Teachers & Staff
Mrs. Pivonka
Mrs. Jain
Meet Mrs. Jain!
Mrs. Jain’s favorite parts of teaching are introducing children to new concepts and seeing them grow every day! She has 6 years of experience in her field, including a formal education with Wisconsin Early Childhood Credentials as well as a Master’s in Statistics.
Mrs. Torres
Meet Mrs. Torres!
Favorite thing about working with children:
I love sharing every moment of happiness with the children.
Their sweet smiles bring joy to my heart. I also enjoy learning from them.
Favorite Family Tradition:
Going to the church on Sundays and praying as a family
Languages spoken at home:
Spanish
In my personal time like to:
Travel, explore and walk with my husband and daughter
Mrs. Veluswamy
Meet Mrs. Veluswamy!
Ms. Veluswamy’s favorite part of teaching is watching the kids grow and building her relationship with them as well as her co-teachers. During a stressful day, a simple hug with the kids can instantly put a smile on her face!
Ms. Veluswamy has two years of experience in her field and has been with Primrose since 2023, as well as a formal education of Early Childhood Credentials and a Master’s in Business Administration.
Mrs. Murugiah
Mrs. Chen
Meet Mrs. Chen!
Formal Education:
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
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- WI Early Childhood Credentials
Years in Field: 5
Favorite Part of Teaching at Primrose:
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- Primrose Schools Balanced Learning Curriculum
Ms. McClary
Meet Ms. McClary-Keehn!
Formal Education:
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- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
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- WI Credential in Preschool
Years in Field: 3
Favorite Part of Teaching at Primrose:
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- Primrose Schools Balanced Learning Curriculum
Mrs. Mane
Meet Mrs. Mane!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 5 years
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The unique aspect of working with children lies in the joy and fulfillment that arises from their enthusiasm, curiosity, and the capacity to positively impact their lives. Witnessing their growth and development, while establishing strong relationships with them and their families.
Favorite Children’s Book: “Where the Wild Things Are”
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Ganesh Chaturthi
Favorite Family Tradition: Indian weddings, respect for elders, joint family festivals and celebrations, variety of food and hospitality.
Languages Spoken in the Home: Marathi and English
Favorite Animal: Dogs
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Do yoga, dance, and read poetry
Mrs. Rajendran
Meet Mrs. Rajendran!
Formal Education:
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Electrical and Electronics
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- Early Childhood Credentials (in progress)
Years in Field: Less than 1 Year
Ms. Glasbrenner
Meet Ms. Glasbrenner!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 5 Years
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love the joy and wonder that children bring to everything. Seeing the world through their eyes, makes everything brighter for you too.
Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Christmas and Easter
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets: I have two cats named Lily and Leo and one dog named Nala
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, Volunteer with the National GAL/GASA program and local animal shelters.
Mrs. Subramaniam
Meet Mrs. Subramaniam!
Favorite thing about working with children:
Teaching children to be kind to themselves and others
Observing young children explore, express curiosity, and develop is a rewarding experience
Bringing happiness and growth into children’s lives
Favorite Family Tradition:
Following all the cultural events together as a family by getting together
Languages spoken at home:
English and Tamil
In my personal time I like to:
Practice photography
Explore places and food by traveling with my husband and my daughter
Mrs. Muthukumaran
Meet Mrs. Muthukumaran!
Formal Education:
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- Master Degree in Business Administration, Finance
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- Early Childhood Credentials (in progress)
Years in Field: 1
Favorite Part of Teaching at Primrose:
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- Getting to know children of different ages and backgrounds
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- Building trustworthy relationships with the children
Mrs. Herbrand
Meet Mrs. Herbrand!
Formal Education:
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- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Years in Field: 10
Favorite Part of Teaching at Primrose:
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- The understanding from the team when things come up personally and professionally.
Mrs. Elswick
Meet Mrs. Elswick!
