Ms. King has been a critical part of our Leadership Team since we opened our doors to families. Her dedication to our school and love for the mission and beliefs of Primrose Schools is part of what makes her a strong member of our Leadership Team. She is always motivating teachers and engaging with children all while making sure our school operates to our high standards on a daily basis

She possesses almost 15 years of experience in early childhood education and holds a Bachelor of General Studies with emphasis in Child Family Development and English. Her overflowing love for children and ability to know each of them on a personal level makes her heart shine through.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time outside, reading and experimenting with new recipes.

With 15 years of experience in early childhood education, Ms. Rose holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Environmental Sciences with a focus on Child Development. She finds joy in watching children learn new things and grow in confidence.

Her favorite children’s book is If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and Christmas is her favorite holiday. In her personal time, Ms. Rose enjoys spending quality time with friends and family.

Ms. Marcia brings 4 years of child-care experience and holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Science with a focus on Systems Analysis and Programming. She loves watching children grow and discover new skills.

Her favorite book is Oh, the Places You’ll Go! and Christmas is her favorite holiday. Ms. Marcia values family dinners as a special tradition. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, and watching movies and shows.

Ms. Jenni has an impressive 27 years of experience working with children. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Literacy and Psychology. Her favorite part of teaching is watching children reach new milestones.

She loves reading The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear and enjoys celebrating Halloween. One of her favorite traditions is spending summers at the lake. At home, she has two cats, Figaro and Poppy. In her personal time, Ms. Jenni enjoys spending time with her daughter, visiting Disney, doing puzzles and needlepoint, watching movies, and relaxing.

Mrs. Madisen has 13 years of child care experience and holds an Associate’s degree in Elementary Education. She treasures building special bonds with children while supporting their learning and development.

Her favorite children’s book is I Love You, Stinky Face, and she enjoys both Thanksgiving and Christmas. A favorite family tradition includes cozy “picnic nights” with her husband and daughter—ordering takeout, building forts, and watching movies—as well as baking cookies during the holidays. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, and dining out.

Ms. River brings over two years of child care and teaching experience, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. She is passionate about supporting children as they grow, learn, and build meaningful relationships with their peers.

Her favorite children’s book is The Bad Seed, and Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday. One of her most cherished family traditions is opening Christmas presents at midnight.

At home, Ms. River enjoys spending time with her chocolate Labrador, Axel. In her personal time, she loves reading, taking nature walks, and listening to music.

Ms. Emily has 6 years of child care experience and loves watching children grow, learn, and giggle. Her favorite book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Christmas is her favorite holiday.

She enjoys an annual family tradition of visiting the pumpkin patch. At home, she has a dog named Dave and a cat named Tao. In her free time, Ms. Emily enjoys hiking, shopping, sleeping, and driving around listening to music with her best friend.

Ms. Makenzie has 6 years of experience and has completed some college coursework. She enjoys helping children learn and showing them new things every day.

Her favorite book is Green Eggs and Ham, and she loves both Halloween and Christmas. A favorite family tradition is making Christmas cookies. Ms. Makenzie has two dogs, Willow and Bella. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dogs, camping, and listening to music while driving with her best friend.

Ms. Hannah has 8 years of child care experience and a deep passion for helping children learn and grow. She loves sharing stories like The Lorax and especially enjoys celebrating Halloween. One of her favorite family traditions is carving pumpkins together.

At home, Ms. Hannah has a lively group of pets including her dog Remi, three cats—Morris, Janet, and Lottie—and a lizard named Lorraine. In her free time, she enjoys taking her dog to the park, practicing yoga, and spending time with friends.

Ms. Allyson has 10 years of experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Services. She loves having conversations with children and finds joy in the time spent with them each day.

Her favorite children’s book is The Hippopotamus Ate the Teacher, and she enjoys celebrating Christmas and the Fourth of July. In her free time, Ms. Allyson enjoys reading and sewing.

