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Karen Bruckel, 3-5 CCR

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Ryan Joyce, OT

Hi, I’m Ryan Joyce.  My hometown is Madison, NC.  I have an undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science and Communications Studies from UNC Chapel Hill.  After taking a year off and working for the Autism Society of North Carolina, I moved to Charleston, SC to complete my Masters in Occupational Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina.  I finished my program with a pediatric clinic rotation in the Dallas, TX area.  After this, I decided to move back closer to home and settle in the Raleigh area.  I have been a school-based OT since 2018.  I serve students from PreK-High school at numerous schools within the 440 beltline.  I enjoy traveling, eating, and spending time with family, friends and my dog, Fenway.

 

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James Lehrman, ESL

Originally from Syracuse, NY, Mr. Lehrman attended Buffalo State College as an undergrad and earned his master's degree at George Washington University.  Early in his  career, Mr. Lehrman was a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching English in Cameroon, West Africa.  In 1996, he moved to Wake County to teach ESL and has been there ever since.  He loves learning about different cultures and helping students grow and succeed in school. Outside of school, Mr. Lehrman spends time with his lazy dog and backyard chickens.  He is very proud of his two sons who have graduated from college. 

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Freweini Morris, Instructional Assistant

Mrs. Morris was born in Eritrea, East Africa. Her family moved to Sweden when she was in 3rd grade. After highschool, she decided to take a gap year and come to the United States as an Au-Pair. She loved living in NC and decided to come back as an international student and enroll at NC State to study Accounting.  

Mrs. Morris currently lives in Holly Springs with her husband and four children. After 15 years of happily raising and homeschooling their four children, Mrs. Morris discovered her passion for teaching and joined Root Elementary family in 2020. In her free time, Mrs. Morris enjoys spending time with friends and family, attending church and traveling overseas. She also enjoys the outdoors, jogging and taking walks.

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Lynn Reynolds, Speech Pathology

As a Wake County Public Schools Speech Language Therapist I support students at both Root Elementary School and J.Y. Joyner Elementary School. My undergraduate degree was completed at Appalachian State University. I received my Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I hold a North Carolina License in the area of Speech and Language Pathology and have received my Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Hearing and Language Association. My work experience includes public school, private practice, hospital, and assisted living therapies. I feel fortunate to work at this incredible school and to be a part of the Root Family!

My husband and I are the proud parents of two beautiful children and one sweet greyhound. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading, knitting, and of course going out to dinner :)

Mrs. Reynold's Website: schoolspeechhelp.weebly.com

 

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Cindy Samson, K-2 CCR

Mrs. Cindyann Samson was born on Long Island, New York.  Mrs. Samson and her family lived in Oceanside, New York, and then Wallenpaupack, Pennsylvania before moving to Cary, NC in 2010.  She has worked in education for 25+ years, graduating with a BS in Elementary Education from Adelphi University, a MS in Special Education from CW Post, LI University and completing course work in School Administration and Leadership at The College of New Rochelle.  Mrs. Samson has had the opportunity to work with students k-6 in both the general and special education settings.

Mrs. Samson has been married to her husband Don for over 20 years and is the proud mama of three boys: Dominick, Joseph and Nicholas and an adorable dog, Bella.  She spends many hours cheering her boys on at the football stadium.  When she’s not cheering, she enjoys reading, cooking, baking, crafting, watching sports and of course drinking coffee. 😊