Hi, my name is Mrs. Ames.  I graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College with a B.A. degree in ElementaryEducation and Hearing Impaired Education. Prior to teaching at Horizons, I was the teacher for hearing impaired students of Caldwell County. My husband and I have a son and two daughters. Our family enjoys being outside, playing baseball and basketball together. We also enjoy getting together with our relatives (especially Grandpa, Grandma, and Gramma) as much as possible! 

Good day!  My name is Miss Lisa Hitaffer.  I came to Horizons in 2005. I received my B.S. from Lenoir-Rhyne College. Prior to joining Horizons' wonderful staff, I taught second grade at Oxford Elementary in Catawba County. My mother and I  live with my 3 cats and  2 dogs.  I spend much of my time hanging out with my nephew and nieces by the pool reading or watching movies.  I also enjoy making up songs and if you walk by my class you just might hear us singing! 

Hi, my name is Katie L. Dill.  I received my Bachelor's of S cience degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University in December of 2010.  I love teaching at Horizons.  In my spare time I enjoy the great outdoors hiking and biking. I play music with my family and friends and I love to make crafts and exercise my photography skills. 

My name is Soleil Reed. I enjoy teaching and love children. I have two degrees from Appalachian State University: a B.S. in Elementary Education and a B.S. in Psychology. I also teach E.S.L. for CCC&TI a couple of nights a week and tutor students for a local tutoring agency. When I do have a spare minute and on weekends, I enjoy spending time with my husband and sons.

Hi, I'm David Taylor and I began teaching at Horizons Elementary School in the fall of 2004. I received my Master's Degree in Special Education from Appalachian State University with a concentration in learning disabilities and behavior disorders.  I received my Bachelor's of Science degree in Liberal Studies from Excelsior College of Albany, NY. In my spare time I produce animated musical videos and design computer-based learning modules in order to teach basic mathematic skills.

My name is Patricia Church and I currently work at Horizons part-time as Curriculum Coach. I earned my A.A. degree from CCC&TI, my B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Methodist College, and my M.A. in Elementary Education and Ed.S from Appalachian State University. I taught for 15 years at Lower Creek Elementary and 10 years at Whitnel Four Seasons before transferring to Horizons in 2001 when the school opened. I taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades here before retiring in 2006. I also taught College Reading part-time at CCC&TI for 21 years. I enjoy traveling with my husband and spending time with family and friends.

Hi, my name is Rachel Jernigan. I am Horizons' EC teacher.   I graduated from Appalachian State University in the spring of 2011 and started teaching that fall. I also volunteer for Caldwell County's Emergency Medical Services as an EMT.   In my spare time, I love hanging out with my family and friends in the great outdoors.