cstroupe@wcpss.net

Mrs. Stroupe is currently a second grade teacher at Hunter. She has been an educator with WCPSS for many years. She is a Raleigh native who attended magnet schools in WCPSS, so the magnet programs are very close to her heart. While she enjoys teaching all subjects, reading is certainly her favorite! She loves to see her children find that special author or series that allow them to really get lost in a good book. When she's not at school, she loves spending time with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. She loves to scrapbook, and she is addicted to all things Disney related.

jtucker@wcpss.net

Ms. Tucker is excited to be back into the magnet setting since she previously was at Fuller Elementary several years ago.  She attended the State University of New York where she also played soccer as a goalie. Ms. Tucker loves watching her students learn in collaborative groups. Allowing students to learn from each other and sharing their own ideas puts a smile on her face.  She lives in Wendell and has a daughter that attends NC State majoring in Zoology and Spanish.  Her daughter had the experience of magnet schools at Fuller Elementary, Carnage Middle, and Enloe High school. Ms. Tucker enjoys working out, visiting family in New York, and movies.

jtymkin@wcpss.net

Mrs. Tymkin is an enthusiastic and energetic member of the 2nd grade team at Hunter Elementary. With over a decade of experience at Hunter, she is committed to making every student showcase their unique gifts and talents. Outside of school, Mrs. Tymkin enjoys spending time with her husband, and three spirited daughters, that proudly attend Hunter. Mrs. Tymkin serves as a Girls on the Run coach for grades 3-5. She strives to inspire young girls to be confident and healthy while sharing her love of running.  

jsimpson5@wcpss.net

A good teacher is like a candle; it consumes itself to light the way of others. (Mustafa Kemal Ataturk).

Miss Simpson is a dedicated and vibrant educator who serves as a second grade teacher at Hunter GT/AIG Magnet Elementary.. She hails from the tropical island of Jamaica where she attended the Caribbean’s oldest teacher training institution, ‘The Mico University College’. Miss Simpson’s first love for teaching began with the desire to make a difference in students’ lives. She is an enthusiastic educator; who utilizes strategies such as the Differentiated Instruction and Project-Based Learning. She vehemently believes that teaching is way more than merely imparting knowledge to students but it also entails helping students to find their best versions of themselves and embrace it. During Miss Simpson’s spare time, she enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her family members. Miss Simpson is elated to be a member of the Hunter Family and is committed to providing a solid education and instilling core values in all students.

sagilbert@wcpss.net

Ms. Gilbert is excited to join the second grade team at Hunter GT/AIG Magnet Elementary. She loves the community and positive atmosphere the Hunter offers. She was born in Raleigh and was raised just next door in Apex. Ms. Gilbert is a proud graduate of Appalachian State University where she enjoyed hiking, snowboarding, and anything outdoors. She has a passion for travel and has found herself all over the US and abroad, including the opportunity to teach in Ireland. In her free time, she loves to paint and spend time with her new puppy Rex. Ms. Gilbert looks forward to creating a classroom environment that is safe and caring for all students while challenging the students to do their best.