Hello! My name is Erin Highley. I have lived in Raleigh since I was 3 years old and attended Wake County Public Schools from kindergarten through high school! For college, I attended Appalachian State University. I have been at Jeffreys Grove since 2006. I have a rescue pitbull named Randall. I love taking him on hikes around the Triangle. I am also interested in photography and DIY house projects. 

Hello! My name is Ms. April Christie. I am from Wilmington, Delaware. I have been in North Carolina for 15 years. 

Hello! My name is Estefania Careaga . I have been teaching since​​​​​​​​​​ 2015 year and at Jeffreys Grove  since 2021.  For college, I attended Escuela Normal del Estado, in Mexico. I am married and have no kids.  I enjoy long walks and reading in my free time.

Hello! My name is Maricenia Rojas, and I was born and raised in Costa Rica. I attended  Universidad Federada de Costa Rica(university) . I started at Jeffreys Grove in 2020-2021 school year .  I am married and have 4 kids and 1 fur baby.

Outside of school, some of the things I enjoy are going to the beach, spending time with my family and doing exercise .

My Education

Universidad Federada de Costa Rica

Hello! My name is Vanisha Etheridge. I have over 10 years of public school experience. I have been employed with Jeffreys Grove since 2013 as an IA in EBS II Special Programs and Kindergarten. In the past, I was Autism IA for Durham School of The Arts. I also was a Program Manager for Mental Health and Substance Abuse. I’m from North Carolina and have one daughter. I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Education BA in Sociology/Social WorkMaster’s of Health Services Administration