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 from high school, she attended Guilford Technical Community College, where she studied Business Administration.

She and her husband, Eric, have been married for 29 years and are blessed with three children. When she’s not at work, Ms. Misty loves spending time with her family, relaxing at the lake, and cheering on her kids at their various sporting activities.

Ms. Misty’s journey with Mt. Pisgah Weekday School began in 2014 when her son attended the toddler program. She quickly formed a special connection with the children, families, and staff and soon began serving as a substitute teacher. In 2016, she officially joined the Weekday School staff as a toddler teacher, and in the spring of 2018, she transitioned into the role of Office Manager.

Ms. Misty has always had a special love for children and will be the first to admit that she’s a big kid at heart! Although you’ll often find her working in the office, she never passes up an opportunity to visit a classroom, play with the children, share some laughs, and enjoy the little moments that make Mt. Pisgah Weekday School such a special place.

Goldi Barron is the lead Pre-k 5s teacher. She was raised in Illinois, but moved to Texas on a whim in 2006 where she met her husband Lance and lived happily ever after for seventeen years before relocating to Greensboro for her husband’s career. 

She taught kindergarten in Texas and since moving to Greensboro,  has enjoyed working in preschool. Goldi has one daughter, Suzy, two dogs, Frankie and Bean, and one cat, Toby. Goldi has a bachelor’s degree in education, and is hoping to start her masters in Early Childhood Education soon. 

Eliza Dworak is our new PreK Fives Assistant. More info to follow soon.

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.

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.

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”!

Jen Yancey is our new Pre K Fours Assistant Teacher. Jen is so excited to be back at Mt Pisgah after 10 years, this time not as a parent, but as an assistant teacher in the 4s class. When she is not at MPWS, she the mom to three beautiful children, a photographer, and she also teaches photography and yearbook at a homeschool co-op on Fridays. On Sundays, you’ll find her leading worship and teaching preschoolers about Jesus. Jen is looking forward to a wonderful year with your kids!

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.

My name is Ariel. I am born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. I enjoy hiking, swimming, and movie nights! I’m looking forward to my first year here at Mount Pisgah, and am so excited to teach your little ones!

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.

Ms. Julie Poindexter is the Two-Year-Old Lead Teacher here at MPWS. 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 18 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 MPWS team.

I’m Meredith Jones, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the MPWS family this year! I was born and raised in Greensboro and recently moved back after 17 years in Virginia. My husband and I have enjoyed rediscovering Greensboro together. I enjoy baking and reading in coffee shops but mostly spending time with family. I have been an elementary teacher for the past 12 years, teaching Kindergarten for 10 of those years. I’m looking forward to continuing my time in the classroom with the sweet Twos!

Sarah Reiland is excited to be joining MPWS as the lead teacher in the toddler room. Born and raised in Greensboro, she attended UNCG where she majored in English literature and German. She has worked in childcare for many years, most recently at Muirs Chapel Christian Playschool where she taught in the 2 year old class. Sarah loves reading, crafting, and spending time with her husband, Justin and son, Henry. She enjoys taking care of her three crazy cats and lots of hermit crabs.

My name is Savannah Meadows, and I’m so excited to be joining MPWS! I have always loved working with children and look forward to getting to know everyone. In my free time, I love going hiking and spending time outdoors with my husband and our two dogs. I’m so excited to be a part of the MPWS family!