wbardeen@wcpss.net

Hi! My name is Wendy Bardeen. I am originally from Ohio and grew up with an older brother and sister. I moved south when I went to the College of Charleston in South Carolina. I earned my undergraduate and my graduate degree from there. I loved living in such a fun and beautiful city so close to the ocean. I was then lucky enough to move to Raleigh when I got a job teaching in 2002. I have had the pleasure of previously teaching preschool, K, 1st Grade, and 4th grade. I was also an Intervention teacher & Literacy Coach for several years. 

I love spending time with my family, including my 2 boys, Eli and Joel, and my sweet dog Jazzy. I enjoy being outside, hiking, going to the beach, swimming, reading, and cooking. I also love learning new things and am really looking forward to teaching and learning with you this year!

keesposito@wcpss.net 

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 cat Meredith Grey. 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.

chassell2@wcpss.net

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.

dkivuti@wcpss.net 

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!

knorris4@wcpss.net

moferral@wcpss.net 

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.

mstorrs@wcpss.net 

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!