Woodfin Elementary School wolverines had a wonderful week one of the school year! We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!
All Buncombe County Schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.
Woodfin Wolverines are thrilled to be back to school today! UNCA Baseball and Woodfin Police joined us to cheer students into the building!
We're so excited to see our students! The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
Our Wolverine family would like to Welcome Patrick McMurry our new music teacher.
I am going into my 24th year of teaching music. I have a Bachelors in Music from Appalachian State and Masters of Music Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I have taught at each of the grade levels during my time, from high school to elementary school. I came to Buncombe County in the Fall of last year, returning to the elementary music classroom after three years at Waynesville Middle in Haywood County. I feel that each student has the right and needs a well rounded education that includes the arts. Music is an essential gateway to all other subjects.
My wife, Sharon, and I live in Arden. We have one son, Noah, who is currently doing his residency for emergency medicine. I love to travel, read, and am an avid fan of college football, basketball, and baseball. I sing in my church choir, play tuba in a brass ensemble, and enjoy keeping up with the latest in all genres of music.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to be a part of vibrant community at Woodfin Elementary.
I am going into my 24th year of teaching music. I have a Bachelors in Music from Appalachian State and Masters of Music Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I have taught at each of the grade levels during my time, from high school to elementary school. I came to Buncombe County in the Fall of last year, returning to the elementary music classroom after three years at Waynesville Middle in Haywood County. I feel that each student has the right and needs a well rounded education that includes the arts. Music is an essential gateway to all other subjects.
My wife, Sharon, and I live in Arden. We have one son, Noah, who is currently doing his residency for emergency medicine. I love to travel, read, and am an avid fan of college football, basketball, and baseball. I sing in my church choir, play tuba in a brass ensemble, and enjoy keeping up with the latest in all genres of music.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to be a part of vibrant community at Woodfin Elementary.
A huge Wolverine welcome to our new physical education teacher Laura Correll.
Hello, my name is Laura Correll. I will be starting my 19th year with Buncombe County Schools. I have been at Johnston Elementary School the last two years and look forward to also be working with the wonderful staff and students at Woodfin Elementary School. I am from Asheville NC, I have three kids, and a grandson! I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, and going to the lake. I look forward to having an amazing school year!
Hello, my name is Laura Correll. I will be starting my 19th year with Buncombe County Schools. I have been at Johnston Elementary School the last two years and look forward to also be working with the wonderful staff and students at Woodfin Elementary School. I am from Asheville NC, I have three kids, and a grandson! I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, and going to the lake. I look forward to having an amazing school year!
Due to the weather the National Night Out has been postponed until; October 7th, 2025
Our Wolverines welcome or new SRO, Officer Holden. We are very excited she is joining our team.
Officer Holden has worked in law enforcement for 7 years. 4.5 years of those were served as a School Resource Officer at a middle school and DARE instructor for 5th grade. She truly believes being an SRO is the best job in law enforcement!
When not working, Officer Holden enjoys spending time with her 3 children -ages 16, 6 and 3. She especially enjoys hiking, working out, and reading. Her favorite book series is The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson, she often talks in music lyrics, and she's an unofficial coffee connoisseur.
Officer Holden has worked in law enforcement for 7 years. 4.5 years of those were served as a School Resource Officer at a middle school and DARE instructor for 5th grade. She truly believes being an SRO is the best job in law enforcement!
When not working, Officer Holden enjoys spending time with her 3 children -ages 16, 6 and 3. She especially enjoys hiking, working out, and reading. Her favorite book series is The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson, she often talks in music lyrics, and she's an unofficial coffee connoisseur.
Update to National Night out:
Given the most recent forecast for steady rain all day tomorrow, we are postponing National Night Out until October 7.
Given the most recent forecast for steady rain all day tomorrow, we are postponing National Night Out until October 7.
A huge Wolverine welcome to our new Art teacher Erin Seickel. We are very excited to have you as part of our team.
Hello Wolverines!! I have been teaching elementary art since 2009, and have been at Bell & Barnardsville since 2019. This year will be the first that I get to work with the fabulous artists at Woodfin as well! I have a BFA in Film and an MA in Art education from the University of Central Florida and love learning new art skills (pottery!), reading, gardening, and exploring outside! I have a 13 year old son, a 10 year old son, and an almost 4 year old little girl. My husband is a landscape architect in Asheville, and we love hiking, traveling, and camping with our kids and our dogs Kona and Chubbs.
Hello Wolverines!! I have been teaching elementary art since 2009, and have been at Bell & Barnardsville since 2019. This year will be the first that I get to work with the fabulous artists at Woodfin as well! I have a BFA in Film and an MA in Art education from the University of Central Florida and love learning new art skills (pottery!), reading, gardening, and exploring outside! I have a 13 year old son, a 10 year old son, and an almost 4 year old little girl. My husband is a landscape architect in Asheville, and we love hiking, traveling, and camping with our kids and our dogs Kona and Chubbs.
