REGISTRATION

St. James Day School provides a positive learning environment where children can develop in a stimulating and secure setting. We recognize the individuality of children and strive to help them to grow, learn, and build confidence. We provide experiences that foster the children's social and emotional development and expose them to the five developmental areas. St. James Day School is a wonderful place for your child to grow and learn.

If you are interested in registering a child for the 2024-2025 Academic year, please contact us for a tour appointment.

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St. James Day School Staff

Ansley Trask

St. James Day School Director

Stephanie Burney

Toddlers & 2's Class Teacher

Ms. Mitzi Daughtry

Four's Class Teacher

Ms. Courtney Easley

Twos' Class Teacher

Ms. Jordan Hooper

Toddler's Class

Mrs. Patti Whitley

2's Class Teacher

Mrs. Jan Bridgers

Two's Class Teacher

Ms. Marsha Bonner

Yoga Instructor

Shannon Lockamy

Three's Class Teacher

Ms. Kristie Brown

Four's Class Teacher

Mrs. Carla Schiffel

Toddler Class Teacher

Mrs. Sara Anlyan

Three's Class Teacher

Ms. Anne Norris

Toddler Class Teacher

Ashley Gibson

Toddler Class Teacher

Elizabeth Murchison

Three's Class Teacher

Gail Fisher

Toddler Class Teacher

Christiana McCafferty

Twos' Class Teacher

Ashley Kruse

Three's Class Teacher

Ansley Trask

St. James Day School Director

Stephanie Burney

Toddlers & 2's Class Teacher

Ms. Burney received her Bachelors of Arts in Education from St. Lawrence University. She minored in French Literature and Developmental Psychology.

What drew you to teaching? "It's the only job where you get paid to play. And because children sparkle."

Favorite Snack: "Oreo Cookies"

Hidden Talent: "I can do the splits."

Ms. Mitzi Daughtry

Four's Class Teacher

Ms. Daughtry has her Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Pre-K through 5th Grade.

What drew you to teaching? "I had two things. I have a few family members who were teachers and wonderful role models to me. The second reason is when I was in 4th grade I struggled in math. My teacher helped me so much. I have never forgotten her and what she did for me. from then on, I wanted to be a teacher and help children the way she helped me.

Favorite Snack: "Trail Mix"

Hidden Talent: "Running"

Ms. Courtney Easley

Twos' Class Teacher

Ms. Easley received her Bachelors of Arts from College of Charleston and her Teaching Certificate from Meredith College and UNCW.

What drew you to teaching? "My love of children! It's so rewarding to see how much each child learns and grows in such a short amount of time that you spend with them in the classroom."

Favorite Snack: "Pretzel Chips"

Hidden Talent: "Painting"

Ms. Jordan Hooper

Toddler's Class

Ms. Hooper received her degree in Communications and Non-Profit Studies at NC State University and her Masters in Elementary Education from UNC Charlotte.

What drew you to teaching? "My love of children led me to teaching. I taught first grade before I had my two boys. The balance of stay at home momming and teaching the toddlers two days a week is perfect!"

Favorite Snacks: "Gum, Skittles, Snickers."

Hidden Talent: "Decluttering and Organizing"

Mrs. Patti Whitley

2's Class Teacher

Ms. Whitley received her degree from UNC-Chapel Hill.

What drew you to teaching? "Originally, I had planned to obtain a "Masters in the Art of Teaching" once my children were middle school age but the love of preschoolers from my subbing days convinced me to become a preschool teacher. At the earliest age, children are so eager to learn and I love that enthusiasm along with the extra special hugs and thumb kisses."

Favorite Stack: "Popcorn"

Hidden Talent: "Checkers Champion! (among family and friends)"

Mrs. Jan Bridgers

Two's Class Teacher

Ms. Bridgers received her degree in Art from East Carolina University. Her love of kids drew her to teaching.

Favorite Snack: Popcorn

Hidden Talent: Ping Pong

Ms. Marsha Bonner

Yoga Instructor

Ms. Bonner recieved her B.A. in Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill and her Masters in Counseling from Campbell University. She was drawn to teaching by her own preschool age children. They are her inspiration.

