Teachers & Administration

Patti has been working with young children and their families for over thirty years. She has a B.S. in Speech Pathology and Psychology and a M.S. in Early Childhood/Special Education. Her experience includes work in private as well as public schools. She has served as a classroom teacher, administrator, and consultant. Patti has been married for twenty-nine years and has two adult sons. In her spare time she loves to read, be outdoors, and spend time with her family. Patti believes that by partnering with families, we can provide the best, loving, Christian preschool program for each individual child.

Ms. Lyn has been a part of the St. Alban's staff since 2009. She has a degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from Arcadia University in Philadelphia, PA. She has taught kindergarten, first grade and basic skills. Aside from teaching, Lyn worked in the educational publishing field for a number of years as both a writer and an editor. Lyn lives in Denver with her husband, daughter and son. Of all her past experiences, Lyn enjoys teaching preschool the most!

Melinda grew up in Florida and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She lives in Davidson with her husband and four children. Melinda knew from an early age that she would spend her life working with children and has filled that calling by actively volunteering at her children’s schools, her church, and by working at St. Alban’s. Melinda began her role as a substitute teacher and was delighted when an opportunity arose to play a larger role in the preschool in 2015. Melinda taught our three year olds for 6 years but made the switch to join the twos in September 2021. In her spare time, Melinda enjoys attending live theater performances, exercising with friends and spending quality time with her family.

Cleopatra was a substitute at St. Alban's Preschool for several years before joining the preschool staff as a four year old teacher in 2019. Cleopatra now enjoys working with our three-year-olds. She is originally from New York, studied at Baruch College, and lives in Huntersville with her husband and two children. Cleopatra volunteers actively at her children's schools and with their extra curricular activities. She has been a member of St. Alban's Church since 2008 and loves the welcoming environment and sense of community it provides. Cleopatra enjoys the theater, reading, bowling, camping with the family, and time with friends!

Caroline has been a teacher in the four-year-old program at St. Alban's Preschool since 2011. She is originally from the United Kingdom but now lives in Huntersville with her husband. Caroline has two grown children. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Liverpool Polytechnic. She worked for several years in both private and public schools teaching mainly in kindergarten before her husband was relocated to the USA in 1993. Caroline has worked with young children for many years both in the classroom and outside on playing fields or at camp teaching riding lessons. Caroline enjoys tennis, reading and her family.

Ellen joined the St. Alban's Preschool staff in 2016 as a three-year-old teacher. She currently teaches in the M-F Fours where she is passionate about giving children the foundational skills for all future schooling. Ellen taught for Charlotte Mecklenburg schools for eleven years, spending most of her tenure in K/1 classrooms. Ellen graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Health Education and then returned to school to earn a second degree in Early Childhood Education. In 2009, Ellen earned her National Board Certification in Early Childhood Education. Ellen is originally from Rochester, NY but now calls Huntersville her home. Ellen has two young adult children, Riley and Liza.