Meet the Administrators
Message from WES Principal
Hello Wilkesboro families! My name is Beckie Spears, and I am excited to share another school year with you. Wilkesboro Elementary has been part of my life forever -- first as a student, then as a teacher, as a parent, and now as a principal. It is an honor and privilege to work with your family and this community, and I am proud of our school's long tradition of excellence. I am a graduate of Meredith College (BA in English) and Appalachian State University (Masters in School Administration), and I am a National Board Certified Teacher. I have spent the past 26+ years teaching, learning, and collaborating as a classroom teacher, an AIG resource teacher, an instructional specialist, and an assistant principal. I live in Wilkesboro with my husband and our two daughters.
I enjoy working with students and their families to make each year the best school year ever. We want our school to be a positive, nurturing learning community where students and teachers are inspired to learn, supported to grow, and empowered to achieve. We believe in a whole-child approach, and it is our goal to make each school day enjoyable and rewarding. Learning is our passion, and when we combine joy and teamwork with focused effort, we can achieve amazing possibilities.
We appreciate the opportunity to be part of your family's life, and we thank you in advance for your support, encouragement, involvement, and patience this year. I am here to support you, so please call me at 336-838-4261 if I can assist you or your child in any way.
Mrs. Beckie Spears
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Ashley Boykin
Hello my name is Ashley Boykin, and I am from Whiteville, North Carolina. I went to UNCW for my bachelor's degree in English and UNCP for my master's degree in school administration. I have worked in secondary education at traditional high schools and the early college before moving to the mountains with my husband and three children 10 years ago. While in Wilkes, I have worked at WECHS, WWMS, and CC Wright as an assistant principal. This will be my 21st year in education. I love the Lord, my family, baseball, and our little farm. I look forward to this next adventure in my educational journey and getting to know my new community of students and colleagues!
You can reach me at [email protected]