Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Karen Mullen. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am the mother of three children and nana of five grandchildren. I love spending time with my family and my dogs, Willow and Fiona. The Primrose School of Ellicott City is nothing but a joy for me! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 4 years

Education Background: Master’s Degree in Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The way they love learning!

Favorite Book: Duck on a Bike

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none

Favorite Family Tradition: Going on vacations with my family

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Dogs (Willow & Fiona)

In My Personal Time: I like training my dogs!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Amanda Rooney.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am so excited to be here at Primrose School of Ellicott City!  I have worked in the public schools as a substitute, special education assistant and Kindergarten teacher.  Prior to working at Primrose, I was a Kindergarten teacher for 3 years at a private school in Clarksville.  I come from a family of school professionals – teachers, assistants, Media specialists and more! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 4 years

Education Background: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, and Masters Degree in Educational Technology

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I’m so excited to help all of our children have a WOW Primrose experience, especially in learning great character values and literacy achievements to be the most prepared for Kindergarten.

Favorite Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and other US holidays

Favorite Family Tradition: Baking various cookies for Christmas and hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree (German tradition)

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I enjoy reading, visiting historical sites, going to the beach, and going on walks.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Lauren Daly.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’m so excited to be part of the Primrose community. I’ve always loved working with children and spent 3.5 years as a preschool teacher. I also love fitness and have been a certified personal trainer & fitness instructor since 2018 & a behavior change specialist since 2020. I’m so excited to support our children and teachers as an education coach! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year

Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree in English with a Minor in French

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: So many things, but mostly their joy.

Favorite Book: Oh, the Places You’ll Go and Iggy Peck books

Favorite Holiday: Halloween and Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: n/a

Favorite Family Tradition: Spending the holidays together

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: None, but I dogsit and always have dogs over!

In My Personal Time: I enjoy spending time with friends & family, reading, traveling, visiting Disney, and watching “The Golden Girls”!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Mr. J.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have lived in India, New Jersey, and Maryland. I love to sneek vegetables and other healthy foods into our daily meals to ensure that all of the children have healthy bodies. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Childcare experience: 1 year

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Greeting families and teaching children to love healthy foods!

Favorite children’s book: Seasonal books

In My Personal Time: I play cricket and volleyball, enjoy listening to music and eating!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Sarala Margam.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am a returning infant teacher who has been at Primrose for about one year.  My husband is a software engineer.  I have two children.  My daughter is a senior in college and will be starting a job with Amazon in January 2023.  My son is a junior in college at UMBC. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Childcare experience: 5 years

Education Background: Bachelors from BBM

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I’m excited to work with infants and be part of the Primrose Family.

Favorite children’s book: The Giving Snowman

In My Personal Time: I enjoy gardening, watching movies & family gatherings.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ratna Dudla  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I was a Toddler teacher here at Primrose for two years before moving into the Infant classroom. My husband is a software engineer. I have two children, a son and a daughter. My son graduated from college and my daughter is in 8th grade. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 3 years

Education Background: Bachelors Degree

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy working with infants and seeing all of their facial expressions!

Favorite Book: My Family Board Book

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali

Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Thanksgiving with my brother and sister’s families

Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I enjoy watching movies with my family and cooking!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Sarah Martin. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I enjoy running and biking.  I like working with little artists, engineers, and explorers! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 3 years

Education Background: Bachelors of Science in Biology

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching the children’s ideas come to life!

Favorite Book: My First 1, 2, 3 Board Book

Favorite Holiday: none

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none

Favorite Family Tradition: none

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I enjoy working out and listening to music!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Prashantha.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I joined Primrose nearly two months ago, and it has been a wonderful experience. As a mother of two sons, I have a deep passion for working with children, and I’m truly delighted to be part of Primrose.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 years

Education Background: Masters of Arts and Bachelors in Child Psychology

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy singing nursery rhymes to the children!

Favorite Book: Kindness Starts with You

Favorite Holiday: Ganesh Chaturthi

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali

Favorite Family Tradition: none

Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I enjoy meditating and listening to music.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Galina Kilmova.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. After graduating from a Russian pedagogical university with a Masters Degree, I worked at a college. My experience in the Toddler pedagogical field is eight years. Drawing and dancing are my favorite activities to do with my husband! I love to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. I enjoy ballroom dancing and listening to classical music. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 2 years

Education Background: Masters Degree

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to draw and dance to the Harmony & Heart music with the toddlers!

