" A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge and wisdom in the pupils."

        Ever Garrison

       Welcome,

       My name is Kathleen Gates. I am a special education teacher at Moncure Elementary. I am orginally from Central New York and have vast experiences teaching grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.  I feel very fortunate to be teaching at Moncure with such wonderful students and talented staff!