Academics
SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FACULTY

Emily Belcher - Department Head

Degree(s) & Awarding University: BA, Appalachian State University

Nationally Board Certified

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): Curriculum Assistance

Started at Millbrook: 2006

Personal bio: I grew up in Siler City, North Carolina.  After college and a couple of moves, I settled in Raleigh.  I'm married with 2 daughters.  In my free time, which isn't very often, I enjoy reading, baking, and watching TV recorded on my DVR.

Sherrill Alexander

Degree(s) & Awarding University: M.A., Vanderbilt University

Email: shalexander@wcpss.net

 Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): Special Education-Curriculum Assistance and Curriculum Assistance Lab Supervisor

MHS Activities

Started At Millbrook: 2005

Personal bio: Before moving to North Carolina in 2000, I taught many years in both Virginia and California. I am married and have two adult sons who still live in California. Some of my favorite pasttimes include reading, photography, scrapbooking, cooking and craft shows.

Brett Alexander

Degree(s) & Awarding University:  

Email:

 Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s):

MHS Activities (clubs, sports, etc.)

Started At Millbrook:

Personal bio:

Vickie Christos

Degree(s) & Awarding University:BA,MA Appalachian State University, Special Education with concentration in Psychology

Nationally Board Certified

Email: vchristos@wcpss.net

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s):  ICR English 11, 12, ICR US History

MHS Activities (clubs, sports, etc.): Graduation Coordinator, Senior Class, Service Club Mentor

Started At Millbrook: 1990

Personal bio: I am a Raleigh native and a Class of 1975 graduate of Millbrook High School. Two of my children are also Millbrook alumni. During my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, shopping and watching Lifetime movies. 

Margo Harber

Degree(s) & Awarding University:

Email:

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s):

MHS Activities (clubs, sports, etc.)

Started At Millbrook:

Personal bio:

Jessica Hinnant

Degree(s) & Awarding University: BS and BA, Barton College 
 

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): Special Programs with a concentration in English

MHS Activities: Volleyball
     

Started At Millbrook: 2006

Personal Bio:   I am from Wendell, NC where I still live. I enjoy reading, sewing, playing with my dog, Riley, and sleeping.

Carolyn Hunter

Degree(s) & Awarding University:

Email:

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s):

MHS Activities (clubs, sports, etc.)

Started At Millbrook:

Personal bio:

Pam McClellan

Degree(s) & Awarding University:BA in psychology/sociology, MEd in special education with certification in BED, SLD. EMD, PI, and psychometry.

Email: pmcclellan@wcpss.net

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): Curriculum Assistance, Curriculum Assistance Lab, In class resource Biology and Earth Science

MHS Activities (clubs, sports, etc.) Advisor for the GS Alliance

Started At Millbrook: 1991

Personal bio: I am married with a daughter in high school. My interests include: spending time with my family(including pets), yoga, modern dance, travel, global and environmental issues, and attending concerts, especially for the Irish rockers,U2. Students have given me the nickname, Ms. Mac(some think that it's my real name, including parents!).

Linda Parrish

Degree(s) & Awarding University: BA NCSU English; MA University of Kentucky Special Ed.

Email: LHParrish@wcpss.net

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s) : Occupational Course of Study

MHS Activities :

Started at Millbrook: 1988

Personal Bio: A Raleigh native who previously taught in Franklin County.  Earlier, she also served 2 years in the Peace Corps in Honduras.  She enjoys walking, gardening and reading.

Jennifer Lawson


Degree(s) & Awarding University: BA in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania

Email: jlawson2@wcpss.net

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): Autistic

MHS Activities:

Started At Millbrook:2006

Personal bio: I am from New Jersey, and I came down to NC to teach through Teach For America. I taught in Franklin County for 5 years before coming to Millbrook.  Outside of school, I enjoy cooking, reading, and relaxing!