Favorite Snack: Goldfish

Hidden Talent: I can still slalom.

Shannon Lockamy

Three's Class Teacher

Ms. Lockamy received her Associates and Bachelors Degrees from Peace College.

What drew you to teaching?

"I had an early start in teaching by teaching dance at 16. I have always been drawn to teaching the children. I worked in Wake County Public Schools before moving to the Wilmington, NC area. I enjoy watching the children grow throughout the years.

Favorite Snack: Fruit (except strawberries)

Hidden Talent: "I play the bagpipes and I clog dance."

Ms. Kristie Brown

Four's Class Teacher

Ms. Brown has a BA in Education, a BA in Psychology, and a MA in Counseling Psychology.

What drew you to teaching? Preschool offers the opportunity for children to explore and learn so many different things. I feel honored to have the opportunity to facilitate learning activities through play. I am constantly amazed how much their little minds can retain.

Fun fact: My family and I love Disney World. We go several times a year. My favorite park is Epcot and my favorite Disney event is the Food and Wine Festival.

Mrs. Carla Schiffel

Toddler Class Teacher

I graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a BS in Nursing in 1981. I have worked in many fields of Nursing: NICU at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC; Public Health in Orange County and New Hanover County, and on the Surgical/Medical floor at Cape Fear Memorial Hospital. For many years I taught Childbirth classes in Wilmington.

I love children!! I volunteered as a Sunday school teacher at St Andrews on the Sound and at St Paul’s Episcopal for ages K-1, 4th grade and High School over a period of 12 years.

FUN FACT: I taught Ms. Lee Sunday School when she was in 4th Grade, and she is as precious now, as she was then.

Another fun fact is that I was in a small Gospel Band at Wrightsville United Methodist Church for several years as the lead singer. (The competition was very little, as I was the only taker!!).

I was led to this position after bringing my sweet grandchildren, Walker and Rinn Echols, to SJDS for the past 4 years. I have witnessed first hand the love shared by each staff member, and am excited to be a part of this AWESOME team of God-loving, children-loving people.

Mrs. Sara Anlyan

Three's Class Teacher

Mrs. Anlyan graduated from Cape Fear Academy in 2004. I graduated from CFCC with an associate's degree in criminal justice in 2008.

Why teaching? I enjoy being with children and watching them explore the world around them. It is fulfilling to be part of a nurturing community like SJDS.

FUN FACT: I am mother to three girls and made some of my best friends, still to this day, while at SJDS over 30 years ago!

Ms. Anne Norris

Toddler Class Teacher

Ashley Gibson

Toddler Class Teacher

About me: I graduated from NC State in 2008 with a degree in communication and furthered my education at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy, I moved to Wilmington nine years ago and have an 8-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter.

Why teaching? The opportunity to teach at SJDS is one I am very excited to have. I love being with the toddler-aged children since mine are no longer in preschool. I look forward to watching the kids grow during the school year.

Favorite snack/treat: peanut M&Ms

Fun fact about you: I love to water and snow ski.

Elizabeth Murchison

Three's Class Teacher

Teaching? First off, I love children! I have 3 children myself and loved being around them when they were in preschool, watching them grow up and interact with other kids. I realized that I could help share that same passion for other young children.

Favorite snack/treat: Iced Coffee (from pretty much anywhere but home)

Fun fact: I love to play board games, especially with my children. Our favorite game right now is Rummikub!

Gail Fisher

Toddler Class Teacher

Why teaching? First of all, I LOVE CHILDREN! This age is so important. They are like little sponges, just absorbing everything. There is so much gratification watching them grow, knowing I might have an impact on that.

Fun fact: Just moved here February 2022 from Connecticut. So happy to be in the Wilmington community, especially being part of St. James School.

Favorite snack. Doritos

Christiana McCafferty

Twos' Class Teacher

Ashley Kruse

Three's Class Teacher

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