Our Early Preschool Classroom
Many 2-year-olds want to do everything by themselves. And why not? It’s their way of experimenting and learning to understand the world. Early Preschool teachers provide a safe, nurturing environment where your child can explore and stretch their talents to the fullest all while building self-confidence. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®
Health & Safety
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
Our Early Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Samantha Gedville
Hi everyone! My name is Ms. Gedville. My educational background stems from receiving my G.E.D and soon extending my knowledge by going back to school and pursing my degree in early childhood education. Soon as I began working with students my heart knew where I most belong! When I am not at school and tending to my students I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend and engaging in aspects such as swimming and coloring. I look forwards to meeting your littles ones and working with your family!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: One year
Education: GED and continuing my education
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn and grow
Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/a
Favorite Family Tradition: 4th of July baseball game
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Two dogs Bailey and Zoey
In My Personal Time, I Like To: See movies and watch anime
Ms. Mikayla King
My name is Ms. Kayla King, and I am a graduate of Plano High School, Class of 2022. I have two years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. I currently lead youth teachings on Sundays and have also worked at the YMCA as a camp counselor, where I supported children in learning, play, and personal growth. My favorite part of working with children is hearing the thoughtful and creative questions they ask each day—it’s inspiring to see their curiosity and excitement for learning.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2 years
Education: Highschool Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Pouring knowledge into them and answering their curious questions.
Favorite Children’s Book: Jake & Lilly
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A
Favorite Family Tradition: N/A
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: My dog Snowball
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Sing and watch Movies
Ms. Esmeralda Gomez
Hello, my name is Ms. Esmeralda Gomez. I am currently a student at Joliet Junior College studying Early Childhood Education. Before I enrolled at JJC, I took 4 years of Child Development Courses. I have been working in the field of childcare for over 2 years. As a teacher, I love being able to watch children grow and learn throughout the course of a school year. I love spending time with my family, training for soccer or watching movies. I’m really looking forward to teaching your child this upcoming school year and getting to know you, too!!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2+ Years
Education: Currently a student at Joliet Junior College studying Early Childhood Education
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow
Favorite Children’s Book: Green Eggs and Ham
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Mexican war of Independence (Dia de la Raza)
Favorite Family Tradition: July 4th & Christmas
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and Spanish
Pets in the Home: Dog
In My Personal Time, I Like To: I like to spend time with family or training for soccer or doing movie nights
Ms. Anaiz Romero
Hello, my name is Ms. Romero. I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and have been working with children for more than 6 years now. I am a mother of 1 girl and 2 cats; Buddy and Ollie. I enjoy horror movies, taking walks, baking, and crafting with my daughter. My favorite thing about working with children is getting silly with them and seeing their eyes light up when something we’ve been going over finally catches on. These “light bulb” moments, make teaching the best job in the world and I can’t wait to begin teaching your child this school year.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 6+ Years
Education: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being silly and teaching at the same time
Favorite Children’s Book: We Don’t Eat Our Classmates!
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Dia de Los Muertos
Favorite Family Tradition: Spending time with family
Languages Spoken in the Home: English & Spanish
Pets in the Home: 2 cats; Buddy and Ollie
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watching TV & baking
Ms. Destiny Powell
I’m Ms. Powell. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working at Primrose since October of 2024 and have been working in childcare for 3 plus years now. I am currently in school working on getting my Bachelors degree in Pre-Med biology, in hopes to become and OBGYN. I love to help children learn and watching them grow. In my free time I love spending time with my friends/family and relaxing. I am so happy to be part of the Primrose family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3+ years
Education: Working on my associated for pre-med biology
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Helping them discover the world
Favorite Children’s Book: Green Eggs and Ham
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A
Favorite Family Tradition: Helping my grandmother put the Christmas tree up
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: One dog. A maltese mixed yorkie named Skye
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Hangout with friends and family.
Ms. Christina Verwijst
Hello, my name is Christina Verwijst. My favorite things about working at Primrose are the kids, families and the curriculum.
Childcare Experience: 10 plus years in childcare, 2 years of teaching
Education: Bachelors in Nursing and a minor in Family and Child Studies
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Experiencing their joy as they learn new things.
Favorite Children’s Book: Giraffes Can’t Dance
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Birthdays
Languages Spoken: English
Pets in the Home: None
In My Personal Time, I like to run, bake, read, and spend time with family.
