Misc. Staff

Sarah Hamel- School Psychologist - Room 112b
I am employed full time as a school psychologist and currently serve Leesville Road Elementary School and Leesville Road Middle School.  I have been with the Wake County Public School System since 2006.  I earned my master's degree in education from UNC-Chapel Hill.  My bachelor's degree is in Psychology and Educational Studies from Denison University (in Granville, Ohio).  My favorite things to do include spending time with my family and friends, hiking, camping, and reading.

Corey Mitchell - Speech Therapy - Room 110
I've been employed as a speech-language pathologist with the Wake County Public School system since 2003. Prior to this, I worked as a preschool therapist with the Moore County Public School System for three years. I'm originally from Louisiana, where I graduated from Xavier University (New Orleans) with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology. I received a Masters of Arts degree in Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University in 2000. I'm excited to be full-time at Leesville Elementary this year and I look forward to working with teachers and parents in helping students improve their communication skills for academic success.

Cammie Key - Occupational Therapist - Room
I graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002 with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. The Occupational Therapist's role in Wake County Public School System is to support the student's participation in the educational environment and to facilitate the student's success within the classroom. Occupational therapists use assessments that are functionally based, reflect the environment, context of skill performance, the child's skill acquisition, and impairment. We assist in adapting the environment for the student's success and helping the student to learn the skills needed to be successful in the classroom (including handwriting/fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, and self care). However, not every student with poor handwriting or difficulty with self care needs occupational therapy. Talk to your student's teacher if you are concerned that your child is having great difficulty being successful in school because of poor fine motor skills. Our ultimate goal is to for the student to grow, learn and develop so that they would no longer need the additional support and be able to advocate for their own needs in the classroom.

Peggy Dousharm - School Nurse - Room
I grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin this is where I got my nursing education. I moved to North Carolina right when I graduated. I have worked in Rehab for 15 years, with children and adults. I also have experience in a pediatrician's office. I volunteer at my church as a junior youth catechist. I look forward to meeting all the families at Leesville Elementary and offer my assistance where needed.

Angela Mullen - School Social Worker - Room
I am a full time social worker, serving Leesville Road Elementary, Leesville Road Middle, and Lead Mine Elementary. I earned my master’s degree in school social work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I completed my undergraduate work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My experience includes working with victims of domestic violence, children with special healthcare needs, in foster care, and as a school social worker. When I am not working I enjoy cheering for UNC in any sport or event and spending time with my family and friends. GO HEELS!