Staff Directory

Mrs. Tracey Lee was born and raised on the island of Trinidad. Her mom and grandmother are both educators, so she has always been passionate about education. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Claflin University. Her career in education includes six years of teaching all subjects in 2nd and 3rd grades and one year serving as a school-level technologist. She enjoys spending time with her husband and stepdaughter, watching basketball (Go Lady Gamecocks!), playing video games, and traveling.

803.881.4262, Ext. 1022

Katie Gomersall is a K–12 virtual education leader with a strong focus on innovation, data-driven improvement, and student success. With a background in instructional technology, educational leadership, and curriculum development, She is passionate about building systems that support both teachers and students. She enjoys supporting student success, strengthening school culture, and using data to drive meaningful outcomes in online learning environments.

Miss Kanesha Morman has been an educator for nearly a decade. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina Upstate. She taught 3rd grade for three years in Athens, Georgia, before obtaining a master’s in reading with dyslexia certification from Sam Houston State University. Miss Morman transitioned into the interventionist role, serving 4th and 5th grades in reading and math and serving as a dyslexia interventionist in Houston, Texas. She is a certified dyslexia therapist passionate about making learning accessible for all. Miss Morman is working on a Doctor of Education in curriculum and instruction from Texas Southern University. Miss Morman enjoys reading, traveling, and crafting. She is excited to be part of the Carolus team, supporting teachers and students in best reading practices.

803.881.4262, Ext. 1023

With over a decade of experience in special education, I am dedicated to ensuring that every student has access to the support they need to succeed. As the Special Programs Academic Administrator, I work closely with students, families, and educators to create inclusive learning environments that meet the diverse needs of all learners. My mission is to empower every student—regardless of the challenges they face—to reach their full academic and personal potential.

Mr. Scott has been an educator for 17 years, beginning as a kindergarten paraprofessional in Georgia. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Columbia University Teachers College, he also is a 2012 Teach For America alumnus. His career includes teaching middle and high school social studies, coaching basketball in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, and serving as an assistant principal and principal at IDEA Public Schools. He has led Prep Public Schools, a public charter school network in Tennessee, for the past five years as Head of School and CEO.

Residing in Chattanooga with his wife, Aseneth, and two sons, Ethan and Nathan, Mr. Scott is a first-generation college graduate driven by a passion for providing all students with access to a supportive and excellent education. He looks forward to getting to know and working with the staff, scholars, and parents at Carolus Online Academy.

Ms. Pam Sieger is the executive director for Carolus Online Academy as of April 2024. More recently, she was the portfolio academic administrator working with schools, providing training, professional development, and academic support. Before this role, she served as the gifted coordinator at NMDCA, working with students both academically and with their social and emotional goals. Ms. Sieger began working with K12-powered schools in July 2012 as a middle school English teacher in Pennsylvania, where she gained experience working with online learners, families, and colleagues.

Ms. Sieger earned her Master of Education in English from Edinboro University and a Master of Education in Gifted Education from Millersville University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education English from Penn State University. She is a level III certified teacher in secondary education English and a certified teacher and endorsed teacher in pre-K–12th grade gifted education.

Ms. Sieger is a certified youth mental health first-aid instructor who fosters trauma-informed awareness in schools. She is also a certified practitioner with the Institute of Habits of Mind and volunteers on the  National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) award committee.

Miss Bowen joined the COA team after six years as a teacher in brick-and-mortar schools and two years as director of activities at PruittHealth. She graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and earned a Master of Arts in special education and literacy from St. John’s University.

A native of Long Island, New York, Miss Bowen lives in Myrtle Beach and has a loving and supportive family, including two wonderful bonus kids. She is a runner, triathlete, mental health advocate, and self-described nutrition and fitness nerd. Miss Bowen enjoys camping, hiking, baking, reading, yoga, and music in her spare time.

