Teachers

All of our after-school instructors are dedicated teachers with something meaningful to share with our children. They embody the Woods' Mission, which is to empower students to achieve their full potential in academics and in all areas of their lives.

Debbie Hoodiman
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Debbie Hoodiman learned to crochet from her Grandma Jo when she was 9 years old, and she wants to pass on the joy! Debbie is a Woods HS faculty member in the EC department. When she isn't crocheting cute animals, she also knits scarves and crochets granny squares. 
   
Jake Weaver & After-School Care Team

 

Hello! My name is Jake Weaver. I’m a Siler City, NC native and Jordan Matthews High School Alumni. I am so excited to announce that I will be the first and new Director of Before & After School Programming here at Woods Charter School. A little about myself, I am twenty-six years old have worked with children for more than nine years. I started out my career of childcare at the Boys & Girls Club in SIler City as a Teen Volunteer and within a year of dedication and volunteerism, I was offered a job as a Program Leader. After I graduated from High School in 2016, I began working with the YMCA, and was placed at WCS as a Site Coordinator, subsequently being appointed  the WCS Program Director.  When I am not working, I go for a stroll on a good trail, find good food, and rest.

 

Hey, my name is Paul Frazelle. I am on the soccer and basketball team here at Woods. I worked in afterschool last year and enjoyed it. I hope to learn more about childcare this year in afterschool and how I can improve as a counselor.

 

Hey! My name is Valera and this is my third year at Woods. I play volleyball and basketball for our school team and just started working in after school this year.  I'm so excited to get to know all the kids at after school and to be able to learn something new from them. I'm really looking forward to improving my skills as a counselor.

 

Hi! My name is Makena Karunditu and this is my 11th year at Woods. I’ve been working in the childcare program for about a year, and I can’t wait to get to know all the students and improve my skills. When I’m not at school, I can be found on a tennis court or drawing. 

Hi! My name is Eden O’Brien, and I’m in 9th grade at woods. I've been at Woods since kindergarten. I enjoy playing volleyball on the school team and hanging out with my friends. I’ve been working at after care since May 2024. I’m excited to meet new kids and have an amazing school year with all of them!

 

Hello! My name is Levi Haygood, and I’m in 10th grade at Woods. I’ve been at Woods since kindergarten, and I’ve worked at before and aftercare since February of 2024. I really like to play basketball and soccer, and I’m really looking forward to being able to hang out with all of the students!

 

Hi! My name is Eve Terrell, I am in 9th grade, and I have been going to Woods since kindergarten. I really enjoy playing soccer on our school team as well as my club team. I just started working in after care this year, but I can’t wait to have fun with, and get to know all the kids!

 

Hey! My name is Madison and I’ve been at Woods since Kindergarten. I love to play soccer and cook. This is my first year doing aftercare, but I can’t wait to meet and have fun with all the kids!
 

Hi! My name is Annabel Unah and I have been at Woods for 11 years. I play for the school’s volleyball and soccer team, and I love doing those sports in my freetime as well as listening to music and socializing. This will be my first time working with the afterschool program and I am excited for the experience I'll have, and ready to meet all the young students! 

 

 

Hi! My name is Elissa Field and this is my third year at Woods. I am currently a junior and this is my first year working at the after school program. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hanging out with my friends, and skating. I am excited to meet and get to know all of the students!

Hello! My name is Will Haswell and I’ve been at Woods Charter School since kindergarten. I’m currently in my junior year and this is my second year working at the after school program. When I'm not in school or working, I enjoy hiking, reading and hanging out with friends. I am excited to get to know all the students better and to meet the new kindergarteners this year!

 

 

Hey! My name is Grace Wilson, I am a sophomore and this is my second year at Woods. I started working at aftercare in May of last year. I enjoy playing sports, hang out with friends, and reading. I’m exited to get to know all the kids better and to meet the kindergarteners!

 

Hi! I’m Felix Bordo. I am a senior and this is my 3rd year at Woods. Outside of school, I enjoy art and listening to music. This is my first time doing aftercare and I can’t wait to meet all the students!

 

 

Hi! My name is Alden Phelps and I am a sophomore here at Woods. I love sports, food, and hanging out with friends. I am on the basketball and soccer team for Woods. This is my first year working aftercare and I am super excited to help, meet, and have fun with all of the students! 

