I began teaching for Wake County Public Schools in 2012 and recently taught at a global magnet-themed school focused on Sustainable Development Goals. I find time to read daily; informational text is my favorite genre, especially STEM. Also, I am married to a chemist, and we are both passionate about science! We have two daughters, born and raised in Wilmington, NC, who are in college. A couple of special facts about me: (1) I am a Wolfpack fan, and (2) I volunteer with a local animal rescue organization after adopting three dogs: Maggie, Heywood, and Hildy. 

It is exciting to join Lincoln Heights to teach little Tigers!

Hi, my name is Erika Handy. I am a native of western NC. I moved to Virginia in 1999 to attend Old Dominion University where I studied dance. At that time, I met my husband and we are about to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. We relocated to Raleigh, NC in 2006 and have owned a home in Fuquay since 2007. We have a daughter who attends LHES and this past June we adopted a Labradoodle puppy. I love spending time with my family, traveling, tap dancing, working in my yard, and watching football and basketball.  This will be my second year at LHES. I am looking forward to my new role as 2^nd Grade IA and working with this amazing staff.