Wiley Wednesday
the 4th Wednesday - Celebrating our wonderful Wiley staff
the fourth Wednesday
The Wiley Office Staff
Ann Coventry
Last book read: Patricia Cornwell's Chaos
Five years ago I was: at Wiley
Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: sailing in the Caribbean
When I'm not at school: cooking, watching Netflix, and swimming
My 'walk-on' song: Can't Stop The Feeling
Carol Vargo
Carol serves as Wiley's receptionist. She's that friendly voice that you typically hear on the other end of the phone line when you call! In addition to the general duties involved in her role, she serves as our medicine administrator and school photos coordinator.
Last book read: This is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't
Five years ago I was: enjoying my time as a Wiley Teaching Assistant
Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing the Caribbean
When I'm not at school: sewing, watching Netflix, taking walks, visiting friends/family
My 'walk-on' song: Rain (Patti Griffin) or Blackbird (The Beatles)
Leila Ruedy
Leila serves as Wiley's Data Manager. She was likely the first face that welcomed you to Wiley when you registered your child! She manages student records, transfers/withdrawals, and attendance.
Last book read: Jodi Picoult's 'My Sister's Keeper'
Five years ago I was: in Bald Head Island for my daughter's wedding
Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing in the Caribbean
When I'm not at school: traveling to see my kids and to visit new places, yard work, shopping (and sometimes just window-shopping), watching TV, Art, decorating, talking & goofing around
My 'walk-on' song: The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
Katie Ware
Katie serves as Wiley's Assistant Principal. She is currently on leave and will return mid-November. Katie has a side gig as a Wiley parent to a Kindergarten student and third grader.
Last book read: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow.
Five years ago I was: trying to settle in after being at Wiley for just a week. I had a six month old and a three & a half year old, a house on the market, and a new job.
Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing the Caribbean (but definitely not during hurricane season)
When I'm not at school: When I'm not at Wiley, I'm still thinking about it. Wiley has my heart. I also love to write, paint, run, and workout. Lately, I've been spending a ton of time in Chapel Hill for Lorelei's chemotherapy. Even though the circumstances stink, I still love to see the most beautiful campus in the country!
My 'walk-on' song: Paris Samba (MC Solaar)
Martha McCaskill
Martha is Wiley's interim Assistant Principal and will be with us through November. Martha is a perfect fit for our interim role as she has experience both as a school-based administrator and as a Wiley parent.
Last book read: Beach Town
Five years ago I was: serving as an interim administrator as Zebulon Middle School
Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing the Caribbean
When I'm not at school: I'm playing golf
My 'walk-on' song: Carolina Girls (Chairman of the Board)
Leslie Taylor
Leslie Taylor serves as Wiley's Principal. She has the pleasure of working with this zany office crew each day!
Last book read: The Lilac Girls (currently) and Dog Man (with my son)
Five years ago I was: working at Joyner Elementary as the Assistant Principal
Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing the Caribbean, definitely!
When I'm not at school: playing tennis, reading, attending my son's athletic events, cheering on the Tarheels
My 'walk-on' song: Jump Around (House of Pain)
Assistant Principal of the Year Finalist
Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary School
Email: ltaylor2@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/wileyes
Location: 301 St Marys St, Raleigh, NC, United States
Phone: 919-856-7723
Twitter: @wileyelementary