Third Grade Teacher

Ms. Carey was born and raised in North Carolina. She went to college at Meredith College and University of North Carolina at Greensboro to study elementary education and sociology. This is her second year teaching at Powell and absolutely loves teaching third grade! Ms. Carey enjoys drawing, sewing, crocheting, gardening, kayaking, and spending time with her cat, Sable. Sable is a very prominent member in the Classroom Family because Ms. Carey is always showing pictures!

My Play-losophy:

Play allows children to experience learning in a totally new way. Students are so much more engaged when they're working together to solve an engaging problem by doing what they know best: playing! I love being able to play with my students and know that they're learning at the same time!

Third Grade Teacher

After High School Mr. Stevenson served in the United States Army and is a veteran of Desert Storm. He has been married to his wife Jennifer for over 25 years and they have 5 children, ranging from 24 to 2-1/2 years of age. Mr. Stevenson is the President of the Board of Directors at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Youngsville, NC. and sits on several other committees. Really, the core of his life and heart is serving his Church, his Country, his Community, and his family.

Play-losophy:

Playing is fun! When students are having fun with learning they gain a deeper Knowledge of their learning experiences and retain this knowledge for life. Furthermore, students invest more time in things they enjoy, so why not make learning fun with PLAY!

Third Grade Teacher

Ms. Butler grew up in Greensboro. She moved to Raleigh to attend NC State where she studied Psychology with a goal of working with children. After a year in Behavioral Therapy, Ms. Butler came to Powell to pursue teaching. Growing up with both parents being teachers, becoming a teacher was the natural thing to do!  Ms. Butler moved to Tennessee and taught for 2 years (Kindergarten and 3rd Grade) while earning her Masters in Teaching. Ms. Butler is so excited to be back in North Carolina and rejoin the Powell family!

My Play-losophy:

Play is an essential part of child development. Play is a natural way for children to explore and learn about the world around them using their curiosity as a guide. Play can also help students build their confidence and social skills to help propel them to be whatever they choose in their future!