Laura Pitman

Degree(s) & Awarding University: Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education from East Carolina University 

Email: lpitman@wcpss.net

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): ICR English 11, ICR Civics & Economics, and CA Lab

MHS Activities (clubs, sports, etc.): Faculty Advisor for Men's Basketball

Started At Millbrook: 2000

Personal bioI was born and raised in Swansboro, North Carolina.  I attended East Carolina University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education with a concentration in Psychology.  I taught two years at JH Rose High School before moving to Raleigh in 2000.  While at Millbrook, I have coached cheerleading and served on various committees.  I currently teach In-Class Resource classes in English 11 and Algebra 1.  In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, reading books, painting houses, and spending quality time with my family and cats (LadyBug and Graylynn).

Catherine Walden

Degree/University:  East Carolina University, BS

Nationally Board Certified

Email:  cwalden@wcpss.net

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Areas:  Special Education/ICR Algebra I, Parts I & 2,  Intro. To HS Math

Started at Millbrook:  1986

Personal bio: I was born and raised in Lumberton, NC, but I have lived in the Raleigh area for half of my life. I presently live in Garner with my husband and my dog, Bandit. I have been teaching a total of 32 years. I enjoy walking with my dog, reading fiction, singing in the choir, ECU football, and watching birds, especially hummingbirds.

Patrice Watson

Degree(s) & Awarding University: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Durham Tech. Bachelor degree in Social Work from Meredith College

Email: pwatson@wcpss.net

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): Occupational Course of Study (OCS)

MHS Activities:

Started At Millbrook: 2001

Personal bio: I was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. I graduated from Millbrook High School in 1984. On April 9th, 2007, I had a baby girl named Clarsey Michelle- who is named after her great-grand mother. Clarsey weighted in at 9lbs- 1oz. She makes me proud to be a mother and she is a sure blessing from GOD.

Pierre Jerome

Degree(s) & Awarding University: BA with a major in Art, Brooklyn College of The City Universtity Of New York , Ms. Ed. in Mental Retardation, Brooklyn College of The City University

Email:

Blackboard Websitehttp://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): Art 1, Curriculum Assistance  

MHS Activities (clubs, sports, etc.)

Started At Millbrook: 2007

Personal bio:

Amelia Royster

Degree(s) & Awarding University:
BA in Criminology, NC State University 2002

Email: aroyster@ wcpss.net
 
Blackboard Website:
 
Subject Area(s): Behavior Support
 
MHS Activities:

Started At Millbrook: 2007
Personal bio: I am originally from Littleton, NC. I attended NC State University, but later obtained certification in middle grades language arts and BED. I am currently pursuing an M.Ed. in School Counseling. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, music, and mexican food

Angela Belcher-Epps

Degree(s) & Awarding University:
BA, English, Hofstra University
MA, English, New York University
Teacher certification in Special Education and secondary English

Email: abelcher-epps@wcpss.net

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): Reading Competency/English 1
 
MHS Activities:

Started At Millbrook: February 2008
Personal bio:

Melinda Lovick

Degree(s) & Awarding University: M.Ed Cross-Categorical Special Education UNC-Greensboro, B.A. Special Education ( Learning Disabilities and  Emotional Disabilities),  Furman University

Email: mlovick@wcpss.net   

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s): ICR English I and ICR Civics
 
MHS Activities:

Started At Millbrook: November 2007
Personal Bio : My hometown is Atlanta, Georgia. I have taught middle school and high school for 10 years in Guilford County and Wake County. I am married with 2 children in elementary school. I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, scrapbooking, and traveling. Also, I am enjoying teaching again and being at Millbrook after a few years out of the classroom.
   

Tice Brown

Degree(s) & Awarding University:

Email:

Blackboard Website: http://blackboard.wcpss.net

Subject Area(s):

MHS Activities (clubs, sports, etc.)

Started At Millbrook: 2007

Personal bio :

Teacher Assistants

Cadriesha Akinfe
Gigi Balagtas
Mary Coble
Chris Davis
Bernika Herring
Brenda Miree

Jay Stainback

Jay Stainback is a teacher assistant in the OCS (Occupational Course of Study) Program. Mr. Stainback has worked in this capacity for 7 years. He also teaches Driver's Education. Mr. Stainback was named Wake County's Driving Instructor of the Year in 2005. 

Mr. Stainback graduated from Sanderson High School in 1983. He graduated from Pembroke State University in 1987 with a BS in Math.

Edna Watson