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Purdue University- BA in Elementary Education

Mrs. Hayley Philie

First Grade Teacher- Track 1

Hayley Philie has taught at Turner Creek for 5 and a half years. She is passionate about inclusive and fun classrooms. Mrs. Philie believes every child deserves a safe and loving classroom to learn in. Her family is full of educators in Indiana and she is proud to continue that work in North Carolina. She has taught 3 and a half years in first grade, one year in second, and is excited to be back in first!
 
Ms. Philie enjoys traveling, theme parks, and game nights with friends outside of school. Her favorite place she has visited is Tanzania. She lives with her husband, dog, and two cats. Mrs. Philie loves to read and her favorite genre is fantasy. She is a big Purdue Boilermaker fan and loves watching college basketball. 

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BA- Elementary Education, Appalachian State MA-Literacy Education, Appalachian State

Ms. Caitlin Reid

 
First Grade Teacher- Track 1
 
Caitlin Reid grew up here in Wake County and is so happy to be teaching in the community that shaped her. She believes first grade is such a special year filled with growth, discovery, and fun! She got her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State in 2024, then graduated with her Master's degree in Literacy Education the following year, completing both degrees in just four years. Outside of school, she loves crafting, shopping, being in nature, and spending time with her dog.

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AAS Early Childhood from Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Ms. Kendall Cuthbertson

First Grade Instructional Assistant- Track 1

Kendall Cuthbertson is a dedicated Instructional Assistant with a passion for fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for first grade students. This is her 16th year at Turner Creek as a Track 1, First Grade Instructional Assistant. Before that, she was an IA for 5 years in Eastern, NC. She was also a preschool teacher at Primrose.
 
Ms. Cuthbertson grew up in Cary and has one son that is 23 years old. She also has a cat. She enjoys gardening, reading, podcasts, movies, organizing and spending time with family and friends.

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Shaw University - BS Elementary Education

Mr. Giovanni Woodruff

First Grade Teacher- Track 3

Mr. Woodruff is from Lorain, Ohio, and moved to North Carolina 6 years ago. Mr. Woodruff has a Bachelor of Science degree from Shaw University in Elementary Education. He has a passion for helping all children reach their potential and loves to challenge students to be curious and take chances when learning. In his spare time, he likes to hang out with his chihuahua, play basketball, travel, shop, and spend time with his family and friends.

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Shaw University - BA Elementary Education

Ms. Junique Flowers

First Grade Teacher- Track 3

Junique Flowers is a first-grade teacher at Turner Creek Elementary. Ms. Flowers is passionate about empowering her students to achieve success and she truly believes that with the right support and motivation, anything is possible. Ms. Flowers has been teaching first grade at Turner Creek for 3 years now and it's been an amazing experience. Ms. Flowers graduated from Shaw University in 2020 with a degree in Elementary Education and she has been using the skills and knowledge she gained to create a positive and encouraging learning environment for her students. She is all about building strong relationships with not only her students but, also their families because she thinks it takes a village to raise a child. Ms. Flowers enjoys watching her students grow and develop throughout the year. She feels it is one of the most rewarding feelings and she feels so lucky to be a part of their journey. When Mrs. Flowers is not in the classroom, you can find her spending time with her family. Ms. Flowers has two children Emory, 8, and Michael Jr. 3. Ms. Flowers is so excited to connect with her 23-24 school-year families. 

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AA Peace College BA in Radio, Television and Motion Picture- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Post Graduate Degree in Early Childhood- East Carolina University  

Ms. Mary Cunningham

First Grade Instructional Assistant- Track 3

Ms Cunningham has been working with children for many years in child care, preschool, as well as teaching and assistant teaching, (20+ years at TCE). Ms Cunningham is kind, hard working.  She enjoys working with students and enjoys seeing their growth and progress both academically and socially and emotionally.

She is married and has 2 grown children.  In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog, Amos.  She also likes to travel and to go “out and about” around the triangle area.

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Barry University BS Pre-K - Primary Education Barry University Master of Reading K-12

Ms. Belkys Chang-Blandon

First Grade Teacher- Track 4

Ms. Chang-Blandon is a proud and empathic first-grade teacher at Turner Creek Elementary, where she is entering her sixth year. With over 20 years of experience in education, she has taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, though her true passion lies in working with first graders. Helping young children learn, grow, and build a strong foundation is what fuels her love for teaching.
 
Her teaching philosophy centers on nurturing both academic and social-emotional skills, equipping students with the tools they need to thrive not only in the classroom but also in the real world. From a young age, Ms. Chang-Blandon dreamed of becoming a teacher, and she is grateful every day to be living that dream.
Outside of school, Ms. Chang-Blandon enjoys a joyful life with her husband, Mr. Blandon, and their three wonderful children: Ashley, Belkys, and Christopher. She is also a proud Gigi to her grandson, Lorenzo, and a loving dog mom to Charlotte, her golden doodle.

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Bachelor of Art in Psychology, University of Maryland Minor in voice, University of Maryland

Ms. Moon Kim

First Grade Instructional Assistant- Track 4

Ms. Moon Joo Kim has been working with children in preschool, day care and teaching in elementary school for 18 years. Ms Kim is hard working, kind to children and respects staff. She enjoys working with students in math and doing crafts with students. Ms . Kim is very positive and likes to smile. 

Ms Kim is married and has four children.She has a brown toy poodle.  In her spare time, she likes to play piano and to sing gospel songs.