Meet the Teachers of 3rd Grade

Ms. Damico

Hey, Jets! I am so thrilled to begin my 7th year at BCES teaching 3rd grade! This will be my tenth year teaching in Wake County. I graduated from James Madison University where I majored in Psychology. I decided I wasn't quite ready to be finished with school and stayed at JMU to complete my Master's in Early Childhood Education with an added Autism Certification. Transitioning to a teaching career path has been the best decision!

I am passionate about being a positive mentor, role model, and facilitator for children's development. I strive to give all my students what they need so that they can have the best school experience!

I enjoy going to new restaurants, hanging anywhere near water, and cooking new recipes for my family and friends! On track outs, you'll find me at my parents' beach house in Kure Beach!

Here are a few of my favorite things:

  • Color: purple, blue

  • Restaurants: Cowfish, Jimmy Johns, First Watch, Sassool

  • Gift cards: Target, Amazon, restaurants above

  • Beverages: COFFEE, Cherry Coke Zero, water, flavored water, diet drinks

  • Snacks: goldfish, chex-mix (bold), mixed nuts, anything chocolate, skittles (purple bag), chips, healthy snacks :)

Ms. Parkerson

Hello Jet Families! I am so excited for my first year at Brier Creek Elementary. I am new this year coming from another Wake County School. This is my 9th year teaching. I have experience teaching grades Kindergarten to 3rd grade, with most my experience being in 3rd grade. I majored in Elementary Education and got my degree from Florida Atlantic University.

I believe that all children can learn and have their own unique strengths and abilities. Building relationships with my students and families to foster a positive learning environment, where all students feel free to grow is extremely important to me.

I moved to North Carolina last year and on my free time I love to explore new places and events, I especially love anything near the water. I also love being with my son, family, and dog. Family is very important to me.

Here are a few of my favorite things:

  • Color: teal, turquoise, seafoam green

  • Restaurants: MOD Pizza, Bella Monica, Outback, Chick-Fil-a, Chipotle

  • Gift cards: Target, Amazon, and ULTA.

  • Beverages: COFFEE, Flavored Seltzer Water, Teas.

  • Snacks: Trader Joes Gluten Free PB & J Bars, Kind Bars, Veggie Straws, Dove Dark Chocolate, and Moon Cheese


Mr. Corzine


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Mrs. Moore-Williams


I am excited about starting my 3rd year as a BC Jet! This is my 8th year of teaching. During my time as a teacher I have taught various grade levels ranging from 2nd to 4th grade. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from Winston Salem State University and a Master's from Gardner Webb University. I look forward to inspiring my students to want to learn and experience new things during the 2020-2021 school year. I believe that all students can learn and deserve a quality education. Also, I understand the need to differentiate for my students, in order to meet them where they are in their education journey. This school year will be exciting as we embark on an exciting educational journey. In my leisure time I enjoy spending time with my family. We enjoy traveling and crossing items off of our bucket list. What adventure will we conquer next?

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Ms. Gurkin

This is my first year at Brier Creek and 15th year teaching! Go Jets! I have taught second, fourth, fifth and elementary science. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Elementary Education and I completed in Master’s in education with a focus in reading from Meredith College. I am a K-12 certified reading specialist as well.

I am passionate about building relationships with students and their families, through open communication, building confidence and teaching the whole child. Integrating the multiple intelligences into my lessons as well as using it to assess students’ understanding.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time reading, playing board games with my husband and step-son as well as spending time with my dog, Malley Mae and cat, Kuriboh.

Here are a few of my favorite things:

  • Color: purple

  • Restaurants: Chuys, Chick-fil-a

  • Gift Cards: amazon, target

  • Beverages: COFFEE, seltzer water, Coke, Cherry Coke

  • Snacks: dark chocolate, kettle chips, chocolate-covered pretzels