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1st Grade

Ms. Melissa Scarbrough (1st over)

Hello Baucom Friends and Families! My name is Melissa Scarbrough and I am so excited to be your child’s first grade teacher. I have been teaching for 15 years, primarily with first and third graders. My husband and I share a blended family with six spectacular (we think so!) young adults:  Jake (29), Will (28), Connor (27), Cole (26), Hannah (25) and Josh (22).  We also have one beautiful granddaughter, Rowan, born in December! We have a feisty lab named Rose and a tortoise named Myrtle. We are new to Apex but are loving the warm welcome and friendly community! When I am not teaching my first grade friends, I love to camp, read, cook, shop, and any time I get to spend with family. I am thrilled to begin the 2024-2025 school year with you!

Email: mscarbrough@wcpss.net 

 

Ms. Carolyn Cirasole (2nd over)

My name is Carolyn Cirasole and I have been given the wonderful opportunity to learn and grow with your children this year.  I have lived in the Apex area for the past 20 years. My husband is an Apex fireman and my two sons, Owen (16) and Carter(14),  attend Apex Friendship High School. When I'm not in the classroom, I love to play pickleball and watch my two sons play sports. I love to stay busy but can also appreciate down time. Creating the balance is important!

 I graduated from Northern Michigan University, continued my education and received a Masters in Teaching from North Carolina State University with a focus in Elementary Education. I’ve taught 6 years of 2nd grade and  I am excited to venture through my 2nd  year teaching 1st grade here at Baucom. My classroom is a place where students feel safe to ask questions and explore with excitement.  The opportunity to teach and grow with children is my passion. I look forward to an amazing year!

A few fun facts

I love the outdoors! Outside is my happy place, unless I see a snake! 🐍

Sports are my thing! I'm pretty competitive

I've visited over half of the states in the USA ✈

I love to be creative- through baking, cooking, arts and crafts, exercise and playing games ✨

My Favorites 

Color: Any bright color!

Food: Chipotle, Chick-fil-a, Alpaca

Sport:  Pickleball🎾

Quote: "It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." - Henry David Thoreau 

Movie: Beauty and the Beast 📽

Sports Team: Apex Friendship Patriots and the Yankees ⚾ 

Place to vacation: The beach  🏖

Email: ccirasole2@wcpss.net

 

Ms. Emma Jones (3rd over)
 
Hi! My name is Emma Jones and I am thrilled to be your child’s teacher this year! I graduated from NC State with my B.S. in Elementary Education, with a concentration in STEM. I am also Licensed in English as a Second Language (ESL). I am from the mountains in Asheville, NC. I have three older brothers and two amazing parents. Over the summer I got engaged and I am thrilled to begin this new adventure in life! My fiance and I met at NC State – go pack! In my free time I enjoy being active, whether that be running, walking, riding the Peloton, etc. You can find me spending time with my family and friends or cooking, baking, and reading. Some of my favorites include: Starbucks, Target, and Amazon. My primary goal is to ensure that every student feels known and loved each time they step into the wonderful Baucom. I am so excited to get to know your sweet kiddo and for a great year as an Aviator.
 

 

Ms. Sherrill Miller (4th over)

Hello Baucom Families! My name is Sherrill Miller and I am so excited to have your child in my first grade class. I have been teaching for twenty 26 years. I graduated from East Carolina University in 1997. After spending seven years teaching at First Flight Elementary School in Kill Devil Hills, NC, my family relocated to the Lake Norman area. I spent fifteen years teaching first grade in Mooresville, NC.  I am happily married to Mr. Miller, who is an Assistant Principal at Holly Springs High School. We have a twenty year old daughter, Molly, who will be a junior at North Carolina State University “GO PACK!” When I am not teaching my first grade friends, I love to craft, shop, read, and enjoy time at Lake Gaston. I am thrilled to be your child’s teacher, and I can’t wait to begin the 2024-2025 school year!

Email: smiller13@wcpss.net

 

Ms. Lindsey Collins (5th over)

Hi! My name is Lindsey Collins. I graduated from Radford University in Virginia with a BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development. This is my 13th year teaching, as well as my 13th year at Baucom Elementary! I grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and moved to NC shortly after I graduated college with my now husband. I have a 5 year old daughter, Aubree, a 1 year old, Cash, one still cookin’- and a dog named Zoey. I love to craft, play music, read, and go on adventures with my family. I am excited to be a part of the 1st grade team and can’t wait to see the kiddos sparkle this year at Baucom!

Email: lcollins3@wcpss.net

 

Ms. Maddie Beck (6th over)

Hi! My name is Maddie Beck, and I am so excited to be a part of the first grade team this year!  I graduated from East Carolina University this past spring with a BS in Elementary Education with a concentration in math education, so this will be my first year teaching.  I am excited to be at Baucom this year, especially because my mom also works here as an IA in kindergarten.  In my free time I love to go to the beach and spend time with friends and family.  I love cats and have two tortoiseshell cats, Kiki and Daisy.  I am looking forward to an amazing year!

Email: mbeck3@wcpss.net

 

Ms. Heather Turley (7th over):

Hi! I'm Heather Turley and I am excited to be an Instructional Assistant on the first grade team this year. I have lived in the Apex area most of my life, and actually attended Baucom Elementary as a student from second to fifth grade. I currently live in Holly Springs with my husband David, who is also a WCPSS employee, and my two cats, Boone and Milo. I have a BS in Child Development from ECU. This is my 8th year as a First Grade IA at Baucom. My husband David and I are currently on the waitlist to adopt a baby, so hopefully we will be growing our family within the next year or so! When I'm not at school I love to craft, paint and read. I'm looking forward to another great year at Baucom!
 
 

 

Ms. Stephanie Michnowicz (8th over):

Hi there! My name is Stephanie Michnowicz. Most of the students know me as Mrs. M. I have my bachelor’s degree from UVA-Wise, in the mountains of South Western Virginia, and I am also a proud Virginia Tech Hokie!  I am going into my 11th year at Baucom Elementary. I have been an Instructional Assistant for Kindergarten and  First Grade and I taught the Social Emotional Learning special for two years. This year I am hanging out with the first graders as the Instructional Assistant for Lindsey Collins  Melissa Scarbrough and Maddie Beck. I have two teenagers (Alex-18 and Claire-17) with my sweet husband Jim. My favorite things to do involve being outside (gardening, hiking, biking, pickleball, tennis). I am so excited to help these Baucom Aviators SOAR!

Email: smichnowicz@wcpss.net