Janaie is thrilled to take on a roll as Assistant Teacher in the Early Preschool Room at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street.  She has been working with children for 10 years. For as long as she can remember, she’s always wanted to be a teacher. Janaie has worked with children of all ages, but really loves teaching little ones and watching them grow. Janaie feels the best part of teaching is seeing the look on her students’ faces when they learn something new, and how excited they get to show you how they’ve mastered something that they’ve been working on like completing a puzzle or identifying letters in their name.  Janaie is currently working on completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Child Care Experience: 10 Years

Education Background: Completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching my students grow and learn every day.

Favorite Children’s Book: Dragons Love Tacos

In My Personal Time: I love spending time with my family, and I also love trying different restaurants with my best friend.

Katrina comes to Primrose with over six years of experience working with young learners. She began her teaching journey as a teacher assistant working in various daycare settings for children six weeks to thirteen years old. Katrina earned her High school diploma, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Katrina is excited to join the Primrose community because she finds the curriculum to be a balanced and beautiful way to educate children. Katrina can’t wait to meet all of the students and families at Primrose of Manhattan!

Childcare experience: 6 years

Education Background: HS Diploma, pursuing BA in Psychology from Ashworth College

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love their creativity

Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat and the Camping Trip

In My Personal Time: I like to read a lot!

Cassie comes to Primrose with over eleven years of experience working with young learners. Cassie earned her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from LaGuardia College in 2011 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education at Queens College. Cassie has been working with young learners for over eleven years and still finds herself learning new things about them every day! She began her journey in education as a Teacher Assistant and worked her way up to Lead Teacher primarily with Early Preschoolers and Toddlers. As Cassie began working with older students in Preschool and Pre-K, she fell in love with teaching independence skills and seeing those “big kid” moments! Cassie is so excited to get to know all the families and students at Primrose of Manhattan!

Childcare Experience: 11 Years

Education Background: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from LaGuardia College, Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Queens College

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Everything! I love seeing their first milestones and watching them grow, I get so much joy just from being around my students!

Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear Brown Bear

In My Personal Time: I Cricut a lot! I love crafting in my spare time

Jennifer comes to Primrose with over a year of experience working with young learners. She began her journey in education as a student teacher working with students age kindergarten to 2nd grade. Jennifer enjoyed learning about the children’s behaviors and how best to support them through their development. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in History with a minor in Childhood Education from Lehman College. Jennifer enjoys working with children because she loves to see their face light up when they learn something new or experience a fun learning activity. Jennifer is so excited to meet all of the students and families at Primrose of Manhattan!

Childcare Experience: 1 Year

Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree in History with a minor in Childhood Education from Lehman College

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them smile!

Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

In My Personal Time: I enjoy watching action movies and drinking coffee in my free time

Maria has been working with children for almost eight years. She earned her NY state Teaching Certification for Birth-2nd grade. She began her education career by working at an afterschool program and continued on to become a Teacher at another childcare program. She earned her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and her Bachelor’s Degree from Queen’s College. Maria’s favorite thing about teaching is watching children grow, and watching their character develop over time. Maria is thrilled to be working at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street, because she loves being a part of a child’s learning journey!

Child Care Experience: 7+ Years

Education Background: NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education and Visual Arts, Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from City College, Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from Queen’s College

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow and develop imagination

Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

In My Personal Time: I like to travel and eat!

Kidara started her teaching journey two years ago working with early preschool age students in a childcare setting. She enjoys working with children because she can build a dialogue with them, and watch them grow! Kidara currently holds a High School diploma, and is looking forward to pursuing higher education in the near future. Kidara’s educational mission to help shape the minds of students with her teaching skills and strategies. Kidara can’t wait to learn all about the students and families at Primrose of Manhattan.

Childcare experience: 2 years

Education Background:  HS Diploma, looking forward to pursuing higher education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love building a dialogue with students

Favorite children’s book: A Bad Case of the Stripes

In My Personal Time: Go outside, take a walk in my neighborhood, painting, listen to music

Maronda comes to Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street with over 14 years of experience working with young learners. She studied at Touro College and earned an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Early Childhood Education, and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Maronda began her educational journey by working with young learners: infant age to 2nd grade. She found that her varied experience with children of many ages helped her to gain an appreciation for all the stages of development. Maronda is so excited to get to know all the families and students at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street!

Childcare experience:  14 Years

Education Background: Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Touro College, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with Minor in Early Childhood Education Touro College, Masters in Early Childhood Education Touro College

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I just love working with children, there’s nothing else that I’ve ever wanted to do

Favorite children’s book: Ms. Nelson is Missing

In My Personal Time: I am very involved in my church, I love to be involved in my church programs

Gisselle comes to Primrose with two years of experience working with young learners. She is currently pursuing her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Bronx Community College. Gisselle’s favorite thing about working with children is how rewarding it is as a career. She is excited to begin her teaching journey at Primrose and look forward to continuing to grow as an educator. Gisselle can’t wait to meet all of the families at Primrose of Manhattan!

Child Care Experience: 2 years

Education Background: Pursuing Associate in ECE at Bronx Community College

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Rewarding the job is

Favorite Children’s Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

In My Personal Time: Arts and Crafts, Reading

Vanessa is overjoyed to be working at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street as a Toddler teacher!  She was born and raised in Queens, New York. Vanessa developed her passion for education; being the oldest of three, coming from an immigrant family and having to help her siblings with their homework. She enrolled in an education program in high school, teaching in public schools and pursued her passion when she received her Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Vanessa has over 10 years of experience but continues to learn from every child. Vanessa believes we are teaching our future generations and this is done with a nurturing and positive attitude. She is so delighted to bring her experience and passion to Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street.

Child care experience: +10 years

Education Background: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their excitement when they accomplish something.

Favorite children’s book: “Diary Of A Worm” by Doreen Cronin

In My Personal Time: Traveling and visiting art galleries