Ms. Paige is the Director at Mt. Pisgah Weekday School. She was born and raised in Greensboro. Paige graduated from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Psychology. She also has a minor in Business Administration. Prior to MPWS, she taught in Guilford County Schools. Paige has been at Mount Pisgah Weekday School since 2016. Paige and her husband, Otis, have two daughters, Charlie and Riley.

Ms. Misty is a native of Guilford County. After graduating high school, she attended Guilford Technical Community College and majored in Business Administration. She and her husband Eric, have been married for 28 years. They have 3 kids. When she’s not at work she enjoys being at the lake, spending time with family, and watching her kids in varies sport activities. Ms. Misty first came to Mt. Pisgah Weekday School in 2014 when her son attended the toddler program. She had an immediate connection with the families and staff and started subbing. In 2016 she joined the staff as a toddler teacher, in the spring of 2018 she became the Office Manager. She has always had a love for children and is a big kid at heart. When she’s not in the office you can find her in a classroom playing with the kids.

Ms. Marlee graduated from North Carolina State University (Go Wolfpack!) and taught both Kindergarten and First Grade in Raleigh for a few years. She then moved to Greensboro and fell in love with teaching Pre-K!

Ms. Marlee lives here in Greensboro with her sweet husband, Austin! She loves traveling, decorating and working on projects at their home, spending time at the lake, and most of all just spending time with family and friends. She can’t wait for another great year as a part of the Mt. Pisgah Weekday School family! 

Miss Joanne has been with Mt. Pisgah Weekday School since 2000 as a parent and volunteer.  She has been a staff member since 2006.  She has worked with the Twos, Threes and currently as an Assistant in the Pre-K Fives.  Her professional degree is in nursing, but her heart belongs to the preschoolers.

Fun fact about Cindy is that she is originally from Belgium and has been living in Greensboro since 2008.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in teaching elementary school.  She has always loved to be around children. They are the ones who often teach us. Cindy is a wife and a mom of 3 amazing kids.  They keep her busy with all their sports activities.  On the weekend, she loves watching them compete, either on the soccer field or at a swim meet. When Cindy has spare time, she loves to spend time with her family.  They love to travel, play a board game, go bowling, watch a movie, make crafts or just relax. She can’t wait to play, dance, and sing with your beautiful little one this year.

Ainsley has been teaching at Mt. Pisgah since 2023 and this is her first year in the Fours. She also works at the Crooked Tail Cat Cafe in downtown Greensboro and has three cats at home.

Ainsley says “I am so excited to work with your little ones this year, I can’t wait to meet you all!”

Courtney Betts considers it a privilege to be joining the team at Mt. Pisgah Day School! She will be the Lead in the PreK 4’s. 

As a child growing up in nearby Asheboro, Courtney knew at an early age she wanted to work with children. Through Appalachian State University she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. From there she took a job teaching Third Grade at a school in Durham, North Carolina where she taught for 13 years both as a 3rd Grade teacher and Intervention Specialist. Since then she has worked as a preschool teacher in Jamestown as well as a personal tutor.

Courtney has been married to her husband of 21 years, Bryson and together they have one son, Grayson who is 14. To round out the family, they have 4 cats.

Courtney says ” I am ready for the adventures we will have together this school year and thankful for the opportunity to be a part of your child’s journey”!

Hi! I’m Lauren and I am the Assistant in the PreK Fours. I’ve worked in the Toddler and Two year old classroom and now I am the Assistant in the PreK Fours here at Mt Pisgah Weekday School. I have an undergraduate degree in Communications. I own my own small business and have worked as a classroom teacher and substitute teacher. I love spending time with my family. I have three kids: Aiden (16), Grace (14) and Charlotte (11). We’re constantly on the go! I’m looking forward to a great year with your kiddos!!

This is Ellen Gilbert, lead teacher for the 3-year-old class. She is so excited to start her “5th” year with Mt. Pisgah Weekday School. Prior to working here, she was a classroom teacher for 30 years. Ellen and her husband have a “16” year-old son that attends Grimsley. They also have two rescue dogs, Bauer and Bae. She loves traveling to the beach and the mountains, gardening, walking her dogs and reading. She is looking forward to a magical year of wonder and growth for your child.

