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2025-2026 LES Staff Favorites
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Last NameFirst NameLast NameEmail AddressGrade Level/Position (Administration, Specialist, etc.) Birthdate Initials Birthday (month, day)Favorite Color(s) Favorite Plant or Flower Favorite Sports TeamFavorite gift cards to receive (stores, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.)Favorite Drink Favorite prepackaged snacks to receiveFavorite Down-Time Activity Anything else you would like us to know about you? (allergies, non-preferred scents/flavors, etc)
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AldacostaKerryAldacostakaldacosta@wcpss.net2nd GradeFeb 22KMAFeb 22Purple, Gold, GreenTulip, hyacinthECU PiratesLowes, Home Depot, Amazon, Target, Kohls, Miltons, Subway, Dunkin, Relish, ChickFilA, Mexican Food!Unsweet tea, hot teas, DrPepper, Cherry Pepsi, Mountain DewTrail Mixes, Gold fish, reeses, sour gummies, Cherry Sours, ritz toasted chips, whatchamacallits, pretzles, doughnutsReading, Gardening/Yard Work, concerts, Broadway MusicalsNo coconut, No rose scented items
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AllenMeganAllenmallen3@wcpss.net2nd GradeJan 13MNAJan 13turquoisesunflower, peonydukestarbucks, doordash, amazoncoke, celsiusskinny pop, reeses, kind bar, cheez it, kit kat, nerd gummy clustersreading, travel, spending time outdoors
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BaileyJessicaBaileyjlbailey@wcpss.netAssistant PrincipalAug 27JLHBAug 27Brights/neons and coastalsunflowersNC State, Carolina HurricanesAmazon, Target, Dunkin' Donuts, Relish, Salt and Lime, Greek Fiesta, Bombay Curryvanilla sweet cream cold brew, iced chai latte, flavored seltzer, pepsitrail mix, peanut butter anything, kettle corn, twizzlersarts and crafts, movies, readingvegetarian
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BaldwinJanelleBaldwinjbaldwin@wcpss.netinstructional facilitator/literacy coach/testing coordinatorjkbMay 26sea bluerananculaspantherstarget or starbucks or quail ridge bookstoretarget monster mixreading!
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BlackleyDeeBlackleydblackley@wcpss.net2nd GradeJuly 18DSBJuly 18Purple, navyHydrangea, peony, dahliaCarolina Hurricanes, App State MountaineersTarget, Starbucks, Amazon Coffee, CokeCheez it, popcorn, chex mix, haribo gummy bears, kit kats, reeses, butterfingersGolf, readingNo
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BuxtonNikkiBuxtonnbuxton@wcpss.net1st grade IAOct 4NDBOct 4Purple, Turquoise, GreenTulips, PeoniesKC Chiefs, Buffalo BillsTarget, Amazon, Marshalls, TJMaxx, Chick-Fil-A, UltaIced Chai Latte w/Almond Milk, Diet Dr PepperKind Bars, Mixed Nuts, Peanut Butter anything, Skinny Pop (not cheese)Baking cookies, going to concertsNot a coffee drinker, do not care for coconut
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ByrneMary Byrnembyrne@wcpss.netPE SpecialistMEBDec 18Orange, BlackSucculentsSyracuse OrangeAmazon, Target, Dunkintarget fruit strips, dots pretzels, any candyWatching TV, spending time outdoorsI am good! Thank you
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CaseyAlainaCaseyCaseyCCR IAMay 6AKCMay 6PINKSucculents(especially hens and chicks) & Stargazer LilyDuke, Steelers, CanesAmazon, Target, Relish, DoorDashMountain DewCosmic Brownies, Brookie Caramel Candy Clusters(Trader Joe's), Favorite Day Milk Chocolate Sea Salt CaramelsWalking, Swimming, and Watching SportsI love to get resources I can use with my students!
