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 # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Literacy | Thomas (Tad) Merritt | thomas.merritt@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2867 |
| Southeast Literacy | Candace Heath | candace.heath@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2865 |
| Northeast/Southeast Early Childhood | TBA | ||
| North Central Literacy | Jenni Wilkinson | jenni.wilkinson@dpi.nc.gov | 919-696-5501 |
| Sandhills Literacy | Donna Albaugh | donna.albaugh@dpi.nc.gov | 910-476-7218 |
| North Central/Sandhills Early Childhood | Holly Lee | holly.lee@dpi.nc.gov | 919-810-7036 |
| Southwest Literacy | Cameron Ammann | cameron.ammann@dpi.nc.gov | 704-562-5481 |
| Piedmont-Triad Literacy | Mary Derfel | mary.derfel@dpi.nc.gov | 336-255-4761 |
| Southwest/Piedmont-Triad Early Childhood | Sarah Morrison | sarah.morrison@dpi.nc.gov | 704-473-1737 |
| Northwest Literacy | Cynthia Barber | cynthia.barber@dpi.nc.gov | 336-406-0847 |
| Western Literacy | Kelly Pratt | kelly.pratt@dpi.nc.gov | 828-699-7083 |
| Northwest/Western Early Childhood | Carrie Bruns | carrie.allen@dpi.nc.gov | 828-713-2064 |
| TITLE | NAME | EMAIL ADDRESS | PHONE # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Early Learning 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 |
| TITLE | NAME | EMAIL ADDRESS | PHONE # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Schools | Angela Preston | angela.preston@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2869 |
| Charter Schools | Leslie Simmons | leslie.simmons@dpi.nc.gov | 984-236-2876 |
| TITLE | NAME | EMAIL ADDRESS | PHONE # |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Literacy Facilitator | Shonette Lewis | shonette.lewis@dpi.nc.gov | 336-972-2518 |
| NC Literacy Facilitator | Jessica Vaughan | jessica.l.vaughan@dpi.nc.gov | 781-248-7065 |
| NC Literacy Facilitator | Rebecca Lindgren | rebecca.lindgren@dpi.nc.gov | 970-219-6207 |
| NC Literacy Facilitator | Kristin Dillon | kristin.dillon@dpi.nc.gov | 828-206-0009 |
| NC Literacy Facilitator | TBD | ||
| NC Literacy Facilitator | TBD | ||
| NC Literacy Facilitator | TBD | ||
| NC Literacy Facilitator | TBD |