Keeping Up with Carrington
A weekly newsletter from Carrington Academy at Windermere
Ms. Ashley Chandler, Principal
I have been with Carrington for 10 years now! When I first joined Carrington, I started out as an Infant teacher and moved my way up to the Administrative Team. Although I'm on the Administrative Team I love that I still get to love on tiny humans every day! I also love that, as the School Principal, I get to grow and develop our teaching staff, taking them to next level in their teaching career! I enjoy stepping into the classrooms and offering support to the staff - sharing best practices with them from my time spent in the classroom. I'm from a small town down south called Cairo. I have two brothers which I am the oldest of the two. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, watching Florida State football (GO NOLES), and reflecting on the fun times I had with my Daddy, who I lost in March 2022. I'm so excited and looking forward to another wonderful year with you and your children!
Mrs. Nicole Freeman, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Haley Sessions, Office Manager
Kelly from our Private Pre-K class practiced identifying sight words during small group!
Leo engaged in pretend play by pretending a caterpillar was crawling on him after learning about caterpillars this week!
Matteo made a Bug Hotel! He used recycled and natural materials. Now we will watch to see which bugs check in.
Callum practiced turning the pages in the book independently! Way to go Callum!
Buzz, buzz! Jordyn became little beekeepers and practiced counting while adding “bees” to our number beehive!
Aryna explored the textures and scents of the flowers through touch and smell!
Beckham enjoying the slide during outdoor play!
Cora has been learning all about bugs! She was encouraged to tell the teacher the number of bugs she counted out!
Oliver has been learning about space this week. He was encouraged to recognize and match the numbers!
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