Hello, my name is Ella Culbreth. I grew up in a small town in North Carolina, called Whiteville. I moved to Raleigh when I came to college to attend Saint Augustine’s College, now University, in 2000. Go Falcons!!! I have a B.S in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Education. This school year is my 15th year in Wake County (combined) and my second-year as part of the Yates Mill Elementary family as a Regular Ed. Instructional Assistant. For the past 23 years, I have served children and adults with special needs in several different capacities, including Special Education Teacher, Qualified Developmental Professional (Case Manager) and an Intermediate Care Facility Group Home Director. Briefly, I departed from Wake County Public Schools earlier last year to pursue a Management position with the NC Department of Vital Records but quickly realized how much I missed being in the classroom.

I am married to my amazing husband Mike for 9 years and together we have two wonderful children, Lauryn (14) and Landon (9). In my free time, I enjoy shopping, spending time with family, painting and traveling. I’m looking forward to loving all, serving all and challenging all your kiddos this year. It will be an awesome year!

eculbreth2@wcpss.net