Hi. I am Soraya Martinez, and I am the Assistant Teacher of the Three’s Class as well as the Spanish teacher. I am originally from Mexican and have been living in Greensboro for six years now with my husband and two kids. Since I moved to Greensboro, I started volunteering in my children’s school loving to be part of the school environment, and now it is a pleasure to be part of the amazing Mt. Pisgah Weekday School family for the second year. I am looking forward to growing this year.

Ms. Dana Hall is a Three’s Lead Teacher here at Mount Pisgah Weekday School. This is her ninth year teaching at MPWS. Dana has taught high school, middle school, and elementary school – and she can definitely say that teaching Early Childhood Education is her passion. She is a wife and a mother to four children, and they have two dogs and three cats. Dana is originally from Louisiana, but her family has been proud North Carolinians for 17 years. Dana believes that preschool is the perfect opportunity to teach children to love learning and love coming to school! She is looking forward to inspiring young minds and helping them become lifelong learners.

Shannon Ervin is the Assistant in the Tues-Thurs Three year old classroom. She is a native of Greensboro and has two adult children, ages 25 and 28. Other family members include her dog Lucy and two kitties, Izzy and Daisy.

Shannon majored in Business Administration at GTCC. She was a Stay at Home Mom until her kids went to college. At that time she joined the staff of MPWS and is going into her ninth year.  Her hobbies include spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, cooking and reading. Shannon enjoys spending the summers and any free time she can in the OBX, her home away from home. She is looking forward to this school year and getting to know, learn and grow with your children.

Julie Poindexter is so excited to return to MPWS as the Two Year Old Lead Teacher. Julie and her husband are both born and raised here in Greensboro. Julie has a degree in Communications and a minor in Psychology from UNCW. For the past 17 years, she’s worked as a realtor, which has given her the flexibility to focus on raising her two children, Lucy and Remi, who are both MPWS alumni. Ms. Julie says that MPWS is near and dear to her heart and she is thrilled to be part of the team.

My name is Gabby Martinez, I’m from Mexico, I have a degree in Industrial Engineering, but life led me to become a teacher when my first son was in kindergarten, and since then I’ve loved being a teacher and spending time with my children. Also, being a teacher motivated me to earn a diploma in parenting and become a parenting coach and a neuro-linguistic programming coach.

I moved to Greensboro three years ago and I love living here. I enjoy spending time with my little son and my husband. My older son is in college, but he went back to live in Mexico, I miss him but I know he is very happy there. I’m really excited to start this new year with you all. This is my first year at MPWS, and I know we’re going to have a great time together.

Hi! I’m Alma! I was born and raised in Mexico City and studied International Business at ITESM. A year ago, life brought me to Greensboro. I’ve been loving this new chapter ever since. My favorite thing in the world is spending time with my wonderful husband and our sweet little daughter. I love helping others, and I’m so excited to care for and have fun with all our little learners. Every day is an adventure, and I can’t wait to learn, laugh and create happy memories together.

My name is Elizabeth (Beth) Seaver, it’s such privilege to be apart of the MPWS family! Both my husband and I were born and raised in small towns in the middle of Michigan.  We have lived in Guilford County the past 7 years with our 3 boys. Garin (12), Jackson (9) and Laytton (6)  One thing most people will notice right when they get to know me is that I am Deaf. I lost my hearing at the age of 3 due to chronic ear infections. I’m an avid lip reader and fluent in ASL. 

I graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Administration with a focus in Therapeutic Recreation.  I do have a nursing background, I worked as a CNA and as an LPN to help get me through college. Before I began my journey as a SAHM for 12 years, I was working as the Director of activities in a nursing home. So, working with people young and old has always been such a huge part of my life for a long time. I’m thrilled that I am going to be able to work with these sweet toddlers and be able to watch them as they learn and grow. 

Ms. Carolyn Graves is a Greensboro native who received a BA in Psychology from UNC and UNCG and a Master’s degree in Special Education From UNCG. She loves kids and has worked
with kids most of her life. She taught children with special needs in Guilford and Alamance County. She has been a substitute teacher and nanny for the past 10 years. She and her husband have 4 kids, a grandson and two dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family and going to the beach as much as possible.