Mrs. Robyn Chesner is originally from Massachusetts. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Westfield State College and a Master’s Degree from Coastal Carolina, both in Early Childhood Education. She moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and began teaching in 2006. She has taught both in person and virtually. Mrs. Chesner enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and her rescue dog. She loves the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins. When not teaching or spending time with her family, Mrs. Chesner loves to craft.

Mrs. Cleckley is from Columbia, South Carolina. She registers students and obtains any records for student success at COA. She began working in education in 2015, and this will be her eighth year as a school registrar. Mrs. Cleckley enjoys watching and playing sports, spending time with her family and friends, and traveling. Her favorite saying is: Only Believe.

Hello! My name is Mrs. April Elder, and I reside in Greer, SC. I am originally from Spartanburg but have also lived at the coast in Myrtle Beach. I live with my husband, Johnny and our son, Brock; in addition, I have two dogs and a cat! Hobbies of mine include reading, spending time with my family, traveling, and researching my family history. My educational background includes a Bachelors degree in Business Administration (Limestone College), a Masters in Business Administration (South University), and a Masters in Early Childhood Education (Ashford University). Along with this I have also been a FBLA Advisor and an assistant basketball coach. This is my third-year teaching and my first year at Carolus Online Academy! I look forward to teaching your students and helping them advance their knowledge and education in technology and career readiness!

Miss Evans is a professional educator with more than 10 years of teaching experience in both brick-and-mortar and virtual classrooms. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and teaching. She also holds two master’s degrees: One in middle school mathematics from Western Governor’s University and one in teaching and learning from Post University.

Miss Evans is passionate about building scholars’ confidence in their ability to learn and master mathematics and for developing critical-thinking skills. When not teaching, you can probably find Miss Evans reading a book or binge-watching TV in her favorite recliner.

Mrs. Fultz is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, where she earned her degree in music education. This is her 14th year in the teaching profession. Throughout her career, she’s been privileged to teach various subjects, including instrumental music, general music, and choral music. Switching from brick-and-mortar school to online will allow for more dynamic and engaging content integration. Mrs. Fultz is excited to share her passion for the arts with all her students to enable them to express themselves through different creative outlets. She’s also looking forward to tailoring her teaching approach to meet the individual needs of each student, fostering personalized learning and growth. Music is her passion; she plays many different instruments, but her principal instrument is the French horn. Mrs. Fultz also loves riding and showing horses and shares a passion for travel with her husband.

Ms. Garcia is excited to be an early childhood teacher for Carolus (COA). She cannot wait to meet her “sweet school babies,” their families, and their Learning Coaches. Ms. Garcia’s undergraduate degree is in art and mass communications. Not long after graduating college, she found herself in a teaching assistant position, where she discovered her passion for educating young children. She now has a master’s degree and initial teaching certification in early childhood education. Ms. Garcia has more than 16 years of experience as an educator, and this will be her fourth year teaching virtually. Her first “school babies” have already graduated from college and started careers and families of their own. It means the world to her that she feels like she was a part of that.

My name is Stevie Hamlin and I am a 7th year teacher. I received my bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. After spending some time working with kiddos on the spectrum, I got involved in the NC school system. This is where I discovered my love for teaching. I went back to school to receive my master’s in elementary education from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW). I have taught 4th and 5th grade in both FL and SC. This is my first year as a virtual educator. When not teaching, you can find me with my nose buried in a book, baking/cooking up a storm in my kitchen, or going on adventures with my Aussie Doodle, Jax.

Ms. Jones recently relocated from Orlando, Florida, where she taught middle school for the past eight years. She is certified to teach English language arts, history, reading, business education, and speech and debate.

Ms. Jones has two grown daughters who currently live in Alabama and Texas. She considers herself a hobby farmer and beginning beekeeper. She is also raising two black Labrador service puppies.

Mrs. Kayser has been part of Carolus Online Academy since its opening and serves as our Community Engagement Specialist. She supports new and returning families, plans events, promotes re-registration, assists with special programs, and helps strengthen the bond between COA and its community. Mrs. Kayser holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in school counseling from Capella University. She is passionate about building positive relationships and ensuring every family feels supported. Outside of work, she loves making memories with her family.

