Our Pre-K Specialists are experienced and former Pre-K teachers who provide classroom support and mentoring to the Pre-K teachers. They help ensure that teachers maintain high quality standards in their classrooms. The Specialists visit classrooms and coach teachers using reflective practice to improve instruction. They assist teachers with planning the environment, developing lesson plans, conducting assessments, and guiding children’s behaviors. The Specialists also assist in planning professional development experiences for all teachers.

• Emily Poag, Director of Pre-Kindergarten Services
  Email:  eupoag@gaston.k12.nc.us
  Phone: 704-866-6160
  
  
• Michelle Blanco, Licensing Specialist
  Email: mablanco@gaston.k12.nc.us
  Phone: 704-866-6124
  Michelle works with student applications, processing and placement in accordance with NCPK guidelines and provides support to parents in English and Spanish.
  
  
• Jennifer Case, Exceptional Children Pre-K Coordinator
  Email: jdcase@gaston.k12.nc.us
  704-866-6160
       
• Lisa Fox, Part-Time Pre-K Specialist
  Email: lsfox@gaston.k12.nc.us
  
  
• Victoria Caldwell, Part-Time Pre-K Specialist
   Email: vscaldwell@gaston.k12.nc.us
  
  
• Erika Reynolds, Behavior Specialist
  Email: ejreynolds@gaston.k12.nc.us
  Phone: 704-866-6124
  Erika assists teachers with any behavior concerns in the classroom, inputs and tracks BIRS (Behavior Incident Reporting System) information, trains and helps with the implementation of behavior strategies. .