Instructional Support

Meet the Team!

Instructional Facilitator — Danielle Greene - dgreene3@wcpss.net — Website — Twitter

Ms. Greene:  I am extremely excited to be a part of the White Oak Elementary family as the Instructional Facilitator and AIG curriculum support teacher! I started my teaching journey in Atlanta but I love calling Wake County home! When I’m not working with the students and staff at White Oak, I enjoy spending time with my husband Josh and two adorable little ones (Austin and Madison). I also love to cook, shop, attend concerts and enjoy a good run. I am looking forward to working with all the students, teachers and families at White Oak this year. I believe that strong curriculum is the foundation of exploration and learning! I know that all of our Explorers will be TREKKING to new heights this year!!

Degrees/Certifications: BS in Elementary Education (Pre-K to 6th) and Gifted Education (K-12); MSA in School Administration Candidate

Literacy Coach & Intervention Teacher - Allison Molinaro —emolinaro@wcpss.net — Website — Twitter

Ms. Molinaro: I have been teaching in Wake County Schools since 1996 (with a 3 year break along the way).  I was a second grade teacher before becoming an intervention teacher and literacy coach. I live in Cary with my husband, 3 children, and 2 cats.

Degrees/Certifications:BS Child Development, K-6 Teaching License, MEd Education (Reading)

Intervention Teacher - Valencia Collins — vcollins@wcpss.net — Website — Twitter

Follow the Class: Contact Ms. Collins 

Ms. Collins: Hi! I'm excited to be your child's teacher this school year! This will be my ninth year teaching and my fourth year at White Oak Elementary. I have taught all grades, from first to fifth grade. I am originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina and currently live in Holly Spring. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and crafting. 

I'm looking forward to working with your family to help your child have a successful fifth grade year!

Degrees/Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Guidance Counselor - Lil Wells —Lswells@wcpss.net 

Ms. Wells: I’ve been a counselor for 33+ years in all levels of education; elementary, middle, high school, and college. I am working part-time at White Oak Elementary after retiring in 2012. I love to travel and experience new places. I have four English Bulldogs, including one puppy. I am a Sunday School teacher and live in Angier in Harnett County. I am indeed blessed to be working at such a great school with fantastic students.

Degrees/Certifications: B.S. Sociology, M.Ed. Counseling, Campbell University, NBCT

Guidance Counselor - Shannon Jesinkey — sjesinkey@wcpss.net— Website — Twitter

Ms. Jesinkey: Hello! I am excited to be one of your counselors here at White Oak ES! I am originally from Wilson, North Carolina, but have also lived in Iowa, Indiana, London, England, and Singapore! I received my undergraduate and master’s degree from North Carolina State University...GO PACK!. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering at church and in my community, spending time at the beach, reading, exercising, and cooking. I also enjoy spending time with my family. My husband & I especially love traveling with our daughters Riley Ann (Junior at Apex Friendship HS) and Reagan (8th grader at Apex MS). One of my passions is helping students reach their full potential socially, emotionally and academically. I look forward to a great year of exploring and learning with you all at WOES!

Degrees/Certifications:NCSU: M.Ed. Counselor Education, B.A. Political Science, Certified K-12 School Counselor-State of NC

School Psychologist - Camilla Tungate —ctungate@wcpss.net — Website — Twitter

Ms. Tungate: Hey! My name is Camilla Tungate and I am the new school psychologist at White Oak Elementary! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, paleo cooking, watching Alabama Football (ROLL TIDE!), and exploring NC!

Degrees/Certifications: Ed.S. - School Psychology, MA - School Psychometry, BS - Psychology

ESL - Kathryn Hensinger —khensinger@wcpss.net — Website — Twitter

Ms. Hensinger:  Hi. My name is Kathy Hensinger and I grew up in Woodbury, NJ. I spent many wonderful summers in Ocean City, NJ. I attended college at Elizabethtown College, in E-town, PA. After college I worked as a camp counselor at The Aspen Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado. I eventually found my way to NC, where I have now been for over 25 years. I started teaching in WCPSS in 1999 at Adams Year Round Elementary School as a first grade teacher. A few years later I started teaching ESL. When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time in Bath, NC along the beautiful Pamlico River. I also enjoy reading, traveling, and having fun adventures with my family. This is my first year at White Oak Elementary and I am excited to meet all of you!

Degrees/Certifications: Elementary Education at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA and ESL Licensure at NCSU

Social Worker - Marissa Cockrell — mcockrell@wcpss.net — Website — Twitter

Ms. Cockrell: I am Marissa Cockrell the School Social Worker for White Oak Elementary.

Degrees/Certifications: BSW, MSW

AIG - Karen Wiltse — kwiltse@wcpss.net — Website - Twitter

Ms. Wiltse: This is my 3rd year at White Oak Elementary. I have been teaching for 23 years, 15 of them have been in Wake County Schools. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students, in Taiwan, Florida and North Carolina. This year I will be working alongside Mrs. Greene as an AIG Curriculum Support Teacher. When I am not teaching I enjoy gardening, reading, shopping, walking our rescue dog Cali and spending time with my family. I am very excited about the opportunity to work with AIG students, families and staff at White Oak Elementary.

Degrees/Certifications: BA Early Childhood and Elementary Education