Meet the Second Grade Team

2nd grade

  • Amanda Baker

    Greetings! I recently relocated to the Raleigh area after getting married on June 10, 2017.  I am originally from Charlotte, NC where I spent the last nine years teaching in Union County Public Schools. I have experience teaching grades 2-5, and feel very excited to be a part of the second grade team here at Washington Elementary.  It is not unusual to walk into my classroom and find us working collaboratively while we sing, dance, and laugh.  I believe that learning should have strong structures, but that it should also be fun and engaging.  I'm a huge proponent for digital learning and going global as we work to prepare our students for life in the 21st century.  Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling to the beach or the mountains, and cheering on the Carolina Panthers! Thank you so much for your warm welcome here at Washington!

     

    Daniel Easter

    Introducing Mr. Easter soon!

     

      

    Anna Madison

    My name is Anna Madison.  I’m excited to be starting my 16th year of teaching here at Washington Elementary.   I have a wonderful husband and 2 precious grown sons. We all enjoy the moments we spend together as a family.

    I attended college at Elizabeth City State University for my undergraduate degree and received my Master’s from Grand Canyon University. Teaching is my second career and I truly love what I do.  All the students I teach bring such a wonderful and unique style to our learning space.   There is never a dull moment in my day.  Traveling is my favorite thing to enjoy during the summer break. I make it a point to get some travel time in each summer.

    I look forward to helping your child be the BEST they can be.  It’s gonna be a GREAT year!

    Carolyn Schmidt

    I am thrilled to be part of the WashinGTon family! I was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at East Carolina University where I received my degree in Elementary Education, with a concentration in child development.  I have been teaching 2nd grade in Wake County since 2013 and have a passion for creating a classroom culture that provides opportunities for students to be collaborative, creative, effective communicators, and critical thinkers. 
     
    I love to spend time with my husband and our English bulldog, travel, exercise, and cheer on the Carolina Hurricanes!