School Phone and extension: 252-232-2237 - ext. 6043

My name is Amy Morgan and I am very excited about teaching Kindergarten at Shawboro Elementary School again this year.  I began my career in education in 1995 as a third grade teacher at Moyock Elementary.  I taught there for two years before having my first child.  I enjoyed being my children's first teacher and being around for all of their memorable milestones as I stayed at home for 18 years before going back to work eight years ago in kindergarten at SES. 

During that time at home with my children, I stayed actively involved with children in many ways.  I was an active school volunteer at my children’s schools  and also served the children of my church and community in many ways.  In 2003, I started working at Pilmoor Preschool, where I served as a teacher and the director for 9 years.  I loved my years at Pilmoor and it is there that I learned where my heart and passion are and that is with young children in their most formative years.  I absolutely love young children and find it a joy to be with them and learn from them as well. I feel very blessed to be on the kindergarten team at Shawboro and look forward to another great year with the children and staff at our school.

I am a product of the Currituck County School System and knew I wanted to be a teacher from a very young age. I attended Central Elementary School, J.P. Knapp Junior High School and Currituck County High School, where I graduated as valedictorian in 1991.  I then went on to attend UNC-Chapel Hill where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education and obtained a K-6 teaching licensure.  I am also a certified AIG teacher and obtained that certificate in 1998.

I am married to my husband, Mel, and we have 3 wonderful and uniquely different children who are all products of the Currituck County School System.  My oldest daughter, Mary Kate, is married to our son-in-law, Amos, and they are both proud graduates of North Carolina State University.  My daughter, Claudia, began her teaching career as a 5th grade teacher here at SES last year and my son, Luke, will be a freshman at North Carolina State University this fall. I am confident that being a parent has only made me a better teacher, as I see the differences in all 3 of my children and in the ways they each learn. They are each special and I have had to adapt my parenting skills over the past 26 years because what worked for one did not always work for the other. Seeing this first hand as a parent, has helped me become a more effective teacher, as I know each child is special and each one learns in a different way and has different needs.  

I am looking forward to a fabulous year in Kindergarten with your child.  I believe all children are learners and possess natural talents and abilities.  It is our job as parents and educators to try and figure out what their talents are and how to best reach them in their uniquely different ways of learning and doing.  I believe each child is special and has a purpose on this earth. I will love each child and challenge him/her to do their best.  I will do my best to instill a love of learning in each child as they enter this very important year. I continue to hold fast to the traditions and fun of what Kindergarten has always been but at the same time, do my best in keeping up with the rigorous standards that are now expected for children to master prior to the first grade year.  

I also have a wonderful assistant who will be working with me this year as well.   Mrs. Tiffany Thomas  is our wonderful teaching assistant in room 403 and will also be working with your child each day.  Mrs. Thomas is new to SES and we are looking forward to an amazing year as we get to know you and your child.  Mrs. Thomas  brings previous experience to our classroom  as she worked in Washington State  as a TA before moving to the area this summer. She will be working with our classroom and a 1st grade classroom down the hall.  

Please contact me with any questions or concerns by emailing me, calling me or sending a DOJO message. I will do my best to help you and your child as we go through this Kindergarten experience and together, I know we can make great things happen. Thank you in advance for the role you play as we work to educate your child in the ways that these past few years have allowed us to connect and learn.