Hi Bulldog Families!!!

Welcome to Dixon Elementary School! My name is Mrs. Colleen Reyes and I am thrilled to be working with the teachers, staff, and most of all the students here at DES.

This will be my 13^th year working in Onslow County Schools and my first year as Assistant Principal. I have worked as an ESL Specialist and have taught both 1^st and 2^nd grade here in Onslow County.  

Hometown: Brightwaters, New York

Birthday: December 26

College: University of South Florida- Tampa, Florida

Favorite Colors: Magenta and Blue

Family: Husband (Damien), 2 children: Xavier (13) and McKinley (11)

Pets: Maltese (dog)- Lucky and 2 sweet kitties- Bandit & Daisy

Favorite Teams: NY Giants, USF Bulls, ECU Pirates 

Favortie Holiday: Halloween 

Favorite Treats: Diet Dr. Pepper and Skittles

Favorite Shops: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Old Navy 

Hobbies: Gardening, Crafting, Household projects, Watching Movies, Walking on the beach, Shopping, Game Nights with friends, and relaxing at home with family!

Fun Facts: I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters. I have 14 nieces and nephews. I am a twin!

East Carolina University: Class of 2023

Master of School Administration 

University of South Florida: Class of 2009 

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education K-6 with English as a Second Language

2019- present: Dixon Elementary: Holly Ridge, NC. ~ 2nd Grade

2017-2019: Dixon Elementary: Holly Ridge, NC. ~ 1st Grade

2012-2017: Parkwood Elementary: Jacksonville, NC. ~ 2nd Grade

2010-2012: Onslow County Schools: Jacksonville, NC. ~ English as a Second Language

2009-2010: Sutherland Elementary: Pinellas County, FL. ~ 2nd Grade