MSCC Staff

Kelsey Chagnon, Director

Kelsey was born and raised in Saco, Maine and attended the University of Southern Maine where she first focused on Psychology but finished with a degree in Social Work.

This is her third year at MSCC! Before she joined our team, she worked with children of various ages in various settings. Kelsey leads with kindness and love and has a deep passion for early childhood development.

Kelsey also loves the outdoors, challenging hikes, running, and being surrounded by friends and family.

Maddy Cropley, Assistant Director

Maddy has always loved spending time with children. Previously, Maddy has taught 5th and 2nd grade, but also enjoys working with the younger age group!

Maddy joined the MSCC team in 2023, and brings a unique perspective and experience that has enriched our school.

In her free time, Maddy loves spending time outside with her dog Willow. She also loves cooking, baking, and singing!

Melody Cropley, Cherry Trees Teacher

Melody attended the University of Maine and studied Psychology and Child Development. She has previously worked as an Ed Tech in special education and has a passion for early intervention.

Melody has been with us at MSCC since 2022!

In her free time, Melody loves reading, baking, and gardening. She loves to discuss movies and adores things that are spooky, scary, odd/and or Halloween themed! Melody has two cats — Echo & Ghanima, and 2 dogs — Clutch & Snoopy.

Beth Christiansen, Apple Trees Teacher

Beth has 3 sons who have all gone to MSCC and she started working with us the during the 2018/2019 school year.

Beth studied at the University of Maine where she obtained a business degree. She worked as a real estate agent before becoming a stay at home mom. She has always enjoyed children and has always thought about going back to become a teacher. The preschool ages are her favorite!

While she’s not at school Beth enjoys hiking, skiing, and spending time with her family.

Amy Ecker, Apple Trees Teacher

Amy was born and raised in Upstate New York and attended State University of New York (SUNY) Cortland. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science majoring in childhood education and minoring in Humanities. 

Amy joined our team in 2024! Before joining our team, she spent five years being a stay-at-home mom to her two children, Piper and Robby.

In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, cooking, exercising and trying out new restaurants. 

Laura Perakis, Saplings Teacher

Laura came to MSCC in the fall of 2024! She grew up in Yarmouth and studied communications at Ithaca College. She’s been working in the graphic design field for the past 10 years, but worked with kids through summer camp, nannying, and guitar lessons on the side. She and her husband, Sam, moved back to Maine this spring, and her work as a nanny this summer inspired her to change directions and pursue early education!

Laura worked at Kingsley Pines summer camp for five years, teaching ukulele, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. This was where Laura learned how much she loved teaching! Laura will bring her music skills to MSCC! She plays guitar, ukulele and loves to sing. When she’s not performing, she’s either reading, hiking or hanging out with her cats, Beans and Toast!

Emily Taylor, Saplings Assistant Teacher

Emily is originally from Pennsylvania, and moved to Maine in 2016. She studied Writing and Rhetoric and International Relations at Hobart and William Smith.

Since her sophomore year in college, Emily has worked with younger kids as a camp counselor, kindergarten teacher, swim instructor, and private nanny. When Emily and her husband Paul had their daughter, she stayed home to make good use of her years of experience!

When Emily isn’t at school, she is hanging out with her family at the beach, reading, hiking, baking, and knitting. She loves supporting her Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies!

Emily is very excited to join the MSCC team, and to start the Saplings off on their educational journey. It’s an honor to be a part of your child’s care team!