Hi! My name is Joanna Cook, and I am so excited to be teaching kindergarten at Oakview Elementary! Teaching kindergarten is truly my dream job, and I feel incredibly lucky to spend the year learning and growing with my new kindergarteners.

This is my 10th year teaching kindergarten in Wake County, and I continue to love every moment of it. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics from North Carolina State University—Go Pack! Most recently, I completed my Master’s in Elementary Education this past summer, and I’m thrilled to bring new ideas and energy into the classroom.

I live in Holly Springs with my husband, Steven, and our two wonderful children, Bryce (9th grade) and Halley (7th grade). Our family also includes two sweet dogs—Autumn, our Cockapoo, and Augusta, our mini-Labradoodle. As a family, we love to travel, especially to the beach, where we can relax and make memories together.

I am truly looking forward to a fun, engaging, and inspiring school year ahead. Thank you for sharing your amazing children with me— I can’t wait to watch them learn and shine!