Teachers & Staff
Ashley Williams
Meet our Area Director, Ashley Williams!
Ashley has been dedicated to the field of early childhood education since 2006. She joined the Primrose family in 2016 and has served in several leadership roles, including Education Coach, Director, and now Area Director. Ashley is passionate about supporting children, teachers, and leadership teams to create a high-quality, nurturing environment for every child and family we serve. She is honored to be a part of the Primrose leadership team and is committed to making a positive impact on the families and staff she serves every day.
Outside of work, Ashley is a proud mother of two boys and has been married to her high school sweetheart since 2005. She loves spending time with her family, hiking, and traveling.
Shelby O'Brien
Meet our Director, Shelby O’Brien!
Shelby became a part of our Primrose Family for over 11 years ago, along with her two boys who have since graduated from our Primrose program. She obtained her degree in Early Childhood Education and has a passion for working with children in these important early years. Shelby is committed to the children and families we serve, and ensuring our staff feels a sense of belongingness.
Cheyenne Sims
A few details about me:
I am a girl mom (even my dogs) and I love to bake
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Molly the Cow because she loves math and I love numbers and sorting
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of Curriculum is Wonder Time 2 or Project Time because I love how it is always a creative art project and how all the children’s projects can be made out of the same materials and all look different and unique
Ana Servin
A few details about me:
I was born and raised in Fort Worth, and I am currently working towards a degree in social work.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Rainbow Fish
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Og the Bookworm because I love reading and listening to books.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
I love how fun, interactive and different the lessons are every week.
Ms. Ross
A few details about me:
My first language is sign language, and I am a certified ASL interpreter. I have been teaching since 2024
My favorite children’s book:
Horton Hears a Who
The Primrose character I most relate to:
Libby the Lamb becasue Listening to others’ points of view can help gain new perspectives.
My favorite part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
“Mucho mundo is my favorite part of curriculum because watching the children not only learns a new topic, but also learn it in a different language, then for them to reference the word in later lessons. It shows how much their brain can consume and process at such a young age!”
Ms. Robinson
A few details about me:
I have been in childcare for 10 years now and am working towards a degree in Pediatrics. I love to read to the kids and sing to them.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstien
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Og the bookworm is the character I relate to the most as a fellow book worm myself. His commitment to being caring relates to me as creating a caring environment is always my number one goal.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of the curriculum is doing wonder time 1 with the kids in the morning. Curiosity is one of the balanced learning pillars and I love to see their curious minds in action.
Ms. Carr
A few details about me:
I love to read and draw.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
The Dr Suess Books
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Og the Bookworm because he loves to read!
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum are the small groups because I can see the kids engage and wanting to learn.
Ms. Esparza
A few details about me:
I’m married and have 3 daughters. I love everything about Halloween. I love pretty much all animals, if I could have a huge farm with all the animals, I would!
My Favorite Children’s Book:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Charlotte’s Web
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Katie because she is polite and her birthday is in October, my favorite Month!
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of Curriculum is Wonder Time 3 and the interactions the children have and how different they all are!
Ms. Lanier
A few details about me:
I like reading nonfiction books and watching comedy movies on my free time.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Ugly Ducking
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Og the Bookworm, he is caring but also loves to read books.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of Curriculum is Wonder time 2 because it’s very creative.
Ms. Anderson
A few details about me:
I love to read, watch Disney movies, and spend time with family.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Og the Bookworm because I am a bookworm myself
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of Curriculum is seeing the children understand more things around them and getting them excited about it
Ms. Reynolds
A few details about me:
I like to read.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Goodnight Moon
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Mia the Mouse
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part is doing my Wonder Time 3 and spending that quality time with them.
Ms. Rieber
A few details about me:
I’ve been teaching since 2020, and before that, I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
What’s your favorite children’s book?
Where the Wild Things Are
Which Primrose character do you relate to most?
Erwin because I love making new friends
What’s your favorite part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum?
“I love being hands on doing Wonder Time 2 and doing arts and crafts while also teaching the kids in the way they understand best hands on. I also love doing music with the children because they joy it brings to their faces.”