Our Woodfin Wolverine family is very excited about two amazing events tomorrow evening. National Night Out, sponsored by the Woodfin Police Department is being held over at the YMCA featuring food, music and fun from 4-7, followed by our amazing Garden Club here at Woodfin elementary at 7:00 pm. Come out and join us to see who else is visiting the Night Out and the Gardens.
Join the amazing BCS transportation team. Woodfin's very own Mrs. Gloria is featured in the flyer. Find out more about this excellent opportunity to be part of Buncombe County Schools.
We hope to see all of our Woodfin Wolverine Families and Staff for some fun games, good food and amazing community building!
Another big Wolverine welcome back to Mrs. Valerie Stiles. Many of you know here already from a different role in the building last year. We are excited to have her on our team in 4th grade. Find out more about Mrs. Stiles below.
Hi, I’m Valerie Stiles. Some of you may know me from Oasis last year. I'm super excited to be teaching 4th grade this year. I have been in the classroom since 2006 fresh out of high school. I have taught as an assistant and special education teacher at all levels. I graduated Mars Hill university in 2010 with my degree in Education, my masters in 2015 from Western Carolina University and my post masters in Administration in May 2025. I’m super excited to teach 4th grade and so blessed to be back as a Wolverine. I was born and raised in Burnsville NC and live there with my family now. We have a large farm. I am married to the love of my life Daniel and we have 4 children. We both serve as fire fighters and I am also an advance medic. I am a very outgoing person on the move all the time. I’m very excited for a great year in 4th grade and can’t wait to see and meet you all.
We want to give a huge Wolverine Welcome to our newest 2nd grade teacher. Mrs. Hannah Keever will be joining our team. Welcome back home to the Erwin district and to Woodfin.
Hello! My name is Hannah Keever, and I am thrilled to be starting my first year of teaching here at Woodfin Elementary! I graduated in June 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University—go Mountaineers!
I was born and raised in Buncombe County Schools and am proud to be a 2020 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School. Returning to serve the community that helped shape me is incredibly special.
In November 2025, I married my wonderful husband, Austin, and we share our home with our sweet golden retriever, Boone.
I am beyond excited to be part of the Wolverine family and can’t wait to learn and grow alongside my students this year!
Hello! My name is Hannah Keever, and I am thrilled to be starting my first year of teaching here at Woodfin Elementary! I graduated in June 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University—go Mountaineers!
I was born and raised in Buncombe County Schools and am proud to be a 2020 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School. Returning to serve the community that helped shape me is incredibly special.
In November 2025, I married my wonderful husband, Austin, and we share our home with our sweet golden retriever, Boone.
I am beyond excited to be part of the Wolverine family and can’t wait to learn and grow alongside my students this year!
As we continue to welcome our new Wolverine staff a big shot out to our new Counselor Patrick Halsell. Learn more about Mr.Halsell below.
My name is Patrick Halsell and this will be my twelfth year in public education. I am from Kerrville, TX and graduated from Texas Tech University, which is where I met my wife Kaylin. We moved to Asheville in June 2024 and became parents of twins (girl and boy) in March of this year. I spent six years teaching middle school science and coaching middle school boys, four years as an elementary school counselor, and this last year as a counselor at McDowell High School. I am so excited to be coming back to elementary school! I am passionate about helping students overcome obstacles to academic success while giving them the space and tools to develop academically, emotionally, and mentally.
My name is Patrick Halsell and this will be my twelfth year in public education. I am from Kerrville, TX and graduated from Texas Tech University, which is where I met my wife Kaylin. We moved to Asheville in June 2024 and became parents of twins (girl and boy) in March of this year. I spent six years teaching middle school science and coaching middle school boys, four years as an elementary school counselor, and this last year as a counselor at McDowell High School. I am so excited to be coming back to elementary school! I am passionate about helping students overcome obstacles to academic success while giving them the space and tools to develop academically, emotionally, and mentally.
We are beginning to welcome our new staff this week. A big Wolverine Welcome to Mrs. Caroline Ayers. She is our new media specialist. Welcome to the the Wolverine family Mrs. Ayers.
SUMMER MEALS: Get details about the SunMeals summer meal program at bit.ly/SunMeals2025
And that's a wrap on an amazing school year! Students got to "pie" two teachers for making and exceeding academic growth. Thanks to Mr. Levenson and Mr. SH for being such sports 🥧🍰As our final day came to a close, all of the WES staff went out to wave goodbye to our students 💜We will miss everyone and wish everyone a Happy Summer 🌞🌞🌞✨
REMINDER: Tuesday June 10, 2025 is the last day of the 24-25 school year for BCS students. It will be a 2-hour early dismissal day. Wishing all of our families a great summer break!