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Mrs. Esterline

My name is Kami Esterline and the 2025-2026 school year will mark my 27th year as a classroom teacher, and my 18th year teaching at Holly Springs Elementary. Before moving to North Carolina, I spent 1 year teaching 5th grade Juvenile detention, 2 years teaching 1st grade at Our Lady's Christian School in Erie, Pa, 1 year teaching 5th and 6th grades and 2 years teaching 2nd grade at Somerset Christian School (Somerset, Pa). I also spent 1 year at Holly Ridge teaching 2nd grade. I loved the 6 years that I spent in Kindergarten at HSES...the past 12 in 1st grade have been just as lovely.
I attended Gannon University (Erie, Pa) and earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (1997), and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 2007. I also earned my National Board Certification in 2011 and renewed in 2021. I was the 2012 Holly Springs Elementary Teacher of the Year. I was also honored to be chosen as a Wake County Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist (2012). From 2013-2017, I taught "future teachers" at NC State during my evenings. In 2015, I met a career goal and became a certified Reading Specialist. In 2019, I became a Google Certified Educator.
When I am not at work, I love spending time with my husband Paul, and my 2 beautiful daughters, Abbie 24 and Ellie 22. Abbie has graduated and works as a Dental Surgical Assistant at Chapman Periodontics. Ellie graduates in August from UNC Charlotte. She is studying Health Systems Management with minors in statistics and communications.
In my extra time I enjoy scrapbooking and reading.

Mrs. Pescatore

My name is Karen Pescatore this year I am the instructional assistant for Mrs. Esterline and Mrs. Boyles. I have worked in education for 30 plus years, 19 years have been in Wake County as an instructional assistant. I was also recognized in 2014 as Teacher Assistant of the year.
I graduated from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania in 1985. I earned a dual degree in Early Childhood/ Elementary Education.
I am married to my husband Rob and we have two daughters. Robyn is 32 and has her PHD in Medicinal Chemistry. Stefanie is 28 years old and is a Respiratory Therapist. I have two grandsons, Hudson and Greyson.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, I also enjoy walking and shopping.

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