“This is an environment that provides, besides safety and the highest competence, international and cultural enrichments, and outstanding social skills for your child.”
About Carolina Prep
To build a diverse, positive, stimulating learning environment which values excellence in academics, leadership, and service.
Our facility, staff, and curriculum are all built to nurture and develop the young students in our care.
Defining Characteristics
In Their Words
“This school is very diverse culturally. My children attend with students who are from many backgrounds who speak multiple languages.”
“I feel my kids are getting a well-rounded education from a quality faculty and staff, but of equal importance to me is that my kids enjoy going to school and are having fun learning.”
“The teachers are wonderful. They have a wonderful core knowledge format and teach in a very caring, nurturing manner.”
Facility & Location
Carolina Prep School is located in close proximity to the Roper Mountain Rd. / I-385 intersection at:
212 Roper Mountain Rd Ext.
Greenville, SC 29615
Personalized
Our prep school facility is designed to fit our school values and mission. An open, friendly learning environment, our facility includes a gymnasium, theater, traveling technology center, language lab, outdoor learning and play, art studio, and music hall.
Secure
Entry to our facility is allowable through key fob entry only. A school-wide intercom system allows for immediate communication.
Our team includes administrators, faculty, staff, and our Board
Alissa Pace
Biography
Mrs. Pace works in our Primary School and is our 1st grade teacher. She is originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. She received her BA degree in Mass Communications from USC-Upstate. She worked in Spartanburg District 1 schools for 4 years, first as a Kindergarten Assistant, then in the library as a Media Arts Teacher. She enjoys cooking, reading, a good cup of coffee, and spending time with her husband, 3 cats and her sweet baby Luca!
Kelsey Sams
Biography
Mrs. Sams works in our Primary School and is the combined 2nd and 3rd grade teacher. She grew up in Pickens County and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from USC Upstate in December 2019. She has taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Kelsey is a wife and mom of two and loves reading, doing yoga, drinking coffee, and learning about new things!
Jazzlynn Romero
Biography
Jazzlynn Romero works as the Front Desk Administrator she will help answer and direct your questions to facilitate smooth communication between parents and the school. She was born and raised in San Jose, CA where she also attended San Jose State University and received her Bachelors in Social Work. She moved to South Carolina in 2021. She is a mom of 2 and 1 furbaby. She enjoys working out, shopping, and spending quality time with her family.
Azalia Castillo
Humera Manjra
Biography
Ms. Humera is the Assistant Director of our school. She was born and raised in New York. She moved to South Carolina in 2019. She joined our Carolina Prep family in July of 2023. She has a passion for working with children and seeing their eyes glow as they discover and learn something new. In her free time, she loves shopping and spending time with her fiancé and their daughter. She’s excited to be a part of the Carolina Prep family!
Chris Huff
Biography
My name is Chris Huff and I have been with Carolina Prep since June of 2023- most of my teaching experience has been with ages 4-High School. I have been in leadership positions on and off for over 18 years. I have oversaw multiple childcare sites at one time and oversaw as little as two at one time. I am a married father of 5 myself. 3 girls and 2 boys. My favorite thing about working with children is shaping the future. You never know if you’re helping mold the next president, the next CEO, or someone who will change the world in their field. I am excited to be a part of Carolina Prep and being a part of an amazing family.
Courtney Geese
Biography
3 1/2 years ages 6weeks to after school. Favorite thing about working with kids: Seeing them grow, develop new skills, and being around them brings me joy. Fun facts:
- I was born with cleft lip and palate.
- I’m the only girl out of my first cousins on my mom’s side.
- I love Winnie the Pooh, Stitch, Beauty and the Beast
- My go to restaurant is something Mexican! I love chips and queso, Horchata, fried ice cream
- I’m originally from Indiana but moved to SC in 2015.
- I have a dog named Lilly she’s a dachshund blue heeler mix.
- I enjoy babysitting on the side for date nights, errands or anything else.
Ruth Ruiz
Autum Boivin
Angelika Jones
Lindsey Burget
Breanna Mills
Biography
Mrs. Breanna (Bree) works with our older infants in the Infant 2 classroom. She has worked with children for 9 years. She has two children, Michael (4) and Paislie (1). She has been married for almost 5 years. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her husband, her children, and shopping at Target.
Misty White
Biography
Mrs. White works in our Primary School and is the kindergarten teacher. She graduated from USC Upstate with a B.A. in Education and holds her certification in Early Childhood Development by the South Carolina State Board of Education. While completing her degree, Misty volunteered in Greenville County classrooms, as well as led weekly classroom reading programs. She has worked in kindergarten classrooms at both Brushy Creek Elementary and Mountain View Elementary schools. Mrs. White was also an Elementary School Age Children’s Director at a local church, where her responsibilities included, but were not limited to curriculum development, teaching, and scheduling. Misty has a passion for helping children learn and grow, and she has been a part of the Carolina Prep team since January 2011.
Faye Rumph
Anna Fusco
Anahi Arteaga
Biography
My name is Anahi Arteaga and I have been with Carolina Prep since October 2023, so just a few months. I got my education degree at USC Upstate in May 2023 and I have gotten 2 years of experience through my college career. My favorite thing about working with kids is being able to teach and see them grow. I’m not married and have no kids. Fun facts: I’m an only child and my favorite sport is basketball. Lastly, I have enjoyed the time I have gotten here and can’t wait to see what’s next for me here.
Melissa Sharpless
Biography
Mrs. Sharpless works with the 4-year-olds in our Pre-K classroom. She grew up in Sumter, South Carolina and graduated from Laurence Manning Academy. She received a BA degree in Elementary Education from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Mrs. Sharpless has taught pre-school for 17 years and loves working with her Pre-K group. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers!
Michaela Bowie
Biography
Ms. Michaela works with our 2-year-olds in the Pre-Prepper classroom. She is from Greenwood, South Carolina. She moved to Simpsonville, South Carolina in 2015 and started going to Greenville Tech to receive her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with a concentration in Special Education. She worked for the Greenville County School District for 6 years. In her spare time, she loves going to the beach, and spending time with her family and her fiancé, Wesley. She has four cats (Stache, Ziggy, Harley, and Stormy) and a dog, Cooper. She enjoys spending time in the classroom with students, watching them grow and learn new things. Making a difference in a child’s life is her top expectation while being in the classroom.
Hope Hunt
Melinda Whitfield
Biography
Mrs. Whitfield works with the Primary School and the Pre-K classroom as the STEAM enrichment teacher.
Chescyne McClure
Kathy Ryan
Biography
Mrs. Kathy works in our Toddler classroom. She was born and raised in New Hampshire and after living in Texas, moved to Greenville to be near her grandson. She has been working in the field of early childhood education since 2006 and has spent time with all ages. She showers her students and families with love and attention! In her free time, Kathy loves to bake, shop, and spend time with her husband, three children, and grandson.