“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
Anahi Arteaga
1st/2nd Grade
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.
Alexis Coleman
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
Biography
My name is Alexis Coleman, and I’m the 4th grade teacher here, and I also teach science and social studies to the 2nd graders! I grew up in the Clemson area where I went to D.W. Daniel High School, and then went to college at Southern Wesleyan University where I graduated with a bachelors in Elementary Education. I’ve worked for many elementary schools in the after-school care departments. This is my first year teaching full-time, and I’m excited to see how this year goes!
Jazzlynn Romero
Administrative Assistant
Work Email: jromero@carolinaprepschool.com
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.
Chescyne McClure
Art & Floater
Work Email: cmcclure@carolinaprepschool.com
Biography
Hi my name is Chescyne! I am a floater/ art teacher with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. I was born here in Greenville, SC, and raised in Charlotte, NC! In addition to my teaching career, I am also a skilled nail technician, allowing me to express my creativity and attention to detail. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, trying new things, and discovering new hobbies.
Zoeyann Smith
Cook
Biography
Hi my name is Zoeyann Smith!
I am the prep cook for the school otherwise known as Chef Zoey! I was born and raised in Naples FL, and just recently moved here to SC about two years ago. I’ve been in food service for almost 10 years and worked in management for 3 before starting here. I live with my boyfriend of 4 years and we have a 2 year old Aussie shepherd named casey who is my whole world! I’m incredibly passionate about health, working out, cooking, and training my pup! Looking forward to providing nutrition, love and care to your child’s food and life!
Ann Messer
Driver
Biography
Mrs. Ann is very happy to be at CIPS. She does a variety of duties. Office assistant, classroom assistant, bus driver, teacher/classroom observer. But her favorite thing to do is interact with the students! She taught in Heidelberg Germany, in a Developmental Delayed classroom for 11 years. Then after moving to SC she taught K-4 for SHARE Headstart for 28 years. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been married for 25 years. They have a son and daughter, with 5 grandchildren, 4 girls and 1 boy. Then to complete their family they have a Pitbull rescue dog!
Humera Manjra
Executive Director
Personal Email: hmanjra@carolinaprepschool.com
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!
Ruth Ruiz
Floater Teacher
Work Email: rruiz@carolinaprepschool.com
Kathy Ryan
Housekeeping
Work Email: kryan@carolinaprepschool.com
Biography
Mrs. Kathy is from NH and have lived in Greenville for 18 years. She is married to my husband Mike and have three children and one Grandson. She’s been with Carolina Prep for fourteen years and has taught in Infant 2, toddlers, and pre-preppers. Her role is housekeeper but she likes to think I do a little of everything here and there! Helping teachers, keeping our school clean and landscaping where ever she can. On the weekends she likes to spend time with her family, shopping with her girls and date nights with her husband! When she has time she enjoys reading and baking! She’s glad to be continuing her path here, and keep spreading positivity at Carolina Prep.
Breanna Mills
Infant 1 Teacher
Work Email: bmills@carolinaprepschool.com
Biography
Mrs. Breanna (Bree) works with our younger infants in the Infant 1 classroom. She has worked with children for 9 years. She has been married to her husband for 6 years! She has two children, Michael (5) and Paislie (2). She has been working with Carolina prep for three years now. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her husband, her children, and shopping at Target.
Anna Fusco
Infant 1 Teacher
Work Email: afusco@carolinaprepschool.com
Biography
Ms. Anna has lived in South Carolina her whole life. She has 5 brother and 2 sisters. She has been working in childcare since 2013. Ms. Anna enjoys reading, sports, and music. She has 2 dogs named Katie and Toby. Ms. Anna looks forward to teaching the children here at Carolina Prep.
Autum Boivin
Infant 2 Teacher
Biography
Autum is one of our floaters who has a year’s experience in childcare and loves what she does. She loves being able to watch each child grow into their own person and express their personalities in their own unique way! Autum was born and raised on a farm in Georgia, she has three wonderful kiddos of her own and is the second oldest of nine siblings! She loves working with kids and cannot wait to see who these sweet students grow up to become!
Misty White
Kindergarten Teacher
Work Email: mwhite@carolinaprepschool.com
Website: Kindergarten
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.
Angelika Jones
Pre Preppers Teacher
Work Email: ajones@carolinaprepschool.com
Biography
Angel has been teaching here since October of 2023 & she has loved each and every moment of it! She am 26 years old and has a 5 year old daughter & has had a love & passion for kids since a young age. She always knew she wanted to work with children in some type of way. She has worked in childcare for 9 years. Being able to bring smiles and giggles to young kids faces and helping them grow, learn & develop has been such a blessing. Fun fact about me is that she is very crafty & comes from a big family. She enjoys spending her free time with her daughter & enjoys reading. She absolutely loves what she does here at Carolina Prep!
Melissa Sharpless
Pre-K
Work Email: msharpless@carolinaprepschool.com
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!
Hope Hunt
Preppers Teacher
Biography
Hope is one of our Preppers teachers! She has been working with kids for over 6 years. She absolutely loves being a teacher and getting to help her students learn new things! A fun fact about Hope is that she grew up on a farm in Ohio. Her family moved down here 10 years ago, and now she lives in Easley with her husband, their son, 3 dogs, 4 cats, and some chickens! She thanks you for the opportunity she gets to make a difference in your child’s life!
Melinda Whitfield
STEAM Teacher
Work Email: mwhitfield@carolinaprepschool.com
Biography
Mrs. Whitfield works with the Primary School and the Pre-K classroom as the STEAM enrichment teacher.