Our Leadership & Staff Home / About Us / Our Leadership & Staff Meet Our Dedicated Team A Message from Our Principal Ashley Chandler, Principal Welcome to Carrington Academy Windermere, an exceptional early childhood community nestled in the heart of the Windermere community in Cumming, Georgia. As the principal, I am honored to lead a preschool where academic excellence seamlessly aligns with a warm, family-oriented environment. We recognize that the early years of a child’s education are among the most important developmental milestones in life. Guided by our mission, we have created a diverse and welcoming community where every child feels safe, supported, valued, and inspired to grow with confidence as they begin their educational journey. An Elevated Academic Foundation At Carrington Academy, our academic approach is rooted in an intentional, literacy-based curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. From our infant classrooms through Pre-K graduation, our dedicated educators use high-quality children’s literature to build engaging, book-based lesson plans that connect learning across all developmental areas. This purposeful academic foundation prepares our students for long-term success. Local elementary schools consistently share that Carrington Academy graduates enter kindergarten confident, academically advanced, and exceptionally prepared to thrive as classroom leaders. Innovation in Action: Unique Campus Features What truly distinguishes our campus is our dedication to immersive, hands-on learning environments. We are proud to feature the premier Discovery Lab, making us the exclusive school in Georgia to offer this cutting-edge space. Inside the lab, our little learners explore: Coding & Technology: Interactive, puzzle-based coding that programs real robots. Scientific Exploration: A flight lab featuring real-life medical and veterinary x-ray analysis. Engineering & Design: Creative spatial-building opportunities with custom tubing systems and magnetic design walls Our state-of-the-art facility also boasts a specialized Spark Room, three expansive outdoor playgrounds, a custom summer splash pad, and an interactive indoor playground. We balance this innovation with an uncompromising standard of safety, maintaining fully secure coded entryways and a highly visible administrative presence dedicated to ensuring a welcoming and protected learning environment each day. A Faculty Committed to Excellence At the heart of our school is a team of caring, experienced, and highly dedicated educators who are passionate about early childhood education. Several members of our faculty hold advanced degrees, and many have been part of the Carrington family for more than a decade. To continue providing the highest quality educational experience, our teachers participate in professional development opportunities throughout the year, bringing innovative teaching practices and modern educational insights into every classroom. We would love for you to experience the warmth, joy, and engaging learning environment of our campus firsthand. We invite you to join us for morning circle time, observe our small group instruction, and see our intentional curriculum come to life throughout the school day. Please submit an inquiry today to schedule your personal tour. We look forward to welcoming your family to Carrington Academy Windermere. Read More Learn More About Carrington Academy Windermere Teachers Do you have long-standing faculty and staff at your preschool? Yes! Many members of our team have been with us for nearly a decade or more, including our chef (13 years), principal and assistant principal (10 years), and office administrator (9 years). What do families appreciate most about teachers at Carrington Academy Windermere? Families most often share that they love how caring and loving our teachers are with their children. It is one of the things we are most proud of too! What qualifications do your preschool teachers have? Our teachers hold a range of credentials, including Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, Technical Certificates, and Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education. They also participate in ongoing training throughout the year to stay current with best practices in child care and preschool education. What makes the teachers at Carrington Academy Windermere exceptional? Teachers at Carrington Academy Windermere are caring and dedicated. They thoughtfully plan lessons, adapt activities to meet each child’s needs, and dedicate time to observing, documenting, and reflecting on each child’s progress. This allows them to support growth socially, emotionally, and academically. A lot of heart, preparation, and teamwork goes into each day before families ever walk through the door. Come See Our School in Action! Contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience our Links to Learning curriculum firsthand. Learn More