Favorite Book: Bunny Rabbit Show

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter, New Years

Favorite Family Tradition: Preparing for Easter

Languages Spoken in the Home: Russian and English

Pets in the Home: Cat (Vasilisa) and Parrot (Musya)

In My Personal Time: I enjoy dancing and listening to classical music!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Manisha Upadhyay.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. My favorite subject is math and I enjoy reading books. My favorite sport is cricket. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 1 year

Education Background: Masters Degree

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see the children grow!

Favorite Book: Totto-Chan

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Navratri and Diwali

Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Diwali with my family

Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujrati and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I enjoy reading books.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Komal Patel.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I’m a mother of a second grader and a toddler. I enjoy playing with my daughters and educating them about our culture. I love being their mom!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 4-5 years

Education Background: Nursing Degree and Childcare Training

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to play with them!

Favorite Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Favorite Holiday: Diwali and Navaratri

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: none

Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujarati and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like cooking, listening to music, and playing with my children.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Harsha Thakker.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I like playing with children and seeing the smiles light up their faces. I enjoy spending time with my family. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 3 years

Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Psychology

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy teaching Harmony & Heart music time and dancing with the toddlers!

Favorite Book: Llama Llama Red Pajamas

Favorite Holiday: Diwali

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none

Favorite Family Tradition: none

Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujarati and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I enjoy watching TV!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Regina Haynes-Wright.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have worked with children for several years. I like to knit and play video games. I like movies and hanging out with my friends. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 1 year

Education Background: Working on Associates Degree at Howard Community College

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching the children be creative!

Favorite Book: Charlotte’s Web

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none

Favorite Family Tradition: Decorating for Christmas

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I enjoy knitting.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Darshana Patel.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I like cooking and celebrating Indian festivals with my family. I like to go outside walking and going on picnics. I like to spend time with my family. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year

Education Background: Degree in Commerce

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy playing and drawing with the children!

Favorite Book: My First Farm Board Book

Favorite Holiday: Christmas and Diwali

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali

Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Indian festivals

Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujarati and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I enjoy watching Hindi movies!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Lauren Johnson. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I like to practice violin and sketch. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 2 years

Education Background: Childcare Certification

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love interacting with the children. They say the craziest things!

Favorite Book: Rainbow Fish

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none

Favorite Family Tradition: Family dinners every Sunday

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Dogs (Natasha & Beane)

In My Personal Time: I like reading, looking at sheet music, and playing games!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Metta Edwards. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am a mom, teacher, partner, sister, daughter, and aunt! Aside from spending time with my family. I love being outside–hiking, camping, taking walks, and exploring with my daughter. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year

Education Background: Childcare Certification

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love everything!

Favorite Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Thanksgiving

Favorite Family Tradition: Decorating our home for the holidays

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Dog (Ralphie) and cat (Leo)

In My Personal Time: I like spending time with my family!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Samantha Coleman. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I love being outside in the sun and doing crafts! When it’s cold and raining, I’m inside reading, gaming, sleeping, or cuddling with my cats. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year

Education Background: Bachelors Degree

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their smiles and hugs

Favorite Book: Nancy Drew Series

Favorite Holiday: Halloween and Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none

Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating holidays at my Nanny’s house

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Cats (Babou and Remington)

In My Personal Time: I like to game, craft, binge watch TV, and eat yummy snacks!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Naima Fakhar.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have two adult children.  I love to spend time with kids – that’s why I’m here!  My passion is to help them become good human beings. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 2 years

Education Background: Bachelors of Arts Degree

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Everything!

Favorite Book: Ladybird Series

Favorite Holiday: New Years

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid

Favorite Family Tradition: none

Languages Spoken in the Home: Urdu and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like to read books!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Carmen Roca. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am a caring and kind person who is committed to my children and job. I value integrity the most. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year

Education Background: Childcare Certification

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to be a part of their growing, engaging them in different activities every day, and providing a nurturing environment.

Favorite Book: Harold and the Purple Crayon

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none

Favorite Family Tradition: Cooking family recipes together

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I love to spend time with my family and my beautiful granddaughters!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Huma Kaisar. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am a kind person that loves to take care of children. I am an honest person who cares for everyone.  I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year

Education Background: High School Diploma with Childcare Certifications

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to watch them learn and grow!

