Teachers & Staff
Brittney Jones
Ms. Brittney brings six years of experience in early childhood education, most recently serving as Assistant Director at The Goddard School. Her journey also includes time as a teacher at a Primrose School in Texas, where she deepened her commitment to fostering a love of learning in young minds.
With a Degree in Business and certificate in Marketing, Brittney has a knack for combining her organizational strengths with her passion for creating engaging, nurturing environments where children can truly thrive.
Outside of work, Brittney enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and has a creative flair for decorating events – something we’re sure will bring even more excitement to our school celebrations and special occasions.
Katie Brooks
Katie brings six years of experience in early childhood education, spanning both classroom and leadership roles. She holds a Child Development Associate certification and previously served at Primrose School of Suwanee West, where she began her journey in the Infant classroom as an Assistant Teacher.
Her dedication and leadership led her to become a Lead Teacher and later Assistant Director, where she managed a team of over 20 staff members, oversaw administrative operations, ensured regulatory compliance, and supported both current and prospective families.
Katie is incredibly excited to be continuing her career and journey at Primrose where she can continue to nurture the next generation of learners through high-quality education that empowers children to thrive in all areas of life.
Outside of school, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and their three-month-old daughter, Violet, along with their two dogs and four cats. She also finds joy in reading, doing puzzles, and sharing her love for Star Wars and Disney with her family.
Kayla Giannini
Ms. Kayla holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and Family Consumer Sciences. She brings over ten years of experience in early childhood education, during which she has developed extensive expertise in implementing, and supporting curriculum across various classroom settings.
Throughout her professional career, Ms. Kayla has worked in multiple Primrose schools in both Texas and Georgia. Her experience within the Primrose organization has provided her with valuable knowledge and insight that will be a tremendous asset to our school community.
Breonna Butler
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Earned a High school diploma from Faith Academy High school.
Proudest Accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment is being able to take care of my family.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal to be financially free and take care of my family. My aspiration in life is to help others.
Quote to live by: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Stasey McLean
Hometown: Boston, MA
Planning on pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing.
Proudest Accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment is being a mom to two beautiful children.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal to go back to school and finish my Nursing degree
Quote to live by: “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Kayla Romero
Hometown: Westwood, NJ
Currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
Proudest Accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment is that I am almost finished with my degree.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal is to finish my degree and travel.
Quote to live by: “Stay close to people who feel like sunshine.”
Alekhya Siruvuri
Hometown: India
Earned Bachelors of Science in Computer Science.
Proudest Accomplishment: One of my most proudest accomplishments is helping a baby or child with their first major milestones. Seeing their progress is the joy it brought to their family reminded me why I love what I do.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal is to support each child’s unique developmental journey while building strong, safe, trusting relationships with families.
Quote to live by: “In a world that you can be anything, be kind.”
Ariel Briseno
Hometown: Sugar Hill, GA
Earned a High school Diploma.
Proudest Accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment is graduating high school.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal is to go to college and study Early Child Care Education and Healthcare.
Quote to live by: “Believe you can and you’re half way there.”
Jen'Angel Alveranga
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Proudest Accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment is getting into nursing school and being the first in my immediate family to get into college.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal is to graduate college and continue my nursing career.
Quote to live by: “God wouldn’t place a dream so big in your heart if you weren’t capable of making it real.”
Amaya Gaskin
Patricia Arriaga Douglas
Elisha Hill
Faith Wright
Shatara Osborne
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
Planning to begin college for Cosmetology in the Fall.
Proudest Moment: My proudest accomplishment is whenever I teach to the kids something sticks.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal is to have enough land to have enough land so I can buy cows.
Quote to live by: “It is what it is.”
Alexis Larson
Kristy Rae
Sireesha Atmakuri
Cindy Wertz
Hometown: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
Proudest Moment: My proudest accomplishment is being a mom and Grandmom.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal is to enrich young lives. I love seeing the light bulb moment.
Quote to Live By: “Practice makes you better”” Always do your best”
Abigail Garcia
Hometown: Suwannee, GA
Currently in college pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Proudest Accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment is graduating high school as a first generation graduate.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal is to be an Ultrasound tech after graduating college.
