Initials: AMG
- Birthday: January 28
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks -Caramel Macchiato, or Caramel or Sugar Cookie Latte (HOT only)
- Favorite Colors: Red (all shades, but Fire Engine is my favorite)
- Favorite Restaurants: Panera, Chick-fil-A, Bojangles
- Nautical Bowls Order: Any with banana base (no coconut)
- Favorite Snacks: Spicy Funyuns, Original Pringles, Spicy Trail Mix
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Junior Mints, Dove Milk Chocolate, Reeses Pieces
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Walmart, Target
- Classroom Supplies: Metallic Markers (all colors), bright colored cardstock, bulletin board borders, yards of fabric (to cover shelves and boards)
- Small Gifts: Scented Flair Pens (by Paper Mate), potted plants, desk pencil holder
- Favorite Flowers: Sunflowers
- Hobbies and Interests: Baking (bread and desserts), walks with my 2 BIG dogs (GSD), indoor plants, reading
- Favorite Sports Teams: Highcroft Huskies! Sanderson Spartans! Green Hope Falcons!
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Student made cards/gifts/notes
- Gifts to Avoid: I love everything! Even coffee mugs: )
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Katie Hoaglund
- Monogram Initials: AKH
- Birthday: March 15
- Coffee or Drink Order: V8 energy drinks of any flavor!
- Favorite Colors: Purple, light blue
- Favorite Restaurants: I live in Downton Durham and love any restaurant over there!
- Nautical Bowls Order: Dinghy Straw Bay Bowl
- Favorite Snacks: I love anything dark chocolate and extra toasty Cheez-It crackers
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Dark chocolate! and pretty much anything sweet :)
- Favorite Places to Shop: T. J. Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy
- Classroom Supplies: Laminator paper, nice markers or nice pens, or small non distracting fidgets for students to use
- Small Gifts: Candles, face masks, claw clips, fun pens, anything bird related is always fun!
- Favorite Flowers: Lilies, orchids, but I also LOVE a plant or succulent!!
- Hobbies and Interests: I love being outdoors, coloring books, and reading fantasy books.
- Favorite Sports Teams: Alabama football and chelsea premier league soccer team.
- Ways to Show Appreciation: I love small handwritten notes but anything is appreciated
- Gifts to Avoid: Slime?
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: I am Pescatarian so I don't eat meat very often!
Dawn Imani
- Monogram Initials: DMI
- Birthday: June 21
- Coffee or Drink Order: Unsweetened masala chai or Iced unsweetened mint tea or unsweetened tea with a splash of pure cranberry juice.
- Favorite Colors: Purple, electric blue and teal
- Favorite Restaurants: Hokkaido ramen
- Nautical Bowls Order: Nothing, sorry. don't like sweets for lunch
- Favorite Snacks: Cheese, nuts, fresh fruit
- Favorite Sweet Treats: No candy please.
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Walmart
- Classroom Supplies: Erasers, sketch pencils, markers, washi tape, sponges
- Small Gifts: Notes, lip balm or nice lotion
- Favorite Flowers: Gardenia, living plants
- Hobbies and Interests: Painting, making jewelry, gardening, reading
- Favorite Sports Teams: Not a sports fan
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Kind, supportive words and actions
- Gifts to Avoid: I tend to regift Starbucks cards but any gift is always appreciated.
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: I need to watch blood sugar, so that is why no cookies, candy, cake....
