Our teachers are the definition of
Gifted, Intelligent, Free Thinkers!!
We have years of experience dedicated to the development of children’s gifts and abilities.
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Amy Condon OT/L CASDCS
Amy Condon is our Executive Director as well as the Kindergarten teacher. She comes to us with over 28 years of experience in a variety of settings. Not only is she the Executive Director but she will also be the kindergarten teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. She will also be providing occupational therapy services as needed for our students. She is excited to wear her many hats to meet the needs of the students!
-Occupational Therapist for 28 years
-Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
- Pediatric occupational therapy experience in early intervention, home health, clinics, and school system
-Trained in therapeutic interventions for a variety developmental delays
-Owned Create A Space, an indoor play space in Southport, NC
-Previous Executive Director of a million dollar non-profit
-A home educator for 13 years, graduating 3 studentsamycondon@thegiftschoolofbroco.com
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Kristin Olivieri
Kristin Olivieri has a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and graduate work in Applied Behavioral Analysis and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She has over 30 years experience working with individuals who have special needs. Kristin started with The GIFT School in October of 2023 and will continue to be the preschool teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
-Head teacher at New England Center of Autism
-Child Development Specialist
-Created curriculum to improve learning outcomes for medically fragile students
-Experienced with home assessments and family education for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Consultant to families to support their rights for inclusion in the public school setting
-Educational and life skills tutor for children with a variety of special needskristin@thegiftschoolofbroco.com
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Kellie Wrenn
Kellie Wrenn has 15 years of teaching experience and has earned her Early Childhood Education Associates Degree from Brunswick Community College. She is from and grew up on Oak Island and she currently resides in Southport with her wonderful family. She is married to her best friend Jason and has two daughters, Annabelle, 16 and Christine, 12. She has been a Girl Scout leader going on 12 years. She is a Christian and attends Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Kellie will be our 2-3 year old teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. She has a passion to teach all children to learn any and everything she can teach them!
kellie@thegiftschoolofbroco.com
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Sarah McCarley
Ms.. Sarah Mac is a Brunswick County native who grew up on Oak Island graduating from South Brunswick High School in 2008. After attending Appalachian State University for 2 years, she transferred back to beach life and graduated in 2013 as a UNCW Sea Hawk with a BA in Applied Public History and a minor in Anthropology. Following 10 years in hospitality, she then worked at the largest retinal clinic in NC for 5 years establishing their records department. She then transitioned to her greatest role as a mom to two children with autism. Sarah has been a teacher at The GIFT School since June and has taken the role as Teachers’ Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. If she is not at school or at home watching Disney movies, you can find her and her family enjoying music and the local splash pad.
sarahmac@thegiftschoolofbroco.com