Anna Betina

• Classroom: Lead teacher in Half-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2017 (began teaching in 2009)
• Graduate Studies: Master's degree in psychology and child psychology from Taurida National V.I. Vernadsky University, Simferopol, Ukraine
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Philosophy in pedagogical and age psychology from K.D. Ushynsky South Ukranian National Pedgogical University, Odessa, Ukraine
• Montessori Credential: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3) in progress
• Email: anna.betina@gms.org

Katie Cienek

• Classroom: Half-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2021
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in psychology with minors in sociology and American Sign Language from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Lisa Doe

• Classroom: Lead teacher in All-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2020 (began teaching in 1999)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Guilford College
• Montessori Credentials: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3) in progress and Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: lisa.doe@gms.org

Terina McDowell

• Classroom: All-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2021 (began teaching in 2015)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in child development and family studies from West Virginia University
• Email: terina.mcdowell@gms.org

Charlene McKee

• Classroom: Lead teacher in Academic-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2014 (began teaching in 2010)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in theatre from Lewis and Clark College; Coursework in early childhood education at Front Range Community College
• Montessori Credential: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3) in progress
• Email: charlene.mckee@gms.org

Anita Revuri

• Classroom: Academic- and All-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2021 (began teaching in 2004)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in history, economics, and civics from Osmania University, India
• Email: anita.revuri@gms.org

Marian Romera

• Classroom: All-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2019 (began teaching in 2016)
• Montessori Experience: Completed assistant teacher training
• Email: marian.romera@gms.org

Shakiyah Stephens

• Classroom: Half-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2019
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Guilford College (in progress); Associate in Science in early childhood education from Gaston College
• Email: shakiyah.stephens@gms.org

Syeda Ahmed

• Year Appointed: 2016 (began teaching in 1999)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: syeda.ahmed@gms.org

Rossana Aranda

• Year Appointed: 2016 (began teaching in 2013)
• Undergraduate Studies: Diploma in office administration from Manpower College, Santiago, Chile
• Email: rossana.aranda@gms.org

Isabelle Bangham

• Year Appointed: 1996
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in educational studies from University of Nice, France
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: isabelle.bangham@gms.org

Anna Betina

• Year Appointed: 2017 (began teaching in 2009)
• Graduate Studies: Master's degree in psychology and child psychology from Taurida National V.I. Vernadsky University, Simferopol, Ukraine
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Philosophy in pedagogical and age psychology from K.D. Ushynsky South Ukranian National Pedgogical University, Odessa, Ukraine
• Montessori Credential: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3) in progress
• Email: anna.betina@gms.org

Shyla Butler

• Year Appointed: 2020
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in anthropology with a minor in geology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Email: shyla.butler@gms.org

Katie Cienek

• Year Appointed: 2021
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in psychology with minors in sociology and American Sign Language from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Email: katie.cienek@@gms.org

Liz Haff

• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 1984)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Binghampton, Harpur College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Science in curriculum instruction from Western Maryland College
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: liz.haff@gms.org

Ashby Pettigrew

• Year Appointed: 2016
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in theatre from University of North Carolina at Asheville
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: ashby.pettigrew@gms.org

Carmen Romero

• Year Appointed: 2018 (began teaching in 1988)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Guilford College
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: carmen.romero@gms.org

Jackie Shannon

• Year Appointed: 2019
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) in progress
• Email: jackie.shannon@gms.org

Shakiyah Stephens

• Year Appointed: 2019
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Guilford College (in progress); Associate in Science in early childhood education from Gaston College
• Email: shakiyah.stephens@gms.org

Athena Burnette

• Year Appointed: 2020 (began teaching in 2008)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and English (double major) from Guilford College
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: athena.burnette@gms.org

Kristy Ford

• Year Appointed: 2002
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 – 9)
• Email: kristy.ford@gms.org

Mary Jacobson

• Year Appointed: 1990
• Undergraduate Studies: Psychology at Guilford College
• Montessori Credentials: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) and Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: mary.jacobson@gms.org

Katie Jones

• Year Appointed: 2014 (began teaching in 2001)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in special education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: katie.jones@gms.org

Kaki Keyser

• Year Appointed: 1989
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Appalachian State University
• Montessori Credentials: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) and Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: kaki.keyser@gms.org