My. Lyons
A few details about me:
I do nails and I bedazzle crocs and other items.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Irwin the dog because he likes to show everyone how creative he is and so do I.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part is Wonder Time 2 and seeing the result with the children and how proud they are for their completed art work .
Ms. Cole
A few details about me:
I am outgoing, open minded and thrives for perfection with confidence.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Opposites by Sandra Boynton
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Libby the Lamb because she teaches the children all about fairness and I strongly believe in fairness.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum is all of it! It teaches new things and opens small minds for big opportunity.
Ms. Jones
A few details about me:
I like reading, hiking and being outside.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
The Giving Tree
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Og the Bookworm because he is caring!
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum is Harmony and Heart because it gets the children excited and ready to learn for the day.
Ms. Anderson
A few details about me:
I love to read, color and sing. my favorite color is blue and I love coffee.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Cat in the Hat
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Erwin the Dog because I love to color!
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum is Harmony and Heart because it gets the children moving and excited to learn
Ms. Marshall
A few details about me:
My favorite color is pink! I love everything sparkly. Lady Bugs are my favorite bugs.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Mia the Mouse because she love to be outside and active like me!
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
I love Harmony and Heart time, the kids love to dance and I love to dance with them
Ms. Martinez
A few details about me:
I have 3 kids. I love summer and swimming/ going to the beach.
Favorite Children’s Book:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Mia the Mouse because she is active and I love to be outside
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
Thumbs up is my favorite because I love seeing all the kids little personalities and having fun
Ms. Valdez
A few details about me:
I like reading books that helps me gain knowledge. Im the oldest child on my mother side of the family so I was the helper for all the kids and always love giving each child the care they need.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Rainbow Fish
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Katie the Cat because I’m always curious on how things work.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
Wonder time 3 and centers are my favorite because I can guide the kids with hands on learning with different activities.
Ms. Smith
A few details about me:
I’m from Los Angeles, California. My favorite thing to do is build Legos and my favorite colors are purple and black.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Pete the Cat books
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Ally the Bunny because I’m responsible for everything and make sure my class is great.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum is Wonder Time 3 because its about math and I can do a bunch of creative things.
Ms. Scott
A few details about me:
I’m a Criminal Justice Major, I want to either become a criminal or corporate lawyer. Aside from academics, I love music, I’m a concert junkie and I love all types of music.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
The Giving Tree
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Ally the Bunny is the one I relate to the most because we share the same birthday and she is also very responsible.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum is how excited the kids are to ask questions or when they share what they have learned. I love that Wonder Time 1 can be a fun time for them to learn.
Ms. Durrah
A few details about me:
I was born in Minnesota and moved to Texas in 2016. I like to do art and my favorite color is pink.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
How Does A Dinosaur Say Goodnight
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Eriwn the Dog because he loves art and so do I!
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum is my wonder time 2 because I love art and I love to see the children get involved and create their know master piece.
Ms. Huber
A few details about me:
I love cats and have 4 at home. I am an older sister to 2 amazing siblings. I come from a family full of teachers!
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Billy the Duck because I also love singing songs and he is my favorite color and birthday twin
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
I love Wonder Time 3 because it’s so fun to teach my kids their shapes and numbers while helping my kids build/create a love for math.
Ms. Seal
A few details about me:
I have 2 cats and I love to play chess and video games. I also love to bake.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
The Rainbow Fish
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Og because I love to read and recently started a book club with my friends.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
Small group literacy is my favorite because it is done in a small group and individually see them grow.
Ms. Meyers
A few details about me:
You can always find me hiking and doing anything outdoors. I have been teaching since 2020.
Favorite Children’s Book:
The Giving Tree
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Benjamin because I love nature and care about others.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
“Wonder time 3 is my favorite because it’s my time to be one on one and build connections with my class”
Ms. Jonasson
A few details about me:
I love music! I am one of the only left-handed people in my family. My cousin and I are birthday twins!
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Horton Hears A Who by Dr Seuss
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Erin the Dog because friendship is important to me! I am still friends with my girls’ scouts when I was younger.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum is Happy Hearts!
