Teachers & Staff

Laura Alderman
Mrs. Laura joined Primrose School Shady Hollow in July 2013. She grew up in a small town outside of San Antonio. Mrs. Laura recently graduated from Texas State University with a BA in Business Administration and minored in Marketing. She received her EC – 6th teaching certification in 2017 . While not at Primrose School of Shady Hollow, Laura enjoys being outdoors and near water. She enjoys getting to know all of her students and creating fun and educational activities to help develop their minds!
“We would like to nominate an amazing colleague and teacher, Mrs. Laura, for Apple of Our Eye. She is always wears a glowing smile with an infectious, bright attitude. She has been so helpful and constructive every single day she comes to work. It is a pleasure to work with such a helpful teacher!”
~Ms. Angela and Ms. Shauna

Christy Botello
Ms. Christy joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in October 2021. She is originally from Columbus, OH. She started her college career in Columbus, OH but plans to finish at either ACC or Texas State to become a licensed teacher. Her previous experience includes working at the Primrose School at Pinnacle for 4 years and 5 years working with children aging from Infants through Pre-K. While not at Primrose School of Shady Hollow she enjoys being outdoors, hiking or paddle boarding. She also enjoys traveling to new cities. Christy is looking forward to helping the kids learn and grow while having so much fun doing it.

Emree Johnson
Ms. Emree joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in May 2025. Her previous experience includes working with children of all ages for 8 years. While not at Primrose she enjoys playing bingo and exploring different places with her family! We are so excited to have her on our team!

Kenna Crabb
Mrs. Kenna joined Primrose School of Shady Hollow in July 2019. She is originally from San Marcos, TX. Kenna has had an interest in working with children since High School where she was part of the PALS program. She was able to teach and engage with children ages 5 years old. While not at work, Mrs. Kenna enjoys spending time with her friends and swimming.

Ms. Tracy S.
Chef Tracy joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in May of 2007. She has worked in food service for over 20 years. Tracy was born in Bismarck, N.D, but raised in Austin. When she’s not at Primrose, she enjoys reading, going to the movies, swimming and hiking. Tracy is a huge Longhorn football and baseball fan! She currently holds a Food Manager’s Certificate and is trained in CPR/First Aid.

Ms. Amanda H.
Ms. Amanda joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in January 2026. Her previous experience in the kitchen includes owning her own food truck along with working at restaurants. While not at Primrose she enjoys being in the kitchen, baking, and finding new parks/playgrounds to take her children to. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Mrs. Lauren C.
Mrs. Lauren joined Primrose School of Shady Hollow in February 2014. She was born and raised in Austin and is currently attending Austin Community College studying Psychology. Mrs. Lauren has over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages, but has a love and understanding for the infant age group. Mrs. Lauren provides a happy and safe environment for all of the babies and families in her classroom.

Ms. Kate M.
Ms. Kate joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in March 2025. Her previous experience includes being a nanny for 5 years with children aging from infants to 4 year old’s. While not at Primrose she enjoys baking, making art, and shopping! We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Cassandra G.
Ms. Cassandra joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in August 2025. Her previous experience includes working with Infants to 12 year olds for 12 years. While not at Primrose she enjoys spending time with her family, going on outdoor walks, swimming, and baking. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Cate J.
Ms. Cate joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in June 2025. Her previous experience includes babysitting children aging 6 months – 10 year olds. While not at Primrose she enjoys baking goodies for friends and family, gardening, and spending time with her dog. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Sayda M.
Ms. Sayda joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in January 2026. Her previous experience includes being a registered behavioral technician while working with children on the spectrum from 2-19 year olds for four years. While not at Primrose she enjoys baking, writing, arts and crafts, and being able to express her creativity in life. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Ayiana G.
Ms. Ayiana joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in December 2025. Her previous experience includes working with children aging from Infants to 18 year old’s. While not at Primrose she enjoys playing with her son, cooking, watching tv shows, and getting her nails done. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Eneida H.
Ms. Eneida joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in May 2025. Her previous experience includes working with children ranging from Pre-K to 5th grade for 2 years. While not at Primrose she enjoys going to the movies, taking her dog on walks, enjoying iced coffee, and spending time with friends and family. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Alicia C.
Ms. Alicia joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in May 2024. Her previous experience includes working in child care for 3 years with Infants and 4-5 year old’s. While not at Primrose she enjoys spending time outdoors with her son. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Mrs. Siren L.
Ms. Siren joined Primrose School of Shady Hollow in March 2021. She is from Long Beach, California. Her previous experience includes taking care of children ages infancy though teenage years. While not at Primrose School of Shady Hollow, Siren enjoys cooking with her family. Siren is looking forward to getting to know the children and watching them grow.

