2026–2027 New Staff Members

Mandy Beck

Lower Elementary Teacher, Mandy Beck, replacing Emma Holderman

I’m Mandy Beck, and I’m so excited to be joining the East Cooper community this fall!

  • First Grade Teacher from Connecticut

  • BA Elem Ed Minor in STEM – Roger Williams University, RI

  • Master’s Curriculum and Instruction at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri

  • Played and coached lacrosse throughout college and beyond

Outside the classroom, you can usually find me running, at the beach, or coaching lacrosse.

I’m truly looking forward to becoming part of the ECMCS community and contributing to all the great things happening here!

Miranda Campagna

Theater Teacher Miranda Campagna replacing Mekhi Gaither-Burris

Hi! I’m Miranda Campagna, and I’m ecstatic to be joining the ECMCS team and continuing my work with children and performance.

I have a diverse background in theatre, with experience in teaching, directing, technical theatre, and performing onstage.

  • Graduated summa cum laude from Winthrop University in 2022, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education.

  • Taught in rigorous performance-based arts school at both the elementary and high school levels.

  • Extensive acting, coaching, and musical theater background.

  • Flowertown Players, taking on roles such as Belle in Beauty and the Beast.

Chelsea Murakami

School Counselor (Primary & Lower El), Chelsea Murakami, replacing Jordan Bates

I’m Chelsea Murakami, and I'm excited to begin my counseling career at East Cooper Montessori!

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Winthrop University

  • Master’s in Counselor Education – Citadel

  • Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200) Social Emotional Learning Facilitator through Breathe for Change.

  • Nine years of experience in early childhood education

  • Worked with students ages 3 to 8 and have counseling experience at both the elementary and middle school levels.

Savannah Seeber

Instructional Assistant, Savannah Seeber is replacing Vanessa Long as the IA with Angelina Newman

Hi! I'm Savannah Seeber, and I'm so excited to grow with ECMCS!

I have a BS in Conservation Biology from Clemson University, and spent my COVID years in wetland restoration and aquatic toxicology.

While I will miss my time in streams and marshes, I am eager to transition to education!

I believe that kids are the future stewards of this planet, so teaching continues to fulfill my environmental passions.

In my free time I love to bird watch, craft with epoxy resin, and make good use of my library card!

Malory Saunders-Gooding

Lower Elementary Teacher, Malory Saunders-Gooding, Co-Teaching with Maggie Kennedy

Hi! I’m Malory Saunders-Gooding, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the ECMCS team and returning to the classroom!

  • BS in Early Childhood Education, College of Charleston

  • MS in Project Management and Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies, The Citadel

  • Project Manager for scholarships and outreach events in higher education

  • Leads K-12 outreach program with students teaching cyber safety in local schools

I also enjoy spending quality time with my family (especially on the lake), reading, hiking and dancing!

Jessica Belcher

Middle School Instructional Assistant Jessica Belcher, is replacing Maryam Gaznavi, who is moving to Lower Elementary

Jessica Belcher is joining the middle school team as an Instructional Assistant. She is a dedicated educator whose career began at Wando High School in 2009. She holds a BA in Theater with a minor in Dance. She has a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. She and her husband relocated to Southeast Asia in 2018 to work for the Singapore American School.

Jessica is a lifelong learner who finds joy in traveling, throwing on the pottery wheel, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. Jessica is delighted to be joining East Cooper Montessori Charter School.