Favorite Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid and Ramadan

Favorite Family Tradition: Going to the beach in the summer

Languages Spoken in the Home: Urdu, Punjabi, and English

Pets in the Home: Two cats (Casper & Daisy)

In My Personal Time: I like to go out to dinner!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Monalisa Chakraborty. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in Ellicott City with my family. I am originally from India. I have 5 years of experience in public school. I love to interact with kids and put smiles on their faces. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 1 year

Education Background: Masters Degree in Computer Science

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy seeing the children grow and witness their milestones.

Favorite Book: Rainbow Fish

Favorite Holiday: Navratri, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Diwali

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: New Years

Favorite Family Tradition: Traveling, watching movies, and eating out

Languages Spoken in the Home: Bengali and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like to spend time with my family, watch movies, and go shopping!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Jayalakshmi Nijampudi. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Ellicott City! I like spending time with my family, listening to music, and cooking. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year

Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Science

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to see children learning new skills while having fun!

Favorite Book: The Mother Goose

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali

Favorite Family Tradition: Sankranti

Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like spending time with my family and listening to music!

Let’s get to know each other. ​

I’m Anusha. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. ​

I have a one daughter; she is going to middle school. I have little experience with childcare. I like to cook and gardening. Looking forward to work with Primrose.​

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year​

Education: Bachelor’s of Technology​

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Like to listen to them ​

Favorite Children’s Book: Broken crayons Still Color ​

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving​

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali ​

Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Pongal festival​

Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu and English​

Pets in the Home: No ​

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cooking food, Gardening 

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Patrice Carter. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. First, I absolutely love my afro! It’s fluffy and the kids love it too. I am known for my creativity and ability to be flexible in any situation. Ever since I was a child, I have had a love for music. I can play multiple instruments. One day, I hope to buy a trombone. I gained a love for children when I met my cousin (she was 3 and I was 10). Kids bring so much joy and laughter, and I’m glad to be able to teach them and see them grow! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 3 years

Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with Early Childhood Concentration

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love their silliness and teaching them!

Favorite Book: Captain Underpants Series

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none

Favorite Family Tradition: We go to my Grandma’s on Christmas Eve to decorate the tree.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English and some Spanish

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like to play video games and watch movies!

Let’s get to know each other. ​

​My name is Beth Ann Casey. I have been teaching for 6 years! I am so excited to be part of the primrose family and help your child grow and learn!​​

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 1 year​​

Education: B.S Elementary Education (Appalachian State University)​

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn and grow through play ​

Favorite Children’s Book: If you Give a Mouse a Cookie​

Favorite Holiday: Christmas​

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A ​

Favorite Family Tradition: My boys add a handprint to the Christmas tree skirt every year.​

Languages Spoken in the Home: English​

Pets in the Home: Boone(Dog), Dunkin (Dog), Benny ( Cat)​

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, play with my boys, watch movies​

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Nardeen. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’m Egyptian. I came to the USA when I was 14. I have worked with children for six years. I love working with children, they are my favorite people! I have learned a lot from children over the years. I love how pure and kindhearted they are! My favorite things are the color black, chocolate, shrimp, BTS, and Supernatural. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose experience: 0-1 years

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Always learning new things from the kids

Education Background: working on college degree for Women & Gender Studies

Favorite children’s book: I Love My Curly Hair

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Coptic Orthodox New Year

Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating special holidays together

Languages Spoken in the Home: Egyptian Arabic and English

Pets in the Home: Mia (dog)

In My Personal Time: I like to dance, read, listen to music, and watch movies/shows!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Kate.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have worked with children now for over 7 years and grew up watching my mom as a teacher & then director for a childcare center. I am a kid at heart and love working with children because of their excitement about everything & learning new things. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year

Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and Master’s Degree in Technology Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow and learn new things & how excited they are when they learn those new things.

Favorite Book: The Book with No Pictures

Favorite Holiday: Halloween and Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter Sunday & Christmas Eve church services

Favorite Family Tradition: Baking cookies for Christmas with my mom, sister, and grandmother

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Two cats–Draco and Rexie

In My Personal Time: I enjoy reading fantasy books, hanging out with my friends, and watching reality TV.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Varsha Kajvey. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in Ellicott City with my husband and two kids. I enjoy teaching children and love watching them learn & grow. I like to spend time with my family and go for walks together in my free time. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 3 years

Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Education and Masters Degree in Literature

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy listening and talking about their favorite things!

