Hi, my name is Emily Duthie! I recently moved to Athens from Florida to be closer to family. I have two dogs and a cat and am so excited to explore the area.

I love being outside in nature and have been exploring all the trails in and around Athens with my dogs. I worked as a babysitter in high school, and after graduating, I went to work as a preschool teacher in Florida.

I love working with kids and seeing them learn and grow. Working with little ones is an amazing opportunity and I am so excited to be joining the Primrose team to care for your little ones!

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2+ years

Education: Attending Georgia Southern University

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching their joy when learning something new

Favorite Children’s Book: Winnie the Pooh

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter

Favorite Family Tradition: English and British Sign Language

Pets in the Home: Two dogs: Luna (a husky) and Zyron (mix), and one cat: Bolt

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read and go on nature walks

Hi, I’m Christie Evans. I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I have worked in Early Child Care for over 10 years now and I love working with children and helping them with their early learning and development. I am a Medical Assistant graduate from the Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia. I have two children: My son, Zachary and my daughter, Logan. We enjoy going to the movies, camping, and just spending quality family time together. I’m so excited to be a part of this educational journey with the children here at Primrose Athens! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hometown: Monroe, GA

Education Background: Medical Assistant certification through The Medical Institute of North East Georgia

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite children’s book: Anything Dr. Seuss!

Favorite Holiday: Christmas and Thanksgiving

Favorite Family Tradition: Family dinners on the holidays

Pets in the Home: 1 lab/pit mix named Sunny

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Go to the gym, read, watch movies, hangout with family + friends

Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Lentz! I moved to Athens from Atlanta about 3 years ago. I went to St. Pius X for high school and am currently enrolled at Athens Tech taking child development classes. I hope to get my Bachelor’s in child development and family sciences and eventually be a child life therapist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! I have been a nanny for several ages from 4 months to 12 years and still hold all of my kiddos dear in my heart. My favorite part of working with children is encouraging healthy communication and watching their own little personalities develop!

When I am not here, you will be able to find me most likely at a UGA football game or anything related! I was raised by two avid Georgia fans and grew up going to Sanford most home games. There just isn’t a whole lot that is better than fall weather and football! When it’s not football season, I am definitely counting down the days. Don’t be surprised if you catch me trying to teach kiddos to say “Go Dawgs!”.  I’m so excited to be joining the Primrose team and getting to know all of the sweet faces!

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 9+ Years

Education: Current student at Athens Technical College

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching their personalities flourish!

Favorite Children’s Book: How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague

Favorite Holiday: Valentine’s Day!

Favorite Family Tradition: Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve!

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: No pets yet!

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch Georgia Football or read!

Hi, my name is Stacy Miller.  I live with my husband, George.  The rest of of my family are in various sections of Atlanta.  I moved to Georgia from Colorado two years ago. I attended Colorado Mountain College and studied ECE.  I have worked with Infants and Toddlers for over ten years.  Prior to working in childcare, I worked for over 17 years with after school, holiday, and summer programming in Miami Shores, Florida.

My favorite thing about working with infants and toddlers I getting down on their level and expanding whatever they are interested in with sign & verbal language. I love seeing their milestones and chatting with parents about their day. I am a big fan of incorporating  sign language into our day! I am excited to get to know your children!

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 20 + years

Education: Associate Degree in Education

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Teaching sign language

Favorite Children’s Book: Any Sandra Boynton book

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Favorite Family Tradition: Watching University of Miami football games

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: White Golden Retriever named Hailey Boo

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Garden, Camp, Go on Nature Walks, Visit Nature Parks, Saltwater Reef or Game Fishing, Cooking New Recipes, Antiquing or Thrifting, & Treasure Hunting for Cool Rocks, Fossils, Antlers, or Feathers.

Hi, I’m Kim Wooten! I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I have worked in Early Child Care for over 15 years now and I love this field. I have one child: My daughter, Mardee. She was here at Primrose with me since infants, but is now in Oconee Schools. I’m so excited to be a part of this educational journey with the children here at Primrose Athens! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 15 years

Education: Child Development Associate (CDA)

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The joy they show when they learn something new

Favorite Children’s Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas Eve dinner

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read and spend time with family!