• Meet the Kindergarten Team

     

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Ms. Dovile Bereisyte, Teacher

I am originally from Lithuania but have been calling North Carolina home for over a decade. Outside of school, I love reading, traveling, trying new restaurants and facetime with my sister and parents who are back in Lithuania.

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BA in Elementary Education, NC Teaching Fellow

Mrs. Lori Sankary Edmond, Teacher

Mrs. Edmond is a Kindergarten teacher at Green Leadership and World Languages Magnet Elementary. She earned her BS in Elementary Education with a Math Concentration from East Carolina University. She has a passion for creating spaces that feel positive, safe and inclusive for all students. Before joining the Green family, she taught K-2nd grade in Charlotte, North Carolina and Oceanside, California for 8 years. She is very excited to enter year 9 with a new community. Mrs. Edmond has experience leading AND following fellow educators, hosting student teachers, creating and organizing student clubs/events and much more. Teaching runs in her family, therefore she has been inspired since day one to serve the future leaders of tomorrow, which she takes very seriously. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family and doing anything that relates to the arts. She has a plethora of hobbies, including painting, skating, protective hair styling, and creating digital products, just to name a few. She takes it upon herself to learn as much as she can in this lifetime because knowledge is power. 

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Ms. Jazmyn Smith, Teacher

This is my 2nd Year as a Kindergarten Teacher here at Green. I look forward to a Great Year!

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Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University

Ms. Ashelyn Vinsel, Teacher

Ms. Vinsel is a Kindergarten teacher at Green Leadership and World Languages Magnet Elementary. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University in 2024. She brings high energy and enthusiasm into the classroom where her students feel safe to express themselves in a positive environment, which allows students to foster a love for learning. Before joining Green, she was a 1st grade teacher in Boone, North Carolina, and has also worked with children as a gymnastics coach and outdoor summer camp counselor. In her free time, Ms. Vinsel loves to spend her time outdoors hiking with her dog, paddleboarding, and camping, but when indoors she can be found listening to music, watercoloring, and making jewelry. She feels so very lucky to be teaching Kindergarten this year, and cannot wait to meet her wonderful class!

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Ms. Caroline Wells, Teacher

Hi! My name is Caroline Wells. This is my fourth year teaching Kindergarten at Green. I grew up in Raleigh and went to Appalachian State. Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends, traveling to the beach or mountains, and trying out new restaurants. Kindergarten is such a wonderful place and I feel so lucky to do what I do!

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Ms. Peyton Allen, Instructional Assistant

Hello! My name is Peyton Allen and this is my third year at Green. I grew up in Raleigh and find it to be a special place. In my free time I enjoy, trying new restaurants, baking and hiking. Let's make it a great year!

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Ms. Manal Alsouke, Instructional Assistant

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Ms. Jasmin Harris, Instructional Assistant

Hello! I’m Jasmin, an instructional assistant here at Green. Originally from New Jersey, I moved to North Carolina in 2008. I have two wonderful children, Elias (7) and Malia (2). I’m currently attending ECU—Go Pirates! In my free time, I love reading a good book and traveling with my family. I’m excited for an amazing year ahead and look forward to meeting new families!

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Ms. Latonya Williams, Instructional Assistant

Hello Green Families, I have been working with children for several years and have three children of my own. This year I am looking forward to meeting your leaders and having an awesome year.

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Ms. Suanny Ruiz, Instructional Assistant