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ChambersVickieChambersvchambers@wcpss.eduFirst Grade Instructional AssistantMarch 23VDCMarch 23Purple, GreenCarnationNC State Wolfpack or HurricanesPanera, Starbucks, Harris TeeterSpring Water, teaSalty, not spicy. Dark chocolate, Ginger snapsMovies, parks, hiking, yoga
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ClanceyPattyClanceypclancey@wcpss.netk/IAMarch 11PECMarch 11bluelove all flowers.NAAmazon, Lowes home improvement, starbucks, target, crumble, Trader joes,coffee, sparkling water,chips, popcorn, almonds, dark chocolateBeach, read, arts and crafts.
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ClementsPatriciaClementpsclement@wcpss.netECS IAyellowall flowersHurricanesTargetpotato chipswalking the dogThank You
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CohenAriCohenacohen@wcpss.netPrincipalJune18ACJune 18Dark BlueAny is niceManchester UnitedAmazon or REISpindrift Drinks (Mango/Orange or passion fruit)That's It! Fruit BarsKayaking, Cycling, Watching Soccer na
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CowinsChrisccowins@wcpss.netCustodial ServicesCCFebruary 7brown, neutralsanything low maintenanceGeorgia teamstarget, walmart, chick-fil-a, dairy queengatoradeanything chocolatereading
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CoxSarahCoxsecox@wcpss.netSpeech-Language PathologistMay 16SECMay 16Blue, GreenAnyNot a big sports fanChick-Fil-A, Amazon, TargetCokeCheezits, Reeses, Sour patch kidsReading, reality tv :)N/A
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Crosby AlexisKindergartenACCAugust 28Pink, NudePink Peony Flowers/ Red Roses Eagles Amazon, Target, Ulta beauty seltzer waters,Orange Juice Nutella & Pretzels, Jolly Rancher Chews Movies, Cooking, journaling,, Getting my nails done lavender scent
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DaltonMegDaltonmdalton@wcpss.netintervention/literacy coachMMDMay 7pinktulipsNC StateAmazon or Target or Chick-fil-Adiet cokeLance peanut butter crackerswalking, tennis, listening to music, spending time with family
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EthridgeKatieEthridgekethridge3@wcpss.netK-2 School CounselorKAEOct 12PinkHydrangeasUNCTargetDiet Coke and CoffeeCombos, Reese Pieces, Beef JerkyReading, walking/jogging
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FavaleKimberlyFavaleKfavale@wcpss.netECS 1TeacherNov 11KFNov 11PInkYellow RosesNew York YankeesTarget, Sephora, UltaGoldfish, chipsReadingNo vanilla scents please
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FinanKatieFinankfinan@wcpss.netData ManagerMarch 13KSFMarch 13thGreen and PurpleCarnationsCarolina HurricanesQuail Ridge Books, Jerry's Artarama, Target, Barnes and NobleDiet Coke, Diet Dr. PepperLindt Truffles, Dark or Milk Chocolate, Nacho Cheese DoritosDrawing and Reading!I prefer no candles or lotions, and I collect bookmarks!
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Fruit-cobbJuliejfruit-cobb@wcpss.net4th grade teacherJEFJune 18Teal / Greenhouse plantsPenn StateTarget, Amazonany coffee drinkswhite chedder popcorn, Hi-Chewsrunning, camping, readingThank you!
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GaineyCameronGaineycvgainey@wcpss.net5thMarch 13CVGMarch 13BlueWindow plantsUSA Eagles RugbyBarnes & Noble, Harry's Guitar Shop, Game TheoryChocolate chip cookies, plain potato chips, plain pretzels, Hot Tamales, Sour Patch Kids, doritos, chocolate candy like Snickers etcReading, listening to music, playing instrumentsMy spouse and I very rarely go to restaurants, so we would prefer to avoid restaurant gift cards. Thanks so much! :)
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HameedAseelBookkeeperNov 15AHANov 15Green, white & blackLOVE plants!!NABarnes & Nobel, Tjmaxx, Homegoods, NoRa, Fleet FeetUnsweetened Tea, Coffe, Ginger aleNuts, Dark Chocolate, all fruits "Love dates!!" Reading, Sewing, Photography, Sport - running and strigth traning I do not like scented lotions. Thank you for all what you do!!
