Exceptional Children
Mrs. Martha Barnes
I received my BS degree In Elementary Education K-4 at Barton College, formerly Atlantic Christian College, in 1988 . My masters degree is in Special Education from Lynchburg University, formerly Lynchburg College in Lynchburg,VA in 2000. I have taught regular and special education for a total of 25 years. I have been an EC teacher in Wilson County since 2019. I am so happy to return back home in Rocky Mount to be near to my mom. I have one son who is 27 years old who currently lives in Elizabeth City, NC.
Ms. Sierra Whaley
I recently graduated from East Caroline University with a Bachelors of Special Education with a minor in Psychology! This is my first year as an EC teacher. I have a love for reading and going to the beach. I have two pups Nala and Ryder who take up my free time and plan to get many more!
Mrs. Tonia Gear
I'm a 1991 graduate from Livingstone College home of the "Blue Bears" with a BS/Physical Education and Teacher certification from ECU. I am the mother of 4 beautiful young ladies (Tyree, DeNisa, Capriel and Alisa and 2 grandbabies, Aumi and Elias). I have been in education for about 25+ years and I'm enjoying every bit of it. Presently, I am an assistant girls basketball coach and teaching EC/OCS Math, giving back to those who gave to me!!
Ms. Stephanie Muller
I graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College double majoring in English Literature and Secondary Education. I stayed an extra year to obtain my M.Ed. in Special Education. I have taught for 14 years in all grades and courses ranging from 6th grade ELA to IB and AP Literature.