Ms. Sohpia Kenow brings almost one year of teaching experience and has a passion for working with children of all personalities and ages. She loves watching her students grow, learn, and build confidence each day. One of her favorite things to share with her class is reading Pete the Cat books together!

Outside of the classroom, Ms. Kenow enjoys going to the gym and spending quality time with her family, friends, and her dog, Raven.

Mrs. Erin has 8 years of experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She loves seeing children’s smiles and knowing she is making a positive impact in their lives.

Her favorite book is I’ll Love You Forever, and Halloween is her favorite holiday. A cherished family tradition is watching holiday movies together. Mrs. Erin has a cat named Mocha and enjoys painting in her free time.

Ms. Abbey has 5 years of experience and enjoys watching children grow, learn, and gain independence. Her favorite book is The Little Red Hen, and Halloween is her favorite holiday.

A favorite family tradition is exchanging White Elephant gifts during the holidays. Ms. Abbey has two dogs, Freya and Cash, and a cat named Loki. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, thrifting, and crafting.

Ms. Nailah has 3 years of experience and is currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She loves teaching young minds and watching children blossom into their own unique selves.

Her favorite book is Little Bill, and Halloween is her favorite holiday. She celebrates Juneteenth at home. Ms. Nailah has a dog named Milo and enjoys thrifting, painting, exploring nature, relaxing in her hammock, and going on adventures.

Ms. Madi has 10 years of experience and holds a North American Montessori Certification. She loves watching children’s personalities grow.

Her favorite book is The Good Egg, and Christmas is her favorite holiday—especially gift-giving. A favorite family tradition is an annual Christmas trip to Indiana. Ms. Madi has three dogs—Lenny, Butch, and Spike—and a bearded dragon named Chompy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and close friends.

Mrs. LeeAnn has 5 years of experience and some college coursework. She enjoys fostering connections with children and supporting their creativity.

Her favorite book is Where the Wild Things Are, and Halloween is her favorite holiday. She celebrates Christmas and Thanksgiving at home and speaks both English and Spanish. Mrs. LeeAnn has three dogs—Daphne, Sedrick, and Aziz—along with fish and a snail. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and gardening.

Mrs. Belinda has 22 years of experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She loves getting to know children through conversation and listening to their stories.

Her favorite books include Junie B. Jones and any book she can sing. Christmas is her favorite holiday, and she enjoys an all-night Black Friday shopping tradition. Mrs. Belinda has a dog named Luna and enjoys singing at church, shopping, thrifting, watching TV, and spending time with family.

Ms. Molly has 5 years of experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development. She loves seeing children smile when talking about their interests.

Her favorite books are the Junie B. Jones series, and Christmas is her favorite holiday. She celebrates German festivals in honor of her grandmother. In her personal time, Ms. Molly enjoys spending time with her niece at parks and playgrounds and being outdoors.

Ms. Lindsay has 4 years of child care experience and loves watching children learn and grow while sharing her love of Disney.

Her favorite book is Alice in Wonderland, and Halloween is her favorite holiday. A cherished family tradition is going on Disney cruises every year. Ms. Lindsay speaks English and has a black cat named Judas. In her personal time, she enjoys thrifting, seeing movies, and traveling on Disney cruises.

Ms. Ana has over 10 years of experience working with children and holds an Associate’s degree. She is passionate about forming meaningful relationships with both children and families.

Her favorite children’s book is Sam and the Firefly, and Christmas is her favorite holiday. She celebrates Día de los Muertos at home and enjoys opening Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve as a family tradition. Ms. Ana speaks both English and Spanish and has three Shih Tzus—Feebee, Freddy, and Teddy. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, going on walks, and creating art.

Mrs. Solveig brings nearly 25 years of experience working with children and has a background in Management and Educational Documentation. She is passionate about creating meaningful, supportive, and nurturing learning environments through strong connections with her students.

