My name is Jamie Tyler and I was raised all over the world.  My dad served in the military for 30 years and I came to North Carolina to attend college at East Carolina University…Go Pirates!  I began my career as a teacher 16 years ago and have happily spent the last nine years in Johnston County as a teacher and administrator.  I received my administration degree from North Carolina State University and served as the Assistant Principal at Powhatan Elementary before coming to East Clayton Elementary.

Words to live by: Whatever you are, be a good one. Abraham Lincoln 

My name is Emily Batchelder and I was born and raised in New York. I am the daughter of educators and attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for my undergraduate studies. I have been in education for more than 18 years and have worked at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have a passion for the sport of gymnastics, and was a USA competitor for 12 years. I earned my Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and my Doctorate in Instructional Leadership. I came to North Carolina from the Washington, DC area where I was a school administrator for several years. My family moved to NC 4 years ago and I am very excited to be part of Team East Clayton!

Hello! My name is Mrs. Rhyne and I will be your Principal Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. Like you, I am a student. I will be working with Mrs. Tyler and Dr. Batchelder to become a great administrator. Each and every one of you will take part in my educational process. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know you this year.

Before joining the ECES Administrative Team I was a middle and high school Science Teacher. I am married, have three sons and a grandson. I live on a farm with two dogs and 19 chickens. 

I will be working closely with your teachers and staff to help each of you become the best version of yourself. Please stop me and introduce yourself when you see me in the halls, classrooms and all around the school.  I can’t wait to meet you!

Sincerely,

Beth Rhyne