My name is Mrs. Kelli Palmer and I am proud to be the Regional Manager at Primrose School of Brassfield and Primrose School of New Irving Park!

Mrs. Palmer is from Sanford, NC, but has called Greensboro home for over 20 years. She has her BS in Early Childhood Education from UNC-G and over 15 years of experience in child care. Mrs. Palmer has been with Primrose since 2010 where she enjoys watching the children grow and learn, developing trusting relationships with families and staff members.

My name is Mr. Dana Youmans and I am proud to be the Director at Primrose School of Brassfield!

Dana holds a bachelor’s degree in education from St. Andrew’s College and has extensive experience in Early Childhood Education Administration. As a leader, Mr. Youmans believes in celebrating both big and small accomplishments, creating a positive and supportive environment for children and staff alike. Originally from New York, he recently moved to the area and is eager to become part of our community. 

My name is Mrs. Kara McArthur (Lamberth) and I am proud to be the Assistant Director at Primrose School of Brassfield!

She has experience teaching in many age groups Infant-Pre-K. Mrs. McArthur served as the Lead Support Teacher for 1.5 years prior to being promoted to Assistant Director in June 2024. Mrs. McArthur is primarily responsible for parent communication, billing and works diligently on enrollment.

Hello! My name is Ms. Kimberly Keaton and I am proud to be the Education Coach at Primrose School of Brassfield!

Ms. Keaton has experience in all classrooms from Infants-Explorers as well as being our Kindergarten teacher for 4 years.  She enjoys molding the minds of children and helping them learn in positive environments. She enjoys the interaction with children to spread education and experience within.

In her role as Education Coach, Ms. Keaton will work hand-in-hand with our teachers to ensure the Balanced Learning curriculum is effectively being implemented. She can’t wait to train, coach, and encourage our teachers to be successful in their classrooms.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Danielle Fox and I am proud to be the Chef at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite thing about being a culinary expert is I get to do what I love and feel appreciated for feeding the children good food. I love knowing that I give parents assurance so the parents do not have to worry about what and if there children are eating delicious, nutritious meals. I enjoy getting to see the kids eat something they do not normally eat on a daily and experience new foods.

I love our school environment because I enjoy the kids and seeing how much their faces light up when they see me come in the room to play, interact, and bring the class food.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Randi Daniels and I am proud to be the Infant teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is how organized the daily lessons are, and the music and movement portion called Harmony and Heart. I enjoy teaching and having fun with the Primrose puppets.

I love our school environment because of the daily interaction with the children. I love watching them grow and develop in all areas.

Hello! My name is Ms. Trish Smith and I am proud to be the Infant teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is the curriculum nurtures our infants and their curiosity with using our Primrose Puppets through storytelling and our picture cards and harmony heart program.

I love our school environment because we have a very caring staff and parents and it feels like family, a great environment to work in. It is always a day filled with caring and watching the children grow and learn new things everyday.

Hello! My name is Ms. Emily Goins and I am proud to be the Infant teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is how organized and easy it is to do. There’s a variety of activities to keep the children engaged.

I love our school environment because it’s great for learning and helping the children grow.

Hello! My name is Ms. Alexandra Lawrence and I am proud to be the Infant teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is that the program is easy to access, learn, and being able to teach the infants new things everyday.

I love our school environment is the true appreciation shown from the families and leadership along with seeing the children smile and learn everyday.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Cynthia Maple and I am proud to be the Toddler teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is that it encompasses the entire child-all aspects. It is done through child exploration and teacher directed guidance.

I love our school environment because of the love and care given to the children.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Seung Desrosiers and I am proud to be the Toddler teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is that the curriculum matches children’s eye level and above all it is made up of components and warm-hearted teachers who take responsibility of the children’s health and safety.

I love our school environment because it is an environment where we can all work together as a team.

Hello! My name is Ms. Rachel Lackey and I am proud to be the Toddler teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is Early Art Masters. I like how the art allows the children to express themselves and learn in a way that is fun. This builds important skills, like fine motor control, visual discernment, and coordination.

I love our school environment because I get to work with a team of great teachers.

Hello! My name is Ms. Anyia Watkins and I am proud to be the Early Preschool teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is Early Art Masters because I love seeing the kids being creative. It is a time of the day where it is time to make a mess and to have fun.

I love our school environment because Primrose is such a positive environment for the families and the staff.

Hello! My name is Ms. Yaneya Mestre and I am proud to be the Preschool Pathways teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is the children are getting exposed to a little bit of everything each day!

I love our school environment because of the sense of family within the school; with the children, families and employees.

Hello! My name is Ms. Bethany Gilmore and I am proud to be the Preschool Pathways teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is how the curriculum blends purposeful play with actual instruction. The children are enjoyed to explore, to ask questions, and to develop new skills at their own pace, all while building strong foundations in core academic subjects.

I love our school environment because it is family centered. It is easy to see that strong relationships with both children and their families are the most important here.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Karen Ross and I am proud to be the Preschool teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is the variety of activities that the curriculum offers for the children. One of my favorite components is the science experiments.

I love our school environment because it is clean and safe. The doors are locked from the outside and to gain entry at the front you have to use a code.

Hello! My name is Ms. Kasey Schefflin-Emrich and I am proud to be the Preschool teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is the activities allows hands-on learning which helps children easily understand the concepts being taught in the classroom.

I love our school environment because Primrose offers a family like environment and I feel welcomed to come to work everyday. I enjoy watching the children learn and grow.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Marialyce Simpson and I am proud to be the Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is the consistency of the units and lessons.

I love our school environment because of how excited the children get when they walk in the door and are ready to learn.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Zhane Johnson and I am proud to be the Kindergarten teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is it supports the children to build character, develop critical thinking skills and learn to care for themselves and others through a strong foundation.

I love our school environment because of the strong way our teachers advocate for their children and play, learn and grow with them.

Hello! My name is Ms. Lisa Cummings and I am proud to be the Explorers teacher at Primrose School of Brassfield!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is Project time. I love leading the children in open discussions about the project and watching them create their ideas using the materials provided.

I love our school environment because of the parents and community involvement. It makes for a caring and loving environment.