Ciara Parker

• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 2007)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in Teacher with an emphasis in Montessori education from Chaminade University of Honolulu
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: ciara.parker@gms.org

John Archambault

• Year Appointed: 2002
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Boston College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in philosophy from Duke University
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Law from Duke University
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: john.archambault@gms.org

Brooke Juneau

• Year Appointed: 2013
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in education and human development from Hampshire College
• Graduate Studies: Early childhood education from Wheelock College
• Montessori Credentials: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12) in progress
• Email: brooke.juneau@gms.org

Cathy Moses

• Year Appointed: 1993 (began teaching in 1991)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Graduate Studies: Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: cathy.moses@gms.org

Laetitia Mourand

• Year Appointed: 2019 (began teaching in 2003)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in biology from Florida State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in Teaching from Florida Southern College; Master of Science in ecology of aquatic systems from Blaise Pascal University
• Montessori Credential: Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: laetitia.mourand@gms.org

Beth Wilson

• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 2000)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in visual art and creative writing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Montessori Education from St. Catherine University
• Montessori Credentials: Association Montessori Internationale Elementary Diploma (ages 6 to 12) and Association Montessori Internationale Orientation to Adolescent Studies (ages 12 to 18)
• Email: beth.wilson@gms.org

Emily Daniels

• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 2003)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in middle childhood education from Malone College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education with a concentration in literacy from from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Secondary I (ages 12 – 15) in progress
• Email: emily.daniels@gms.org

Tim Goetz

• Year Appointed: 2018 (began teaching in 2013)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in international business from Ohio State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Montessori Credential: Secondary I (ages 12 – 15)
• Email: tim.goetz@gms.org

Doug Williams

• Year Appointed: 2005 (began teaching in 2001)
• Undergraduate Studies: Math education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
• Montessori Studies: Elementary I (ages 9 to 12) math training and Secondary I (ages 12 – 15) in progress
• Email: doug.williams@gms.org

Betsy Bevan

• Subject: World Music
• Year Appointed: 2011
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Music in voice and composition from Shenandoah University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Music in composition from Eastman School of Music
• Email: betsy.bevan@gms.org

Chelsi Crawford

• Subject: Environmental Education
• Year Appointed: 2018
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in anthropology with a minor in biology from North Carolina State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Science in natural resources from North Carolina State University
• Email: chelsi.crawford@gms.org

Aubrey Cupit

• Subject: Environmental Education
• Year Appointed: 2009
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and a minor in anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Relevant Certification: Permaculture Design Certification
• Email: aubrey.cupit@gms.org

Katherine Gwynn

• Subject: Visual Art
• Year Appointed: 2014
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Bachelor of Science in social work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Email: katherine.gwynn@gms.org

Terry Jeffrey

• Subject: Physical Education
• Year Appointed: 2008
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in physical education from Marshall University
• Email: terry.jeffrey@gms.org

Brandon Johnson

• Subject: Computer Science
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Music from De Anza College
• Relevant Certification: CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-006
• Email: brandon.johnson@gms.org

Sandra Lee

• Subject: Spanish Language (native Spanish speaker from Chile)
• Year Appointed: 2003
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in English education with a minor in English literature from University of Talca, Chile
• Email: sandra.lee@gms.org

Sara Stratton

• Subject: Environmental Education
• Year Appointed: 2013
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in horticulture (in progress)
• Relevant Certification: Permaculture Design Certification
• Email: sara.stratton@gms.org

JoAnn Currie

• Role: Student Support Specialist
• Year Appointed: 2016 (began teaching in 1993)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in special education from Appalachian State University
• Relevant Credentials: Special education licenses in mental handicaps, emotional handicaps, and preschool handicaps
• Email: joann.currie@gms.org

Jeannie Stanford

• Role: Student Support Specialist
• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 1992)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Troy State University
• Graduate Studies: Coursework at Florida State University
• Relevant Certifications: Elementary Education K-6; Art Education K-12; trained in DIBELS® (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) and Text Reading and Comprehension (TRC)
• Email: jeannie.stanford@gms.org

