Hello Owls! My name is Eric Ames and I am super excited to be returning for my first full year as the Physical Education Specialist here at Aversboro! I graduated from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania with a BA in Health/Phys Ed Teaching with a K-12 certification. Prior to joining the Aversboro team I managed fitness facilities throughout the triangle until deciding to follow my true passion for teaching and coaching. In my free time I enjoy playing/watching sports, hiking/exploring nature, hanging out with friends/family, and relaxing with my two dogs Duke and Teddy. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year and helping all students develop a lifelong love of physical activity.

Hello Aversboro Owls!  The 2023-2024 school year will begin my 5th year at Aversboro.  I have thoroughly enjoyed watching students grow, mature and develop a love of reading during my tenure.  I have been in NC since 2015.  Prior to moving here I lived in Pennsylvania and Texas.  I started my career as an elementary teacher and taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.  In 2005, I made a career change and decided to pursue a master’s degree in library science.  For the next 10 years I worked as a library director in a small rural library.  After moving to NC, I started working as a school librarian in the public school system.  I have 2 adult children and a cat.  In my spare time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, hiking, and spending time with friends. 

My name is Haley Morris and I am thrilled to be teaching Art at Aversboro this year!  I received my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from UNCW in 2015. Before joining our team here at Aversboro, I worked as a Montessori school teacher, a nanny, and an au pair in the Netherlands! In my free time I love to travel, paint, and spend time with my daughter. I can’t wait to embark on this journey working with children and watching them create.

Hi, Aversboro Elementary!  I am so excited to be your music teacher again this year! I graduated from Campbell University (GO CAMELS!) with a BA in Music Education and a certification in K-12 band, chorus, and orchestra. I have been teaching music for 22 years. My husband and I live in Garner with our 2 boys, who were also once students at Aversboro Elementary. When I’m not teaching, I like to spend time with my boys, read, exercise, and make music of my own. I love to sing, and I also play the piano, bass guitar, and ukulele. We're going to have a great year full of moving, singing, instrument playing, and creating. I can’t wait to make MORE music with all of you – it’s going to be a dynamic year!