In addition to providing classroom support, member families are vital to the administration and operation of the school. Families participate by being on a committee such as; Curriculum, Fundraising, Health & Safety, Hospitality, Housekeeping, Marketing, Participation, and as Board members. Committee assignments are determined by what is the best fit for the family and school. Each family contributes in their own way to build our community.
Tamika Beavers
Director and 3s and 4s Teacher
Tamika is a dedicated educator with over 15 years experience in early childhood education. She believes in the importance of developing life skills in a nurturing and engaging environment to establish lifelong love of learning. In 2012, she received an Associates in Early Childhood Education from Wor-Wic Community College. Tamika spent the past 7 years working in early childhood education at a local child care center specifically as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher and most recently as Director of Education.
Tamika is originally from Salisbury, MD and has resided in Anne Arundel County since 2017. She lives in Glen Burnie with her husband, Tom, and daughter Penelope. In her free time, Tamika enjoys baking with her daughter. She is looking forward to working with the families of Crofton Nursery School.
Shannon Abdelghani
Teacher’s Assistant
Shannon is a dedicated educator and nonprofit professional with a heart for community service. She has over 1,500 hours of classroom experience—including plenty of time in preschool settings. She loves to create a safe, inclusive, and fun learning environment where every student can thrive. Shannon is passionate about making a positive impact in the classroom on each student. Her journey as a military spouse of 15 years has taken her all over the world and we are so excited to bring her global perspective to the CNS community.
CNS holds a special place in her heart because her son attended both the 3’s and 4’s programs starting in 2016. She has seen firsthand what a wonderful environment the cooperative aspect can be. She is excited to be back in the CNS community.
Board 2025 – 2026
President: Jenny Morse
VP of Health and Safety: Jill Forbes
VP of Membership: Katie O’Keefe
Treasurer: Eric Siegfried
Secretary: Jessie Tuveson
Assistant Treasurer: Katie Serio