Fourth Grade

Sheila holds a BA in Elementary Education and an M.Ed. in Reading, both obtained from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She has certification in Exceptional Children as well and has taught in Elementary and EC settings over the past twenty-three years. She has spent the bulk of her career as an ELA teacher and has a passion for building a love of reading. She spends time gardening, running, yoga, exploring nature, and reading various types of literature. This community provides so many opportunities for personal growth in these areas, and can be found in the learning environment she helps to create for her students. She is excited to join the ArtSpace family. She is looking forward to the opportunity to integrate the Arts into an ELA and Social Studies environment that is both engaging and impactful.

Jamie is starting his 26th year of teaching since graduating from Warren-Wilson College with an Elementary Education degree. Over the years, he has taught elementary grades 3-5 and middle school math to 6th and 7th graders. He renewed his National Board Certification and has earned a graduate degree from Western Carolina University in Middle Grades Math Education. His interests include: running, mountain biking, dancing, family time, and adventures in our beautiful mountains!

About Ms. Diana

Diana has worked in the education field for 9 years, but was a parent volunteer and even a PTO president for many years beforehand. All together she has had some sort of engagement in the school systems for 18+ years. In 2019, Diana went back to school and finished her Associates of Art degree. It is never too late to learn! She has lived in WNC since 2012 and thoroughly enjoys the mountains and all the beauty it brings. In her free time she enjoys reading, swimming, crafting and spending time with her family.