Ms. Isabelle R.
Ms. Isabelle joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in April 2023. While not at Primrose she enjoys reading, drawing, painting, and doing her nails! We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Stephanie H.
Ms. Stephanie joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in August 2025. Her previous experience includes 6 years working with Newborns to 12 year old’s. While not at Primrose she enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Raylin S.
Ms. Raylin joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in May 2023. Her previous experience includes babysitting her nieces for the last 3 years. While not at Primrose she enjoys watching movies and being with her family. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Natalia V.
Ms. Natalia joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in May 2024. Her previous experience includes volunteering at a school to help watch children aging from 4-5 years. While not at Primrose she enjoys going camping, to the beach, and fishing. We are so excited to have her one our team!

Ms. Arianna M.
Ms. Arianna joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in November 2023. Her previous experience includes being a youth development leader at YMCA for children aging from 4 to 6 years of age. While not at Primrose she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Natalie W.
Ms. Natalie joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in January 2026. Her previous experience includes working with children aging 3-10 for four years. While not at Primrose she enjoys reading mystery novels, being creative in different ways, doing karaoke, and creating wonderful memories. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Analicia C.
Ms. Analicia joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in February 2023. Her previous experience includes working with children ranging from 3 months – afterschool aged. While not at Primrose she enjoys reading many books! We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Sara R.
Ms. Sara joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in January 2026. Her previous experience includes teaching Kindergarten for 3 years. While not at Primrose she likes to explore Austin with her family, try out new food trucks, and listen to live music. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Mrs. Vanessa R.
Ms. Vanessa joined Primrose School of Shady Hollow in September 2017. She is originally from Buda, TX. Vanessa has worked in different child care settings caring for students of all ages, but specifically 2 year old’s. Ms. Vanessa is a proud mom to her son, Michael, and enjoys spending her free time with him and her husband. While not at work, she loves spending time with her family and being outdoors. Ms. Vanessa is looking forward to helping her students learn and grow while having fun!

Ms. Hillary C.
Ms. Hillary joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in February 2025! Her previous experience includes working at another Primrose for 1 year. While not at Primrose she enjoys hiking with her friends, seeing new places, trying new foods, and going to baseball or football games. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Bella A.
Ms. Bella joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in January 2026. Her previous experience includes being an RBT for 5 years, a Nanny for 2 years, and a camp counselor for 9 years with children of all ages. While not at Primrose she enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, going to the gym, and reading a good book! We are so excited to have her on our team!

Mrs. Sandra J.
Mrs. Sandra joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow back in 2014. Sandra then moved to Oklahoma because of her husband getting a promotion within his company back in 2020. Recently Mrs. Sandra found out that she is going to be a grandmother, so they moved back to Texas in November 2021, and she is now back at Primrose School of Shady Hollow in December 2021. She is originally from Kyle, TX. Mrs. Sandra is a proud mother of 3 children, Tyler, Jason, and Rylee, because of them she has always had a passion for working with children. While not at Primrose School of Shady Hollow she enjoys being around family, grilling, and playing board games. She is excited about meeting all the children in her classroom and watching them grow and learn. We are so thankful to have Sandra back with us.