Her favorite children’s book is The Grouchy Ladybug, and she enjoys celebrating both Christmas and Halloween. Favorite family traditions include boat trips, road trips, and midsummer bonfires. Mrs. Solveig speaks both Norwegian and English and is excited to soon welcome cats into her home. In her free time, she enjoys writing, painting, and creating.

Ms. Meghan brings 12 years of child care experience and loves seeing children develop their unique personalities.

Her favorite children’s books are the Pete the Cat series, and Halloween is her favorite holiday. She celebrates Jewish holidays at home and enjoys helping make Thanksgiving dinner as a family tradition. Ms. Meghan has two cats, Fang and Stone. In her personal time, she enjoys playing video games, watching movies with her boyfriend, and shopping.

Mr. Wil has 9 years of child care experience and holds an Associate’s degree while currently continuing his education at SIUE. He enjoys being part of children’s growth and loves playing games with them.

His favorite children’s books are Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Polar Express, and Christmas is his favorite holiday. A favorite family tradition is visiting Busch Gardens. Mr. Wil speaks English and, in his free time, enjoys playing video games and reading.

Mrs. Sreelatha has 4 years of experience working with children. She finds working with children to be a truly wonderful and rewarding experience.

Her favorite children’s book is The Cat in the Hat, and Christmas is her favorite holiday. She celebrates Diwali at home and enjoys the family tradition of Bhathukamma. Mrs. Sreelatha speaks Telugu and English and loves spending time with her family.

Mrs. Mariam brings 20 years of child care experience and has completed higher education. She loves singing with children and sharing stories during reading time.

Her favorite children’s book is The Three Little Pigs, and Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday. She celebrates Ramadan and enjoys family pizza and movie nights as a favorite tradition. Mrs. Mariam speaks Arabic and English. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking, and cooking.

Ms. Oomae has 2 years of experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Hearing Sciences. She loves watching children learn, grow, and experience new things, and enjoys their fun, energetic personalities.

Her favorite children’s book is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. She celebrates Eid and enjoys the family tradition of getting a sweet treat when dining out. Ms. Oomae speaks English, Urdu, and Punjabi. In her free time, she enjoys baking, painting, reading, going on walks, and spending time with family and friends.

Mrs. Sarah has over 8 years of experience in child care and holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Education degree. She loves having the opportunity to watch children grow and truly enjoys experiencing their excitement when they learn something new.

Her favorite children’s book is Hip Hip Hooray, It’s Grandparents Day, and Christmas is her favorite holiday. A favorite family tradition is going camping together. At home, Mrs. Sarah has a dog named Cookie. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing games, reading, and crafting.

Ms. Nancy has 21 years of experience in child care and holds an Associate’s degree in Business. She loves building special bonds with children and enjoys that every day is different—especially the snuggles.

Her favorite children’s book is Llama Llama Red Pajama, and Halloween is her favorite holiday. A favorite family tradition is visiting Great Wolf Lodge together. At home, Ms. Nancy has a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Milo. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, swimming, relaxing, and watching shows and movies.

Mrs. Rekha brings one year of teaching experience along with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education. She is passionate about working with children and especially enjoys engaging with them during creative activities, where their imaginations can truly shine.

Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Rekha values spending time with her family, often enjoying multicultural potlucks and celebrating Indian festivals together. She also loves reading and listening to music in her free time.

Ms. Madison Decker brings six years of experience working with children and families and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Bioethics/Health Studies. She has a passion for supporting children as they grow, especially enjoying watching them gain independence and confidence each day.

Outside of the classroom, Ms. Decker loves spending time with her five cats and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching shows, playing video games, hiking, photography, and hanging out with friends.

Mrs. Christy studied at Northwest and Sanford Brown College and enjoys watching children grow, progress, and succeed.

Her favorite children’s book is Green Eggs and Ham, and she loves celebrating birthdays and Christmas. A favorite family tradition is taking trips to the lake. Mrs. Christy speaks English and has two dogs, Hank and River, and a cat named Sophia. In her personal time, she enjoys going out to dinner and listening to all types of music.