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Second Grade

Lori Archer grew up in Ohio and taught kindergarten and first grade for six years before moving to North Carolina in 2004. She has taught first and second grade at Turner Creek Elementary since it opened in 2004 and has over 25 years of teaching experience. Mrs. Archer is passionate about creating a safe and fun learning environment for her students. She believes in having a growth mindset and she is always exploring new learning opportunities for herself and her students.

Mrs. Archer is happily married to Shane Archer and is the proud mom of two TCE graduates, Aubrey, 23 and Alex, 16. Her family also includes a very spoiled cat named Minnie.

In her free time, Mrs. Archer enjoys reading, scrapbooking, making cards and spending time with her friends and family. She absolutely loves teaching second grade and is excited for another year at TCE!

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Second Grade

Hayley Philie has taught at Turner Creek for 4 years. She is passionate about inclusive and fun classrooms. Ms. 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 taught 3 and a half years of first grade at TCE and is excited to teach in second grade this year!

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 fiance, dog, and two cats. Ms. Philie loves to read and her favorite genre is fantasy. She is a big Purdue Boilermaker fan and loves watching college basketball. 

Ms. Philie is getting married in September! 

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Second Grade Teacher

Kameron Monson has been a teacher for 10 years and has taught 2nd, 5th, and 6th grade.  Mr. Monson’s goal is to create a safe and inviting classroom community where students can explore new ideas, expand their knowledge, and learn useful life skills.  He uses high expectations for students, positive behavioral supports, and hands-on learning to make his classroom fun and engaging while pushing students to grow. In his free time, you’ll find him spending time with his family, finding new ways to learn, reading a good book, exploring the outdoors, and chasing around an energetic two-year-old.    

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Second Grade Teacher

Miss Trocchio is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She moved to North Carolina in 2023, making this her second year teaching at Turner Creek Elementary. She has been teaching for 6 years. She taught 1st grade, 2nd grade, and gifted education while in Pennsylvania. She taught 2nd grade at Turner Creek. She was a competitive swimmer throughout college and coached swimming for 5 years before moving. Miss Trocchio lives with her German Shepherd dog, Nugget. Family is very important to her, and she strives to create a classroom family environment. She is so excited for another year in 2nd grade!

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Second Grade Teacher

Brooke Steiner has been teaching at Turner Creek Elementary for 1 ½ years. Prior to that, she gained valuable experience in the education field by substituting in New York. One of Ms. Steiners main goals as an educator is to create a welcoming and engaging environment for her students, where they feel safe and have fun while learning. Education is a passion of hers that extends beyond the classroom, as her family in New York includes many teachers or individuals working in school settings.

Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling, shopping, visiting the beach, and watching movies with friends. She recently moved into her own apartment and is looking forward to getting a kitten soon! On Monday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings, you can find her cheering on the New York Jets (Go Jets!!) during football season and supporting the Carolina Hurricanes (Go Canes!!) throughout the colder months.

Second Grade Teacher

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