 

Hi! My name is Sydney Batey. I’m a senior and this is my 8th year at Woods. I enjoy making art and hangout with my friends. I’m on the cross country team at woods. I’m also on the indoor and outdoor track and field team at Woods. This is my 2nd year working in the before care program and I’m excited to meet new students and see returning students! 

 

Hey, my name is Lucy Poitras. I am a sophomore and have been attending Woods Charter since I was in 3rd grade! In my free time I love to play soccer with my friends and teammates as well as cook. This will be my first year with the child care team and I am excited to get to know all of the kids.

 

Hi, my name is Kori Myers. I am a freshman and have been attending woods since 6th grade. I enjoy playing volleyball on the school varsity team and hanging out with friends. This will be my first year working with the child care team and I am looking forward to getting to know the kids.

Hey! My name is Eleanor Webster and I am a 9th grader at Woods Charter School. I am starting after-care program this year and I am so excited to get to know all the kids. Outside of school, I enjoy taking walks and listening to music.

Hey! My name is Maya Hinkle, and I am a freshman at Woods Charter School. Outside of work, I enjoy playing sports, baking, and listening to music. I only got to work at aftercare for a little while last year, so I’m pumped to meet the new students and to strengthen my relationship with kids I already know as well.

 
 
Hi, my name is Daniel and this is my 12th year at woods. Whenever not working at after school I enjoy playing soccer and hiking. This is my third year working at aftercare and am excited to get to know the students I normally wouldn’t interact with as well as helping them since I was where they are not too long ago.
 
 
Hi! My name is Evy Brannigan I am in 9th grade and I have been at Woods since I was in kindergarten. I worked at the Woods Summer Wonders program this summer and loved working with the kids. I am excited to work at the before and after care this year!
   
Jessi Knight-Pass

My name is Jessi Knight, and I’m a teacher, dancer, choreographer, singer, mother of two incredible humans, and much more. I was raised and am deeply rooted in Chatham county. I passed through the halls of Pittsboro Primary School, Horton Middle School, and Northwood High School before earning my undergraduate degree at Duke University. I’m excited to spend time this summer with my Woods friends and family moving, making, and creating!
   
Jill Amber Chafin

Jill Amber Chafin studied dance at the University of Arizona and the Wellington Performing Arts Center in New Zealand. She received her aerial dance teacher certification from the New England Center for Circus Arts. Jill ran her own dance studio and nonprofit dance performance company for many years and now teaches fun classes in the community.
   
Joey Howell

I have been a musician/composer almost my entire life, with countless performances and several albums/CDs/EPs behind me. And I’m still performing as a soloist and with my band, ZamBamBooGee, and recording new music. I studied Math and German at Duke University, and have formal music training from the National Guitar Workshop and Durham Jazz Workshop, as well as private lessons from acclaimed masters. I have taught guitar, bass and drums for many years, and have been a Guest Teacher at Woods since spring 2022, specializing in music, art and math.
   
Kevin Mahoney

Every Chess Master was once a beginner. 

Chess is a magnificent game that teaches many skills such as patience, discipline, logic, and planning. My dad taught me how to play chess at a very young age and I have kept that tradition alive by teaching my twin girls. Now, I would like to bring the joy and the challenge of this game to Woods Charter.
   
Kim Moody

Kimberley Moody is originally from Wales, UK, where she taught mathematics for 2 years before moving to NC through a cultural exchange teaching program. She has been teaching mathematics at Woods Charter for 15 years and leads Lego robotics and STEM camps each year for the Woods Summer Wonders program.
   
Sara Fields


I am an elementary school teacher with a love for cooking and art! I have worked with kids since I was 16 years old from babysitting, teacher’s assistant, nannying, classroom teacher, and I ran my own in-home daycare for 5 years as well. I am currently teaching 4th grade at Woods Charter school. I hope to guide kids in creating crafts to help express different sides of who they are and what they love!
 
   
Noah Basil

Hey there, my name is Noah Basil and I started Guild of Adventures LLC 4 years ago as a way to create and operate D&D programs for schools in the Triangle area. We work with 4 other schools in the Triangle and also have programs running at Carrboro Parks and Recreation. I have a lifelong long for Dungeons and Dragons and have been playing and DMing around 10 years. I started bringing D&D to schools because I wish it was something I had access to when I was in school. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a double major in Advertising and Communications in 2019.