Method recognizes its staff as the center’s most important asset for your kids. Several of our staff have been with Method for more than nine years. All of our teachers are required to take up to 20 hours of training per year, depending upon their education and experience. Method requires all staff members to be certified in First Aid and CPR annually.

Prior to hiring, a criminal background check is conducted for each employee, which checks for records of child abuse or neglect. We only accept teachers with a commitment to children and their families. In order to enhance your child’s growth and development, we hire teachers who are interested in providing quality care and stimulating environments.

The personnel policies reflect respect for the staff as professionals and provide a basis for understanding and meeting the needs of both the center and families. Method is committed to providing a working environment that exemplifies cooperation and
support. The quality of any child care facility is a direct reflection of its staff.

Meet Our Staff

**Martinique McLaughlin, Center Director**

As a mother of two children and an educator, I am acutely aware of parents' wants, needs and desires for their children in their absence. Children have been a part of my professional life since 2009.
I'm a continuous learner, always working to better myself as an educator. I am passionate about teaching children and ensuring they start out on the path for educational success.
I am a Level III Administrator and plan to grow the Method Family and Educational Program to reflect all the great parts of Early Childhood Education.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”- Maya Angelou

Marie Pierre-Louis, Center assistant

I have my Early Childhood Credentials 1 & 2, and Administration 1 & 2. I am originally from Haiti. I speak French and Creole. I have more than 25 years of experience. I am happily married to my high school sweetheart. I have two children, ages 16 and 19. My daughter is a student at UNC Charlotte. My hobbies include traveling, listening to music, and dancing. I am a very patient person who enjoys every moment of life.

Arlene McCullers, Lions LEAD TEacher (THREES)

I was born and raised in Raleigh,NC
I married my 7th grade sweetheart. We have 5 children and 16 grandchildren.
I have worked for Method 21 years. I have my Early Childhood Credentials 1&2 and also my Admin.1&2. I enjoy spending quality time with my family, singing, dancing, reading and writing. I have a STRONG love for Mickey Mouse. But i am TERRIFIED of spiders.

**HOPE FLEMING-GILL, TIGERS LEAD TEACHER (FOURS)**

I am a fours’ teacher with 25 years’ year’s experience helping young children accomplish developmental milestones through learning, development and exploring through age appropriate activities and environment using my associates in applied science as a assessment tool. With my Master Gardener certification from NC State University, I am able to involve young children in the process of growing and cooking fresh vegetables and fruits using our on-site garden. When I am not in the classroom, I am an avid craftswoman and love spending time with my family making memories.

**Gorsha Pierre-Louis, NC Pre-K Lead Teacher**

I am originally from Brooklyn, NY. I obtained both my bachelor's and SPII licensure from East Carolina University. I am currently a graduate student in the Masters in Reading Education Program at UNC-Pembroke. I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for 13 years and look forward to more!

**Abigail Geist, NC Pre-K Assistant**

I am a Californian who ended up in North Carolina. I've been here for close to 12 years now and have grown to really appreciate the differences of the east and west coast. I have a long history of childcare, being the second oldest of 7 children. I worked at a previous child care center as an Toddler teacher, as well as have been a private nanny. I joined Method in 2023, where I started in the Infant and toddler rooms. I have a BA in Teaching English as a second language with a focus on Asian languages. I believe children deserve to be seen and heard, giving them the opportunity to expand their skills and grow in their personalities and education. Each child is an individual who deserves space to be themselves.
I love my dog, baking, art, and love to experience new places and food!

**Pamela Garrett, Lambs lead teacher (Infants)**

I am originally from Rocky Mount, NC where I started my childcare journey by having my own home daycare for 15 years. After moving to Raleigh I continued with my home daycare for 5 more years. I then became an infant teacher in 2005 and have been an infant teacher ever since. I have my Early Childhood Credentials 1 and 2, along with some college credit hours. I lost the love of my life in February of ‘23 after being married for 34 years. I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. In my leisure time I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring new restaurants, and playing board games.

**BALQEES SAKA, LAMBS LEAD TEACHER (INFANT)**

I have my degree in Early Childhood Education from Nigeria. I have 12 years of experience working with children. I am happily married with two sons. In my spare time, I like volunteering and traveling to new places. I like meeting people and sharing experiences with new people.

**Maria Calzada, cHEETAHS Assistant TEACHER (TWOS)**

I am originally from Mexico but have lived in Raleigh, NC for over 25 years. I have over four years of experience working with children 2-4 years old. I have a bilingual Early Education credential and Basic Skills in ESL-Level D. My goal is to further my education and I would like to learn more English.

M’liss, Koalas lead teacher (ones)

I arrived at Method with a desire to enter a child-centered field, from a career spent in a different arena. With advanced degrees in other areas, I have taken a number of Early Childhood Education classes, along with CPR, SIDS prevention etc, to qualify me to give the best possible instruction and care to the children in my classroom. I have had the good fortune to be exposed to many places and cultures in my lifetime, and particularly appreciate how *all* children can feel at home at Method. My interests are literacy and nature-based activities and I enjoy introducing these subjects to our busy Toddlers.

**fatima benhadda, KOALAS ASSISTANT TEACHER (ones/toddlers)**

I am originally from Morocco. I have my bachelor’s degree in French Literature from my country. I have 7 years of experience working with children (Elementary and high school). I have my Early Childhood Education Credentials from Wake Tech. I really enjoy working with children. My philosophy of teaching is that each child is a different and unique individual.
In my free time, I like biking, reading French novels and volunteering. I am trilingual in English, Arabic, and French.

**Shelbie Beckwith, lambs ASSISTANT TEACHER (infants)**

I been in childcare for 7 years. I am excited to be a part of the Lamb's classroom. I have a genuine love for working with infants and watching them meet their milestones. I am very passionate about teaching and working with children. This career has always been a dream of mine. In my spare time I enjoy doing arts and crafts and spending time with my family. I look forward to getting to know the Method family.

Fedjina Joseph, Koalas Lead Teacher (Ones/Toddlers)

I am from Haiti, and I speak Creole and French as my primary languages and English as my third. I am enrolled at Wake Tech CC learning more English so I can communicate with my families. I came to the US in 2024 and earned my Credentials I and II in Early Childhood Development. I love working with children and I am so inspired by the staff and families of Method CDC. I enjoy working with all ages, but I especially love infants and toddlers. In my spare time, I love eating good food, listening to music, and spending time with family. I look forward to working with all the families and becoming familiar with the culture here in North Carolina. Method CDC has quickly become my family and my second home and I am happy to be here.