OUR TEAM

Extremely Passionate About Teaching Your Children

Our team of preschool educators embraces and shares the vision of providing extraordinary early childhood education for the children from Charlotte enrolled at Providence Preparatory School.

Collectively, PPS’ preschool management team in Charlotte have worked in early childhood education for more than eighty years and hold multiple degrees and certifications. Working with Sandy, Betsy and the other teachers at Providence Preparatory is an opportunity of a lifetime.

We are extremely passionate about working as a team to provide leadership to this unique Charlotte preschool where children receive the best possible start to a life of learning and leadership.

MEET THE TEAM

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    Milly Asbury

    PRESIDENT

    As the President of the Providence Preparatory School, I am delighted to lead our team of dedicated administrators and educators as we offer extraordinary early education and help prepare our children for life, learning and leadership.

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    Casey Mullis

    HEAD OF SCHOOL

    As Head of School, I have the best of both worlds, as I get to work with our children and families as well as our amazing staff and management team.

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    Tori Besser

    DIRECTOR, PROVIDENCE BUILDING

    I love being able to work with both children and families in my position. Beginning as a teacher where I was able to use my passion of educating children and now working with the families as the director has been so rewarding.

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    Megan Luft

    DIRECTOR, WESTBURY BUILDING

    As the director of Westbury, I am fortunate enough to share my passion for children throughout the entire building. Starting as a teacher and working my way to management has helped me grow as an educator."

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    Margie Kelly

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PROVIDENCE BUILDING

    I am so excited to be the Associate Director of the Providence building! I have over twenty years of experience working with young children. I enjoy seeing children grow and develop. The process is amazing to see and is a true passion for me. I am truly looking forward to building long and lasting relationships.

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    Kaylee Cobb

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WESTBURY BUILDING

    After almost 6 years working at PPS in the Providence building classrooms, it’s so exciting to be the Associate Director at Westbury! I love connecting with children and families, and now I have a better opportunity to connect with all families and staff throughout the building.

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    Candice Cameron

    DIRECTOR OF HR

    As the HR Director of Providence Preparatory School, I have the pleasure of providing support to the extraordinary Staff that make this school as great as it is. With over 8 years of experience in Human Resources within both corporate and non-profit industries, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting acclimated to the uniqueness that the ECE industry and PPS in particular has to offer.

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    Shannon Settles

    ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

    Forming lasting connections with the children and families we serve is what I am most passionate about.

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    Samantha Mathews

    CURRICULUM COORDINATOR

    I am a lifelong learner with over ten years of experience in early childhood education. I work with skilled teachers to deliver an appropriate learning experience to children in both the Westbury and Providence Buildings.

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    Julie Wilkinson

    ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT COORDINATOR

    With over 32 years of experience in childcare, I have a deep passion for nurturing children and supporting families, as well as a strong commitment to organization and collaboration.