Meet our new Teachers & Staff

Hi! My name is Hannah Shellenberger and I am so excited to be an EC Resource teacher at Lyons Farm!  My 3rd grade daughter, Sadie, will be attending Lyons Farm as well.  My husband, daughter, and two pups moved here to NC over the summer from Pennsylvania where I taught 3rd grade for 7 years.  When I'm not spending time at work, I enjoy working with my houseplants, doing jigsaw puzzles, and reading.  I can already tell that Lyons Farm is a special place and I can't wait to become a part of this community.

Hello! My name is Liz Kluckman and I am thrilled to be a third-grade teacher this year! I hold a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from NC State University, and I worked as an interventionist for 3rd-5th grade students during testing season this last school year! Outside of school, my family consists of my mom, dad, brother, partner, who teaches at C.E. Jordan High School, and our cat, Squirrel. I love to cook, bake, play card games, spend time with people I love, and curl up with a good book and a mug of tea to relax in the evenings. I am so excited to continue to be a part of this amazing school family!

My name is Rebecca Carter. I am excited about joining Lyon’s Farm as a Resource Teacher.This year marks my 15th year in the classroom. I also stayed home full time for 15 years to be with my seven children. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Randy for 30 years. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching HGTV, and going to museums. I am also an avid coffee drinker.

My name is Rowan Gilbert. This will be my third year teaching second grade! I just moved here from Baltimore, Maryland, and I am so excited to become a part of Durham Public Schools. I received my degree in elementary education from Stevenson University. Fun facts: I have two orange cats and I am a third generation teacher in my family!

Hi! My name is Ms. Hanley and I am a first year kindergarten teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! I graduated from Duke University in May with a degree in Public Policy and Education, and I am thrilled to be joining the Lyons Farm family. I just finished my 18th total year of competitive swimming and my final year of collegiate athletics, so I am excited for a new chapter of my life focused on my career outside of the pool. I look forward to seeing you all around the school very soon.

My name is Teacher Snell and I am so excited to be teaching 3rd grade at Lyons Farm this year! I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Southern New Hampshire University in 2023 and have taught 3rd grade for two years. I grew up in New Hampshire and just moved here this summer with my partner. The community in Durham is amazing and I am looking forward to becoming a bigger part of it!

My name is Maddie Fox, I am the new school social worker and I am super excited to get to know and support the Lyons Farm community this year! I went to UGA for my BSW(GO DAWGS!) and UNC Chapel Hill for my MSW(GO HEELS!)! I love college football, being outside, reading, and playing with my cat Missy! 

Marelle Cacciabaudo has been a proud Lyons Farm parent, volunteer, and substitute teacher over the past 2 years, and she is excited to take on a new role as an Instructional Assistant in a kindergarten class. You can find her on the weekends exploring museums and parks with her kids and husband, playing with her dogs and foster dogs in their backyard, and cheering for the Florida Gators, Philadelphia Eagles, and Durham Bulls.  

My name is Erick Fernando Villalobos Rivera,
I have a diploma as an Elementary Teacher with an English Teaching degree from Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Francisco Morazan, currently pursuing ME.  on TESOL at Greensboro College.

I have been in the field of education, for 11 years, working with kids and teenagers. and adults. The last 3 years I’ve been part of this amazing program as 1st Grade teacher Dual Language.

I’m dynamic, proactive and passionate for teaching; I enjoy being part of my students' learning process. My current role is stimulating, and I find great fulfillment in such a friendly environment, always considering the multicultural society, beliefs and values; I aspire to a similarly amazing opportunity where I may make a meaningful contribution to your child.