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Mrs. Flanagin
20 Years of ExperienceJoined 2006
Mrs. Flanagin
Executive Director

Mrs. Flanagin began her career as a teacher at Primrose School of Coppell in 2006.  She has lead children in the Young Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Explorer classrooms.

During this time, Mrs. Flanagin became a mentor teacher to new team members and completed her Childhood Development Associate. She then gained the role of Director of Curriculum in 2013.

Mrs. Flanagin has served as training management at Primrose locations and was promoted to the Executive Director Position in 2019.

As the Executive Director and a mother of a son and daughter who completed the full 5-year Primrose Program, she yearns to continue to mentor others around her and influence those who strive to bring a nurturing and caring environment to the families of Coppell.  She hopes to partner with families for their children’s early childhood experience and education, her door is always open, and she welcomes families to the school to see why it is the best place for early childhood education and care in Coppell!

Ms. Walker
11 Years of ExperienceJoined 2015
Ms. Walker
Education Coach

Ms. Walker began working at the Primrose School of Coppell in 2015 as a teacher working with all ages- Infants through Private Kindergarten. Ms. Walker has an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree from Collin College with an Occupational Skills Certificate in the Child Development Associate field as well as her Texas Director Credential. She is currently studying Education and ESL at Texas Woman’s University.

Ms. Walker also attended the Primrose School of Coppell as a child! She has come full circle!

“I have always loved working with children, and I am so happy that I have the opportunity to do so here at Primrose. It is my goal to have every child excited to come to school each day. Serving as the Education Coach allows me lead our teachers in curriculum and in turn serve so many children. I am excited to get to know you and your family!”

Mrs. Orozco
7 Years of ExperienceJoined 2018
Mrs. Orozco
Director of Admissions

Mrs. Orozco began as a teacher in 2018 and was promoted to Director of Admissions in 2022.

Mrs. Orozco has two daughter’s that attend Primrose and believes that each child deserves the opportunity to experience all that Primrose School of Coppell has to offer. Mrs. Orozco oversees admissions and enrollment and strives to make every family and child’s experience meaningful and memorable.

Ms. Maxwell
7 Years of ExperienceJoined 2019
Ms. Maxwell
Office Support Manager

Ms. Maxwell joined us from another Primrose school in DFW where she taught Private Pre-Kindergarten and the Explorers program. She helped train and mentor new teachers during that time. Ms. Maxwell is working on completing her degree in Early Childhood Education at Texas Women’s University while also growing in her Primrose knowledge.

Ms. Maxwell calls Texas her home but is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She is big fan of Ohio State Football!

Mrs. Ross
21 Years of ExperienceJoined 2017
Mrs. Ross
Kitchen Manager

Mrs. Ross joined the Primrose School of Coppell in 2017 and we are so thankful for all she brings to the school every day.

Mrs. Ross comes from a family of teachers and is very passionate about children and providing students the best education. She began with us in our Infant class before adding to her own family. Each day she brings joy to the children of our school by providing nutritious meals.

Mrs. Taji
36 Years of ExperienceJoined 2015
Mrs. Taji
Young Infant Lead Teacher

Mrs. Taji joined the Primrose School of Coppell in 2015 with over 20 years of teaching experience!

She was an Assistant Principal of an Elementary School and Middle School in her home country.

Mrs. Taji is a certified Cosmetologist and worked for a disability company for 8 years.

She enjoys helping at the local Coppell Community Garden in her spare time.

Mrs. Hinojos
8 Years of ExperienceJoined 2018
Mrs. Hinojos
Young Infant Teacher

Mrs. Hinojos brings joy daily to our babies and strives to make strong connections with her families even after they have transitioned to other classrooms.

She has extensive experience working with young children and is valued member of our Infant team!

Delivering the WOW Experience to all of our families is her daily goal.

Ms. Korang
6 Years of ExperienceJoined 2020
Ms. Korang
Older Infant Teacher

Ms. Korang with her kind and gentle demeanor continues to grow with our school and is continuously striving to build connections with each Infant she cares for.

She has experience working with all ages and is currently leading children in the Older Infant classroom.

Ms. Somalinga
11 Years of ExperienceJoined 2018
Ms. Somalinga
Older Infant Teacher

Mrs. Somalinga began in our Toddler classrooms and was eager to grow in her knowledge of our Infant classrooms. She meets each Infant’s daily needs and connects with our families daily.

She has a son who once attended Primrose of Coppell and is passionate about creating a safe and loving environment.

Ms. Hernandez
2025 Years of ExperienceJoined 2026
Ms. Hernandez
Older Infant Teacher

Hailing from California, Ms. Hernandez enjoys searching for the next best coffee spot and spending time with her yorkie, Nico. She is very eager to grow her knowledge in working with children especially in our Infant classroom.