Hollie Lewis
- Monogram Initials: HML
- Birthday: December 27
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte- decaf, oatmilk, 3 pumps of brown sugar syrup
- Favorite Colors: Green, purple
- Favorite Restaurants: Brixx, Lunchdrop, Door Dash
- Nautical Bowls Order: Unlimited topping bowl- açaí base, vanilla chia pudding, honey oat granola, bananas, almonds, agave
- Favorite Snacks: Chex Mix
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target
- Classroom Supplies: Pencils, scotch tape, cardstock
- Small Gifts: Mechanical pencils
- Favorite Flowers: Gerber Daisy
- Hobbies and Interests: Movies, escape rooms, concerts, travel, hiking
- Ways to Show Appreciation: GiftCrowd
- Gifts to Avoid: Scented items
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: Vegetarian
Michael Masullo
- Monogram Initials: MDM
- Birthday: August 15
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks Frappuccino Bottle and Doubleshot Energy Can
- Favorite Colors: Grey
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: 8.5” kickballs
- Favorite Flowers: All cute fake plants. Cherry blossom and fox glove
- Hobbies and Interests: D&D, Gaming, Anime
Saphira Reyes
- Monogram Initials: SR
- Birthday: February 8
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks, Mocha Frappuccino or Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
- Favorite Colors: Emerald Green
- Favorite Restaurants: Chick-fil-A
- Nautical Bowls Order: Sunrise bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Ruffle chips
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Chocolate eclair, sour patch kids
- Favorite Places to Shop: World Market, Amazon, Barnes & Noble
- Classroom Supplies: Poster markers, whiteboard markers, colored pens
- Small Gifts: Candles, decor, mugs
- Favorite Flowers: Sunflowers
- Hobbies and Interests: Reading, play pool
- Favorite Sports Teams: Carolina Hurricanes
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Notes, little gifts, gift cards
- Gifts to Avoid: Any food with peanut butter, otherwise everything is greatly appreciated!
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: Allergies to pineapple, kiwis and peaches, dislike of peanut butter.
Catherine Shearin
- Monogram Initials: CWS
- Birthday: October 15
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks Vanilla Latte
- Favorite Colors: Purple
- Favorite Restaurants: Chick-fil-A, Chipotle
- Nautical Bowls Order: Strawberry banana??
- Favorite Snacks: Salty
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target
- Hobbies and Interests: Dogs! 🐶
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Saying thank you
- Gifts to Avoid: Perfume
Dana Walters
- Monogram Initials: DLW
- Birthday: December 11
- Coffee or Drink Order: Iced Caramel Macchiato - Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: All
- Favorite Restaurants: Doherty’s, Salem Street Pub
- Nautical Bowls Order: Green Oasis smoothie with protein powder
- Favorite Snacks: Popcorn, Catalina Crunch (spicy)
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Sour patch kids
- Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, Hobby Lobby
- Classroom Supplies: Cardstock, markers, pencils
- Small Gifts: All of the above
- Favorite Flowers: Lilies
- Hobbies and Interests: Crafting, Self Care
- Favorite Sports Teams: UNC
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Anything is always appreciated
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
Maria Yu
- Birthday: November 7
- Coffee or Drink Order: Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Red
- Favorite Restaurants: No preference
- Nautical Bowls Order: Paddle bowl
- Favorite Snacks: Dark chocolate and cashew
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Cheesecake and muffins
- Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Harris Teeter and Amazon
- Classroom Supplies: Fine point pens, Post-it notes
- Small Gifts: Dark chocolates
- Favorite Flowers: Gardenia
- Hobbies and Interests: Gardening
- Favorite Sports Teams: Hurricanes
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Breakfast treats
- Gifts to Avoid: No particular dislikes
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
BEG
- Birthday: August 5
- Coffee or Drink Order: Cortado/Starbucks
- Favorite Colors: Azul
- Favorite Restaurants: Ajumma/Korean Food
- Nautical Bowls Order: Açaí, strawberry, and mango
- Favorite Snacks: Pretzels, kettle-cooked potato chips
- Favorite Sweet Treats: Dark Chocolate
- Favorite Places to Shop: T. J. Maxx, Target, Macy's
- Classroom Supplies: Mechanical pencil, Post-it
- Small Gifts: Stationery
- Favorite Flowers: Gladiolus
- Hobbies and Interests: Paddling at the lake
- Favorite Sports Teams: Inter Miami/Soccer
- Ways to Show Appreciation: Smiling and saying hello!
- Gifts to Avoid: Household items
- Dietary Preferences or Allergies: No dietary restrictions noted
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