Hello Kindergarteners and Families! I am so excited to be joining White Oak Elementary this year! I moved to Apex, North Carolina from New York City with my husband and two daughters (Kindergarten and 2nd grade) four years ago and we are absolutely loving it here. After two decades of professional experience, I've decided to answer my calling to become a teacher and fulfill my dream. I have a Bachelors degree in Business and I am pursuing a Masters degree in Elementary Education at NC State. During my personal time, I enjoy exploring new places, trying new foods, being outdoors, and spending time with my family doing all the above. I look forward to creating a fun, safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the students to learn and grow!

email: achin2@wcpss.net

Hello! My name is Hannah Davenport and I am so excited to continue teaching at White Oak Elementary for my 9th year in Kindergarten! I grew up in Laurinburg, NC and have lived in Wake County for 13 years. I graduated from Meredith College in 2017 and have many experiences teaching young children that brought me to my passion of teaching kindergarten. When not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our families, reading, watching football, and the beach. Last May, my husband and I welcomed our first son, who we absolutely adore and love making memories together as a family of three. I can't wait to spend the school year with our White Oak Explorers!!

email: hbdavenport@wcpss.net

Hello! My name is Rachel Perkins and I am so excited to be teaching Kindergarten at White Oak Elementary School! I graduated from NC State with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a concentration in STEM Education. Over the years, I've had the joy of working with children through afterschool programs and summer camps at the YMCA, which deepened my passion for helping young learnings grow and succeed. I was raised in Apex, NC, and now live in Raleigh with my husband and our rescue dog, Beau. In my free time, I enjoy spending days on the lake with my family, trying out new restaurants with my husband, baking, exploring local coffee shops, and traveling with friends. I'm truly excited to be part of the White Oak community and look forward to a wonderful year in Kindergarten!

email: rperkins2@wcpss.net 

 Hello! My name is Meagan Richard and I am so excited to be back for another year at White Oak Elementary! Last summer I moved to North Carolina from Des Moines, Iowa where I taught 1st grade and Kindergarten for 3 years. I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and attended Iowa State University where I obtained my elementary teaching degree. I have always had a love for teaching and working with kids. I grew up teaching dance and baton twirling lessons at my baton and dance studio. I found so much joy and passion in helping my students grow and succeed, which ultimately led me to pursue a career in teaching. When I am not in the classroom, I love spending time with friends and family, drinking coffee, watching football, reading, shopping and traveling! I am looking forward to a wonderful school year at White Oak Elementary!

email: mrichard2@wcpss.net

Hello! My name is Emily Storment! I was born and raised right here in Apex, North Carolina. I graduated from Meredith College with a B.S. in Child Development with a Birth-Kindergarten licensure. When I’m not at school, you can often find me going on walks, at the gym, traveling, or spending time with friends and family. I love the color purple and enjoy a diet coke, chai or green tea to power me through the day. I have such a big passion for watching all my students grow throughout the year and am so excited to be your teacher!

email: estorment@wcpss.net

Hi Families! My name is Jessica Thorn and I will be teaching Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. I am so excited to be back at White Oak this school year and to get to work with our wonderful Kindergarten Team. I hold a B.S. in Child Development from Meredith College and a Birth-Kindergarten Teaching License from UNC-Greensboro. I live in Apex with my husband, Dan, our two kids, Jackson (a rising fourth grader), Emma (a rising Kindergartener), and our dog, Axl. I enjoy spending time with family and friends! I also enjoy reading in my spare time. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year!

email: jthorn@wcpss.net