I am originally from Chicago, Illinois but I mainly grew up in Milwaukee, WI. After high school, I joined the United States Navy at 18 and I dedicated eight years of my life serving as a Postal Clerk. I have four children and four grandchildren, and they keep me very busy! I worked at the Primrose School at St. Johns Forest for three years as an Education Coach and came to Primrose School of Julington Creek in 2023 to Co-Director. I am now the Director and I am here to assist our families however I can. I truly love my job because it doesn’t feel like work.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Over 20 years

Education: CDA, Directors Credential

Favorite Thing About Working with Children:  I love to see the confidence and smiles on their faces after they have figured out the equation

Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Favorite Holiday: All of them

Favorite Family Tradition: Cooking together for Thanksgiving

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Travel

I was born in Miami Florida but spent most of my 20’s- 30’s in Austin Texas. I have two amazing adult children and a grandson who I adore. I have been working with children in the field of education from being a Director to teaching grades K5 through 6th since 2001 to the present. I am excited for this new adventure with Primrose. I am looking forward to meeting all the children and families.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have worked in the field of childcare and education since 2001 to present. I have taught grades kindergarten to 6th

Education: Degree in Administration and management. I have been a Director from 2001-2005 in Austin Texas. Elementary Principal for Private School 2012-2019

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The bond you build and making an impact in other lives while you help them grow and learn about the world around them.

Favorite Children’s Book: “Good Night Moon”

Favorite Holiday: Shabbat, Yom Kippur

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Jamaican Independence Day, Reggae Sunfest , Jamaica Carnival

Favorite Family Tradition: Sabbath Days, Sunday Dinners

Pets in the Home: Miniature Poodle: Bella

In My Personal Time: I love to cook my traditional Jamaican Food, Traveling

I am originally from Orange City Florida and moved to Jacksonville in 2010. I graduated from Mandarin High School in 2014 and received my associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I have a son that is the light of my life. I started Primrose in 2018 and have worked in all the classrooms making my way up to management. I am now Office Administrator and I love my Primrose Family!

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Primrose 6 years and counting

Education: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Directors Credential

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them light up when they learn something new.

Favorite Children’s Book: “ Love you Forever”

Favorite Holiday:  Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:  All US Holidays

Favorite Family Tradition:  Since I have started my own family, we are making traditions as we grow

In My Personal Time, I Like To:  Reading and sharing my sons imagination

I’m originally from the Midwest but have lived in the Jacksonville FL area since 2003. I am the wife of a retired Navy chief and have two beautiful children that are becoming young adults. My children have gone through the Primrose program and built a strong educational foundation. I love my position and the fact that I get to help mold our future leaders as well as work with such phenomenal teachers.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.

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

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I’ve been in Early Childhood Education since 2003, I joined the Primrose Family in 2008, I have worked as a teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, Director and now the Area Director.

Education: Degree in Early Childhood Education, 45 DCF hours, National CDA, Directors Credential with VPK endorsement.

Favorite Children’s Book: “I am Enough” by Grace Byers

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Juneteenth

Favorite Family Tradition: Family Memory night

Pets in the Home: A Lhaso Apso and Greyhuahua mixed dog named Biggie

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cruise, Travel

I’m originally from Puerto Rico and currently living in Orange Park Florida. I worked 3 and a half years for the Division of Children with Special Needs at the Department of Health in Puerto Rico. I have several certifications such as children with special medical needs program and autism spectrum disorder. I also was a substitute High School Teacher in Jacksonville Fl. I am honored to say that I am now a part of the Primrose School Family.

Education: Associates Degree in bookkeeping and Accounting

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love being part of the foundation for their future

Favorite Children’s Book: “I love you to the moon and back”

Favorite Holiday: Christmas and Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: In Puerto Rico we celebrate “Three Kings Day” (January 6th)

Favorite Family Tradition: For Thanksgiving we cook Turkey and Pork, Rice with Green Pigeon Peas and Potato Salad

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English

Pets in the Home: 4 cats Caracol, Koda, Oreo, Kameo

In My Personal Time, I Like To: I love to spend time with my husband, my son and my cats. I like to listen to music, travel and cook

I am from Albania, I am married and have three wonderful children two boys and one girl. I have been working with children almost all my adult life. I graduated college in Albania with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I am so happy to be a part of the Primrose Family. The most fulfilling joy in my life is being able to take care of and nurture and teach young children the fundamentals they need in life.

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

Favorite Children’s Book: “Brown Bear Brown Bear, what do you hear”

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Languages Spoken in the Home: Albanian and English

Pets in the Home:  dog named Lucy and cat named Leo

In My Personal Time, I Like To: shopping, walking my dog and spending time with my family