Our Toddler Classroom
An action-packed day full of fun and purposeful play helps toddlers develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. We know 1-year-olds are constantly on the move, exploring and learning through play at every turn. Primrose teachers use that energy and enthusiasm to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging games and activities.
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 Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Emily Baxter
Hi, I’m Emily Baxter. I wanted to tell you a little about me .
My parents are originally from Mexico, but I was born and raised in Athens. My goal is to obtain a degree in Early Childhood Education and attend Athens Technical College to obtain an Associate and Bachelors degree in Early Childhood education.
I love working with kids! Watching children learn new skills, play each and every day as they interact with friends, and have fun brings me a lot of joy!
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, going on adventures, trips, and love doing and trying new things!
Hometown: Athens, GA
Child care experience: 4 years
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite weekend activity: Watching movies and outdoor activities
Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the bear
What I’m most excited about this school year: watch children learn and discover new things as they play and learn every day
Ms. Kiersten Frady
Hi, my name is Kiersten Frady! All my life, I have dreamed of working with children. It has become a passion of mine. I come from a huge family, I’m the oldest of six children and the oldest out of 12 cousins. Also, I have a dog and a cat who have the best personalities and they are my world. My hobbies include camping, racing and anything to do with nature.
One of my favorite adventures is when the entire family and all the pups go to the mountains during the summer and we all go camping. We spend that time away from our phones and internet, and just focus on the time spent together. We have done this for the past couple of summer and it has become a vacation we all get to look forward to during the year. I have such a love for people and kids in general and I believe stepping into this role will be a life changing experience. I can’t wait to start my journey with Primrose School of Athens!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 5+ years
Education: Social Circle High School ‘23
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching the excitement on their faces when they learn something new!
Favorite Children’s Book: Any Pete the Cat by James Dean books
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pets in the Home: A puppy named Dixie and a cat named Bobo
Favorite Family Tradition: Camping in the mountains
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Take Dixie on walks and just spend time with my family!
Ms. Eady Hall
Ms. Sarah Hansen
Hi! I’m Sarah Hansen. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have been a babysitter for about 7 years. I graduated from Chattahoochee High School in 2024 and went to Cosmetology school right after that. I love working with kids, love their energy, and love how silly they get!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 6+ years
Education: Licensed cosmetologist
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love being active with them!
Favorite Children’s Book: Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Hanging Christmas decorations
Languages Spoken in the Home: English, but my Dad’s family is from Spain
Pets in the Home: Dog-Hazel
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Hang with friends, spend time with family, and do Bible studies/be active at my church.
Ms. Leila Mazloom
Hi! My name is Leila Mazloom and I am so excited to be here! Teaching and working with children has been my dream ever since I was little and was teaching my stuffed animals. I hope to eventually teach art in an elementary school. For now, I am so grateful to be able to watch these students grow everyday!
I can’t wait to get to know you and your family!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 10+ years- Babysitting, Church Sunday care, Preschool substitute teacher
Education: Savannah College of Art & Design –BFA in Fibers
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: How much they teach me everyday
Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter, Norwuz (Iranian New Year), American New Years
Favorite Family Tradition: Traveling to see my family in Norway with my Mom & brother
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Crochet, needle felt, read, watch TV, hang out with my dog!
Ms. Susannah Prather
Hi! My name is Susannah Prather and I wanted to tell you a little some thing about myself. I have lived in Georgia my whole life. I am the 3rd oldest in a family of 9 and I just got married this past February.
I have been in childcare almost my whole life. If I wasn’t babysitting my little siblings, it was the neighborhood kids or in the nursery at my church. I have always loved watching little ones play, learn and grow. Their creativity, innocence and resilience is something I am honored to learn from them.
I have a lovely cat Pibb and 2 geckos. I love trying new dinner recipes and DIY home projects. I am looking forward to working with this great staff to help nurture young minds and give each child the best day every day.
Hometown: Athens
Childcare experience: Two years
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Movie night with my husband
Favorite children’s book: Little Bear’s Little Boat
Primrose character I most relate to: Katie
What I’m most excited about this school year: To have fun and learn with these amazing kids, getting to know them and their families.
Ms. Natalie Rohrer
Hi! My name is Natalie Rohrer, and I have lived in Athens for the past 4 years! I
graduated a year early (May 2025) from UGA with my bachelors degree in
Psychology, and I studied American Sign Language all three years. I have three
cats named Karma, Archer, and Storm! I also have a dog named Beasley, who is
a black lab. I also love to sing, read books, and play piano!
My goal is to always make the classroom a safe space for every child who enters,
and making sure they feel cared for while away from home. I found my joy
working with kids as a substitute teacher, and cannot wait to continue this journey
as a teacher with Primrose!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Substitute Teacher
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UGA
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Everyday is different!
Favorite Children’s Book: Fancy Nancy
Favorite Holiday: Valentines Day
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Getting Hibachi for birthday celebrations
Languages Spoken in the Home: English, some use of ASL
Pets in the Home: Karma (Tabby Cat), Archer (Tabby Cat), Storm
(Mainecoon), Beasley (Black lab)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Hike, get CookOut, watch scary movies
Ms. Nysia Romain
Hi! I’m Nysia Romain and I’m so excited to get to know your family! I’m originally from Massachusetts, but have also lived in Hawaii and now live in Statham. I absolutely love working with children, especially infants and toddlers, and I can’t wait to get to know yours!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: In addition to babysitting for many years, I’ve been here at Primrose since 2022.
Education: B.A. in Liberal Studies from Framingham State University
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them develop new skills like walking and talking
Favorite Children’s Book: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Lucille Colandro
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Family Tradition: Baking together at the end of the year.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English & Spanish
Pets in the Home: 4 cats: Ricky, Ginger, Cutie, Simba, & 1 dog: Chico
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cuddle with my cats & crochet
