The Heart of MCA : Meet Our Dedicated Educators

ADMINISTRATION

Beth Clark
Director

Beth brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in early childhood education to her role as Director of Micah Children’s Academy. Her journey began in the most personal of settings, as a mother of five children, which has given her a deep, firsthand understanding of the joys and challenges of early childhood development.

Beth's professional background is rich and varied. She has worked in multiple early childhood centers, excelling both as a classroom educator and in various administrative roles, including three years as Micah Children’s Academy’s Assistant Director. This dual experience equips her with a unique blend of practical classroom knowledge and strong leadership skills, enabling her to effectively support educators, students, and families at the Academy.

One of Beth’s key strengths is her comprehensive understanding of behavior management, particularly for children with diverse needs and learning styles. She is committed to creating inclusive and adaptive strategies that foster a positive and supportive learning environment for every child.

Beth leads with a philosophy that prioritizes joy and engagement in learning. She believes that curiosity should be encouraged, creativity celebrated, and foundational skills developed through play and discovery. Her vision is to cultivate an atmosphere where every child feels valued and empowered toreach their full potential.

Beth is passionate about partnering with families to ensure the best outcomes for their children. She values open communication and believes that collaboration between home and school is essential. Her approachable nature and dedication to building strong relationships make her an invaluable leader. Beth looks forward to continuing to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child at Micah Children’s Academy can thrive!

Lyd A.
Assistant Director

Lyd Angus, a native Tennessean, grew up throughout the Middle Tennessee region as the youngest of six children. Surrounded by nieces and nephews from an early age, she discovered her passion for working with young people through babysitting and play. One of her favorite childhood pastimes was “playing school,” a love that grew into volunteering in her mother’s elementary school counseling classroom.

After graduating high school in Sewanee, Tennessee, Lyd earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from The University of Tennessee Southern. During her college years, she worked with Project Transformation Tennessee, a nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, enriching summer literacy programs infused with social-emotional learning. Over the course of four summers, she served as Reading Program Coordinator, Site Coordinator, and Program Quality Coach, gaining experience in literacy development, leadership, and program quality.

In addition to her nonprofit work, Lyd gained classroom experience in public education as a regular substitute teacher, K–5 music teacher, and fifth-grade math and science teacher. These varying roles solidified her passion for early childhood education.

Lyd joined Micah Children’s Academy in the winter of 2023, first as a support staff member and then as a lead teacher in the 3s and 4s class. She structured her classroom around students’ interests and developmental needs, emphasizing social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and early writing development through play-based learning. In the fall of 2024, she transitioned to the administration team, where she now supports both teachers and the school community while continuing to nurture her love for working directly with children.