Office of Early Learning (OEL)
Early Learning Vision
OEL will Collaborate, Advocate, and Support in order to provide an equitable and responsive system of support to ensure North Carolina's children and families are successful contributors in school and life.
Early Learning Mission
The mission of OEL is to support educators, children, and families through collaboration and advocacy in order to positively impact educational outcomes.
Contact Us
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TITLE |
NAME | EMAIL ADDRESS | PHONE # |
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Northeast Literacy |
Karen Wood | karen.wood@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2752 |
Southeast Literacy | Candace Heath | candace.heath@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2865 |
North Central Literacy | Jessica Vaughan | jessica.l.vaughan@dpi.nc.gov | 781-248-7065 |
Sandhills Literacy | Hope Lechthaler | rachel.lechthaler@dpi.nc.gov | |
Piedmont-Triad Literacy | Cameron Ammann | cameron.ammann@dpi.nc.gov | 704-562-5481 |
Northwest Literacy | Cynthia Barber | cynthia.barber@dpi.nc.gov | 336-406-0847 |
Southwest Literacy | Crystal Merck | crystal.merck@dpi.nc.gov | 704-213-2816 |
Western Literacy | Carrie Bruns | carrie.allen@dpi.nc.gov | 828-713-2064 |
Early Childhood | Donna Albaugh | donna.albaugh@dpi.nc.gov | 910-476-7218 |
Early Childhood | Sarah Morrison | sarah.morrison@dpi.nc.gov | 704-473-1737 |
Charter Schools | Leslie Simmons | leslie.simmons@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2876 |
TITLE | NAME | EMAIL ADDRESS | PHONE # |
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Office of Early Learning Senior Director | Amy Rhyne | amy.rhyne@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2744 |
Assistant Director of Early Learning | Dan Tetreault | dan.tetreault@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2749 |
Assistant Director of Early Literacy | Kelley Bendheim | kelley.bendheim@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2866 |
Charter/Business Coordinator | Tonia Parrish | tonia.parrish@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2864 |
NC Head Start Collaboration Director | Macy Jones | macy.jones@dpi.nc.gov | 919-795-9473 |
Communications Coordinator | Melissa Strickland | melissa.strickland@dpi.nc.gov | 252-578-9452 |
Early Childhood Coordinator | Jessica Fitzgerald | jessica.fitzgerald@dpi.nc.gov | 828-514-9248 |
Early Literacy Coordinator | Mary Derfel | mary.derfel@dpi.nc.gov | 336-255-4761 |
Data Coordinator | Thomas (Tad) Merritt | thomas.merritt@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2867 |
TITLE | NAME | EMAIL ADDRESS | PHONE # |
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NC Literacy Facilitator Piedmont-Triad | Shonette Lewis | shonette.lewis@dpi.nc.gov | 336-972-2518 |
NC Literacy Facilitator North Central | VACANT | ||
NC Literacy Facilitator Northwest | Rebecca Lindgren | rebecca.lindgren@dpi.nc.gov | 970-219-6207 |
NC Literacy Facilitator Western | Kristin Fletcher | kristin.dillon@dpi.nc.gov | 828-206-0009 |
NC Literacy Facilitator Sandhills | Karen Koonce | karen.koonce@dpi.nc.gov | 910-237-9840 |
NC Literacy Facilitator Southwest | Lashon Lee | lashon.lee@dpi.nc.gov | 704-881-1509 |
NC Literacy Facilitator Southeast | Jennifer Havens | jennifer.havens@dpi.nc.gov | 910-352-8702 |
NC Literacy Facilitator Northeast | Christina Shrock | christina.shrock@dpi.nc.gov | 252-903-2421 |