Ms. Monica Bass

Email: mraybass@wcpss.net

Mr. Scott Chapman

Email: schapman1@wcpss.net

Mr. Mike Hosterman

Hello Baucom Families!!!  What an honor it is to be part of your child’s journey through life and education.  I have been at Baucom Elementary since 2013 and I can promise you that our school family gets more special every year! I have been teaching since 2005.  I originally started teaching near my hometown, Youngstown Ohio.  I met my wife (Diana Hosterman) at Youngstown State University as we both were in the education program.  We both were hired at Springfield Local Elementary School in Ohio and taught together in elementary school for a few very special years As Springfield Tigers!  During this time, we were engaged and married while surrounded by very special teachers and students at SLE in New Middletown, Ohio. To this day, we still enjoy attending weddings and family functions of these Ohio students that were once in our k-4 program!  In 2008, we relocated to North Carolina in hopes of helping family members with medical needs.  I taught for 5 years at Laurel Park Elementary before coming to Baucom Elementary.  My favorite thing in life is being a father to my daughters and a husband to Ms. Hosterman, who teaches 2nd grade at Baucom.  My wife and family love to attend church together and we have been learning lots and lots together at our daughter’s Fatih Formation Class.  I hope to have a positive impact on your child by bringing a sense of peace and joy to their school day.  Our focus in PE will be Kindness!  Everything that we do and learn together will be centered around being kind to others and kind to ourselves.  Parents, please email me any questions or concerns at any time!  Thank you for letting me be a part of your child’s life.  My goal is to have a positive impact on your sweet child that lasts forever!  Sincerely, Mr. Hosterman

Email: mhosterman@wcpss.net

Ms. Marissa McKinney

Email: mmckinney3@wcpss.net

Ms. Crystal O’Mara 

Hi, I'm Mrs. O'Mara (aka Captain O’Marica), the School Library Media Coordinator at Baucom Elementary. I live right here in downtown Apex with my husband, our two sons, two lovable chocolate labs, and one very lazy bearded dragon. When I’m not reading, you might find me combing the beach for hidden treasures, doing yardwork, or binge watching something mindless.  

I graduated from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!) with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. I went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University. Most recently, I completed my Master’s in Library and Information Science from UNC Greensboro. 

As a librarian, I have the incredible opportunity to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of reading in our students every day. Whether I’m introducing a brand-new story or sharing a beloved classic, I love watching students connect with books and experience the emotions and wonder that reading can bring.

As students grow, I introduce them to research and inquiry skills that empower them to explore topics that interest them and express their learning through creative, hands-on projects. I believe technology is a powerful tool, but I also value a healthy balance between tech-based and traditional research methods.

In our library, we celebrate learning, imagination, and discovery. My goal is to make every student feel seen, supported, and excited to keep turning the page—both literally and figuratively.

Email: comara@wcpss.net