The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" ~ May 6, 2018
Principal Parent Advisory Committee
School Visits
Mr. Simons will be at...
Holly Grove:
T1 & T2 - May 9
T3 & T4 - May 16
- Current Kindergarten and 1st - 9:30
- Current 2nd-4th - 10:15
Herbert Akins:
T1 & T2 - May 10
T3 & T4 - May 14
- Current Kindergarten and 1st - 9:25
- Current 2nd-4th - 10:15
Lincoln Heights:
We will schedule a time in early June after EOG Testing is completed.
PTA Board Meeting
Meet our Crew!
@BuckhornCreekES
Ms. Barlett - Literacy Coach
My name is Kelly Barlett and I am thrilled to be working together with such a dedicated, talented staff and the Buckhorn families!
After graduating from UNC-Charlotte in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, my teaching career began in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System as a 4th-6th grades multi-age classroom teacher.
Due to my love of everything the Triangle has to offer, I relocated to Wake County in 1996 and taught 3rd grade at a gifted/talented magnet school. My educational career spans about two decades and includes working as a teacher assistant, classroom teacher, curriculum specialist/trainer, technology resource teacher, literacy coach, intervention teacher and academically/intellectually gifted teacher. I have earned K-6 Elementary Education Certification, K-12 Academically/Intellectually Gifted Certification, K-12 Reading Certification and graduated from Meredith College with a Master’s Degree in Reading. For the past several years, I have been employed as a literacy teacher in WCPSS.
I cherish spending time with my husband, our two wonderful daughters and also enjoy reading, cooking, visiting museums and traveling to relaxing places like the NC coast.
Ms. Hausfeld - Special Education
Hi! My name is Courtney Hausfeld. I graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in psychology in 2006. I earned my elementary education teaching certification from Meredith College in 2007. I then earned my Masters in Special Education at NCSU in 2009. I began teaching in 2007 and have since taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd grades and special education in several Wake County schools and 5 years in Connecticut.
I have 2 daughters that I love to spend time with. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym and the beach.
Mr. Echols ~ 3rd Grade
I’m Andrea Echols and I am so excited to be a Buccaneer! A Chicagoan at heart, I grew up in the west suburbs of Chicago. I graduated from Mississippi State with a degree in sociology and corrections. After working for a few years in social work and upon the recommendation of my daughter’s second grade teacher I enrolled in Roosevelt University’s School of Education to become a certified teacher. I taught for two years in IL before moving to Holly Springs in June 2007. My teaching experience in NC began at Holly Grove Elementary, where I was able to build relationships with many families by teaching first and second grades on two different tracks. Creating strong relationships sets the foundation for successful students.
I am the proud parent of a darling daughter (future Pirate alum May ‘18) that I enjoy supporting in all her guard and dancing events. Spending time with my family is one of my greatest joys! We enjoy traveling, cruising, and shopping!
Ms. McMahon ~ 1st Grade
My name is Becki McMahon and I am thrilled to be joining the Buckhorn staff! I’m one of a rare few who was born and raised in North Carolina and I’m also a product of WCPSS, having grown up in Apex. I have been teaching first grade in Wake County since 2004, both at Lincoln Heights Elementary and at Washington Elementary. In 2005 I made Fuquay my home and I have enjoyed being a part of this wonderful community. I received my undergraduate degree from UNCG in 2003, my graduate degree from Campbell University in 2006 and my National Boards certification in 2010.
When I am not having a blast with my first graders, I enjoy running, reading and spending time with my husband Michael, our daughter Ruby, and our dog Gracie. I look forward to working with all of you!
About Us.
Email: dsimons@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/BuckhornCreekES
Phone: (919) 694-8970
Twitter: @BuckhornCreekES