Hi! My name is Hilary May Byrd, and I am so happy to be your child's teacher this year! This will be my twelfth year of teaching and my fourth year in first grade at Kingswood. I taught second grade for eight years in Wilmington. I attended The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Child Psychology. I loved the beach so much that I lived in Wilmington for several years afterward graduating. I was born and raised in Cary, NC and moved back here to be closer to my family. I also got remarried last summer and am a proud mom of my two boys who are also in Elementary School, and a proud stepmom to my two stepsons who are in middle and high school. Our family has two adorable dogs, Layla and Winston. Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family & friends, play soccer, enjoy the outdoors and go to the beach! I am looking forward to a wonderful year teaching your children and helping them grow!

Hi! My name is Brooke Hase and I am so thrilled to be your child’s teacher this year! I’m excited to be entering my 2nd year of teaching and my first year at Kingswood! I graduated from NC State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. Watching every child grow and making them feel seen, loved, and known is one of my biggest joys in life! Aside from teaching, my favorite activities include reading, playing pickleball with my husband, playing the flute, and spending time with loved ones.

Hi! My name is Regan Jackson, and I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year! This is my first year teaching, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be starting my journey at Kingswood. I attended Chowan University on both academic and athletic scholarships, where I played on the women’s soccer team and earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I'm currently pursuing my Master’s in Education as well—continuing to grow as both a learner and an educator. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy running, spending time at the beach, and making memories with my family, friends, and my boyfriend Michael, who plays lacrosse at Chowan. I’m truly looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and fun!

Hi! My name is Jordyn Johnson and I am excited to be starting my fourth year as a 1st grade teacher! I am from Raleigh, NC and have a bachelor's degree in child development from Meredith College. When I am not teaching my sweet students, I enjoy cooking, gardening, and spending time with my family. I also love NC State football and Carolina Hurricanes Hockey! I look forward to working with your student!

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Hola, my name is Ms. Camille Mendez. I'm from San Juan Puerto Rico. I have a BS in Communication Advertising. I have two handsome boys and a Beagle mix name Sparkle. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, painting and dancing. This is my second year at Kingswood Elementary, but I have been with WCPSS for 7 years. Working with children is my passion, every day is a new adventure in the teaching world.

Hi, my name is Christina Robinson ("Mrs. R." to the students). I'm blessed to be a mom to my two children, Jason and Emma. I hold a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters in counselor education. I'm originally from New York, where I worked in the editorial and education fields. This is my fourth year working at Kingswood as an instructional assistant, and I absolutely love it! Helping others always brings me so much joy. Other things in life that I enjoy include sharing time with family and friends, nature photography, country music and line dancing, traveling, crafting, reading, watching movies, writing, exploring thrift stores and yard sales, and collecting rocks/minerals/gems.