Mrs. Sonia R.
Mrs. Sonia joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in December 2024. Her previous experience includes working with Pre-K students for 3 years. While not at Primrose she enjoys spending time with her family, walking around the Town Lake, and going to the movies. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Mrs. Brooke A.
Ms. Brooke joined Primrose School of Shady Hollow in July 2021. She is originally from Alexandria, LA but then moved to Austin, TX in July 2021. She recently graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is now currently in the Itech program working towards her EC-6 certification. Her previous experience includes 12 years working with children of all ages. While not at Primrose School of Shady Hollow she enjoys traveling and reading. Brooke is mostly excited about meeting her students and getting them excited to learn and try new things.

Ms. Casey M.
Ms. Casey joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in July 2025. Her previous experience includes 10 years in the public school setting working with PK – 2nd graders, and 4 years of experience at child care centers. While not at Primrose she enjoys paddleboarding, going to concerts, doing DIY projects, and going on adventures with her daughter, Emmy Grey. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Cara P.
Ms. Cara joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in July 2023. Her previous experience includes working with 2-year-olds for 4 years. While not at Primrose she enjoys painting, drawing, and hanging out with her friends. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Emma C.
Ms. Emma joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in January 2023. Her previous experience includes working with children ranging from Infants – 6 years of age at the YMCA for 8 years. She also worked at extended care with Pre-K – 5th Graders for 2 years. While not at Primrose she likes to hike, swim, or kayak with her friends on the river. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Jasmine G.
Ms. Jasmine joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in February 2025. Her previous experience includes working with 2 year old’s for 3 years. While not at Primrose she enjoys hiking, reading, playing board games, and going to music shows. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Mrs. Darcy G.
Mrs. Darcy joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in June 2025. Her previous experience includes watching 2-3 year old’s for 1 year. While not at Primrose she enjoys puzzles, building Legos, and family movie nights! We are so excited to have her on our team.

Ms. Mercedez E.
Ms. Mercedez joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in August 2025. Her previous experience includes 1 year working with 2-3 year olds. While not at Primrose she enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, and shopping. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Airionna S.
Ms. Airionna joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in October 2025. Her previous experience includes 10 years of childcare experience starting at the age of 15. While not at Primrose she enjoys going on movie dates with her boyfriend or going on walks at new parks. We are so excited to have her on our team.

Ms. Emma G.
Ms. Emma joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in September 2025. Her previous experience includes working with children aging 2 to 8 year olds for 6 years. While not at Primrose she enjoys scrapbooking or looking for new vinyl’s to add to her collection. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Jamica T.
Ms. Jamica joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in January 2026. Her previous experience includes being an art teacher, and an assistant teacher in Pre-K & Kindergarten in North Carolina for many years. While not at Primrose she enjoys reading to crocheting. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Ms. Liliana D.
Ms. Liliana joined the Primrose School of Shady Hollow in May 2024. Her previous experience includes babysitting and helping in her church’s daycare. While not at Primrose she enjoys traveling, baking, swimming, and exercising. We are so excited to have her on our team!

Franchise Owner
Lisa Hegner
Welcome to Primrose Schools!
I’m Lisa Hegner, the proud owner of Primrose School of Shady Hollow.
Our Primrose journey began when I was pregnant with our first child as we started to explore high-quality childcare center options in the area. My husband, Keith, and I fell in love with Primrose the second we walked into the school and immediately wanted to enroll. While we were waitlisted, this just further proved to us that there was something special about this school. It was clear that Primrose creates a fun, educational and nurturing environment for each child and family.
Prior to opening our Primrose School, I worked in Human Resources for large corporate enterprises for 15 years. Over the years I have yearned to invest my time and energy into a local business of my own. I have seen the positive impact that Primrose has had on children served; socially, emotionally and intellectually that I decided that I wanted to open a Primrose school.
Austin is home, and I take great pride in bringing an exceptional academic program to our community. It is my mission for Primrose School of Shady Hallow to be a place full of laughter, learning and growth where families are able to have a peace of mind knowing that their little ones are cared for. I am excited to meet you and your family!




