Meet the Team

Student Services

Phone: (919)233-4228 EXT. 24038

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. in Education Salisbury University Master of Science, School Counseling Capella University

Mrs. Jill Peacher | 6th Grade Counselor | Lead Counselor

Experience: This is my 13th year as a School Counselor, and this is my 11th year at DDMMS. Previously, I was a teacher for 16 years, so I have over 27 years of educational experience! 

Hobbies: I love spending time with my family: my husband, 2 girls and dogs! I love paddleboarding, reading and watching my youngest play soccer and my oldest swim for her university. My favorite vacation spot is the beach in the summer and the mountains in the fall. I love everything pumpkin spice!

Phone: (919)233-4228 EXT. 24039

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Education: B.A. Recreation Administration, Minor-Therapeutic University North Carolina  M.S. Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling, University North Carolina School Counseling Licensure North Carolina Central University 

Mrs. Jerrie Chiles | 7th Grade Counselor

Experience: This is my 13th year at Dillard Drive. Prior to Dillard Drive; I worked at the high school level  as an Intervention Coordinator at Leesville Road High School  and Knightdale High School. 

Hobbies: I am married, with two adult sons; Anthony and Andre. In 2020, our family  welcomed another "A" our grandson Adonis .  I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and relaxing at the beach.  I love to line dance, and participate in 5 & 10K races. Since 2016, I have been in 14 races. 

Phone: 919-233-4228 x24036

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Master of Education School Counseling NC State University B.S. in Psychology UNC-Chapel Hill

Ms. Lily Porter | 8th Grade Counselor

Experience: Hello, Dragons! My name is Lily Porter, and this is my second year as a school counselor with Dillard Drive. I completed my internship with Athens Drive HS during the 23-24 school year.

Hobbies: My hobbies include playing pickleball with friends, walking on the greenway, going to the movies, and finding the best places to eat in Raleigh. 

Phone: (919)233-4228 EXT. 24046

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Master of Social Work

Mrs. Van Oostrum-Reed | School Social Worker

Experience: This is my 22nd year as a School Social Worker, and this is my 7th year at DDMMS. Previously, I worked in the Central Office, where I worked with long-term suspended students enrolled in the SCORE program.  I have also worked for Durham Public Schools, Austin Independent Schools, and Broward County Schools as a school social worker.
 
Hobbies: I am married and have 2 daughters, Maya, an 11th grader and DDMMS grad, and Ella, a current 6th grade Dragon! I love traveling, watching my oldest play volleyball, and both my girls play softball, and Sunday Football!