Leadership & Faculty Home / About Us / Leadership & Faculty Dedicated Leaders & Expert Teachers At our school, everyone works together to make sure students and families feel happy and supported. Our leaders, staff, and teachers are all here to help. Our teachers love sharing what they know, whether it’s about reading, music, or outer space! They make learning fun and exciting, helping students explore new things and find what they love. Together, we create a special place where students can grow and learn every day. From the Head of School Lydia Soto Dear Future CBA Family, Thank you for your interest in Chesterbrook Academy Elementary and Middle School in Cary. We are honored and thrilled to have the chance to welcome your family into our community. Let me tell you why our school is such a great place. Since we opened in 2000, we have helped children from preschool through 8th grade learn and grow. Families love that our curriculum is aligned to key learning standards and responsive to each child’s needs and pace. Our teachers are caring and dedicated individuals who use their creativity to bring our program to life. Our curriculum is founded on rich and challenging content that engages our students and inspires them to develop a love of learning. However, we believe that learning is more than just reading and math. That is why we include art, music, technology, Spanish, Mandarin, and gym. These classes are essential to educating the whole child. We know that children receive the best possible education when families are involved. For that reason, we stay connected with families through newsletters and emails. Good communication with families is a way of life at our school. We would love to meet you! Contact us to schedule a visit and see our school in action. We look forward to learning about your child and how we can help them thrive. Sincerely, Lydia Soto, Head of School Read More Browse By Role All Roles Faculty Leadership Search Andrena Bolden Office Administrator Andrena Bolden Office Administrator Email Angela Candies Pre-K Angela Candies Pre-K Email Megan Cox 2nd Grade Megan Cox 2nd Grade Email Alicia Deforge Kindergarten Alicia Deforge Kindergarten Email Krystal Eisen 2nd Grade Krystal Eisen 2nd Grade Email Nicole Flannery Middle School Teacher Nicole Flannery Middle School Teacher Email Diana Gonzalez Assistant Principal Diana Gonzalez Assistant Principal Email Luanne Guge 1st Grade Luanne Guge 1st Grade Email Kaitlyn Hall 3rd Grade Kaitlyn Hall 3rd Grade Email Bethany Harbour Kindergarten Bethany Harbour Kindergarten Email Unique Johnson 1st Grade Unique Johnson 1st Grade Email Caitlin King 4th Grade Caitlin King 4th Grade Email Lorena Mayorga Spanish Lorena Mayorga Spanish Email Joshua McCallen Physical Education Joshua McCallen Physical Education Email Serena O'Brien 5th/6th Grade Math & Science Serena O'Brien 5th/6th Grade Math & Science Email Kiesha Robinson Pre-K Kiesha Robinson Pre-K Email Page 1 of 2 Jump to Page Page 1 Page 2 Learn More About Chesterbrook Academy Cary Teachers What credentials do Chesterbrook Academy Elementary and Middle School in Cary teachers hold? Our faculty is composed of distinguished scholars and educators. All teachers hold at least an undergraduate degree, with a significant number possessing Master’s degrees and three holding Doctoral degrees (PhD). This depth of academic expertise allows our teachers to act as true mentors, guiding students through a curriculum that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally supportive. Do you have long-standing faculty and staff at Chesterbrook Academy Elementary and Middle School in Cary? Yes. Stability is a cornerstone of our community. Our faculty represents a rare blend of institutional wisdom and fresh innovation, with teacher tenures ranging from 3 to 25 years. How do teachers at Chesterbrook Academy Elementary and Middle School in Cary communicate with parents? We prioritize a multi-channel communication strategy to keep families informed and engaged. This includes weekly digital newsletters, direct email access, and a variety of meeting formats, including face-to-face conferences, Zoom sessions, and phone check-ins. We believe that a transparent, proactive partnership between home and school is the key to every student’s success. How does the teaching model shift as students move from elementary to middle school at Chesterbrook Academy in Cary? At Chesterbrook, the transition from elementary to middle school is defined by an intentional shift toward greater independence and academic depth. In the elementary grades, students benefit from a highly personalized, child-centered approach where teachers adapt every lesson to suit individual learning styles. As students progress into middle school, the model evolves into a departmentalized structure. This allows subject-area specialists to provide a more rigorous, expert-driven curriculum while continuing to provide a personalized approach. This balanced transition empowers students to sharpen their critical thinking skills, build self-reliance, and confidently master a more structured learning environment. What makes the teachers at Chesterbrook Academy Elementary and Middle School in Cary exceptional? Chesterbrook teachers are celebrated for their ability to maintain high academic expectations while fostering deep personal connections. They are more than just instructors; they are champions for their students.