Hello! My name is Ms. Murray and I am so excited to be your child’s kindergarten teacher. I have been a kindergarten teacher at OES for 5 years now; however, this is my 9th year teaching kindergarten. I also taught at Head Start for 6 years and daycare for 5 years. I am a national board certified teacher. I hold a masters and bachelor degree in education and an associate degree in early childhood education. I absolutely love what I do! Kindergarten is amazing and I am looking forward to an amazing school year with you and your family!

Phone:910.436.3545

Email: amurray@harnett.k12.nc.us

Degrees & Certifications:

National Board Certified Teacher

Masters Degree in Education

Bachelor Degree in Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Hello everyone. My name is Juanita Gardner and this is my 19th year as being an instructional assistant, and my third year here at OES. I am a wife and mother of two, (son deceased) I am also the proud grandmother of one. My love and passion is is for kindergarten. I enjoy being able to help shape and mold the minds of little ones.

In my spare time I enjoy cooking (my catering company is D & J's catering services) reading, spending time with my family and going to the beach.

My favorite color is purple. My favorite holidays are my birthday 01/01 and Christmas.

My favorite places to eat are Outback, Longhorn.

My favorite drinks are water and anything sugar free.