Mrs. Desiree Traylor

I'm Desiree Traylor and I am very thrilled to be one of your first grade teachers! I graduated from UNCW in December 2014! GO SEAHAWKS!  This is my 11th year teaching in New Hanover County and my 10th year at Pine Valley. I previously taught fourth grade at Rachel Freeman School of Engineering and also was a substitute teacher. I am our little blue school's 2025 Teacher of the year and the district's 25-26 Elementary Educator of the Year!
I am a dog Mom to a 11 year old Lab Mix, Jackson.

  In my spare time I can be found attending PTA sponsored events, reading, spending quality time with family and friends, supporting students at their extracurriculars and enjoying nature. 

Favorites:

• Color: Shades of blue and Earthy tones/neutrals

• Book: Ish by Peter H. Reynolds and I'm A Unicorn by Helen Yoon 

• Movie: A Goofy Movie, Encanto & live action The Little Mermaid

• Food: Pine Valley Market, The Basics, Jersey Mikes, Chick-Fil-A & True Blue

• Treats: Skittles, Nerds Clusters, Chocolate (plain, caramel or with almonds), Grapes, Chips, Popcorn

• Drink: Soy Caramel Frapp or Soy Iced Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks & Ginger Ale

• Animal: Jackson (also sloths and dinosaurs)