My name is Emma Dean, the Director here at Primrose School of Longmont.I have worked in the field of Early Childhood Education since 1993 and I love my job!I studied Education at both The Evergreen State College and at University of Colorado at Boulder and have worked with ages 6 weeks to 6 year olds.I have taught and worked in a variety of educational philosophies and schools and am very passionate about creating a fun, inviting environment for children to learn, grow and play. My position at the school has shifted over the years and I am fortunate to be a Primrose parent, a former Primrose Pre-K teacher and now a director.My husband and I have a fun-filled whirlwind of a family with two children, Maggie-Ann and Stanley and one puppy! We love to travel, camp, be outdoors and we love road trips! I love being part of the Primrose family and am very grateful for the opportunity to help create the best and most trusted early education and care for our families and children.

Hello! My name is Marisa Carlson. I am the Assistant Director. I have taught Preschool, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten here at Primrose Longmont. I grew up in South Dakota and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Kindergarten.I have been working in the field of early childhood education since 2004. I adore that my job includes reading, singing, dancing, running, and being goofy on a daily basis. I appreciate that every day is an adventure with young children. My husband and I live in Longmont with our two daughters and we like to be together dancing in the kitchen, coloring, watching movies, and going outside to walk our dog. We all enjoy being a part of the Primrose family!

My name is Jackie and I am the Assistant Director of Operations. I was the Lead Teacher in the Old Toddler classroom since the school opened in 2007 and also worked as the Infant Nursery Supervisor before moving into management. I began my career in the Early Childhood Education field in 1998 and have since worked with children ranging from 6 weeks to 4 years. I have taken numerous Early Childhood Education classes to expand my knowledge and experience, and truly enjoy watching all of the children that I care for learn and grow. I have been married since April of 2008, and have two children, Anton and Cora. Aside from working with the children here at Primrose, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, hiking, and baking.

I’m originally from Memphis, Tennessee. A fun fact about me is that I have lived in seven different states, most recently enjoying living in Colorado. I have been working in childcare for over six years and have an Associates Degree in Child Development. I have spent a lot of time working with infants, Toddlers, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten age children. I love spending my free time with my daughter. My favorite hobbies are reading, traveling, and coming up with fun science experiments to do in class!

I have had the pleasure of working with children for the majority of my life. I grew up in Illinois. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Auburn University in Human Development and Family Studies, Infancy-Preschool. I then moved to Austin, Texas where I worked at my first Primrose. Outside of childcare, my biggest passion is animals. I have four dogs and two cats of my own. I love spending time with friends, shopping, reading, watching TV and movies, and collecting tattoos and houseplants! I’m looking forward to learning more and growing here at Primrose.

I love working with kids and helping them learn for their futures. I have one year of professional childcare experience but have been babysitting since I was 12! I was a camp counselor and I am a big sister. I graduated from Niwot high School in 2024 and I am planning to go back to school for my early childhood education degree sometime in the future! When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, hanging out with my friends and anything outdoors – paddle boarding, hiking, going on walks!

I was born and raised in a small town in northern Minnesota. I grew up with three younger siblings who helped stem my passion for early education.  In 2020, I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology while minoring in gender and women’s studies. I have spent the last year as a Registered Behavior Technician working with children on the autism spectrum. I have worked with all ages, infant to adolescent. Throughout my experiences, I have  always been happiest when working with infants and toddlers! In my spare time, you can find me biking, reading or enjoying time with my husband and puppy.

I am delighted to be a member of the Primrose team. I am committed to creating a positive, supportive, and welcoming classroom environment where students feel encouraged to learn and grow. I am excited to continue learning and strengthening my early childhood education skills while helping students build confidence, develop essential skills, and feel a sense of accomplishment in their progress each day.

I was born and raised in Colorado, where my passion for working with young children began early on as I cared for my younger siblings and babysat for family friends. That love for nurturing and teaching only grew stronger over the years. I began working in Early Childhood Education in 2023 and graduated from college in May 2025. I am thrilled to continue growing both personally and professionally here at Primrose School of Longmont!

Before coming to work at the Primrose School of Longmont, I was working in healthcare. I worked at the at the hospital for nine years and I am very excited to be starting a job in childcare. I am currently in school to earn my Early Childhood Education degree. In my free time I love to read, craft, bake, and get outside and hike with my two dogs. I also enjoy traveling to new places. Growing up in England I was able to travel to places like Greece, Wales, and Spain. There are still many more places I would love to visit. I am very excited to be here at Primrose!

I have been working with young children for over 25 years. I was a licensed Home Childcare Provider in Erie, Colorado. That is when I learned that educating children is what I love to do most of all. I pursued becoming Lead Teacher certified and I am excited to be here at the Primrose School of Longmont because it is close to my home. I love to read and learn new things every day. I enjoy watching and caring for animals as well as children. I have a small dog named Puddin’ and a cat. I love trying new recipes, scrapbooking, reading, and the outdoors.

I am originally from Dallas, TX. I’ve had the privilege of working in childcare since high school. After attending CU Boulder, I was thrilled to join the Primrose family. My passion for children and interest in child psychology have always been guiding forces in my life. Outside of work, music is my greatest hobby. I’ve been singing since I was just 2 years old, and I like to think that Billy the Duck and I share a special connection!

I moved here from Arkansas in 2024! I live with my husband and two dogs. We love spending time together taking them on walks. I am an avid reader and try to teach children how reading can ignite our creativity and help regulate our emotions. I love working for Primrose and being able to help the children learn and grow.

