Hello Hawks! My name is Miss Carley and I am thrilled to be teaching at Hortons Creek Elementary. I am originally from New York (I miss cold weather)! and have taught 3rd-5th grade in New York, Florida and now North Carolina. My favorite grade to teach is 3rd grade and I especially enjoy teaching math. Some of my favorite things to do are take photographs, go for a walk, go pumpkin picking, decorate and spend time with my family. I also love ice cream and emojis! I can't wait to meet my students and have a year FULL of learning. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."-Benjamin Franklin

Hi! I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and relocated to Raleigh in 2003 after I graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have taught at Rolesville Elementary and Brier Creek Elementary in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades! In 2013, I graduated from Gardner Webb University with my Master's Degree in Elementary Education- I am very passionate about learning and continuing my education! I married Ray Collins in 2007 and we have one son, Danny who will be in Kindergarten this year! We love spending time outdoors, watching sports and going to the movies! I love to take risks, try new things and am super excited to be at Hortons Creek on the 3rd grade team! I look forward to a great year!

My name is Jessica Courtney and I am thrilled be at Hortons Creek this year! This year is my 5th year teaching, with one previous year in Wake County. I have taught 5th grade and 2nd grade and am ready for a new adventure in 3rd. I am looking forward to seeing where the year will take us! I grew up in Pensacola, Florida, where my family settled after moving around as a military family. I graduated from the University of West Florida in 2013 with a degree in Elementary Education. I taught in Pensacola for 3 years before moving to North Carolina last year. I enjoy traveling and frequently go back to Florida as well as Washington D.C. to visit family.

My name is Tania Knapp. This year marks my 14th year of teaching and I could not be more excited to be part of the Hortons' Creek Family. I earned a Masters of Education from the University of North Carolina Wilmington a few years ago. I am ESL certified and just a few weeks ago, became a Google Certified Educator. I was born and raised in Mexico City and love to visit as much as possible. My two children (Mateo and Sofia) and I live in Apex. We love checking out restaurants, as Ms. Knapp is a terrible cook. When I am not teaching, you can find me at Target, Michael's, or at home. I like crafting, bullet journaling, and connecting with other teachers to exchange ideas. Looking forward to having a terrific year!

Hi! I am Supriya Vasudevan, third grade teacher at Hortons Creek Elementary! My educational background is in Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology. I am certified in two areas of instruction- Elementary Education and Reading. I have a middle school kid and have been living in the area with my husband for the last 13 years. When I am not in the classroom, I am pushing myself to learn more about being better as an educator and person! I am thrilled to be a part of the Hortons Creek Family and cannot wait to start the year with my third graders!

My name is Ms. Ashley Vonglis & I have been a teacher for 7 years. I began my career in Wake County as a 5th grade teacher and taught at that grade level for 3 years. I then switched to 3rd grade and have loved the change in both the curriculum as well as the age group! I am passionate about instilling a love of learning in my students through engaging activities and meaningful projects. When I am not teaching, I love hiking & traveling. I recently had the opportunity to journey across the US to visit 26 National Parks. Being outdoors and exploring nature is not only beautiful but it is a great way to learn about new and amazing places & cultures!

Bio coming soon!