My name is Mrs. Sarah Hampton. I was born and raised in Raleigh and grew up attending Wake County Public Schools. I graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a minor in psychology. This is my eleventh year teaching in Wake County. I have previously taught third, fourth, and fifth grades.

I thoroughly enjoy living in Raleigh. Our state has so much to offer from the coastal plains to the mountain region. I spend my time running, playing with my two dogs (Tonka and Mack), eating at new restaurants downtown, and traveling to new and exciting places with my husband, Mike. This year we welcomed our first child, Reece.

This will be my 10th year of teaching Elementary School. Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked as a research scientist. I find working with children very fulfilling, and enjoy the problem-solving and creativity that each day of teaching and learning require. I had the opportunity to spend a month in India in 2013 learning about education through a Fulbright-Hayes scholarship awarded by Duke University.

When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time outside: beekeeping, gardening or walking my dogs.

Hi! My name is Bridget Dettmann and I grew up in the Midwest. I graduated from the University of Mary Washington with degrees in Business Administration and Music. In 2017, I graduated from NC State with a Masters in Elementary Education. This is my 4th year teaching 4th grade!

Outside of the classroom I enjoy doing yoga, Jazzercise, spending time with my family, reading, and snuggling with my dog, Fluffy.

Hello ! My name is Mrs. Saswati Mukherjee, and I am very excited to be working with your child for the 2020-2021 school year! This year is going to be unique and different, but I am sure we can all work together to make it the BEST year Ever!

I am originally from India, and moved to the United States after I got married in 1996. My husband is an electrical engineer, and I have 2 sons. My older son Srijan, is doing his masters in Public Health from the University of Southern California, and, my younger son Srijit, is a sophomore at the Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. I have a Masters in Education and am National Board Certified. I received my teaching licensure from Meredith College. This will be my 18th year teaching 4th grade in Wake County Public Schools!

I am very passionate about teaching and enjoy children very much! I also enjoy gardening, reading and shopping!

Hi! My name is Susan Reid and I grew up in North Carolina. I graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have taught for a little more than 30 years. During my teaching career, I have taught kindergarten, first grade, preschool, and fourth grade. I have, also, served as a technology teacher at another elementary school in Wake County Public Schools.

Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with dog , Weston. I, also, enjoy spending time with my family, doing yoga with other Parkside staff, reading, traveling, knitting, painting (watercolor and acrylic), and cooking. I even make and can applesauce and several flavors of jam.