NC NTSP Teams
Kelly Hanna
Kelly Hanna is an Instructional Coach with the New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP), where she provides individualized coaching to new teachers throughout Western North Carolina. Passionate about student success, Kelly focuses on fostering student-centered learning, implementing data-driven strategies, and cultivating safe, supportive environments to help all students thrive. Her approach to coaching is rooted…
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Elisabeth Wilson
Elisabeth Wilson is a Regional Director for the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP), dedicated to empowering beginning teachers and district partners. With a focus on strengthening all partnerships she supports the work of the coaches to ensure that educators thrive in their crucial early years. She believes deeply in the transformative power…
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Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston grew up in Mount Olive, North Carolina and graduated from Southern Wayne High School. A degree in Nutrition was pursued at East Carolina University after two years at Wayne Community College. In addition to continuing her journey as a Pirate after graduating East Carolina University, Whitney now works at the NC New Teachers…
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Jodi Hebert
Jodi Hebert is an Instructional Coach for the New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP) who facilitates learning by building trusting relationships and meeting people where they are. Jodi believes learning spaces should be safe, vibrant, joyful, and busy, that students don’t get nearly enough credit for what they are capable of, and in looking beyond…
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Melissa Faetz
Western Carolina University, College of Education and Allied Professions
204B Killian Building
91 Killian Lane
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Amy Richardson
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, College of Education
120 E Peabody Hall CB#3500
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3500
Erin Horne
North Carolina State University, College of Education
204A Poe Hall
Box 7801
Raleigh, NC 27695
Katie King
University of North Carolina Charlotte, Cato College of Education Dean’s Office
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
Katie Matthews
Katie Matthews is an Instructional Coach for the New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP) who improves teachers’ instructional practices to enhance student learning and increase teacher efficacy. Katie believes cultivating authentic relationships focused on collaboration, unwavering support, and shared experiences, positively impacts student achievement and teacher retention. Katie utilizes her 26-year classroom experience to create…
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Julie Little
Julie Little serves as an Instructional Coach for the New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP), standing by the side of novice teachers and district partners. Her role involves furnishing valuable support and expertise in MTSS, differentiation strategies, catering to diverse learners, and enhancing classroom engagement. Rooted in her belief that education and coaching possess the…
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