Keeping Up with Carrington
A weekly newsletter from Carrington Academy at Windermere
Mrs. Sana Imran, Lead Toddler Teacher
Hi, my name is Sana Imran, I am a caring and passionate Toddler Teacher at Carrington Academy who loves helping young children learn, grow, and explore the world around them. I enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where every child feels loved, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Outside of work I love traveling, spending time with family and exploring new experiences.
Ms. Chelsea Coulon, Toddler Assistant Teacher
Hello! My name is Chelsea, and I’m a Toddler Teacher here at Carrington. This is my second year teaching toddlers and my first year at Carrington. I love creating a warm and engaging classroom where little ones can learn, grow, and let their personalities shine.
I’m also a proud mom to a one-year-old. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy horseback riding, sewing, and gaming.
Novie had so much fun exploring during outdoor play this week!
Cole has had a ROAR-some week learning all about dinosaurs!
Emily engaged in pretend play by pretending to feed the baby!
Nigel did a great job exploring the book of the week independently!
Our Pre-K II students had fun building their gross motor skills! Students sat inside hula hoops while raising their arms and holding their hands together, practicing balance, coordination, body control, and spatial awareness!
Catalina did a great job using her hand-eye coordination while practicing how to safely use scissors!
Elvan identified numbers 1-10 when playing a game of hopscotch!
Nyra had so much fun making music while playing outside! She enjoyed exploring different sounds and rhythms while using her creativity and imagination!
Sutton had fun using different art materials to create her very own fire truck as she learned about community helpers this week!
Ms. Chelsea Coulon, Toddler Assistant Teacher
Who makes up your family? (Pets included.) My family includes my husband, our 11-month-old son, Noah, our dog Bear, our three cats Kokomo, Wawa, and Goose, and our horse.
When did you join the Carrington Academy at Windermere family? I joined Carrington Academy in March 2026.
What led you to work at Carrington Academy at Windermere? I had previously worked in childcare and knew working with children was my passion. My stepmother recommended Carrington Academy and spoke highly of the schools, the teachers, the administration, and the positive environment. I’m so glad I took her advice!
Can you share what you enjoy most about working here? My favorite part of working here is getting to know each child and watching their unique personality shine. Seeing them learn new things, grow, and get excited about new experiences brings me so much joy every day.
Interesting fact about you that you’d like to share: In my free time, I enjoy designing and sewing outfits from scratch.
The Brandes Family
Who makes up your family? Our family is made up of Ledger, Mommy, Daddy and our two dogs Indigo and Nasa.
When did you join the Carrington Academy at Windermere family? We joined Carrington in April shortly after Ledger was born (Jan 2026).
What led you to enroll at Carrington Academy at Windermere? We chose Carrington because it felt perfect for our little one from the very start. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. The facility is pristine and we loved how much they teach and work with our little one to grow each day.
Can you share what your child(ren) has learned throughout their time with us? Ledger has learned how to roll. Eat baby food now! And babel a lot lol. He is so social.
Are there any specific staff you’d like to highlight or thank? We love Ms. Neetu and Mrs. Maryam so much. They take such good care of Ledger and they have since day one. We are forever thankful for such kind and sweet teachers to help us raise our baby boy.Interesting fact about your family that you’d like to share? Daddy is a pilot and Ledger had his first flight at just 3 months old!!
About Us
Email: ashley.chandler@carringtonacademy.com
Website: carringtonwindermere.com
Location: 4410 Front 9 Drive, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 770.888.8011