Teachers & Staff

Mrs. Dierking
Mrs. Tessa Dierking joined Primrose in 2021 with over 6 years of experience in early childhood education. She started as the Lead Pre-K Teacher and absolutely loves working with students and watching them grow every day.
As Assistant Director, Mrs. Tessa Dierking supports all aspects of the day to day operations prioritizing all things health and safety.
Mrs. Tessa is married and a proud mom to a sweet little boy named Henry, who is currently thriving in the Early Preschool program. She enjoys time with her family and their two cats.
Some of her favorite things:
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Color: Blue
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Candy & Soft Drink: Snickers, Reese’s, PayDays & Mountain Dew
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Restaurant: Anything Mexican
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Places to Shop: Publix & Bath & Body Works

Mrs. Greer
Mrs. Greer, originally from San Antonio, Texas, has worked with young children for close to 20 years; as a teacher and as a part of leadership. Mrs. Greer’s efficient attention to detail and patience helps her ensure the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum is being delivered with fidelity.
Some favorites include:
- Color – Coral and Sea Green
- Candy & Soft Drink – Dark Chocolate Almonds and Sweet Tea
- Restaurant – Chic-Fil-A
- Places to shop – Maurices and Wal-Mart

Mrs. Maria Martinez
Mrs. Martinez joined Primrose School of Madison in the summer of 2021 as our lead Pre-K Teacher. Mrs. Martinez brings with her 15 years of teaching experience in various age-groups. Recently, Mrs. Martinez stepped into the role of Education Coordinator and has fit seamlessly into the Leadership Team. She supports all teaching staff in assisting with lesson plans, providing educational materials, and executing the Primrose Curriculum while fostering a nurturing environment for each student who passes through our doors.
Mrs. Martinez lived in Maryland for many years prior to moving to Alabama. She is married with 3 wonderful children. She enjoys spending time with her husband and going to Rocket City Trash Pandas games.
Some favorites include:
- Color – Red
- Candy & Soft Drink – Peanut M&M’s, Diet Coke, Latte Coffee and Black Tea
- Restaurant – Phil Sandoval’s & Phuket Thai Restaurant
- Places to shop – Amazon, Walmart & Barnes & Noble

Mrs. Allison Fenuccio
Mrs. Allison Fenuccio is the Business Manager at Primrose School of Madison. Her many responsibilities include staff onboarding, enrolling new students, conducting facility tours, payroll, and coordinating our day-to-day operation. Mrs. Allison had exposure to the Primrose brand throughout her childhood and is passionate about providing an exemplary childcare experience to our families. Mrs. Allison has been a crucial member of the Leadership Team, and her attention to detail and efficiency support all team members in delivering the Primrose experience.
After moving to Huntsville in 2019 with her husband, Mr. Anthony Fenuccio, they made the decision to partner with Glenn and Amy Gallagher to join the family business. They are currently in the process of opening a second Primrose School in the Madison area. She is excited to continue to serve the community for many years to come. Mrs. Allison enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.
Some favorites include:
- Color – Yellow
- Candy & Soft Drink – Tootsie Rolls and Barq’s Rootbeer
- Restaurant – Sonic & Chic-Fil-A
- Places to shop – Target

Mr. Anthony Fenuccio
Mr. Fenuccio works cohesively with the Leadership Team to assist in daily operations at Primrose School of Madison. Throughout his first year at Primrose, Mr. Fenuccio began to learn the business through supporting Chef Tanner in the kitchen, training with the front office, and providing assistance to our staff wherever possible. Currently, Mr. Fenuccio handles vendor partnerships, facility maintenance and upgrades, and assists with community relations endeavors alongside Mrs. Amy Gallagher.
Mr. Fenuccio met his wife, Mrs. Allison Fenuccio, in Orlando, FL. Anthony and Allison moved to Huntsville in 2019, and ultimately decided to partner with Glenn and Amy Gallagher to join the family business in 2021. Mr. Fenuccio and his wife are now in the process of opening a second Primrose School in Madison. As a Massachusetts native, Mr. Fenuccio has a deep-rooted passion for the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. He enjoys playing sports and spending time with his family and friends in his spare time. The students refer to him as “Mr. Chef.”
Some favorites include:
- Color – Celtic Green
- Candy & Soft Drink – Twix and Arnold Palmer
- Restaurant – Tom Brown’s
- Places to shop – Academy