Favorite Book: The Three Little Pigs and Dr. Seuss books

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali

Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Diwali and Rakhi

Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like to go for walks, listen to music, watch movies, and read books!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ramsha Imran. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am a social person who loves connecting with new people and embracing new adventures. I like to try new foods, traveling, and listening to good music that brings me joy. I believe that a smile, kind word, or a simple act of encouragement can brighten someone’s day and inspire them to do the same for others! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 1 year

Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Visual Communication Design

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to build a trusting bond and watch the children grow!

Favorite Book: The Day the Crayons Quit!

Favorite Holiday: New Years

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid

Favorite Family Tradition: Playing ludo, having movie nights, and eating together with my famile

Languages Spoken in the Home: Urdu, Punjabi, and English

Pets in the Home: Dog (Caesar)

In My Personal Time: I like to paint, listen to music, and sing!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Misbah Khan. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I love spending time with my family and friends! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Childcare experience: 2.5 years

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to watch my students learn & grow.

Education Background: Bachelors in Education

Favorite children’s book: Everything by Dr. Seuss

In My Personal Time: I like spending time with family & dining out!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Fouzia Ahmad. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have a loving husband and three amazing boys.  I love going camping, hiking and spending time with my family.  Fall is my favorite season.  I love seeing children learn new skills and the excitement that it brings. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Childcare experience: 16 years

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: This year will be filled with educational opportunities that will guide the children’s growth.

Education Background: Early Childhood Education

Favorite children’s book: The Little Red Hen

In My Personal Time: I like listening to music while cleaning!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Aishu Ramanujam. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working at Primrose for 3 years. I am an art lover. I live in Ellicott City. I love teaching my students and engaging with them through fun & interactive activities! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 3 years

Education Background: Masters Degree in Computer Science

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love seeing the children learn and grow!

Favorite Book: Corduroy

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving and New Years

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali, Tamil New Year, and Harvest Festival (Pongal)

Favorite Family Tradition: Friday movie night

Languages Spoken in the Home: Tamil and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like to paint, garden, spend time with my family, and watch movies!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Malvika Vohra. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in Ellicott City with my family. I enjoy traveling and shopping. I also love spending time with my family and friends. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 2 years

Education Background: Masters Degree in Clinical Research

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to help the students get prepared for Kindergarten!

Favorite Book: Elmer the Elephant and Rainbow Fish

Favorite Holiday: Holi

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali

Favorite Family Tradition: Having a family dinner on Diwali and celebrating Karva Chauth

Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like to listen to music and to go for walks!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Zakia Shakil.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I enjoy reading and spending time with my family & friends. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Childcare experience: 21 years

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Ilove to watch my students learn & grow.

Education Background: 2 years college (Art focus)

Favorite children’s book: A Very Hungry Caterpiller

In My Personal Time: I like watching t.v. shows and shopping.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Sayeeda. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working in childcare for three years and love working at Primrose! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 0-1 year

Education Background: High School Diploma

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love being with children, seeing them smile, and playing!

Favorite Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid

Favorite Family Tradition: Ramadan, Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha)

Languages Spoken in the Home: Urdu, Telugu, and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like to watch TV and listen to music!

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Aria Patel.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have a dog named Chewy. I like to hang out with my family and friends. I like to work with kids because I can teach them new things. I like to play video games. I also like to play and watch soccer. My favorite football team is the Washington Commanders. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 3 years

Education Background: Currently working on degree at UMBC on Information Systems

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Teaching them new things

Favorite Book: The Day the Crayons Quit

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali and Holi

Favorite Family Tradition: We eat together.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Dog–Chewy

In My Personal Time: I enjoy racing go-karts, going to the racetrack, watching soccer, and playing video games.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Amy Baek. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working at Primrose for over a year. My favorite subject to teach is Og’s Storytime. I love to read to children, especially Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I am so happy to see how they laugh and enjoy the stories! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Primrose Experience: 1 year

Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love storytime!

Favorite Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Lunar New Year

Favorite Family Tradition: Doing the 5K Turkey Trot race at the YMCA

Languages Spoken in the Home: Korean and English

Pets in the Home: none

In My Personal Time: I like to read books while enjoying a bagel with cream cheese & cup of coffee!