Lindsay Neal
2 Year Old Teacher

My name is Lindsay Neal and I am currently one of the lead preschool teachers here at Carlsbad Country Day School. Before becoming a full time preschool teacher here at CCDS, I was the lead reading program coordinator at the school. Although I loved teaching the literacy program, I am excited to be a part of the continuity of care program and believe it will be the experience of a life time.

I am originally from Lincoln, Nebraska but I relocated here to Carlsbad a couple of years ago. I have been working with children in a classroom setting for eight years now. Before moving to Carlsbad I taught Kindergarten for three years in the public school system in Nebraska where I was trained in up to date reading, writing, and language arts curriculum and practices. I absolutely loved watching children grow socially and academically every year.

Educationally, I attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa where I got my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading and an emphasis on Social Sciences. I plan to continue my education towards my Masters Degree in Special Education or as a Reading Specialist.

In my spare time I love to read, paint, and take my dog, a corgi named Paisley, to the beach. I am really excited to be a part of the program here at Carlsbad Country Day School. I look forward to getting to know you and your child.

Our Staff Members

• Melissa Reed-Murphy, Director
• Naomi Fox, Assistant Director
• Nelida Barahona, Infants
• Sima Varghai, Infants
• Kristina Ryan, Lead Two Year Old Teacher
• Amber Kelly, Toddlers
• Melissa Josefson, Three Year Olds
• Michelle Martinez, Two Year Olds
• Victoria Schrudder, Three Year Olds
• Jane Tate, Two Year Olds
• Shinaye Dannewitz, Three Year Olds
• Courtney Wilson, Four Year Olds
• Bailey Choi, Four Year Olds
• Brandy Barker, Lead Four Year Old Teacher
• Victor Navarro, 2 Year Old Teacher
• Gabe Martinez, Kindergarten
• Joni Kearney, Kindergarten
• Sierra Hugger, Lead 4 Year Old Teacher
• Shayna Heath, Lead Toddler Teacher
• Amber Gustaveson, Extracurricular Program Coordinator
• Mona Patel, After School Care Program Coordinator
• Rebecca Carter, 3 Year Old Teacher
• Chef Stas, Head Chef
• All Staff Members