6-12 Bible Study/ Grades 6-12 Resource / 6-12 Guidance
Michelle Goble has held various positions in public education for 23 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Methodist University in 2010 and taught full-time in Cumberland County Schools from 2011-2022. With teaching experience in all grades (K-12), Mrs. Goble brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the KSR family.
Administrative Assistant/Data Manager
Mrs. Demeritt has over 15 years of experience working in various Administrative and Secretarial positions in Spokane County Schools in WA State, Fort Bragg Schools and Harnett County Schools. She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge as a Receptionist, Front Desk Clerk, Data Manager and Office Manager coupled with her experience of 20 years served in the U.S. Air Force.
Kindergarten Teacher
My name is Carolyn Williams, the proud mother of two, grandmother of six, and great grandmother of three. I received an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked in the school system for 20 years, primarily in kindergarten. I enjoy working with children and helping them grow.
Kindergarten Teacher
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Lower Elementary (Grades 1-2) Lead Teacher
I am blessed to be a part of Kid Stars Rising Academy. I am so excited to join such an amazing team and to work with each of you and your children. It is my goal to educate, encourage, and love every child on an individual basis according to their academic needs in a way that will help them reach their goals and their full potential in all areas of the curriculum. I was lucky to attend Galveston University during my senior year of high school then transferred to graduate Lamar University in 2005 with a Bachelor Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Having graduated top 1% of my class I was invited to pledge Kappa Delta Pi. I have been an educator for 15 years collectively across the states of Texas, Louisiana, California, and North Carolina. The past seven years I have worked at Morganton Road Elementary gaining experience in Kindergarten-3rd grades and was named Teacher of the Year in 2018. God has blessed me with my fiancee Jamie Scott, my son Lane, my adopted daughter Donna, three stepsons, Dolen, David and Adam, and a beautiful grandbaby named Landen. Thank you for welcoming me into the Academy. I am very grateful and super happy to continue this journey with you and your family.
K-5 Resource Teacher
Tanya Fortune comes to Kid Stars Rising with a variety of skill sets and strengths. She has been with the Academy since its inception in June 2019 and has served wherever needed as an administrative assistant, classroom teacher, and teacher assistant.
Third Grade Teacher
Terrie Jordan has over 30 years teaching experience in Cumberland County Public Schools. She is a licensed, certified, retired elementary teacher. She has a Master’s degree in Reading Education, is a National Board Certified Teacher and certified in Montessori Education. She also worked as an adjunct teacher at UNC-Pembroke in the Birth thru Kindergarten Program. She has a heart for teaching the whole child in a Developmentally Appropriate manner.
Upper Elementary Teacher (Grades 4-5)
Kayla Goble has experience working with first and second grade students as well as serving as an after-school care teacher of all student ages. She loves children and has the desire to become a special education teacher in the future. We are thankful to have her as a part of our Kid Stars Rising Family!
English/LA/Spanish I & II Teacher MS/HS
Caitlin Hunt has been in education since 2015. Prior to finishing her education degree, she worked as an assistant teacher and long term substitute at Fayetteville Christian School. She graduated from Fayetteville State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Mrs. Hunt continued her education career as a sixth grade ELA teacher for Cumberland County Schools for 4 years.
Math Teacher - MS/HS
Stephanie Doyle is an enthusiastic Mathematics teacher whose mission is to share her discovery that “Math is Figure-out-able.” As a struggling Math student growing up, this was not an idea that she would believe. It was not until she started substitute teaching and doing research to equip herself better to help students understand better that she began to really understand mathematics.
Social Studies/History Teacher - MS/HS
I am originally from southern Louisiana. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. I moved to North Carolina in 1984. I have a daughter and step son, daughter-in-law and three beautiful grandchildren. I received my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Pembroke University. I received my National Board Certification in 2006. I love teaching children and am excited to be part of KSR Learning Academy.
Science Teacher - MS/HS
Linda Wright has held many different teaching positions in her 28 years as an educator. Linda graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary/Early Childhood Education. Her teaching career began in Florida, where she taught for a year and a half, followed by Tennessee, where she taught for nine years, and then she moved to North Carolina and taught for another seventeen years. During this time, she taught at prekindergarten, elementary, and middle school levels.
