Susie Meyer is excited to be teaching the Blended Pre-K class again this year! She was born and raised near Detroit, MI, and moved to North Carolina in 2015. She has directed Daycare Centers and Preschools for 20+years and has taught both Kindergarten and 1st grade here in WCPSS. Susie went to Anderson University, IN for her Elementary Education degree and received her Birth-Kindergarten License from ECU in 2020.Mrs. Meyer is passionate about building relationships with students and parents. She strives to provide a classroom that is full of love, respect, and boundaries so that students can safely explore, learn, and grow. She excels at nurturing children and helping them to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Susie believes that partnering with parents and teammates is essential in helping students gain the necessary skills and education to be successful in life.Susie lives in Holly Springs with her husband, Scott, and her dog, Otis. Together they have 4 grown children. One child lives in Raleigh and the other 3 kids still live in Michigan (for now!) She loves playing cards and games, taking Otis for walks, hanging out at the pool, and spending time with friends and family. 

Ms.Haggy has been working with young learners with social needs for 25 years. She enjoys engaging and encouraging young learners to grow and learn. She is a lifelong learner ( still working on PhD) and likes to help other teachers expand their professional practice ( NBCT Cohort Coach). She loves to hang with her family, garden and landscape and ride her bike.

Rebecca Kane has taught as a special education teacher for 8 years. She is originally from Washington state, but has also lived in Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, and Michigan. Rebecca earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seattle University, followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education from Indiana University South Bend. She is excited about settling down in North Carolina and join the team at Hortons Creek. Rebecca lives with her husband, two sons, and daughter. When she isn't teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, the outdoors, and reading.

Samantha Perlman was born in Delray Beach, Florida. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in special education. Samantha has been teaching for 7 years. She believes every student is unique and loves to support students in their learning journey.

Kristin Todesco is so excited about starting her 4th year at Hortons Creek Elementary as the K-2 ECS Teacher! She graduated with her bachelors degree in Childhood Education 1-6 from SUNY New Paltz. She went on to complete her Masters in Special Education with an Annotation in Severe and Multiple Disabilities 1-6 at St. Joseph’s College. She moved to North Carolina in 2018. When she is not at school spends time with her family and their three dogs. She has worked with students with special needs for the last 6 years and loves every minute of it. She looks forward to the 22-23 school year and everything that is in store!

Mrs. Draper is excited to be back at Hortons Creek. She spent almost 4 years as an Instructional Assistant in various classrooms at Hortons Creek and last year was an Exceptional Child teacher at a middle school in Alamance County. Mrs. Draper believes that every child deserves to be treated equally and strives to make her classroom an enjoyable and welcoming place for all students. She really strives to let all students and adults know that #otherhawksmatter. Mrs. Draper loves to do most anything that involves water. You can often find her paddle boarding, white water rafting, kayaking, or just hanging out at her favorite place, the Outer Banks with her husband and two Great Danes. Mrs. Draper is the mother of 3 grown boys, and a Savta (grandmother) to a granddaughter and a grandson. Mrs. Draper is looking forward to being part of the Hawk family again.