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GildhausSallySocial WorkerTealSucculentsMichigan State Univ Starucks, Target, AmazonCoffee-vanilla latteSalt and Vinegar Chips, TwixxReading
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GuzaKimGuzakguza2@wcpss.netAIGApril 4KMGApril 4teal/bluehouse plantsDurham Bulls, HurricanesAmazon, Target, Panera, Chick Fila, NoRa, Trader JoesUnsweetened tea; sparkling waterSkinny pop, dark chocolateBaking, walking/hiking, spending time with my familyunable to really use/have scented lotions, candles, etc. due to family sensitivities
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HayesAshleyHayesaghayes@wcpss.netIA-KindergartenAGHJuly 26Teal, Terracotta, Mustard yellow, pink (no neon please)Succulents, peonies, tulips, thistleI don't like sports...REI, Amazon, Ulta, Barnes&Nobel,Target, Trader Joes, NoRaCaramel, Cinnamon, or Vanilla coffee, Chai tea, Sparkling water,Cheerwinesweet & spicy flavored things,anything peanut butter or coffee related,nuts,trial mix, kettle popcorn Hiking, camping, pickleball, reading, movies, beach, trying new foods from other culturesI'm senstive to artifical scents but I do enjoy natrual scents (citrus spice, bergomont/lemon)
I'm not a big chocolate person but I do like hi-chews, sour patch kids/gummy worms , nerd clusters, Peanut M&M's, Take five
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HillLauraHilllehill@wcpss.net5th/TeacherJuly 3LHJuly 3Purple, Teal, BlueAny plants or flowersDuke & UNCWNoRa, Sola, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, Target, Amazon, Chickfila, Lynnwood Brewery/GrillSpindrift and iced coffeeSalt and Vinegar Chips, Popcorn, Sweet & Salty Mixes, Chocolate and CaramelGardening, Reading, Walking (especially with my dog), Puzzles/GamesN/A
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HowerSarahHowershower@wcpss.netSchool PsychologistblueOhio State BuckeyesTarget, McDonaldsCherry CokeCrunch bars, Starburst, Hershey barsWatching football, reading, traveling with my family
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HuppSharonHuppshupp@wcpss.netfirst grade teacherFeb 28SLHFeb 28purple carnationsUNC TarheelsKohls, Amazon, Target, Chick fil-ASmoothies or lemonade (light)Smart Pop regular popcorn (not cheese), trail mix, chocolate going to to movies Thank you for your kindness!
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KeyCammieKeyckey@wcpss.netOccupational TherapistFeb 19CSKFeb 19purpleDaisyUNC TarheelsTarget, Amazon, NoRa, Solapeanut mms, york peppermint patty, pretzels Reading, watercolor painting, walking the lakeThank you so much for all that you do!
