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Kindergarten Teacher

Alex Rose is starting her 10th year of teaching. 7 of those years have been here at Turner Creek Elementary School. Mrs. Rose taught 1st grade for 3 years, 2nd grade for 1 year, and the remaining time she has dedicated to the best grade ever, Kindergarten! Mrs. Rose believes in a hands-on, positive, and inclusive classroom environment. She also believes that perseverance and hard work will allow children to grow socially, emotionally, and mentally.

Mrs. Rose is about to celebrate her first year of marriage to Justin Rose. They have two golden retriever pups, Wrangler and Reese. As current dog parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rose love to go on long walks or hikes around Umstead. Mrs. Rose enjoys the beach, reading a great book, and spa days as a form of relaxation. 

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Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Maria Sachon is entering her 14th year as an Instructional Assistant at Turner Creek Elementary School, 13 of them in Kindergarten. She grew up in Somers, NY (till 13) and then moved to Spartanburg, SC.  She graduated from Clemson University as a Ceramic/Materials engineer and worked as a manufacturing engineer in PA, and then as an engineer contractor to the Optical Div. at the Naval Research Lab in Washington DC.  Once having her children Ms. Sachon stayed home but was  active as a volunteer in Wake County schools and her community while her children were growing up.  She has been married to her husband Mike Michel,  a computer engineer from Clemson (where they met)  coming up on 33 years in August. They have two amazing children. Their daughter Gabrielle, also a Clemson engineer (chemical),  is married and thriving in Ohio. Their son Conner is a software developer (ECU) enjoying life near Charlotte with his wife and two kids; Declan is 18 months old, and Kess 3 months old.

Ms. Sachon enjoys  helping her kindergartners learn and loves to see their confidence blossom and grow as they gain mastery over a topic. Aside from loving all the kinder hugs, Ms. Sachon enjoys hanging out with her friends, shopping, crafting, reading on the porch, going to the beach and spending time with her wonderful husband and loving beagle Maisie.

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Kindergarten Teacher

Amber Bruner has been an early childhood educator for over 20 years.  She has taught preschool, first grade and kindergarten.  Ms. Bruner joined the TCES kindergarten team in 2021. She loves the sense of community and the culture of care that makes TCES a great place to work and learn.

Ms. Bruner recognizes the positive impact of early learning on long-term student success. She works to create a classroom community in which every child feels welcome and valued.  Ms. Bruner prioritizes learning through play and provides fun, engaging activities encouraging curiosity and exploration. 

Ms. Bruner and her husband, David, have lived in Cary for over 30 years.  They raised their three children in Cary and now enjoy sharing their home with their grandson, Desmond, son-in-law, Decarius, and dog, Shadow.  Ms. Bruner enjoys tennis, hiking, 1000-piece puzzles, reading, and travel. 

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

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Kindergarten

Amy Beers is starting her 25th year of teaching. Twenty-one of those years were in her hometown of Buffalo, NY. For the last 4 years, she has taught in Wake County and is excited to start her first year at Turner Creek! Mrs. Beers has taught K, 1, 3, 4, 5th, and 6th grades and has been a math interventionist coach and Literacy interventionist. Kindergarten is Mrs. Beers favorite grade to teach as she loves starting students on their educational journey and building a love of learning and school right away! Mrs. Beers believes that students learn best and thrive in a loving and nurturing environment where students build positive relationships with their teachers and classmates. This positive environment allows students to learn and grow in a risk-free environment. 

Mrs. Beers lives in Chatham County with her husband, Tom, and their bulldogs, Butchy and Alice. They share five grown children, one of whom will be a senior at UNC Wilmington and four of whom will live in Buffalo. Mrs. Beers enjoys relaxing with Mr. Beers and her puppies, camping, and reading in her free time. 

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant 

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Ms. Driver has been an instructional assistant at Turner Creek since it opened.  The majority of those years were in first grade and this will be her fifth year in Kindergarten.  She loves kindergarten because she enjoys watching their confidence and sense of self grow as they transform over the course of a year.  Being a part of the process of helping them learn to read is her favorite part of kindergarten.  Ms. Driver has an adult son and daughter who were both born and raised in Wake County and attended Wake County Public Schools.  They both reside in Raleigh and she enjoys spending family time with them.  In her spare time, she is an avid reader, likes to travel, and enjoys anything ballet-related.

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Kindergarten

Kate Briscoe is a veteran teacher with 22 years of experience. She has also been a Turner Creek Tree Frog for 20 years, making her an original Turner Creek Tree Frog! As a member of a military family, Mrs. Briscoe called several places home and resided in Indiana for a while before graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. During her time at Turner Creek, Mrs. Briscoe obtained her National Board Certification.

Mrs. Briscoe loves sparking curiosity and the joy of learning in young minds. She hopes to inspire generations of children with a lifelong curiosity and love of knowledge. Beyond teaching, Mrs. Briscoe enjoys gardening and traveling. She's surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, dog, aquatic frogs, and a leopard gecko at home. Mrs. Briscoe balances her love for teaching with nurturing her hobbies and caring for her family and pets.

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

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Mrs. Jones will be starting her 21st year as a kindergarten instructional assistant for the Wake County Public Schools and has been with Turner Creek Elementary since they opened. She was originally from Buffalo, NY and moved with her family to Apex NC in 1996. Her 3 children attended Wake County Public Schools and now all reside in the area. She has a BS  Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters of Education in Reading. She enjoys being an educator and loves watching her students develop a passion for learning. She has been married to her husband, Steve, for 36 years and now are grandparents to a girl (Aria) and a boy (Jonah). She loves the mountains and relaxing at the beach. She is very excited to continue helping children grow in the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Kindergarten

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Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

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Mrs. Wood is starting her 24th year with Wake County Public Schools as an Instructional Assistant. She came to Turner Creek when it opened in 2004.  She has had the pleasure of working in kindergarten for 20 of those years and three years in first grade.  She is passionate about working with the new kindergarten students who come in eager and ready for new adventures. Mrs. Wood loves watching the children grow and find their love for learning. She is originally from Indiana and has lived in Apex North Carolina since 2000. Mrs. Wood is married to her husband, Rick and they have two grown children who both attended Wake County Public Schools. She enjoys traveling, shopping and going to the beach.  Mrs. Wood enjoys spending time with Baker, her new grandson. She is looking forward to a successful 2024/2025 school year.