Mrs. Kaylee
Mrs. Kaylee has been with Primrose School of Madison since 2021. As a support teacher, Mrs. Kaylee quickly developed rapport with our staff and students. Through her experience in each classroom and her strong leadership skills, Mrs. Kaylee has grown into our PM Captain role. Mrs. Kaylee ensures each classroom is sanitized, secured and prepared to open for the subsequent school day.
Mrs. Kaylee has several years of experience in childcare facilities, and we feel lucky to have her on our team. She is currently studying Math and will graduate in 2023.
Some favorites include:
- Color – Red
- Candy & Soft Drink – Lemonade and any Chocolate
- Restaurant – Texas Roadhouse
- Places to shop – Target

Mrs. Marta
Mrs. Marta is our Infant Teacher at Primrose School of Madison and is our longest tenured employee, having been with us for 9 years. Mrs. Marta forms a bond with each early infant student through her loving and caring approach.
In her spare time, Mrs. Marta loves spending time with her husband and her dogs. She also enjoys gardening and decorating her home.
Some favorites include:
- Color – Red & Blue
- Candy & Soft Drink – Snickers & Canada Dry Ginger Ale
- Restaurant – Bravo Italian Restaurant, Rosie’s Cantina & PF Changs
- Places to shop – Lowe’s, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Belk & Wal-Mart

Mrs. Christine
Mrs. Christine is our fearless Lead Young Toddler teacher and she loves working alongside our students as they learn new things and explore the world around them. She is from Goose Creek, SC and has a B.A. in music from the University of Mississippi. She has been married to her college sweetheart for 16 years and moved to Madison about 8 years ago.
Some of her favorites include:
- Color – purple, yellow, orange, and royal blue
- Candy & Soft Drink – Lindt chocolates and seltzer waters
- Hobbies – Premier League Soccer (Bib Everton FC), workig out, and thrifting and antiquing
- Places to shop – local thrift and antique stores

Miss. Shonterra
Ms. Shonterra has been a part of the Primrose School of Madison faculty since 2020. After pursuing an Elementary Education degree, Ms. Shonterra pivoted to early childhood education. Now, with 5 years of experience and Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, Ms. Shonterra works with our Early Preschool aged students.
When she is not at work, Ms. Shonterra loves singing, dancing and creative arts. Being a god mother and an aunt brings her the most joy in life.
Some favorites include:
- Color – Purple or Light Blue
- Candy & Soft Drink – Yellow M&M’s, Sprite
- Restaurant – Wendy’s, Firehouse Subs & Zoe’s Kitchen
- Places to shop – Wal-Mart or Publix

Mrs. Natalie
Mrs. Natalie is one of our very well-loved Early Preschool 2 teachrs and she moved here from Nashville, TN. Her passion for reading and learning shines through in the classroom, and we feel lucky to have her on our fantastic team. Her childcare experience includes work through her church, as well as summercamps.
Some of her favorites include:
- Color – green
- Candy & Soft Drink – M&Ms and hot chai/teas
- Hobbies – thriting, reading, and gardening
- Places to shop – Amazon

Franchise Owners
Amy and Glenn Gallagher
Meet Glenn and Amy Gallagher – Amy has over 25 years of experience with Primrose Schools working at the National Support Center where she focused her expertise on training and supporting Primrose Franchise Owners in their new school journey. Glenn has over 25 years of global IT and Program Management experience that included three years as Executive Director of IT for Primrose Schools. Amy and Glenn love the Primrose brand for the same reasons you and your family do. Their professional backgrounds make a great fit to operate a Primrose school. Amy and Glenn, originally from Baton Rouge, LA and Memphis, TN, have been married 31 years…. and spent those 30 plus years in Marietta, GA raising their family. It is with joy and gratitude that Amy and Glenn bring quality early education and care to children in their Madison community.




