CATHERINE DOBERSTEIN
Owner & Director of Operations
AAS Early Childhood Education - Washtenaw Community College
BA Children & Family Studies - University of Michigan
Level 3 NC Administrator
Catherine has 13 years of experience working as an early childhood educator and 12 years of experience as a director
Founded Little Scholars Academy in 2011
SARAH BRICK
Director of Operations - In Training
AAS Early Childhood Education - Harrisburg Area Community College
BA Applied Behavioral Science, Social & Human Services - Pennsylvania State University
Level 3 NC Administrator
Sarah has 19 years of experience working as an early childhood educator and 3 years of experience as a director
Started working at LSA in August 2021
What do you love about LSA?
"I love LSA because we value each child as an individual and view the family as the child’s first teacher. We strive to provide a home like environment where the child feels loved and safe. We work very closely with families to provide experiences that promote social and emotional growth along with providing experiences that help the child grow and prepare for their future."
MELISSA IAMS
Director of Education
BA Cognitive Sciences - University of California, Los Angeles
Melissa 15 years of experience working as an early childhood educator and 5 years of experience as a director.
Started working at LSA in August 2022 (previously worked at our other LSA location since January 2020)
RYAN DOBERSTEIN
Director of Finance & Facilities
BBA Accounting - St. Bonaventure
MBA focussed in International Business - St. Bonaventure
Ryan has 10 years of experience working in accounting and finance.
Started working at LSA in June 2016
KATE DIMMER
Cherry Room Teacher (4y -5y)
AAS Early Child Education - Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Kate is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Birth - Kindergarten at Appalachian State University
Kate has 8 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
Started working for LSA in September 2021
What do you love about LSA?
"I love LSA for its unique approach to learning using the Reggio Emilia Approach as well as the nature based play."
VANNESSA DOUGLAS
Garden Room Teacher (3y - 5y)
NC Early Childhood Credentials - Central Piedmont Community College
Vannessa is currently working on her Associate degree in Early Childhood Education at Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Vannessa has 3 years of experience working as an early childhood educator.
Started working at LSA in October 2022
What do you love about LSA?
"I love working at LSA because it exhibits genuine love from the inside out. I appreciate how the admin cares about me by investing in my education and allows for a great work/life balance."
AUDREY VANDALL-HENSON
Garden Teacher (3y - 5y)
BA Communication Sciences & Disorders - Appalachian State University
Audrey has 2 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
Started working at LSA in October 2022
What do you love about LSA?
"I love LSA because they value and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. They have a supportive admin team and fantastic work-life balance!"
ALLYSON HUCKS
Magnolia Teacher (2y - 4y)
AAS Early Child Education - Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Allyson is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Birth - Kindergarten at Appalachian State University
Allyson has 3 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
Started working at LSA in September 2021
SAMANTHA DIXON
Magnolia Teacher (2y - 4y)
BA Early Child Education - Baker College
Samantha has 6 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
Started working for LSA in November 2022
What do you love about LSA?
"I love LSA because it is a friendly place to be and a very welcoming environment for all."
MICHELLE VASQUEZ
Honeysuckle Teacher (1y - 2y)
Associate of Arts - Central Piedmont Community College
Michelle is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Birth - Kindergarten at Appalachian State University
Michelle has 3 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
Started working for LSA in October 2021
What do you love about LSA?
"I love the Reggio Emilia approach to learning at LSA. It allows the child to become an active collaborator to their own education."
MALANA LITAKER
Honeysuckle Teacher (1y - 2y)
Associate of Arts - Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Malana is currently working on her Bachelors degree in K-6 Education at Western Governors University
Malana has 4 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
Started working for LSA in August 2022
What do you love about LSA?
"I love LSA because the moment you walk through the door you can feel the peace and love of the staff and students flowing through the building. It is a calm supporting environment as a teacher and also as a parent."
ALYSSA ROSADO
Buttercup Teacher (3m - 12m)
BA Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences; minor in Human Development & Family Studies; specialization in Early Childhood Education - University of Connecticut
Alyssa has 1.5 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
Started with LSA in June 2022
What do you love about LSA?
"I love LSA because of its sense of community and the genuine relationships that are built between the staff, the children and the families."
ANA WALLACE
Buttercup Teacher (3m - 12m)
Content Creator
NC Early Childhood Credentials - Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Ana is currently working on her Associate degree in Early Childhood Education at RCCC.
Ana has 8 years of experience working as an early childhood educator.
Started working at LSA in September 2022 (previously worked at our other LSA location since December 2019)
LIZ ABEL
Support Teacher
NC Early Childhood Credentials - Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Liz is currently taking Early Childhood classes at RCCC.
Liz has 10 years of experience working as an early childhood educator.
Started working at LSA in November 2021 (previously worked at our other LSA location since August 2020)
What do you love about LSA?
"I love the calming atmosphere and they allow kids to be themselves."
CAREY SWANNER
Support Teacher
AAS Elementary Education - University of Phoenix
NC Early Childhood Credentials - Stanley Community College
Level 2 NC Administrator
Carey has 19 years of experience working as an early childhood educator and 4 years of experience as a director
Started working at LSA in November 2022
ANYA GIDDEON
Extended Day Teacher
HS Diploma - Northwest Cabarrus High School
Anya is currently taking classes to receive her NC Early Childhood Credentials and will continue on working towards her Associate degree in Early Childhood Education at Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Anya has 1 year of experience working as an early childhood educator
Started working at LSA in April 2022
COME WORK WITH US
Little Scholars Academy of Kannapolis is seeking an early childhood teacher to join our team! The ideal candidate will have an exceptionally warm, nurturing, and patient demeanor, will be fun and energetic, will be familiar with the Reggio Emilia approach to education (or excited to learn), will have the ability and desire to think creatively about ideas and materials, will have the ability to use technology to support curriculum and for communication, will have experience teaching in a classroom, and will have a passion for teaching young children ages 12 months to 5 years!
If you are interested in applying for a position at LSA, please fill out the information below. If you don't see something you are looking for, but would still like to present yourself, we are always accepting resumes!