Miss Day was born and raised in Burlington, North Carolina. This past May she graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a Master of Arts in Teaching for Elementary Education. She also attended UNC Chapel Hill for undergrad where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Science, with minors in Education and Health and Society. During college, she was actively involved in her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, trying new recipes, and attending/watching sports! This will be her first year teaching, and she is excited to start her career here at Root as a fourth-grade teacher!

This will be my 24th year teaching and 10th at Root Elementary, teaching 4th grade. I previously taught 6th grade ELA/Science in Auburn, NY and 4th-6th in Rochester, NY.  I attended St. John Fisher College and SUNY at Potsdam… GO Cardinals & Bears!  I have 8 children, YES 8… Yamaris (University of Buffalo), Alexander (Hartwick College), Alexis (Mt. St. Vincent), Markeya (App. St.), Ryan (UNC Charlotte), Elyssa (10th), Elyjah (8th) & Delilah (2nd).  

When I’m not scheduled to be at one of Elyssa’s or Ely’s AAU basketball games, I try to watch a Yankees, Eagles or Warriors game!

Root School Info

Ms.Reyes was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and raised in Gastonia. She moved to Raleigh last year to complete her student teaching at Lacy Elementary and experience living in a new city. This past May she graduated from Appalachian State University, where she earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Psychology concentration. When she is not teaching, she loves to spend her time playing volleyball, going on walks and spending time with her friends and family. 

Mrs. Lydia Still is a dedicated educator with over a decade of teaching experience. She discovered her passion for teaching after graduating from the University of North Carolina with a degree in Political Science and Global Studies. With a Master of Science in Elementary Education from Johns Hopkins University, Mrs. Still brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her fourth-grade classroom. For the past six years, she has thrived as a fourth-grade teacher, embracing the joys of guiding her students' growth. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Kyle, and their dog, Ollie. She is also an avid reader who loves supporting local eateries, visiting the mountains, and cheering for her favorite sports teams!