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Mrs. Lori Martin
Joined 2018
Mrs. Lori Martin
School Director

Mrs. Martin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Florida State and a TCC in Early Childhood Program Administration. She is an accomplished mother of two and a proud owner of Shih-Tzu named Digger. Ms. Martin’s husband is a martial arts aficionado with a Black Belt in Karate. With over 25 years of experience in owning and managing childcare centers in both Florida and Georgia, Mrs. Martin is an experienced leader who strives for excellence and building trusted relationships.

Ms. Juana Gomez
Joined 2018
Ms. Juana Gomez
Assistant Director

Ms. Gomez joined our team in 2018, and her passion for working with children and commitment to education were immediately evident. Ms. Gomez is a dedicated childcare professional who can command every classroom she goes to offer assistance in. We are so grateful to have her as part of our Leadership Team.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Ms. Gomez spent most of her life in Atlanta, where she has cultivated a passion for early childhood education. Juana also lived in Mexico for five years, which enriched her cultural perspective. In her free time, she explores the world of numerology and she is also a proud parent of two teenagers, ages 15 and 13.

 

Ms. Sherri Green
Joined 2022
Ms. Sherri Green
Curriculum Specialist

Ms. Sherri has worked for the Primrose Schools for 8 years. Before Primrose, Sherri’s career was in banking for 31 years. She
loves working with children and is truly passionate about all things Primrose, especially our Balanced Learning curriculum. Ms. Sherri has high expectations from our wonderful team, and is know for expecting excellence as we serve our students and their families. She is hard working and goes above and beyond in her duties and interactions within our school community.

Mrs. Mehrnia Noori - Khajavi
Joined 2017
Mrs. Mehrnia Noori - Khajavi
Infant Teacher

Mrs. Noori joined Primrose Buckhead in early 2017, and has over twenty five years of experience in working with children. In her own words, “I have worked with children from an early age, and no job has ever brought me as much joy as helping children learn and grow”. Mrs. Noori holds a BA in Interior Design from Peruja University, Italy and lives in Marietta, GA.

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Joined 2025
Ms. Olena Nedak
Infant Teacher
Ms. Latonia Kurtz
Joined 2023
Ms. Latonia Kurtz
Infant Teacher

Ms. Latonia has a big heart and that shows in everything that she does. As an educator and parent, she knows the importance of the first five years in a child’s development, and this is one of the reasons why she decided to pursue a career in childcare. She wanted to give young students the best start in life by helping set a solid foundation for learning. Prior to joining Primrose School of Buckhead, Ms. Latonia worked as a special education consultant.

Ms. Latonia is fully committed to fostering inclusive educational environments where every child can thrive and where all students can receive the resources and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.

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Joined 2021
Ms. Courtney McDonald
Infant Teacher

Ms. Courtney joined Primrose School of Buckhead in the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year and she is the embodiment of our “Approach Each Day with Joy” principle of service. No matter what, she will always have a smile on her face and strive to be the best care taker and educator for her students. Ms. Courtney holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and is excited to guide children through daily discoveries during their formative years at Primrose School of Buckhead.

 

Mrs. Maria Bello-Nequiz
Joined 2019
Mrs. Maria Bello-Nequiz
Toddler Teacher

Ms. Bello joined Primrose Buckhead in 2019, and has served as both Infant and Toddler teacher. She does have a passion of working with our youngest students, and her experience teaching toddlers helps her guide the students to thrive beyond the Infant classroom.

 

Ms. Egle Osorio
Joined 2018
Ms. Egle Osorio
Toddler Teacher

Ms. Osorio is originally from Venezuela and joined Primrose School of Buckhead in 2018. She loves working with children, is always attentive to their needs, and is eager to help them meet their developmental milestones while in her care. Ms. Osorio holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English as a Secondary Language.

 

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Joined 2024
Ms. Renee Guercio
Toddler Teacher
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Joined 2025
Ms. Chasity Hicks
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Tay Morgan
Joined 2023
Ms. Tay Morgan
Early Preschool Teacher
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Joined 2025
Ms. Alba Sanchez
Early Preschool Teacher
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Joined 2025
Ms. Bria Barnes
Early Preschool Teacher
Ms. Litzy Martinez
Joined 2022
Ms. Litzy Martinez
Preschool Teacher
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Joined 2023
Ms. Breana Owens
Preschool Teacher
Ms. Tyler Cummings
Joined 2024
Ms. Tyler Cummings
Preschool Teacher

Ms. Tyler discovered her interest in working with children while serving as an intern at a Decatur based child development center. As an educator, she is passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a structured yet vibrant learning experience for her students. She takes pride in engaging children in diverse learning opportunities, implementing the Balanced Learning curriculum, and maintaining transparent communication with parents. Ms. Tyler holds a CDA in Preschool Education.

Ms. Khiya Jackson
Joined 2022
Ms. Khiya Jackson
Preschool Teacher
Ms. Zaria Chester
Joined 2018
Ms. Zaria Chester
PreK Teacher

Ms. Chester is a student at Georgia State University, currently working towards completing her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Chester holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, and joined Primrose Buckhead in 2018. She enjoys working with young children and is one of our Lead Teachers in the Early Preschool Program.

 

Ana Quintero
Joined 2023
Ana Quintero
Pre-K Teacher
Mrs. Adriana Montemayor
Joined 2020
Mrs. Adriana Montemayor
Maestra de Espanol
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Joined 2025
Ms. Ronia Ward
Support Staff
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Joined 2022
Mrs. Tamikah Gill
Support Staff
Ms. Emeline Wolff
Joined 2023
Ms. Emeline Wolff
Support Staff

Ms. Wolff is a native Atlantan and has been working in preschools since graduating in 2016 from the College of Charleston with a certificate in early childhood education. She is thrilled to be working at Primrose School of Buckhead and living out her passion of teaching young children. Ms. Emeline loves her support role as it allows her to interact with children in most age groups and classrooms. She is known for her big heart and warm smile!

Franchise Owners

Chris and Irina Fofiu

Meet Irina & Chris Fofiu, the proud Owners of Primrose School of Buckhead. Both originally from Romania, Irina & Chris came to Atlanta to attend Georgia Tech. Education has always been a very important value in the Fofiu family, and they are delighted to extend a commitment to excellent early education and care to their community.

The Fofiu’s goal is to offer an atmosphere that will foster a lifelong love of learning and help children grow into confident and compassionate people with Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.

“We are looking forward to making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families that reside and work in Buckhead. We want Primrose School of Buckhead to be the home-away-from-home for all the children we care for, a place where love grows and curiosity is nurtured each and every day. We also want to provide parents with peace of mind knowing that their children are in great hands, receiving a premiere education and unparalleled care.”

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