Ms. Linares has a bachelor’s degree from Bob Jones University, and taught for four years in a brick-and-mortar school. This is her first time teaching virtually, and she is excited to explore a whole new way of helping students learn and grow. When not teaching, Ms. Linares enjoys spending time with her two-year-old daughter, her husband, and their dog, Lucky.

Mrs. Demi McGloin is excited to serve as the Middle and High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator. She is passionate about helping students discover their interests and explore how those passions can lead to future careers. Mrs. McGloin loves being part of each student’s journey as they build real-world skills and gain confidence in their future paths.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Niagara University and brings 10 years of classroom experience to her role. Mrs. McGloin holds certifications in Middle Level Social Studies, Business, Marketing and Computer Technology, Early Childhood Education, Business and Marketing Education, and Elementary Education. She is also a certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), which allows her to provide additional support to students as they plan for what’s next.

Originally from New Jersey, Mrs. McGloin now lives in South Carolina with her husband and their three children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching TV, and spending time with her family.

Ms. Milam studied early childhood and elementary education in Texas before teaching for 7 years in Texas, Brazil, and South Carolina. She is excited be teaching virtually with COA now. She loves teaching and seeing the students learn and grow. In her free time, she loves to travel and spend time with her friends and family.

Ms. Miles is COA’s middle school ELA teacher. She’s going into her fifth year of teaching and is excited to be teaching at COA! Ms. Miles earned her degree from the University of South Carolina. She is certified to teach English and social studies, and teaching ELA is her passion. She loves to read, and her goal is to help her students find their love of reading too. Ms. Miles is looking forward to meeting all the new middle school students, and she thinks it will be a fantastic year of virtual learning!

Ms. Perry comes to COA with seven years of teaching experience in Kentucky and South Carolina. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education from Eastern Kentucky University.

Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Ms. Perry and her husband moved to Charleston in 2017 to be closer to family. She looks forward to building relationships with the students and families at COA.

Ms. Olivia Planty is COA’s middle school math teacher, an inspiring educator originally from New England. Ms. Planty has always been passionate about science and nature, which led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology from Bridgewater State University. Later, she pursued her Montessori Secondary Certification from Houston Montessori. She has been in education for eight years. During her teaching career, Ms. Planty has taught math and science. She loves to help students build connections and confidence through their learning. You can find her at the beach, gardening, cooking, or spending quality time with her husband and rescue dog when she’s not teaching. Ms. Planty’s mission is to inspire her students to love math and make connections with the world around them.

Ms. Randolph is a National Board Certified teacher who earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education at Eastern Kentucky University and her master’s degree in elementary education at Coastal Carolina University. Before joining COA, Ms. Randolph taught 4th and 5th grades, as well as PE to grades CD–12. She is excited to provide an engaging learning environment that encourages and supports all students and their individual needs. When not teaching, Ms. Randolph enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling, and cheering on her favorite team, the Kentucky Wildcats.

Dr. Josie White earned her bachelors degree in Secondary Education English from Clemson University, a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Xavier University, a second masters degree from the American College of Education in Educational Leadership, and a doctorate from the University of South Carolina in Curriculum and Instruction. This is her fifteenth year in education and her seventh year in virtual schools. She is passionate about helping students be successful.

Dr. White lives in the Charleston area with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, being outside, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.

Mrs. Wilson’s role at COA includes counseling and providing preventive services to promote students’ academic, career, and personal and social development. This school year marks her 17th year in the field of education. She earned her master’s degree in school counseling from East Carolina University and a master’s in leadership from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Wilson’s education and experience have taught her the value of advocating for students and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to support the success of all learners. She aims to empower students with the tools and resources they need to succeed while fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student feels respected and supported. Outside work, Mrs. Wilson enjoys spending time with her family and their rescue dog.