Meet the Administration

Phone: 9195548686 (ext. 22592)

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Marie Palmer, Principal

Phone: 919-554-8686 ext 22593

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Garren Barna, Assistant Principal

I am humbled and honored to be able to serve as Assistant Principal of RES. I spent my elementary school years in Allentown, Pennsylvania. I moved to New York in fourth grade and stayed there until I graduated from college in Western New York at Houghton College. At Houghton, I received my dual certificate in Elementary Education and Special Education. Immediately after graduation, I moved with my wife to Wake Forest because I never wanted to see seven feet of snow again! Here in North Carolina, I received my Masters in School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Heels!)

     Fortunately for me, RES is where I began my administrative career. Prior to this role, I was an administrative intern at Underwood GT Magnet Elementary and also worked as a second and fifth grade teacher at Wakelon Elementary. I care deeply about making sure that every student has someone in their corner and that every teacher is supported in this ever-changing and challenging profession. I love being a part of the RAMILY and look forward to continuing to serve the families, students, and staff that call RES home!

      When I am not at school, I love spending time with my wife Megan and my two kids, Audrey and Brooks. In my free time, I like to do Crossfit, play music, write and read.