Gifted & Exceptional
Academically and Intellectually Gifted
Support Staff
Valerie Hawthorne
Secondary AIG Facilitator & K-12 Social Studies
B.S. Secondary Education (Social Studies), William Carey University
M.A. Gifted Education, William Carey University
National Board Certified Teacher
M.A. Gifted Education, William Carey University
National Board Certified Teacher
Work:
919-554-4848
Mrs. Hawthorne brings over 20 years of experience in education to her current role, where she oversees the Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program at our middle schools. She works closely with ELA and math teachers in the advanced classes to identify, monitor, and support AIG students.
She also serves as the district’s K–12 Social Studies Lead, supporting teachers as they implement the NC inquiry-based standards.
She also serves as the district’s K–12 Social Studies Lead, supporting teachers as they implement the NC inquiry-based standards.
Exceptional Children
Exceptional Children
Stacie Madsen
Teacher - Extended Content Standards
B.S. Rehabilitation Studies, East Carolina
SPED Alternative Licensure, East Carolina
SPED Alternative Licensure, East Carolina
Work:
919-496-7700
Mrs. Madsen is from Florida and loves everything about the beach and water. This year is her 11th year teaching. Mrs. Madsen started teaching high school Extended Content then moved to Middle School. Before teaching, she earned her Bachelors in Rehabilitation. She has years of experience as a Medicaid Case manager, supported employment, and independent living. She attended classes at East Carolina University and earned her EC Adaptive Teaching license. She states that she has loved each part of her journey, but her heart is truly in the classroom.
Exceptional Children
Maryland Chavis
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Bunn Middle
Department(s)
Bunn Middle, Exceptional Children
Job Title
EC Teacher
Contact Information
Work Email
(Primary)
Work Phone
Education
Degree(s)
BS, Elizabeth City State University
Other Information
Biography
I Maryland M. Chavis was born in Franklin County, NC in Louisburg, NC. I went to Louisburg Elementary, Gold Sand Middle and Louisburg High. I graduated and went to Elizabeth City State University with a scholarship to play football.Graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. I always had a itch for teaching but always shyed away from it until a few years ago. Lets just say I have found my calling!!
Exceptional Children
Pamela Floyd
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Bunn Middle, Bunn Middle School
Department(s)
6th, 7th, 8th, Bunn Middle, Exceptional Children
Title(s)
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Job Title
IA
Contact Information
Education
Degree(s)
, NC
Exceptional Children
Annette Thomas
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Bunn Middle, Bunn Middle School
Department(s)
6th, 7th, 8th, Bunn Middle, Exceptional Children
Title(s)
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Job Title
Instructional Assistance/ Bus Driver