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KingPaigeKingmking4@wcpss.netkJuly 23PLKJuly 23PinkLilyMeredith College; Hurricanes; NC StateTarget, Amazon, Dunkin, Starbuckssparkling waterSour Patch, target trail mixes, York peppermint Gardening
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KlugeSweetyKlugeskluge@wcpss.netAdministrationJune 29S. K.June 29Red - Royal Blue -Anything Bright & Cheerful!NoneStarbucks/Barnes & Noble/Target/Amazon/Trader Joe'sWater/Iced Vanilla Latte with OatmilkCadbury's Dairy Milk Chocolate/Reading/MoviesNo heavy scents please :) No candles :)
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KriwoxChristine KriwoxCkriwox@wcpss.net4th gradeApril 30CMKApril 30BlueAll (succulent, Lily, hydrangea)Ambush lacrosse (local youth), Buffalo BillsAmazon, Wegmans , NoRaPoppi and spindriftSkinny pop, clementines, peanut butter Aloha bars Games with my sons, yoga, hiking, walking, readingUnscented is preferred,
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LattaKimberly Lattaklatta@wcpss.netIA Kindergarten / Manager Before-After SchoolApril 11KCLApril 11Turquoise, Pink and BlackDaisy or any flower I Love them!Carolina Hurricanes/Phil EaglesAmazon, Target, Trader Joes, Starbucks,Duncan,chickfila, SOLA, McDonalds,Hobby LobbyTea (any) Coffee hot or cold (except hazelnut) Seltzers any flavorTricuits, (any flavor) Hershey Bars, Nerd Gummy Clusters, Gummy Bears, Aloha Bars, M &MsBarbie Collector, Going to the Movies,Walking, Beach time, Family Time and dinner with my friendsNo allergies, No vanilla scented things
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LawErinLawenlaw@wcpss.net1st Grade TeacherSept 29ENLSept 29yellow, pinkdaisy, peonyAppalachian State, NC State, Carolina HurricanesTarget, Amazon, Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, Relish, GonzaDiet Sprite, Diet A&W Root Beer, Sparkling water (lacroix)pretzels, watermelon sour patch kids, nerds gummy clustersreading
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LilleySarahLilleyselilley@wcpss.netECS K-5SELAug 18greencala and canna lilies/ gerber daisiesYankeesHome Depot, Target, AmazonNacho cheese doritosreadingNot a big fan of vanilla scented things.
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LopesReginaLopesmlopes@wcpss.net1st grade IASept 6RLSept 6GreenNone ( allergy)NCKohl's, TargetPretzels Walk in the parkI like any kind of chocolate!
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MandelKellyMandelkmandel@wcpss.net4thOct 24K.A.M.Oct 24Green, blue, yellowGardeniaPatriots/Red SoxAmazon, Target, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, WalmartPistachios, popcorn, chocolateGardening, being outsideThank you!
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MohnKimMohnkmohn2@wcpss.netArtJuly 3K.E.M.7/3white, tansunflowerDuke, Ohio State, BengalsStarbucks, Target, Disney iced oatmilk latteCoke Zero, Lattes, Dots pretzels, sea salt popcorn, Tootsie RollsPlanning my next Disney trip! Please no vanilla scented things!
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MurrellDianneMurrelldmurrell@wcpss.net3rd grade teacherMarch 4DMMarch 4Turquoise, SalmonDay LilyYankeesStarbucks, Target, Chick Fil A, Amazon, NORA, Beau's books & brrewsSugar free vanilla non diary sweet cream cold brew, ghost energy drinks, flavored seltzerraw almonds, barbell or quest protein barsTraining, Running, Reading, Shopping
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NetherlandJamie Netherlandjnetherland@wcpss.netK - IAJan 11JMNJan 11Turquoise, SalmonAnything - I love all flowers and houseplants!Carolina Tar Heels NetherlandFlavored seltzer water and Diet Coke Popcorners chips, dark chocolate, Barbell proteinbarsreading, cooking, working outNo heavy scents - thank you
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PerryDaniellePerrydperry@wcpss.netESL/InterventionDLPJan 15Turquoise, Salmondaisyred soxtargetbasically, no sugary snackshanging with my new grandson, reading, knitting, walking the pupper
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PetersMandyPetersmpeters@wcpss.netLibrarianMMPMarch 16Turquoise, SalmonHydrangeas, house plantsUNC-CHTarget, Amazon, Manchesters, Sola, Amazon, Relish, Sassool, Starbucks, Ruckus, Gonza'sSparkling water/Diet Dr PepperPretzels, Popcorn, Sour CandyCrafting, Reading, Exercising, Being outside with familyThank You!