Quote to live by: “The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away.”
Erica Larkins
Hometown: Gwinnett County, GA
Earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Child Psychology and Development.
Proudest Accomplishment: My proudest accomplishment is graduating college with my bachelors degree and becoming a teacher here at Primrose school of Buford.
Goals and Aspirations: My goal is to obtain my Masters degree as well as my PHD. In addition, I would love to help every child i meet become the best version of themselves.
Quote to live by: “With the man this is impossible, but with God; for with God all things are possible.”
Giana Graham
Taelor Griffie
Franchise Owner
Heather and Thomas Choi
Hi. Welcome to Primrose Schools!
We are Heather and Thomas Choi, the proud owners of Primrose School of Buford and Gainesville.
When Heather and I decided to go into business together, we wanted to ensure that whatever goods and services we offered would serve a greater purpose and make an impact in the community. Our exploration led us down the path of early childhood education, where we ultimately discovered Primrose. We were inspired by our experiences in raising our children, and the challenges we faced in finding quality care and education. We knew the immense sense of pride and fulfillment we would have in providing to others the kind of nurturing, caring environment we wished our children were able to enjoy in their early years.
In meeting with the Primrose leadership team and getting to know the brand’s values and mission, we were drawn to not only the rich curriculum and approach to education but also the emphasis on character development. “Who children become is as important as what they know” is a belief that is at the core of the Primrose Balanced Learning approach, and one that we both feel very passionately about.
Prior to becoming Primrose school owners, Heather built a successful business dedicated to helping clients design, renovate, and beautify their homes. She also had a career in education teaching elementary school students and supporting a special needs classroom. Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from Cal State Long Beach.
I have a corporate background in advertising and media working on leading global and national brands. I led teams in developing business and brand growth strategies as well as consulting on digital transformation for our clients. I’m a proud Longhorn, having earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance at the University of Texas.
We have three beautiful children, Madeleine, Andrew and Dylan. Maddie is a graduate from University of Georgia thriving in her career in investment banking. Andrew is proudly serving our country in the United States Air Force, aspirating to be a pilot. Dylan, our youngest, is in high school and is an avid, skilled lacrosse player.
We are proud to offer the Primrose experience, and very excited to welcome you to our Primrose family! ~ Heather and Thomas
Heather and Thomas Choi
Hi. Welcome to Primrose Schools!
We are Heather and Thomas Choi, the proud owners of Primrose School of Buford and Gainesville.
When Heather and I decided to go into business together, we wanted to ensure that whatever goods and services we offered would serve a greater purpose and make an impact in the community. Our exploration led us down the path of early childhood education, where we ultimately discovered Primrose. We were inspired by our experiences in raising our children, and the challenges we faced in finding quality care and education. We knew the immense sense of pride and fulfillment we would have in providing to others the kind of nurturing, caring environment we wished our children were able to enjoy in their early years.
In meeting with the Primrose leadership team and getting to know the brand’s values and mission, we were drawn to not only the rich curriculum and approach to education but also the emphasis on character development. “Who children become is as important as what they know” is a belief that is at the core of the Primrose Balanced Learning approach, and one that we both feel very passionately about.
Prior to becoming Primrose school owners, Heather built a successful business dedicated to helping clients design, renovate, and beautify their homes. She also had a career in education teaching elementary school students and supporting a special needs classroom. Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from Cal State Long Beach.
I have a corporate background in advertising and media working on leading global and national brands. I led teams in developing business and brand growth strategies as well as consulting on digital transformation for our clients. I’m a proud Longhorn, having earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance at the University of Texas.
We have three beautiful children, Madeleine, Andrew and Dylan. Maddie is a graduate from University of Georgia thriving in her career in investment banking. Andrew is proudly serving our country in the United States Air Force, aspirating to be a pilot. Dylan, our youngest, is in high school and is an avid, skilled lacrosse player.
We are proud to offer the Primrose experience, and very excited to welcome you to our Primrose family! ~ Heather and Thomas
