Ms. Beard is a 1st grade teacher at Green Leadership and World Languages Magnet Elementary. She earned her degree in Elementary Education with a STEM concentration from North Carolina State University. She loves watching her students explore new ideas, learn about the world around them, and grow in their confidence as learners. Most importantly, she works hard to make sure each child in her class feels loved, valued, and supported every single day. Before teaching 1st grade at Green, Ms. Beard worked as a substitute teacher and intern in several Wake County schools. She enjoyed getting to know students of all backgrounds. These experiences helped her see how important it is for every child to have a safe space and a caring adult who believes in them. Outside of school, Ms. Beard enjoys reading, going on walks with her dog, Ellie, and spending time with her family and friends.

Ms. Davey is a 1st grade teacher at Green Leadership and World Languages Magnet Elementary. She earned her master's degree in Educational Studies - Elementary Education from Western Governors University and her bachelor's degree from Meredith College. She is passionate about creating a safe and loving space for all learners where they can learn, gain independence, and become future leaders! As a beginning teacher, she is inspired by her mentors to instill passion in her students to become lifelong learners. When she's not at school, she loves to spend time with her family and friends and travel to new places. 

Ms. Hopper is a 1st grade teacher at Green Leadership and World Languages Magnet Elementary. Ms.Hopper is so excited for this school year! She has been at Green since 2019 in first grade and loves being a part of the Green Family. Ms. Hopper grew up in Cherryville, NC with her parents and two younger siblings. In 2014, she moved from her small hometown to Raleigh to attend NC State University. She loved Raleigh and NC State so much that she chose to extend her studies for another year to obtain a Master’s degree in K-12 Reading. Ms. Hopper has wanted to be a teacher since she was in Kindergarten. She believes all students should know they are kind, smart, important, loved, and a leader. Outside of school, she is a big fan of Dolly Parton, NC State sports, traveling, reading, movies, and anything Disney-related—especially Cinderella.

Ms. Truitt is a 1st Grade Teacher at Green Leadership and Word Languages Magnet Elementary.  She earned her Elementary Education Degree from Wingate University and her Master's in Special Education from NC State University.  She was a Teacher Assistant for 5 years and is in her 15th year of teaching. Ms. Truitt works with her leaders to create a strong classroom community that focuses on teamwork, celebrating each other's successes and problem-solving together.  Her love of reading and passion for her students to believe in themselves and grow as learners motivates her to empower all students to be successful and to strive to continue to ask questions to learn more.  Outside of school, you might find Ms. Truitt with her family at any NC State Football game, cheering on the Wolfpack!  Go Pack!   She also enjoys gardening and a peaceful rainy day to read. 

Ms. Moye is a first grade teacher at Green Leadership and World Languages Magnet Elementary. She earned her Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University. Ms. Moye is passionate about encouraging her students to follow their hearts and be confident in their ability to learn and explore their purpose in the classroom rather than the world. Before Green Elementary, she spent one year as an English Assistant in Spain and is now starting her first year of teaching in the American school system. Looking up to her teachers her whole life made it an easy decision to follow them and potentially become a future role model herself. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two chocolate labs, Nash and Nola. 

My name is Johnna Elstob. I am excited to be back to Green for my third year! I love being part of the Green Family! I enjoy painting,drawing,walking and reading in my free time. I live in Raleigh with my husband Mike and my son Ryan. I also have an adult daughter Hannah who lives in Wilmington and a son Jack who recently graduated college and moved to Honolulu!

I have lived in the Raleigh area most of my life. My favorite hobbies include sewing/quilting, cooking, and crafting with gourds. I live with my 2 cats whom I love dearly. I recently moved to a new home in Clayton, NC. I am excited to return to Green ES for my 23rd year!