Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts
Health & Safety
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Amanda Connolly
Hi! I am Amanda Connolly and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am originally from England, married to a Canadian, and have two American children and one puppy. I have lived in Georgia now for over 26 years and really enjoy what this state has to offer.
My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family! We love to be outside, hiking, gardening, reading, painting and travelling. I have traveled to most continents and hope to continue. I enjoy learning new cultures and seeing new places!!
I am very passionate about working with children and have worked with all ages. I feel it is important for children to feel safe and comfortable so they can create a great foundation for the love learning and build meaningful relationships and see kindness in themselves and each other.
Hometown: Rotherham, England
Childcare experience: 28 + years
Education Background: B.S.- Psychology
Favorite food: Indian or Thai
Favorite children’s book: Charlotte’s Web
Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut the Pony
What I’m most excited about this school year: Meeting new students and families, having a successful fun year!!
Ms. Sherie Pierce
Ms. Mitzie Smit
Hi! I’m Mitzie and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am blessed with two sons who are United States Marines, and I have a mini farm where I reside in Bogart. This is where I love to spend my time with my three dogs Tob a Bloodhound, Bailey a German Shorthair Pointer, Georgia a miniature Dachshund, as well as seven hens and a rooster.
I am a University of Georgia graduate where I received my B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a Piedmont University graduate where I received my Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I have spent my teaching career mostly teaching Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, and Second grade. My love for teaching started early for me. I am from a family of educators. My father is a retired UGA professor and my mother a retired elementary teacher. I have fond memories of helping my mom during teacher workdays and that is when my love for teaching began.
I believe in providing children with a positive and safe learning environment where all children can achieve and succeed. Parent and teacher communication is definitely a very important part of education, and I will always do my best to make sure our lines of communication are open.
Hometown: Athens
Child care experience: 27 + years
Education Background: Bachelors and Masters in Early Childhood Education
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my family and fur babies
Favorite children’s book: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Primrose character I most relate to: Percy the Rooster
What I’m most excited about this school year: Teaching and getting to know my students and their families.
