CATHERINE DOBERSTEIN
CEO
AAS Early Childhood Education - Washtenaw Community College
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BA Children & Family Studies - University of Michigan
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Level 3 NC Administrator
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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
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SARAH BRICK
Director of Operations
AAS Early Childhood Education - Harrisburg Area Community College
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BA Applied Behavioral Science, Social & Human Services - Pennsylvania State University
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Level 3 NC Administrator
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Sarah has 19 years of experience working as an early childhood educator and 3 years of experience as a director
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Started working at LSA in August 2021
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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."
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MELISSA IAMS
Director of Education
BA Cognitive Sciences - University of California, Los Angeles
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Melissa 15 years of experience working as an early childhood educator and 5 years of experience as a director.
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Started working at LSA in August 2022 (previously worked at our other LSA location since January 2020)
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RYAN DOBERSTEIN
Director of Finance & Facilities
BBA Accounting - St. Bonaventure
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MBA focussed in International Business - St. Bonaventure
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Ryan has 10 years of experience working in accounting and finance.
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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
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Kate has 8 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
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Started working for LSA in September 2021
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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."
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SAMANTHA DIXON
Garden Room Teacher (3y - 5y)
BA Early Child Education - Baker College
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Samantha has 6 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
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Started working for LSA in November 2022
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What do you love about LSA?
"I love LSA because it is a friendly place to be and a very welcoming environment for all."
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TEACHER COMING SOON!
Garden Teacher (3y - 5y)
Coming Soon!
ALANNA-RAE BUTLER
Magnolia Teacher (2y - 4y)
BA Interdisciplinary Studies of Education; minor in Special Education; minor in History; cluster in Math - Fitchburg State University
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Alanna-Rae has 4 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
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Started working at LSA in May 2023
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What do you love about LSA?
Coming soon!
ANYA GIDDEON
Magnolia Teacher (2y - 4y)
Extended Day Teacher
HS Diploma - Northwest Cabarrus High School
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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
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Anya has 1 year of experience working as an early childhood educator
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Started working at LSA in April 2022
ELIZ FERREIRA KATO
Honeysuckle Teacher (1y - 2y)
BA Physical Education - Federal University of Parana (Brazil)
Specialization in Physical Activities for Special Population - University of Santiago, Chile
Neuroscience of the Human Behavior - Online Courses
RBT Training - Autism Partnership Foundation
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Eliz has 1 year of experience working as an early childhood educator
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Started working for LSA in May 2023
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What do you love about LSA?
Coming soon!
SUNDE BARNHARDT
Honeysuckle Teacher (1y - 2y)
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Coming Soon!
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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
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Alyssa has 2 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
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Started with LSA in June 2022
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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."
SHANNON GRALKA
Buttercup Teacher (3m - 18m)
BA Early Childhood Education - Baker College
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Shannon has 15 years of experience working as an early childhood educator
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Started working for LSA in February 2023​
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What do you love about LSA?
Coming soon!
CELESTE TORRES
Teacher Apprentice
Extended Day Teacher
Coming Soon!
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TEACHER COMING SOON
Support Teacher
Coming Soon!
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!
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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!
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