ABOUT TLC

​Staff

Lizzie Carson
Executive Director | Joined TLC in 2020
20+ years in Early Childhood Education

Lizzie holds a BA degree in Sociology with a minor in Child and Family Development from UNC Charlotte. She served as a mentor to early child care programs in the community through the Knight Foundation, a Team Leader for the Incredible Years parent training, and worked in early childhood programing and administration.  She joins Team TLC as our first Program Director.  She is a strong advocate for children and families and is passionate about best practice in the field of early childhood.  Lizzie is a connector, a collaborator and makes great things happen at TLC. 
​ecarson@tlccharlotte.org
704.377.8076 x208
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Pamela Gray, CFRE
Development Director | 2003-2010 & 2018-present

Pam has a deep interest in creating equity by giving all children an opportunity to succeed in school.  This drive first led her to first join TLC in 2003.  She stayed connected through the years and returned to lead TLC development and communications in 2018.  Pam has a BS degree in Communication and Media Studies from Illinois State University and has earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential. Seeing the children of TLC flourish and grow is a continual inspiration.  Pam works with donors, volunteers, friends, and organizations to secure the partnerships and funding necessary to fulfill the TLC mission.
​pgray@tlccharlotte.org
704.377.8076 x210
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Veronica Smith
Family Support Specialist | Joined TLC in 1995

Veronica has a BS degree in Human Services from Gardner Webb University and the Family Support and Empowerment credential from Duke University.  She is trained in KIP (Keys to Interactive Parenting). She is a certified Triple P (Positive Parenting Practices) trainer and coach. Veronica takes pride in bringing new information and resources to TLC and coordinates the weekly workshops for the Family Support & Involvement program for TLC parents.  She enjoys networking and learning more from community partners about services to bring to TLC to empower parents as their child’s first teacher and strongest advocate.
​vsmith@tlccharlotte.org
704.377.8076 x209
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NC Pre-Kindergarten 2
4 years of age by 08/30
​16 student capacity

​​Vanessa Goodwin, Teacher

Kimberly McKellar, Teaching Assistant
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NC Pre-Kindergarten 1
4 years of age by 08/30
​16 student capacity
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Elissa Fincher, Teacher

Nia-Cherry Goodwin, Teaching Assistant
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Preschool 2
​Older 3-year olds
​16 student capacity

​Meltrene Mitchell, Teacher

Jessica McMullen, Teaching Assistant
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Preschool 1
Younger 3-year olds
​16 student capacity

Teresa Watkins, Teacher
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Cara Watson, Teaching Assistant
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Growing Early Learners
24-36 months
8 student capacity

Maria Cuenca, Teacher

​La'Toya Roseboro, Teaching Assistant
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Maggie Gilmore, Program Specialist 
In 2022, Maggie joined TLC to support our ambitious program goals.  Her cooperative nature, love of children, and knowledge of early education theory and practice makes her a greatly valued member of Team TLC.  Maggie is a graduate of Appalachian State University and currently working on her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education.  She expects to complete her degree in May 2023.