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Ms. Kelly Esposito
Hi! My name is Mrs. Esposito and I am a third grade teacher at North Ridge Elementary. I am from New York and attended State University of New York at Cortland for my Bachelors degree in Special Education K-6. I also attended University of North Carolina at Wilmington for my Masters degree in Literacy and Language. I have been teaching since 2014, and I have taught CCR, 4th grade, and 3rd grade.
I live in Raleigh with my husband Craig and our puppy Gus. I enjoy reading and going to the pool or beach. I am also a huge Swiftie!
My favorite part about teaching is helping students grow academically and socially throughout the year.
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Mr. Charles Hassell
Hello! I have been an elementary school teacher since 2004, and at North Ridge since 2021. I have a Master’s in Early Childhood Ed, and a B.A in English. I grew up in Raleigh, and graduated from Enloe HS in 1997. My wife Carolyn (also a Raleigh native) and I have two daughters, Doris and Genevieve. Our family enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, and playing outside. In my personal time, I like to play music, read, and socialize.
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Ms. Debra Kivuti
Hi, I'm Miss Kivuti (pronounced Key-Voo-Tee) and I was born in Kenya, but grew up here in North Carolina. I graduated from UNC-Charlotte in 2018 with a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education and a minor in Children's Literature. This is my sixth year teaching. Previously, I taught Kindergarten and second grade. This will be my third year teaching third grade! I believe education is a powerful tool and I feel so privileged to play a role in students' growth and development. Looking forward to another great year!
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Ms. Kayla Norris
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Ms. Meghan O'Ferral (Jennings)
Hello! My name is Meghan O'Ferral and I am a second grade teacher at North Ridge. I am excited to be a part of the unicorn family and I am looking forward to a great year!
I am from Raleigh, and I am a proud product of WCPSS. I attended King University in Bristol, Tennessee, where I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education while playing collegiate soccer. I began teaching in 2021 and have previously taught third grade.
Outside of school, I enjoy playing sports, going on walks, spending time with family and friends, and playing with my two German Shepherds, Striker and Izzie.
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Ms. Mariyah Storrs
Hello families! My name is Ms. Storrs and I am a recent graduate of ECU. Go pirates! I am so excited to be here at NRES to begin my teaching career. I grew up here in Raleigh and graduated in 2019 from Sanderson High School. I love to cultivate kindness and build a love for reading and literature within my classroom. Creating a comfortable, safe place for students while they learn is a priority. Go Unicorns!
