Pre-K Team

Meet the Team!

Lee Anne Smith — lsmith13@wcpss.net — Website — Twitter — Instructional Assistant: Linda Johnson

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Ms. Smith: I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Elementary & Special Education from Carlow University in my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and I am beginning to work towards my Masters of Education in Early Childhood Intervention & Family Support at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. For the last eleven years, I have taught students with disabilities in the self-contained classroom setting. I live in Durham with my wife and family of animals. I am thrilled to begin my fourth year with the White Oak Elementary School family and our classroom's wonderful Instruction Assistant, Ms. Linda Johnson.

Degrees/Certifications: Bachelors of Arts - Elementary & Special Education

Ms. Johnson: My name is Linda Johnson I live in Holly Springs with my husband and 2 teenagers. I earned my degree from Western Carolina University and worked in special education for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools before moving to Wake County to raise a family. I worked in the Wake County Infant Toddler program before joining the school system in early 2015. I am looking forward to another great year at White Oak Elementary.

Degrees/Certifications: Western Carolina University - Bachelors of Science in Child Development and Family Services. Certified Infant Toddler Family Specialist.

Marni Ostrander — mostrander@wcpss.net — Website — Twitter — Instructional Assistant: Julia Williams

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Ms. Ostrander: I live in Apex with my husband and 3 kids.  This is my 12th year teaching.

Degrees/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Master's degree in Elementary Education, National Board Certified.

Ms. Williams: Hello! My name is Julia Williams. I moved to North Carolina from Atlanta in the fall of 2015. I am excited to be back in Pre-K this year! In my spare time, I love to read, run, and bake.  I’m looking forward to a wonderful school year!

Degrees/Certifications: B.A., Political Science, Emory College. J.D., University of Georgia School of Law