I was born and raised in Colorado Springs. I moved to Hawaii and attended the Hawaii Pacific University, where I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. I come from a long line of teachers, which has inspired me to become an educator myself. before Primrose, I have been a private nanny, a dance teacher, a gymnastics coach, and a registered behavioral technician. All of these pathways have led me to my passion: Childhood Development. Outside of work, I love to explore the outdoors, bake, and craft.

I was born and raised here in Longmont, Colorado.  I have been working in Early Childhood Education for more than two years. I love knowing  I can make a difference in a child’s life. I chose this career path because I find great fulfillment in my work when I am able to help others.  I consider myself to be a good team player. In my free time I like to spend time with my friends and family, being outdoors, listening to music, and art. I am a big animal lover. I am looking forward to learning and making new memories here at Primrose.

I was born in Louisville, but I have grown up in Longmont. I have been working at the Primrose Schools for almost a year before moving to Primrose Longmont. I absolutely love working with children and I am working on furthering my education to become an early childhood teacher! In my free time I love spending time with my family and two dogs, Harley and Tyson. I also love playing and coaching softball.

I was born in Iowa and spent my early childhood on a farm before moving to Colorado at the age of seven. I have three years of experience as a gymnastics coach where I worked closely with toddlers and preschoolers. Since graduating from high school, I have been pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy traveling and spending time with friends.

I’m originally from Colombia, a vibrant and diverse country known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural traditions. Growing up there shaped my love for community, creativity, and inclusion. I earned my degree in Early Childhood education in 2018 and began teaching Kindergarten in a small rural school where I discovered my passion for early learning. In 2019 I moved to Colorado and immediately fell in love with its beautiful mountain views, which remind me of home. I enjoy life with my husband Kyle, our two dogs, Asuna and Kirito, and our sweet cat, Kiki. We love spending time together watching movies, cooking, Face Timing family, visiting the dog park, and camping. I joined Primrose Longmont in 2022 and have had the opportunity to teach in both the Early Preschool and Preschool Pathways classrooms. I am very grateful to take on the role of mentor teacher for the Venture Program.

I was born in St. Louis, Missouri. I am married and have two children, my daughter, Kelly, and my son, Ki. I also have one grandson, Summit! I have lived in five different states over the past 25 years but the west caught my heart many years ago, and that is why we now live in Longmont. My husband and I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and spoiling our grandson. In our spare time we bike, hike, camp, and spend as much time outdoors as we can. I am thrilled to be a part of Primrose.

I was born and raised in Longmont, Colorado. Although I am new to early childhood education, I have always had a strong passion for working with young children. I graduated from college in 2023 with an associates degree in Equine Agricultural Business. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time outdoors and staying active. My hobbies include riding my two horses, Duke and Tonto, dirt biking, camping, and spending quality time with friends and family. I am very excited to be a part of early childhood education and learning and growing here at Primrose.

I really enjoy working with children and watching them learn and grow. My passion is to encourage children and help them reach their full potential. I recently just graduated from MSU with my degree in Elementary Education and a minor in psychology! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing with my dogs, going to concerts, shopping, and watching movies.

I have always dreamed of becoming a teacher because I believe children are our future. My goal is to show every child empathy and compassion as they learn and grow. I believe that education is life-changing and gives each student the chance to discover their own unique strengths. In our classroom, I hope to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence every day. I love creating a joyful learning space where students feel safe, valued, and excited to try new things. Together, we will explore the world, build relationships, and brighten the future one day at a time.

My name is Bree and I’m very excited to be part of the Primrose Longmont family as the chef. I love cooking and feeding children, it gives me such joy to see them eat well and try new foods! In my free time I love to be with my nieces and nephews and to spend time with my amazing wife. Stop by the kitchen and say Hello! I am looking forward to getting to know your family.

I was born and raised in Colorado. I have been working in ECE for about 5 years. I enjoy working with children and watching them learn and grow. In my free time, I love to spend time with my family. I have a beautiful niece and she is my everything! I love spending time with her and watching her grow. I also love to go shopping, watch movies and hang out with my cousins.

I was raised here in Longmont and even attended this Primrose myself. I currently attend Silver Creek High School. I am on the softball and track team. I love being around kids. I have gained experience from babysitting and helping out around Primrose since I was younger. In my free time I love to travel and play sports. I have been all over Europe with my family!

I was born and raised in Colorado. Currently, I’ve been going to school to achieve my bachelors’ degree in Elementary Education. Since I was five years old I’ve wanted to be a teacher! I first started working in child care by volunteering and doing community service in elementary schools. I also enjoyed babysitting children as young as six months to 3 years. After working at the YMCA with older children I learned what age group I loved and wanted to teach, Kindergarten! I hope to make a difference and be a light in the children’s lives. I’m looking forward to this new chapter here at Primrose. Outside of work I enjoy painting, hiking, and relaxing with my family.

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I have lived my entire life here in Colorado. I am the middle child of four in a house of six. I have always had a big heart full of caring and understanding. That is why I chose a career in child care. I have been in the field for over two years and always leave work feeling happy and fulfilled. I love my pets! I have one cat and four dogs. I love spending time with my family, watching movies, reading, and taking walks. I am looking forward to learning and making new memories here at Primrose.

I was born in Colombia and moved to the USA in 2023. I have an associates degree and experience as a Kindergarten teacher. I am passionate about ECE and my biggest goal is to be fluent in English. I have a daughter and she is my everything. I love coming up with fun science experiments with her and my classroom students. During my free time I enjoy traveling, watching movies, dancing, and get togethers with other family members.

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