• Meet Our Special Programs Resource Teachers

     

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Ms. Smallwood

Curriculum Resource Teacher Track 1

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Ms. Gnatek

Curriculum Resource Teacher Track 2

eMail: mgnatek@wcpss.net

Hi! I’m excited to be teaching at Olive Chapel. I’ve been teaching since 2015, and I have master’s degrees in Special Education from Shenandoah University and Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Before moving to North Carolina, I taught in Northern Virginia, and I’m really enjoying being part of this wonderful community.
 
Outside of school, my favorite people are my two awesome boys, Connor and Parker. I also have a sweet Labradoodle named Shiloh who keeps me on my toes! I love spending time with my family and am looking forward to a great year getting to know my students and their families!

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Ms. Norman

Curriculum Resource Teacher Track 3

eMail: jcnorman@wcpss.net

My name is Jalyce Norman and I grew up right here in the peak of good living! I attended Olive Chapel as a student and I’m so excited to be back as a staff member!  After graduating from Panther Creek High School, I went to Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology.  I like to be out seeing sights, taking walks, enjoying nature, the occasional shopping trip, and spending time with my family and friends when possible.  Olive Chapel has always felt like a second family, and with my mom working in the front office, it couldn’t be truer. I have always known this school was one-of-a-kind and it’s amazing to have this vantage point and see how encouraging and dedicated the staff is to their students and each other.

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Ms. Meaker

Curriculum Resource Teacher Track 4

eMail: meaker@wcpss.net

Hi! I am a CCR teacher here at Olive Chapel. I have been teaching for over 20 years. I love what I do and being able to work with and support students. I live with my husband of 20-plus years and our 2 children, Emma, our daughter and Owen, our son and our 2 dogs, Gracie and Kona. I love being a part of the OCE family.

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Ms. Kriegel

ECS 1 Teacher

eMail: mkriegel@wcpss.net

Hi! My name is Maria Kriegel. I grew up in central Illinois and attended Illinois State University. I moved to North Carolina in 2012, and have considered it home ever since. I currently live in Apex with my sweet dog, Becca. My parents, brothers and their wives, and my two adorable nephews live in Chicago, all who I miss dearly, but I don't miss the cold! In my free time, I love spending time outdoors, at the beach, hiking, or paddleboarding. I enjoy reading, journaling, live music, lifting weights, and yoga. 
 
I have been teaching in the ECS classroom for over ten years. I started in middle school, but have truly found my passion the past 3 years at the elementary school.  Every year I look forward to new memories, learning, laughing, and unconditional love. 

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Ms. Harris

ECS 2 Teacher

eMail: aharris27@wcpss.net