Formal Education:
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Personal Finance
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- Elementary Education Certification
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- Master’s Degree in Elementary Education
Years in Field: 4
Favorite Part of Teaching at Primrose:
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- Watching the children learn and grow
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- Learning from other teachers
Ms. Hall
Mr. Antoine
Meet Mr. Antoine!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 4 years
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: They are creatively smart and appreciate the small things in life. Children know what is fun and can create games and activities.
Favorite Children’s Book: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: Easter egg smash tournaments
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Favorite Animal: Lions
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Reading, Pokemon cards, and learning life hacks.
Ms. Hesslink
Ms. Hinojosa
Ms. Lisitza
Ms. Hall
Mr. Cano
Franchise Owners
Bethany Jana & Vikram Choudhary
Welcome to Primrose School of Middleton! We are proud to bring high-quality preschool and child care to young children and families in the Middleton community.
For Bethany, Primrose has always been a part of her life. Her journey began at just two years old when she attended a Primrose school herself. Her family later opened the first Primrose in Nebraska, where she grew up surrounded by the values and joy of the Primrose experience. Years later, she returned as a teacher and, most recently, as a parent when her son joined the Primrose Infant Classroom. Those roles – student, teacher, parent, and now owner-operator – have given her a deep appreciation for the meaningful connections that grow within a Primrose community.
Beyond her personal history with Primrose, Bethany’s professional background includes managing national research projects focused on child care and nutrition policy, as well as teacher mental health and wellbeing—work that further shaped her commitment to creating supportive, high-quality learning environments for both children and educators. She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Behavior from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Vikram’s connection to Primrose began as a parent. When his daughters were young, he wanted the best early education experience for them-and discovering Primrose was a turning point. That experience inspired him to bring the Primrose Vision to Wisconsin through the founding of Primrose School of Brookfield. Over the years, seeing the impact of the Primrose experience on children, families, and teachers has strengthened his belief in the power of nurturing environments that focus on both character development and early learning. Vikram earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Widener University and later received his MBA from Villanova University.
Together, we are committed to creating a school where children feel safe and inspired, families feel welcomed and supported, and teachers feel valued, empowered, and equipped to do their best work. At Primrose, we believe who children become is as important as what they know. Our exclusive early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.
Warmly,
Bethany and Vikram
Franchise Owners
Primrose School of Middleton
Bethany Jana & Vikram Choudhary
Welcome to Primrose School of Middleton! We are proud to bring high-quality preschool and child care to young children and families in the Middleton community.
For Bethany, Primrose has always been a part of her life. Her journey began at just two years old when she attended a Primrose school herself. Her family later opened the first Primrose in Nebraska, where she grew up surrounded by the values and joy of the Primrose experience. Years later, she returned as a teacher and, most recently, as a parent when her son joined the Primrose Infant Classroom. Those roles – student, teacher, parent, and now owner-operator – have given her a deep appreciation for the meaningful connections that grow within a Primrose community.
Beyond her personal history with Primrose, Bethany’s professional background includes managing national research projects focused on child care and nutrition policy, as well as teacher mental health and wellbeing—work that further shaped her commitment to creating supportive, high-quality learning environments for both children and educators. She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Behavior from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Vikram’s connection to Primrose began as a parent. When his daughters were young, he wanted the best early education experience for them-and discovering Primrose was a turning point. That experience inspired him to bring the Primrose Vision to Wisconsin through the founding of Primrose School of Brookfield. Over the years, seeing the impact of the Primrose experience on children, families, and teachers has strengthened his belief in the power of nurturing environments that focus on both character development and early learning. Vikram earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Widener University and later received his MBA from Villanova University.
Together, we are committed to creating a school where children feel safe and inspired, families feel welcomed and supported, and teachers feel valued, empowered, and equipped to do their best work. At Primrose, we believe who children become is as important as what they know. Our exclusive early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.
Warmly,
Bethany and Vikram
Franchise Owners
Primrose School of Middleton
