Meet our Faculty

Maintenance

1 Year of Service

I moved around quite a bit growing up, attending 5 elementary schools in 5 years. My first move to North Carolina was at 18 to attend Davidson College. After a few moves as an adult, I'm glad to be settled back "home" in Charlotte as of 2022. Providence Day School is my first independent school community, and I couldn't be more thrilled to be here. After over a decade working in college admission—beginning at my alma mater, Davidson, and most recently at UC Berkeley—I'm glad to be part of the PDS College Guidance team. I love guiding students not only through the college search and application process, but also in exploring who they are, what they value, what helps them thrive, and how that connects to their future goals. Outside of school, I enjoy good food and spending time outdoors with my husband and our pup, Oscar.

Adrian Gordon is an internationally performed composer and seasoned music educator. He is the author of the book Note to Self; A Music Director’s Guide for Transitioning to a New School and Building a Thriving Music Program. Adrian wrote Note to Self because though his undergraduate and graduate programs were musically and pedagogically extensive, he never felt as though they touched on those hard-to-navigate areas of transitioning between jobs. Note to Self was written as a bridge for music educators who find themselves in similar situations.

Adrian currently serves as the Director of Orchestras at PD. He believes in the power of music education in a child’s life, and understands the necessity of having passionate, confident, and supported music teachers at the helm, promoting great musical experiences for students. 

In addition to teaching, Mr. Gordon is an in-demand conductor and clinician. He is also a composer with Alfred Music as well as the founder of Leap Year Music Publishing, which publishes string music for elementary, middle, and high school ensembles. His compositions appear on the Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Georgia Orchestra Association Music Performance Assessment Lists. His compositions are distributed through JW Pepper and have been performed throughout the world. He takes pride in creating music that is fun and pedagogically sound at all levels. 

Adrian received his B.A. in music from the University of Miami, and his master’s degree in music education at Florida International University. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, he currently resides in Charlotte with his wife Kelly and their two sons. Learn more at www.adriangordonmusic.com.

Teaching Physical Education and Health is my passion. My goal is to promote the importance of lifelong physical, mental, social, and emotional health. You have to be healthy to be happy. I obtained my Bachelor's of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University, PA in 2010 and am certified to teach grades K-12. In the past, I substitute taught at public schools in New Jersey. Also, I coached youth soccer camps in Westmont, NJ from 2006 to 2010. In addition, I won the Outstanding Future Professional Award from East Stroudsburg University in 2009. I also served as the student representative from PA and worked on the executive board of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) in 2008 and 2009. I am a lifelong learner and continue my knowledge and skills by attending workshops, conventions, and conferences related to promoting a physically active lifestyle and a healthy well-being. I currently coach middle school boys and girls soccer at Providence Day. Outside of school, I enjoy hobbies such as playing soccer, going to the beach, and spending time with my family. I love adventure activities and try to get outside as much as possible!

Providence Day School is a wonderful place to be each day. I love teaching at PDS. It is a rewarding experience to work with such passionate teachers, enthusiastic students, and loving parents. I enjoy getting students excited about learning. When I am not at PDS, I love to read, travel, exercise, do projects around my house, and especially spend time with my family and friends.

Providence Day has a strong sense of community that encourages creativity, growth, and risk taking for both students and teachers. I truly believe that educating, in a classroom or on the field, is what I am meant to do. Every day is different and I am driven by the joy and curiosity of kids. I love being a part of the growth a student or athlete makes and observing their sense of personal accomplishment.

Middle School Administrative Assistant

I grew up in Mauldin, SC and played collegiate basketball at UNC-Pembroke, earning a BS in Athletic Training. While earning a MS in Exercise Science from UNCP, I worked as a Graduate Assistant in Athletic Training and Women's Basketball. After grad school, I moved to Indiana to coach basketball at Saint Mary's College and work at a corporate fitness facility as an instructor and Health Fitness Specialist. I returned to N.C as a women's basketball coach and athletic trainer at Queens University. Since leaving the collegiate level, I have worked full time running Adult Sports Leagues while also running bootcamps at various locations throughout the area and coaching basketball at PD and various rec leagues.  I am currently certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

I have been an 8th grade Girls Basketball coach since 2014 at Providence Day. This will be my 2nd year at the Varsity Level.  I am excited about the opportunity to share my love of fitness and sport in my 2nd year as a PE Teacher.

After graduating from the University of North Carolina, Chapel HIll in 1992, I realized that my dream was to teach middle school English. My first teaching job was in Mobile, Alabama, and I have taught at Holy Trinity School and Charlotte Christian School here in Charlotte. In 2005, I was thrilled to accept a position at Providence Day School as a Middle School English teacher. As a Providence Day alum, I have had the opportunity to watch this school grow and change for the past 40 years. One aspect that has remained at the core of PDS is the family atmosphere and the sense of community. I am proud that my husband and I both found our calling here and that my daughters have the opportunity to experience the love and spirit of this place.

As an alum (class of '92), parent of two PDS students (Connor, class of ‘22 and Audrey, class ‘25) and teacher, I am proud to be a Providence Day Charger! Having previously taught in the Bright Beginnings Pre-K program, as well as my children's preschool for several years, I am truly at home in Transitional Kindergarten. It is exciting to see those young minds at work! Outside of school, my family enjoys traveling to the beach, exploring our National Parks, going to football games, playing sports, and just being outside. I look forward to an exciting year of learning, playing and growing together in TK!

I left academic research to teach science to high school students and have never looked back. The joy of watching students discover, learn and grow is among the best experiences of my life. In addition to teaching, I love writing, editing and martial arts.