Meet Our Team

Louise mcarthur, Director

My passion is to teach children, help grow young minds while challenging them to reach their learning potential. I have my Masters in Childhood & Special Education and have taught for 12 years. Throughout my career at CMS I have mentored new teachers, led professional development courses, participated in school leadership team, and have chaired several community events. For the past several years I have worked one on one with children of all ages in our community by supporting their learning needs. I enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, as well as hiking with my two dogs Bella and Hunter.

Our Teachers

priya rangaraj: Teacher

I am originally from India. I moved to the USA in 2012 and since then have lived in Illinois and Washington, before moving to Mooresville with my family in 2015. My husband and I have an 9 year old son who attends Coddle Creek Elementary. Even though I have a Bachelors in Biotechnology and Masters in Business Administration, teaching young minds always felt natural to me. I have previous experience as a lead teacher for 1 and 2 year old’s at The Learning Experience , also I have worked as a substitute teacher at St. Patrick’s Preschool. I enjoy watching children get excited about learning and it is an honor to be part of their life.

Brittany Crum: Teacher

I am thrilled to be embarking on this new journey, becoming a part of the Beehive Academy family and working with all of the sweet preschoolers. I look forward to nurturing their creativity through crafts and expanding their imagination through books and stories! (Reading is one of my favorite hobbies!) My husband (Aaron) and I have lived in Mooresville for four years and we have one son (Cam). We moved here from Kentucky in late 2019. Although I have spent the majority of the past 8 years being a stay at home mom, I have spent many hours volunteering at my son's school, in the classroom and on field trips. I am looking forward to getting to know all of my new preschool friends!

claudia gomez: Teacher

I am so excited to be embarking on a new adventure with children, my true passion. I am a wife of 16 years and a mother of 4 wonderful individuals (15, 11, 9 and 4) with very different personalities. Our family moved to North Carolina from Long Island, N.Y. in 2016.  I have been caring for children since I was 14, babysitting for many different families along my years. In 2008, after having my first child, I took my passion for kids to the next level and opened an in-home childcare where my mother and I cared for children ages 3 months to 4 yrs old. Once moving to Mooresville I took on caring for a few children and in 2019 took a small position as a child watch provider at a local gym. I am currently an assistant cheerleading coach for Troutman where my daughter goes to school. In my free time I crochet and run a small kids party décor/favor shop. Besides my love for my children and my crafting I am all about animals. I have 2 dogs (Ruby and CJ) , 1 parrot, 3 frogs, and 2 sugar gliders.

Molly Patterson: Teacher

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to teach your eager children this year! I have always had an immense joy for teaching children. I love watching them succeed and helping to facilitate their growth. I attended college in Ashland, OH with a focus on Early Childhood Education before switching to a degree and focus on Office Administration. I was fortunate enough to serve as a second grade teacher's assistant for two years and ultimately became a stay-at-home mom for 13 years. I'm originally from Indiana (Go Hoosiers!) and most of my family still live there. My wonderful husband, Derek, and I have lived in North Carolina for 15 years, along with our amazing children, Hannah (17) and Jackson (6). Jackson attended Beehive Academy and loved every minute of it! I'm a huge Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Cubs Fan. I enjoy traveling with my family and friends and my favorite place is anywhere with a beach and ocean...aside from my classroom, of course.

Jennie O’Hara: Teacher

I am so excited for the opportunity to watch your children learn and grow. I have a wide range of experience working with children. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and my Master's degree in Mathematics Education. I was a middle school mathematics teacher for 10 years before we relocated here from New Hampshire in 2015 for my husband's job. I've tutored children ranging in ages from 4 to 13 both in person and online. I have also coached youth basketball and worked as a summer camp counselor. I live with my wonderful husband, Bobby and our two boys, Matthew, age 8 and Mason, age 11. I also have two rescue dogs, Sam and Maya. I love to read, exercise, and spend time with my family and friends.

Kyilah Glover: Teacher

I have lived in Mooresville for the majority of my life; I was raised here and graduated from Mooresville! Teaching has been in my life since I was a young child and my life since has revolved around teaching. I have been in the field for 4 years and I can’t wait to keep growing! I love the aspect of merging the bridge of learning for the kids! I enjoy watching the process of them learning and exploring their environment and using their skills during their everyday lives! When I am not teaching I like to spend time with my family and friends or doing school work.

joanna Skipper: Teacher

I live here in Mooresville with my husband, three kids, and two dogs. We love being outside going for walks, swimming, playing in the backyard and spending time near the lake when we can. I have my degree in Dental Assisting, and my favorite part of working in that field was getting to educate my patients! Although my degree is in dental I have been working in daycares and schools since I was 16. I’ve taught and cared for children ages 0-12, and I’m so excited to be your child's teacher.

Emily Barbera: Teacher

My family and I moved from South Florida to Mooresville in February of 2021. In 2019 I graduated with honors and received my associates degree in elementary education and I am continuing on with my Bachelors.  I’ve been a homemaker to my husband and two sons and I have spent time nannying. Now that my kids are getting older I look forward to working in my field of education.  Children bring me so much joy and It will be an honor to teach and watch you children grow!