Hello Team,

I’m so excited to officially introduce myself as your new Executive Director! My name is Angel Madrigal, and I come to you with over 22 years of experience in Early Childhood Education—a field I’m truly passionate about.

My journey began in Price, Utah, where I started as a Preschool Teacher for Head Start, working side-by-side with my cousin in a brand-new center. That first experience lit a fire in me that’s never faded. Not long after, I moved to Arizona, which felt like coming home since I spent much of my childhood in Mesa. I returned in 2003 with my oldest daughter, who is now 26 and leads a center for children with Autism (proud mom moment!). Since then, my family has grown—I now have a 19-year-old son in college with dreams of entrepreneurship, and a 17-year-old daughter who will be a senior in high school this fall.

For nearly 15 years, I was with my previous company, and while I’m grateful for that chapter, I knew it was time for growth. That path led me here—to all of you—and I couldn’t be more honored.

I truly believe that early childhood education lays the foundation for a child’s future success. As I step into this role, my mission is to support you as educators, uplift your work in the classroom, and collaborate with Christina, Destyni, and Ashley to lead our center with heart, purpose, and excellence.

We’ll grow together, and I’ll be setting expectations as we go, but here’s what I’d love for you to know from the start:

· The needs of our children and families come first—always.

· Come in each day prepared, positive, and ready to make an impact.

· Go the extra mile not just because it’s expected—but because it matters.

· And most importantly… have fun. The joy you bring into the classroom is what makes it magical.

Thank you for the incredibly warm welcome over the past few weeks—it has meant so much to me. Please know that my door is always open. Whether you have ideas, concerns, or just want to talk, I’m here for you.

Here’s to a great journey ahead—together!

I am honored to be at Primrose School at Palm Valley. I started my journey with Primrose back in my home state Minnesota. I transferred here in 2021 and love being part of your leadership team.

My favorite part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is the intentional approach transforms everyday experiences into meaningful learning opportunities, starting from infancy through kindergarten. It prioritizes integrating character development into the curriculum, fostering personal growth that extends beyond the classroom and shapes the individual’s lifelong character.

I love our school environment because the tenure of teachers and consistent schedules foster a secure and trusting environment, creating a strong culture of community and friendship among students, families, and teachers.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Figueroa and I am proud to be the Assistant Director at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is our primrose friends, they add engagement and excitement for the kids throughout every lesson while also fostering positive traits through music, books, and daily lessons.

I love our school environment because of the community that comes along with being a part of a Primrose school. Primrose truly embraces the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child”.  Our teachers provide love and care every single day to ensure that the children are receiving high quality care to set them up for success.

Hello! My name is Ms. Chism and I am proud to be the Education Coach at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is how thoughtfully it supports both structure and creativity. It creates consistent  routines that help classrooms run smoothly, while still giving children plenty of opportunities to explore, problem-solve, and grow in confidence.

I love our school environment because of the sense of community. You can feel the care, teamwork, and genuine love for the children in every classroom.

Hello! My name is Mrs. King and I am proud to be the infant teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is our Thumbs Up! program from grasping toys to taking steps, it never fails to excite me when I see my infants meeting a milestone.

I love our school environment because we not only focus on academics, but we also build character traits such as responsibility, kindness, and caring for our communities and environment.

Hello! My name is Ms. Suleiman and I am proud to be the infant teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is seeing the infants get excited while exploring different materials and using their creativity.

I love our school environment because I love how our school encourages strong relationships between staff and families.

Hello! My name is Ms. Toner and I am proud to be the Toddler teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is Harmony and Hearts it is such a great opportunity to have fun and set a great mood for the day.

I love our school environment because it has a sense of teamwork. We all work closely to make the best memories possible

Hello! My name is Mrs. Olson and I am proud to be the Toddler teacher at Primrose!

Hello! My name is Ms. Beltran and I am proud to be the Older Toddler teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is the Noggin n Joggin and how it helps the children at all ages reach their milestones and has observations specific for us teachers to watch for and help them grow.

I love our school environment because we are able to spend time together full of laughter and knowledge.

Hello! My name is Ms. Jones and I am proud to be the Older Toddler teacher at Primrose!

Hello! My name is Ms. Soto and I am proud to be the Early Preschool teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is Wonder Time 2 because I love watching the kids grow their creative minds.

I love our school environment because of how happy our atmosphere is.

Hello! My name is Ms. Kampa and I am proud to be the Early Preschool teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is Wonder Time because children are able to express there creativity and skills in there  artwork and activities by what they are learning.

My favorite part of the school environment is my coworkers and leadership because they are always there when I need help or need anything to support the children and the classroom.

Hello! My name is Ms. Kramer and I am proud to be the Early Preschool 2 teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is how it is completely intertwines with each other! It all connects from math to art, the lessons make way for the next step in the learning process.

I love our school environment because when you walk in our school it feels like “this is where learning happens.” The children come excited and the parents are ready to be apart of our community!

Hello! My name is Ms. Del Pozo and I am proud to be the Early Preschool 2 teacher at Primrose!

Hello! My name is Ms. Mikel and I am proud to be the Pathways teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is ho0w we blend structured play with learning. Play is so important at this age and has so many opportunities for children to learn new skills or concepts in a fun and engaging way.

I love our school environment hands down because of the people. My co-teachers are always there to offer help or support for one another. And there is something so special about the kids here. Hearing my name shouted across the parking lot or down the hallway or being greeted by the biggest hugs from the kids here will never cease to make it all worth it.

Hello! My name is Ms. Sharritt and I am proud to be the Preschool teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is that Primrose provides a guidance in the children’s purposeful play through all of our hands on activities. It also allows them to create relationships with their friends while developing their character.

I love our school environment because I am getting to work with children on their success in a classroom. Teaching to grow academically and socially is my greatest joy.

Hello! My name is Ms. Irealson and I am proud to be the Preschool teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is its developmentally appropriate activities with an emphasis on social-emotional development. It provides the children with endless opportunities for hands on learning with a strong focus on each child’s individual needs and interest

I love our school environment because it’s a place where the teachers are loving, caring, and nurturing. The management staff are very attentive to the needs of the children as well as their teachers and the classrooms.

Hello! My name is Ms. Lopez and I am proud to be the Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is that it meets every child on their level. Every student can easily comprehend no matter where they are in their learning journey.

I love our school environment because each day everyone brings in a smile. Our school is a community where everyone can feel welcome, and every smile is contagious.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Gabriel and I am proud to be the Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Primrose!

My favorite part of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is seeing my stude4tns learn and grow.

I love our school environment because the staff and parents are so kind and great to work with.