• Meet the Student Support Staff

      

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Ms. Brantley, Nurse

Hello! My name is Kristy Brantley and I have been a nurse for 30 years, working in various positions. I received my LPN from Nash Community College in 1992. I returned to Nash Community in 1995 to get my RN. In 2015, I achieved my BSN from Barton College. In 2018, I achieved my National Certification for School Nurses. I have been a School Nurse since 2016. I am married, and have 2 grown children, both boys. I also have 2 dogs. In my free time I enjoy camping and spending time with family and friends. 

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Mrs. Davis, School Counselor

Hello! My name is Mrs. Davis and I am the school counselor at WMES! I have worked at Wake County Public Schools as a school counselor since 2016. Prior to that, I taught high school English. I earned my B.S. Degree in Education from NC State University and my M.S. Degree in Counselor Education from East Carolina University. I am a National Certified Counselor and a National Board Certified Teacher in School Counseling.
I live in Wendell with my husband, two sons (Hayden and Sawyer), and our dog. In my spare time I love watching Netflix, taking trips to the lake and beach, and spending time with my family and friends. 
 

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Ms. Hardee, Social Worker

My name is Melissa Hardee and I live in Archer Lodge, NC. I grew up in the Garner area and am the product of Wake County Public Schools. I attended Meredith College where I earned a degree in Child Development and a K-6 teaching license. After graduating from Meredith College, I went on to teach in Johnston County. I taught kindergarten for 5 years and 2nd grade for 3 years. I felt a strong pull to go back to school in 2015 to earn a Master's in Social Work. After graduating I worked on an inpatient behavioral health unit for a short period and then was hired by WCPSS in 2019 as a school social worker. I served the Southeastern region for 2 years before coming to the Eastern region. I am so happy to be at Wendell Elementary for another year and look forward to continuing serving the students and families. I am on campus every Monday, Tuesday and Friday and serve another school on Wednesday and Thursday. 
 
In my spare time I love hanging out with my family and friends, going to the beach or mountains and watching a good movie/show on Netflix. I have one son who is in college at NC State, a dog named Jezzebelle, and a cat named Zelda.  
 
Please visit my website for various resources at https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/the-resource-room/home

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Ms. Skelly, School Psychologist

Hello! My name is Ms. Skelly and I am your School Psychologist.  

School psychologists are members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. 

I love being part of the Wendell community and have worked here since the 2019-2020 school year. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my two dogs, going hiking, spending time at the beach, and watching Netflix. 

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Ms. Winner, Speech Language Pathologist

Diane Winner received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC and her Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in Boston. Before moving to North Carolina in 2007, Diane worked for 9 years in the Washington, DC area at a school serving children with a wide range of learning differences and speech/language impairments, including dyslexia, apraxia of speech, language disorders, articulation disorders, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and dysfluency. She served in private practice in NC for 15 years before joining Wake County Public Schools in August of 2022. 

Diane is a baker, crafter, plant mom, and professional balloon twister. She and her daughter love all animals, and currently have two cats.

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Mr. Lubic, Occupational Therapist

Curtis Lubic is a licensed occupational therapist who supports students in developing the skills they need to participate successfully in the school environment. He works closely with teachers and families to support fine motor development, sensory regulation, and independence with classroom routines. Curtis is passionate about helping students build confidence and access learning in meaningful ways.