I am excited to join the YES kindergarten team this year!  I have been in education for almost 17 years and have taught kindergarten through third grade. I  was also an elementary school guidance counselor for a few years. I have taught kindergarten for the past two years and it is my favorite!  I have two daughters. My oldest is a rising 6th grader at Leesville Middle and my youngest is a rising kindergartener at YES.  I am also excited to share that I will be getting married in February 2020!

My name is Laura McGoun.  I grew up in Nebraska and moved to North Carolina in 1985.  I went to Peru State College in Nebraska and have been at York for over 17 years.  I have 4 wonderful boys and they all went to York.  I also have 6 chickens!

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Hi! I have had the pleasure of teaching K-2 since August 2007. I have a stong passion for equal education for ALL students, combined with a big heart for children, and the patience to teach others.  I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (K-6) at East Carolina University.  My heart has always belonged to the primary grades because I believe that it's important to set a foundation to inspire students during the beginning years of a their development. Can't wait to meet you!

My name is Ella Ann Smith. I’m originally from Charlottesville, Virginia. I have lived in Raleigh since 1979. I attended St. Mary’s Junior College. I met my husband of 29 years here in Raleigh. We have two awesome boys! Joshua 27 and Benjamin 23. I began teaching in 1999. I enjoy being in kindergarten. The children are so sweet and call me “ Ms. Smif “. 

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My name is Abby Glembocki and I graduated from NC State in 2016.  I have lived in Raleigh my whole life and I am an avid Wolfpack fan!

I am originally from Goldsboro, NC and I moved to Raleigh to go to NCSU. Go Pack! I worked at State Employees' Credit Union until my daughter, Hannah, arrived in 2005. Hannah went to York from Kindergarten through 5th Grade and we're proud to be part of the Bulldog Family. I have been a Kindergarten IA since February 2016.

My name is Laura Newton.  I am originally from South Carolina.  I moved to Raleigh in 2015. I attended the College of Charleston where I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.  I received my Master's degree in Education from Walden University.  I am married to my wonderful husband, John, and have a precious son, Noah. I enjoy going to the beach, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

My name is Kim Shobert. I grew up in central Pennsylvania (GO Steelers) and moved to North Carolina in 1999. I have been an instructional assistant for twelve years. It's my third year at York Elementary and I am very excited to be a part of the Bulldog family. I feel very blessed to have a hardworking husband and three wonderful children- Curtis, Jordan, and Brianna. I enjoy traveling with my family and watching my children play sports.