EDUCARE Staff
Kellye Hales
EDUCARE Director & Lead Teacher
My name is Kellye Hales. I am a native of Bladen County and a certified 24-year veteran teacher. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Biology. I started my teaching career at Elizabethtown Middle School in 2001 teaching sixth grade and taught there for 6 years. I then moved to Elizabethtown Primary School and taught third grade for 2 years before transferring to Columbus Charter School for the next eleven years. When Emereau was established, I decided to come back home and teach fourth and fifth grades. I have taught all grades from third through eighth. My number one priority is to ensure all students' needs are met and they can be successful.
Kellye can be reached at 910-322-7616 or by email at dreamworkseducare@gmail.com.
Ashley Smith
EDUCARE Teacher Assistant
My name is Ashley Smith. I began working with the children of Bladen County over 12 years ago, later expanding to Cumberland County. My passion is sharing the Word with children. I also love exploring the world of Science and Social Studies with children.
Ashley can be reached by email at dweducare@outlook.com
Karen Barbour
EDUCARE Afterschool