Mrs. Panta
11 Years of ExperienceJoined 2022
Mrs. Panta
Young Toddler Teacher

Mrs. Panta, who is from Katmandu, Nepal, previously worked at a Montessori school in Virginia. She moved to Texas in 2022 with her family and 2 sons and quickly started working with our Toddlers. She cannot wait to help your child learn and grow in our Toddler classroom.

Ms. Garrett
5 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Ms. Garrett
Young Toddler Assistant Teacher

We would love to welcome Ms. Garrett to our Young Toddler classroom who has over 3 years of Montessori teaching under her belt. She has a love of dancing and believes in staying active. Ms. Garrett can’t wait to help your child learn and grow!

Ms. Williams
8 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Ms. Williams
Young Toddler Assistant Teacher

Ms. Williams comes from a family of 9 and is a licensed hairstylist who graduated from Coppell High School at age 16! She has always loved working with children and is eager to learn all about your toddler.

Mrs. Kharel
14 Years of ExperienceJoined 2022
Mrs. Kharel
Early Preschool Teacher

Mrs. Kharel, moved from Virginia, where she worked in childcare for many years before moving to Texas in 2022 to start her career here at Primrose. She comes from a large family and has 2 daughters of her own. She is eager to learn more about your child and help them develop.

Mrs. Thanupillai
4 Years of ExperienceJoined 2023
Mrs. Thanupillai
Early Preschool Assistant Teacher

Mrs. Thanupillai joins us from Chennai, India where she worked with children in a local daycare. She has her Bachelor’s of Physics and her Master’s in Computer Applications. She is eager to learn about your child and help them learn and grow.

Mrs. Turner
7 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Mrs. Turner
Early Preschool Assistant Teacher

Mrs. Turner who hails from New Orleans and loves cold weather, has a twin sister who is also a teacher too! She enjoys thrifting, movies and has attended the University of Arlington. She cannot wait to get to know your child and help them learn and grow.

Ms. Freeman
21 Years of ExperienceJoined 2021
Ms. Freeman
Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher

Ms. Freeman, who is originally from Daytona Beach, Florida, has over 30-years of experience working in the Private Preschool industry.

She also has two sons and two grandchildren and loves ladybugs, dolphins and sunflowers.

Ms. Gavin
4 Years of ExperienceJoined 2024
Ms. Gavin
Assistant Pathways Teacher

Ms. Gavin enjoys getting to help our children learn and grow in our Pathways classroom. Prior to her being an assistant in our Pathways class she would assist in various classrooms. She enjoys time with her dog and making jewelry.

Mrs. Ruiz
5 Years of ExperienceJoined 2023
Mrs. Ruiz
Assistant Preschool Pathways Teacher

The oldest of 7 children, Mrs. Ruiz, recently got married and has 2 German Shepherd dogs and a cat. She loves spending time outdoors and traveling. She is currently pursuing a teaching career and wanting to make a difference in children who are tomorrow’s leaders. Mrs. Ruiz has also worked as a nanny and for Dallas ISD as an Kindergarten tutor.

Ms. Lopez
3 Years of ExperienceJoined 2024
Ms. Lopez
Preschool One Lead Teacher

Ms. Lopez comes to our school with previous Preschool and Montessori experience. She is ready to share her nurturing heart with all of the children in our Preschool classroom.

Ms. Pinon
21 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Ms. Pinon
Assistant Preschool One Teacher

Born in Borneo, Indonesia, Ms. Pinon comes from a family of 15 siblings. She has over 20 years of working with children and has chosen to work at Primrose due to the quality of care and curriculum that fosters academic success and social emotional development.

Ms. Cortez
2021 Years of ExperienceJoined 2026
Ms. Cortez
Assistant Preschool One Assistant

Ms. Cortez returns to our school to continue her growth in our Preschool classroom. She had previously assisted in our Toddler and Explorers classroom before become a Special Education teacher in Lewisville ISD. She enjoys baking and cooking. Working with children has taught her a lot about patience, leadership and responsibility.

Ms. Reyes
5 Years of ExperienceJoined 2021
Ms. Reyes
Preschool Two Lead Teacher

Ms. Reyes began with us as an Assistant in our Preschool classroom and with her eagerness to grow in her knowledge was promoted to Lead Teacher. She brings a spark to her classroom with her smile and laugh.

Her mother is also a valued teacher at one of our sister Primrose schools with over 25 years of experience. This of course inspired Ms. Reyes to follow in her footsteps.

She is currently working towards her Early Childhood degree and is teaching in our Preschool Classroom.