Kate Winters

• Role: Director of Student Support
• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 1997)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in special education from the State University of North Georgia
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education in special education from the State University of West Georgia
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9), Elementary II (ages 9 to 12), and Montessori Leadership and Administration
• Relevant Certifications: Early Childhood Director Certificate from Front Range Community College
• Email: kate.winters@gms.org

Melanie Weisthal Yeager

• Role: School Counselor
• Year Appointed: 2022 (began counseling in 2006)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in communications from Appalachian State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in college student development with a concentration in counseling from Appalachian State University
• Relevant Certifications: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA); nationally certified counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); licensure in professional school counseling from Appalachian State University
• Email: melanie.yeager@gms.org

Katie Cienek

• Year Appointed: 2021
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in psychology with minors in sociology and American Sign Language from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Ann Gresalfi

• Year Appointed: 2021 (began teaching in 1997)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in child studies
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education in special education

Heather Hinson

• Year Appointed: 2021
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education in progress

Ayako Royster

• Year Appointed: 2021

Melody Robinson

• Year Appointed: 2019 (began teaching in 2017)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Guilford College
• Email: melody.robinson@gms.org

Sarah Bobo

• Role: Director of CASA
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in economics from Duke University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Divinity from Duke University
• Email: sarah.bobo@gms.org

Andi Bogan

• Role: Family Relations Coordinator
• Year Appointed: 1996
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in religious studies from St. Andrews Presbyterian College
• Email: andi.bogan@gms.org

YoungDoo Carey

• Role: Communications Coordinator
• Year Appointed: 2018
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in Japanese language education from Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea; Diploma in digital design from Vancouver Film School, Canada
• Email: youngdoo.carey@gms.org

Jillian Crone

• Role: Director of Marketing & Development
• Year Appointed: 2016
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in advertising with a concentration in multimedia design from Pepperdine University
• Email: jillian.crone@gms.org

Aubrey Cupit

• Role: Garden Coordinator and Environmental Education Cultural Educator
• Year Appointed: 2009
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and a minor in anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Relevant Certification: Permaculture Design Certification
• Email: aubrey.cupit@gms.org

Rhea Egbert

• Role: Director of Admission
• Year Appointed: 2005
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in communication with a minor in French from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: rhea.egbert@gms.org

Heather Goggin

• Role: Human Resources Consultant
• Year Appointed: 2006
• Undergraduate Studies: Educated in the United Kingdom
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: HR@gms.org

Brandon Johnson

• Role: Director of Information Technology and Computer Science Cultural Educator
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Music from De Anza College
• Relevant Certification: CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-006
• Email: brandon.johnson@gms.org

Missy McClure

• Role: Director of Lower School
• Year Appointed: 2020
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education from North Carolina Central University; Bachelor of Arts in English from North Carolina State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education in Montessori education from Xavier University
• Montessori Credentials: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6); Elementary I (ages 6 to 9); Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: missy.mcclure@gms.org

Dr. Kevin Navarro

• Role: Head of School
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in developmental psychology with minors in educational studies and Russian studies from Carleton College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in teaching from Webster University
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Education in character education and democratic school governance from the University of Missouri, St. Louis
• Montessori Credentials: Montessori Leadership and Administration
• Email: kevin.navarro@gms.org

Rebecca Porterhill

• Role: Full-Time Substitute
• Year Appointed: 2021 (began teaching in 2018)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in special and elementary education from Western Governors University in progress; Associates of Science in midwifery from the Midwives College of Utah
• Email: rebecca.porterhill@gms.org

Heather Sparks

• Role: Director of Facilities
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies and political science from Guilford College
• Relevant Certifications: North Carolina Pesticide License; Renewable Technologies Diploma Series Certificate of Completion in renewable electric generation with photovoltaics; Green Building Workshop Certificate of Completion in building envelopes considerations in residential applications
• Email: heather.sparks@gms.org

Nancy VanWinkle

• Role: Director of Upper School
• Year Appointed: 2022
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in human ecology from the University of Tennessee
• Montessori Credentials: Association Montessori Internationale Orientation to Adolescent Studies (ages 12 to 18)
• Email: nancy.vanwinkle@gms.org

Amy Wagoner

• Role: Director of Finance
• Year Appointed: 2013
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from North Carolina State University
• Relevant Certifications: Post-baccalaureate Certificate in accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University
• Email: finance@gms.org