Kindergarten

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Ms. Emily Dawson
I am so excited and honored to be a part of the JY Joyner family. I became a teacher because I can't see myself doing anything else. I enjoy building relationships with students and watching them learn and grow socially, academically, and emotionally. I love teaching kindergarten and can’t wait to meet my new class! I grew up in Raleigh and went to Wake County Public Schools for elementary, middle, and high school. I graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, in 2007 with a degree in Elementary Education. Go Mountaineers! My husband and I stay busy with our two sons, daughter, dog and 3 chickens. In my free time I enjoy reading, gardening, eating delicious food, and being outside. I am very excited about the upcoming year! By the end of the year, your child will be a sensational scientist, an awesome author, a marvelous mathematician, a social studies superstar, a radical reader, and so much more. I am looking forward to working together to have a successful year.

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Ms. Amy Forbes
I love being a part of the JYJ family and Kindergarten team. I grew up in Warren, Pennsylvania, a small, beautiful town. I moved to NC to attend college at East Carolina University. Yes! I am a proud pirate! I graduated from ECU, in 1999, with my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development. I then obtained by K-6 degree. I taught for 12 years in Morehead City, NC before becoming a part of the Joyner family. I have a son and daughter who both attend Joyner. Outside of work, my family is my life. I love doing anything outdoors with my children, running, hiking, reading and spending time with our beloved dog Stella. I absolutely love working with children. I love to fuel their curiousity, encourage their love of learning and watch them grow. I can not imagine a more rewarding job. I am so excited to begin a new and outstanding year. .

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Ms. Sharee McNeil
I was born and raised in Holly Springs, North Carolina. I am a mother of two beautiful 12-year-old twin girls and a handsome 20-year-old son. I graduated from the University of Mount Olive with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education with a B-K Licensure and a Master’s degree in Educational Management from Strayer University. I’ve taught for 16 years; this is my 6th year as a kindergarten teacher here at Joyner. I love spending time at home with family and friends, decorating my living spaces, watching movies, listening to music, walking on nature trails , eating good food, and teaching!

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Ms. Stefanie Piner
I am married, and my husband and I have 2 children: Walker and Ella, both who attended JYJ from Kindergarten through 5th grade. I am from Virginia and grew up sailing in the summer and skiing in the winter. When I go to visit, I always try to work in a sailing or skiing trip, depending on the season. But when I’m in North Carolina, my favorite thing to do is go to the beach with my family.