Mrs. Lala
28 Years of ExperienceJoined 2023
Mrs. Lala
Preschool Two Assistant Teacher

Mrs. Lala joins us with previous experience through her work at other schools in the area and her experience working as teacher in India. She has 3 children and enjoys reading and Bollywood dancing. She also has her Bachelors in Science and Bachelors of Education from India. She looks forward to learning about all of the children and helping them learn and grow.

Mrs. Reddy
11 Years of ExperienceJoined 2024
Mrs. Reddy
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Mrs. Reddy, originally from Michigan and with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development degree is eager to guide our Pre-Kindergarten children through our Balanced Learning curriculum. She has many years of experience working with children aged Toddler to Pre-K.

She chose to become a teacher with Primrose for the curriculum and how the staff make you feel welcome and treat you with respect.

Mrs. Rupali
6 Years of ExperienceJoined 2023
Mrs. Rupali
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Mrs. Rupali assists in our Pre-Kindergarten classroom and prior was a long time assistant in our Pathways classroom. She loves to read stories with the children and assist in their developmental growth.

Mrs. Mainali
20 Years of ExperienceJoined 2022
Mrs. Mainali
Transitional Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Mrs. Mainali joins us from Virginia where she worked for 16 years with the Pre-K aged children. She has been married for 15 years and has two sons who attend CISD. She loves traveling and is anxious to teach the children of our Transitional Kindergarten classroom.

Mrs. Sherman
26 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Mrs. Sherman
Transitional Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Mrs. Sherman, who is from Sunnyvale, California, loves to read memoirs and spend time with her dog. She has previously taught in public and private schools as a certified teacher. Her eagerness to share her love of helping develop young minds is what drove her to join our school.

Mrs. Radu
8 Years of ExperienceJoined 2022
Mrs. Radu
Private Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Mrs. Radu comes to us from Romania where she has taught for many years before moving to the states to continue her love for helping children learn and grow in our Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Private Kindergarten classrooms. She cannot wait to help your child excel in their Private Kindergarten developments.

Ms. Shafer
2023 Years of ExperienceJoined 2026
Ms. Shafer
Explorers Lead Teacher

Ms. Shafer who is a native of Coppell has a passion for childcare which started when she was 15 year old. She is rewarded by watching the development of the children she has worked with and is excited to continue her journey with Primrose. In her spare time she loves to play games, read, do word searches and going to the gym.

Ms. Iommi
43 Years of ExperienceJoined 2004
Ms. Iommi
Wonder and Venture Support Teacher

Ms. Iommi has over 20 years of experience working with children. She focuses on delivering the Wonder and Venture Program curriculum and helping milestones to be achieved. She has been a bright light at our school and fosters loving relationships with families new to the school and those that have since departed.

“I strive to be a very loving and nurturing teacher that goes above and beyond each and every day.”

Franchise Owner

Paul and Leslie Graves

Primrose School of Coppell

Hello, we are Leslie and Paul Graves, the proud owners of the Primrose School of Coppell. We live in Frisco and are Plano natives! We both attended high school in Plano and college in Texas. We have two beautiful daughters, Madison and Abigail.

As parents we understand the struggle of leaving your children in someone else’s care. We were fortunate enough to know that our children were able to attend a school, another Primrose location in the DFW area, where Leslie was the Executive Director for 5 years. There is no better feeling than this! From this experience it became so important to the both of us that all families should feel that same sense of security for their children when they go to work. We believe that our school is an extension of your child’s family and that we all must work together to create the best environment for them.

Leslie earned her Bachelor of Science degree Early Childhood and Family Studies and has been working with children for over 28 years. She has been a director for private preschools in Austin and began her career in 2006 with Primrose Schools. She has served Primrose as Executive director, Regional Director and Franchise Owner.

Leslie has also taught a combination 1-5th grade all subject TEKS based grade classrooms for at-risk students. In addition to teaching, she has served children working for a private therapeutic foster agency to license foster homes and families. Leslie was a case worker for children in the agency and ensured their well-being and safety while evaluating their care, treatment and placement were in their best interest.

Mrs. Graves is also a Recognized Continued Professional Educational Provider for the State of Texas and a Certified Trainer for Early Childhood Educators through the Texas Education Association and has been training early childhood managers and teachers in this industry since 2001.

Paul is a chiropractor in Frisco and has been in practice and owned his own clinic since 1996 and has been involved with Leslie as a partner since 2017 and is excited to be working with Leslie and the team at Coppell to bring quality childcare to the area!

“We are huge believers in high-quality care and high-quality customer service where we can maintain good relationships. We believe our partnerships with you will be forever valuable and what we pour into our children will leave a lasting impact.”

We welcome you to the Primrose School of Coppell, and if you have not yet joined us, we invite you to come visit our school and see why so many families choose the Primrose School of Coppell for their children’s education and care in Coppell.

Leslie and Paul Graves

Our family would love to meet yours.

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