I am MaryEllen Eaker. I feel very lucky to be working as an Educational Diagnostician for Lincoln County Schools. I will continue to serve North Brook students, as well as surrounding schools  in Lincoln County. I am happy that my home school will continue to be North Brook. " Once a Bluejay, always a Blujay." I believe that all students can learn and have a right to a wonderful education. One of our goals at North Brook is to get students thinking about what they want to do when they get out of school.  Some students will enter the work force, while others may go to a trade school, college, or enter the military. Our students' educational experiences at North Brook will be the stepping stone for the choices they make in the future. This is my 28th year teaching. I am a graduate of UNC-Charlotte and Gardner-Webb University.  I am certified in Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education K-12. In addition, I have Master's Degrees in both Special Education and School Administration.  I have been a National Board Certified teacher for 23 years. I have a love for teaching and I enjoy spending time with my husband and son.