My name is Shana Patterson, and I am proud to be a part of Kingswood Montessori Magnet School!! I am from Raleigh, North Carolina, received a Bachelor's Degree from Barton College, and my Masters in Education from NC State University. This will be my 19th year with Wake County Public Schools and 15th year at Kingswood.

Each day, I am honored to support children as they grow academically, socially, linguistically, and physically. I strive to create a nurturing classroom community that fosters development in a positive, engaging, and fun environment.

Personally, I love working out, naps, and lifting weights. My new passion is golf.

I look forward to collaborating with you to nurture your child’s growth and development.

I joined the Kingswood family in 2018. I am originally from the Detroit area in Michigan, where I began my teaching career. I graduated from Central Michigan University in May 2000, where I became certified to teach Pre-K through 12th-grade special education and Pre-K through 6th-grade regular education. I taught in Michigan for a year before heading south to NC for warmer weather.

Outside of school, I live with my husband Mike, son Jacob, and our chihuahua mix pup, Luna. I enjoy spending time with my family, crafting, running and yoga.

I began working with kids with disabilities early on through babysitting and I knew this was what I wanted to do. I have worked in a variety of settings, from summer camps, therapeutic recreation programs to both private and public schools, in addition to working for the Autism Society of NC as a community skills instructor and later as a family trainer.

I love working collaboratively with the amazing staff at Kingswood. We have several therapists and an amazing instructional assistant, Mrs. K. Working as a team with families and others on your child’s team helps us to create the best environment for kids to flourish and grow! I look forward to working with you and your child during their time at Kingswood!

I am a CCR Instructional Assistant, collaborating with Ms. Patterson and Mrs. Fahy. I have been a member of the Kingswood community since 2016. Students refer to me as Mrs. K, and I take great pleasure in supporting them across all grade levels. Family is very important to me, and we make it a priority to gather every weekend. In my leisure time, I enjoy crocheting, sewing, and painting.

Hi, I’m Ms. Robin and I am the DD Preschool teacher here at Kingswood. I have been teaching at Kingswood for 13 years, but this is my 26th year teaching special education. I graduated from Clemson University (Go Tigers!) with my undergraduate degree in Special Education and later received my master’s in Special Education with a focus on Autism Studies from Portland State University.

I am the proud mom of a high schooler who currently wants to be an actress or preschool teacher someday! Together we enjoy arts & crafts, traveling and singing loudly to music in the car😊

Over the years I have had the honor of working with many amazing teaching assistants and therapists. Working with a team to create a classroom that supports and celebrates all kids, no matter their level of need, is my true passion and I can’t wait to have your child be part of our next adventure!

Bio coming soon!

I was raised in Cary and attended Cary Elementary, East Cary, and Cary High. I studied Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, Early Childhood Development, and Arts.

I have been working for WCPSS since 2017 as a sub, then an IA, then a sub again and now an IA. During that time, I have always worked with special needs kiddos and I love it.

I have 3 kids ages 20, 16, and 6 and a dog named Luna and a cat named Secret. I enjoy reading (die-hard Agatha Christie fan), writing, and listening to music. 

I am dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs and empowering them to reach their fullest potential. I believe every student can succeed when given the right tools, strategies, and opportunities. Currently in my 14th year at Kingswood and my fourth year as a teacher, I hold a licensure in Adapted Curriculum from William Peace University and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Shaw University. With over two decades of experience in education, I remain committed to creating meaningful and inclusive learning environments. Originally from Goldsboro, NC, I relocated to the RDU area for college and, outside of work, enjoy watching Turkish films with subtitles and spending time with family and friends.

Hi, my name is Lina Almajmaie. I have worked at Kingswood for 4 years now as an ECS Instructional Assistant. Before that, I worked in New York State for about 3 years. I love helping kids learn and grow.