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PyperSharonPyperspyper@wcpss.netFirst GradeNov 26SMPNov 26BlueSunflower, DaisyAmazon, Target, StarbucksPolar Seltzer, Diet CokeChocolatePhotography, Writing, Walkingno flower scents
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ReBantTommyReBanttrebant@wcpss.net5th/ELAJan 25TRRJan 25Blue, Purple, RedAnythingDurham Bulls, Red Sox, PatriotsNORA, anything local, TargetSpindrift and iced coffeeDark chocolate, almondsReading, hiking, spending time with my dogs
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ReedGrace3rd grade teacherJun 13Dark green, rose gold, blueHouse plants, daisiesCarolina Hurricanes, NC StateBarnes and Noble, Amazon, Starbucks Coke, cold brews, lemonadeM&Ms, goldfish, watermelon sour patch kids Reading, napping, paintingThank you!!
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ReynoldsLaurenReynoldsllreynolds@wcpss.netCCRLLRMarch 18Yellow, Blue, GreenLillies, HydrangeasUNC, NC StateSola Coffee, Homegoods, Target, AmazonSparkling watersCheez Its, Nutritious BarsReading, Puzzles, Baking
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SadlerStaceySadlerssadler@wcpss.net1Jan 21SNS1/21Sage green, teal, aquaHydrengeaNorth Carolina Central University, SteelersLowes Home Improvement, Target, Kohls, Bath and Body Works, TJMaxx, New Vision nail salon, Wingstop,Zaxby's,Cheescake Factory, Bojangles, any Mexican restaurantcoffee, Buble, cheerwnepopcorn, Crumble, Walkers, Lorna Doone, cheese, chipsListening to music/ConcertsN/A
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SharrowSamanthaSharrowsayscuesharrow@wcpss.netCCRDec 19SASDec 19blue, greenlavender, eucalyptus, hydrangeaMSU Spartans Amazon, REI, Trader Joe'sDiet Coke, Black TeaKit Kats, Chex Mixreading, hiking, yoga
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SimpsonNickSimpsonnsimpson@wcpss.net5th Grade TeacherOct 7NCSOct 7AnyCarnivorous Plants. Carolina PanthersHome Depot, AmazonDr. PepperKind BarsExercising, MotocrossNo allergies.
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SimpsonAmandaSimpsonasimpson@wcpss.netKindergartenAug 20ARSAug 20Bright ColorsLiving Plants that are easy to keep livingECU Pirates, Canes, PanthersTarget, Kohls, Amazonflavored waterpopcorn, pretzels, plain chipsBrazilian jiu jitsu, readingPrefer non scented items and have to avoid chocolate and caffeine
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SmithBiancabysmith@wcpss.net2nd grade teacherBYSJuly 20ALL BluesSunflowersGeorgia FalconsTarget, Old Navy, AmazonStarbucks Refreshers, waterSkinny Popcorn, pretzelsZumba, reading, haning out with my family/friends N/A
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ThakarManishaThakarmthakar@wcpss.netKindergarten, IAOct 18MTOct 18All colorsmums and DahliaNC StateAmazon, Lowes Home Improvement, Targetwatersweet n salty snack mix, pretzels, goldfishGardening, watching moviesI prefer tea(chai) to coffee
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TrentCourtneyTrentctrent@wcpss.netSpecialist - MusicCATNov 7Sunburnt Orange/Terracotta or sage greenSunflowers or house plantsSouth Carolina Gamecocks Grateful for anything :) (Anything local, Target, Amazon, Starbucks)Dots Pretzels, Popcorn, Sun Chips, Take 5 candy bars, M&Ms, Nerds Gummy ClustersCrafting, Reading, Playing with my Dog, Being outside, I prefer things that are NOT Spicy or Cinnamon. Thank you so much :)
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WatkinsAmyapwatkins@wcpss.netFirst Grade TeacherOct 22APW10/22GreenAnything easy to care for!Dicks, Amazon, Sassoolblack coffee, bubbly waterpopcorn, dark chocolateexercise, cooking, travelThank you!
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 WattsLaurenWattslcwatts@wcpss.net3rd Grade TeacherLCWApril 17BlueAnything easy to care for! (Ivy etc.)NC StateTargetNuts, Dark Chocolate, PretzelsReading, Soccer, c Family Hang, Thank you for all your support!
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