Casey Bingham has 8 years of experience teaching Art at Hortons Creek Elementary. She has a bachelors degree in Art Education from Appalachian State University. She is a Cary local and attended Wake County Public Schools. She spends her free time thrift shopping and spending time outside with her husband and dog, Rey.

Ms. Haithcock grew up in Lenoir, NC. She went to Campbell University, then earned her Masters of Library Science at North Carolina Central University. She is entering her 12th year as a librarian, and her 6th year with Wake County Public Schools. When not at school, Ms. Haithcock loves talking about books with her Bookstagram community, going to kickboxing and spin class, hiking, going to the Symphony, singing alto with the North Carolina Master Chorale, and planning where to travel to next.

Mrs. Langenfeld is excited to return as the PE teacher at Hortons Creek. This is her 16th year of teaching and her Fourth in Wake County. Mrs. Langenfeld is from Niagara Falls, NY and is married with two children; Peyton and Avery. She looks forward to continuing creating positive/meaningful relationships with all students, faculty and staff #OtherHawksMatter.

Mrs. Pomes is thrilled to be a HAWK for the 24-25 school year! She is originally from Long Island, NY where she studied at Queens College (Bachelor's of Psychology and Master's of Education). She and her husband, Anthony, moved to North Carolina in 2007. They currently call Chapel Hill home. They have two sons (Nicholas-9th grade and Vincent-6th grade) and a mini poodle named Marty McFly. Mrs. Pomes hopes her passion and excitement for science allow her students to grow their love of science as well.

Ms. Rowdy is excited to start her 13th year as an educator! She was born and raised in North Carolina and is a proud NCSU alum (Go PACK!) where she earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Science. She has also earned Master’s degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Learning & Technology. She is most passionate about making learning memorable, meaningful and exciting! She enjoys painting, being at the beach, crafting, spending time with friends and family, and learning a new skill or hobby. She is thrilled about starting another year at Hortons Creek teaching STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)!

Ms. Valencia was born in Caracas, Venezuela. She began her music studies at a young age. Through music, she had the opportunity to travel and perform with different groups internationally; across the USA, Venezuela, Peru, Canada, Spain, Italy, Jordan, France, and much more. She has taught all levels: from Elementary, Middle, High School, Collegial. Today, she is happy to be back to teaching K-12! She loves playing in a Full Orchestra ensemble. She also enjoys performing contemporary works and incorporating contemporary repertoire within her teaching curriculum for young students and ensembles. She believes music programs are very important to our communities. It offers unlimited opportunities, teamwork, and many other life skills, tools, and beyond! Its also food for the soul!