Ms. Davis
A few details about me:
I love cats, I love doing laundry, I love drawing, and I like car drag races.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Goodnight Moon
Primrose Character I most relate to:
I relate to Katie the cat because she teaches us cooperation and I am a great team player.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
I love watching my kids learn and grow!
Ms. Fields
A few details about me:
I love crafting! I have been teaching since 2022.
Favorite Children’s Book:
Green Eggs and Ham
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Percy because I offer wisdom and cheerfulness while I teach, making it fun to learn
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
“Project time is my favorite because I love the excitement they have when they are learning something new and how hands on, they are in our group projects”
Ms. Brent
A few details about me:
I know a little German from living in Germany. I go hiking and trying to get back in ballet. My favorite color is pink.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Dork Diaries
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Katie the Cat because we both like helping children learn to share and care about others.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
Seeing the kids retain they learn and even make references to what they learn other days.
Ms. Zermeno
A few details about me:
I am a college student majoring in speech language. I also love going to new coffee shops and spending time with my family and friends.
My Favorite Children’s Book:
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr Seuss
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Billy the Duck because I love music!
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum is Mucho Mundo because I get to teach the kids my first language which is Spanish.
Ms. Crane
A few details about me:
I love shopping and I play the flute
My Favorite Children’s Book:
A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Primrose Character I most relate to:
Ally the Bunny because I like being responsible.
My favorite Part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:
My favorite part of curriculum is Project Time because I love doing arts and crafts!
Franchise Owner
Jessica Fielder
Jessica Fielder has been a Primrose Owner in North Fort Worth since 2005. Jessica was drawn to the family atmosphere of Primrose and the opportunity to provide an exceptional preschool experience for other families. Her goal is to provide parents peace of mind knowing they can trust the care and education their child is receiving.
Jessica graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Marketing. After spending several years in the field, she decided to become an elementary school teacher in Arlington, TX. When she and her husband, Ryan, had their first child, Jessica went to work at a foster care and adoption agency. During this time, their daughter, Claire, needed childcare and that’s when their Primrose experience officially began. After becoming passionate Primrose-parents, they built their first Primrose School in 2005. Both of their children are now proud Primrose graduates. Jessica also enjoys that all eight of her nieces and nephews are Primrose students or graduates. Seeing the love of learning, confidence, and continued successes of the children in her family continues to inspire Jessica to provide other families the same excellent preschool experience that was so important to their family.
Jessica firmly believes that Primrose delivers more than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. She continues to expand her mission by providing four Primrose Schools in the North Fort Worth area: Primrose School At Eagle Ranch, Primrose of NW Fort Worth, Primrose School at Heritage, and Primrose School at Alliance.
Jessica and the staff at Primrose are excited to meet you and your family!
Jessica Fielder
Jessica Fielder has been a Primrose Owner in North Fort Worth since 2005. Jessica was drawn to the family atmosphere of Primrose and the opportunity to provide an exceptional preschool experience for other families. Her goal is to provide parents peace of mind knowing they can trust the care and education their child is receiving.
Jessica graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Marketing. After spending several years in the field, she decided to become an elementary school teacher in Arlington, TX. When she and her husband, Ryan, had their first child, Jessica went to work at a foster care and adoption agency. During this time, their daughter, Claire, needed childcare and that’s when their Primrose experience officially began. After becoming passionate Primrose-parents, they built their first Primrose School in 2005. Both of their children are now proud Primrose graduates. Jessica also enjoys that all eight of her nieces and nephews are Primrose students or graduates. Seeing the love of learning, confidence, and continued successes of the children in her family continues to inspire Jessica to provide other families the same excellent preschool experience that was so important to their family.
Jessica firmly believes that Primrose delivers more than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. She continues to expand her mission by providing four Primrose Schools in the North Fort Worth area: Primrose School At Eagle Ranch, Primrose of NW Fort Worth, Primrose School at Heritage, and Primrose School at Alliance.
Jessica and the staff at Primrose are excited to meet you and your family!
