Wiley Wednesday

Ann serves Wiley as the Lead Secretary ... which means there isn't much that she doesn't do! Her primary duties include financial bookkeeping, human resources support, substitutes, and coordinating field trips, among many others.

Last book read: Patricia Cornwell's Chaos

Five years ago I was: at Wiley

Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: sailing in the Caribbean

When I'm not at school: cooking, watching Netflix, and swimming

My 'walk-on' song: Can't Stop The Feeling

Carol serves as Wiley's receptionist. She's that friendly voice that you typically hear on the other end of the phone line when you call! In addition to the general duties involved in her role, she serves as our medicine administrator and school photos coordinator.

Last book read: This is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't

Five years ago I was: enjoying my time as a Wiley Teaching Assistant

Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing the Caribbean

When I'm not at school: sewing, watching Netflix, taking walks, visiting friends/family

My 'walk-on' song: Rain (Patti Griffin) or Blackbird (The Beatles)

Leila serves as Wiley's Data Manager. She was likely the first face that welcomed you to Wiley when you registered your child! She manages student records, transfers/withdrawals, and attendance.

Last book read: Jodi Picoult's 'My Sister's Keeper'

Five years ago I was: in Bald Head Island for my daughter's wedding

Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing in the Caribbean

When I'm not at school: traveling to see my kids and to visit new places, yard work, shopping (and sometimes just window-shopping), watching TV, Art, decorating, talking & goofing around

My 'walk-on' song: The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)

Katie serves as Wiley's Assistant Principal. She is currently on leave and will return mid-November. Katie has a side gig as a Wiley parent to a Kindergarten student and third grader.

Last book read: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow.

Five years ago I was: trying to settle in after being at Wiley for just a week. I had a six month old and a three & a half year old, a house on the market, and a new job.

Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing the Caribbean (but definitely not during hurricane season)

When I'm not at school: When I'm not at Wiley, I'm still thinking about it. Wiley has my heart. I also love to write, paint, run, and workout. Lately, I've been spending a ton of time in Chapel Hill for Lorelei's chemotherapy. Even though the circumstances stink, I still love to see the most beautiful campus in the country!

My 'walk-on' song: Paris Samba (MC Solaar)

Martha is Wiley's interim Assistant Principal and will be with us through November. Martha is a perfect fit for our interim role as she has experience both as a school-based administrator and as a Wiley parent.

Last book read: Beach Town

Five years ago I was: serving as an interim administrator as Zebulon Middle School

Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing the Caribbean

When I'm not at school: I'm playing golf

My 'walk-on' song: Carolina Girls (Chairman of the Board)

Leslie Taylor serves as Wiley's Principal. She has the pleasure of working with this zany office crew each day!

Last book read: The Lilac Girls (currently) and Dog Man (with my son)

Five years ago I was: working at Joyner Elementary as the Assistant Principal

Sailing in the Caribbean or Climbing Mt. Everest?: Sailing the Caribbean, definitely!

When I'm not at school: playing tennis, reading, attending my son's athletic events, cheering on the Tarheels

My 'walk-on' song: Jump Around (House of Pain)