Teachers & Staff

Ms. BJ
Ms. BJ is a Greenville native and a graduate of the University of South Carolina Upstate. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education with Learning Disabilities and Elementary Education Certification.
Her experience spans throughout management, preschool classrooms, and elementary classrooms, giving her a well-rounded understanding of child development and instructional excellence.
Ms. BJ is honored to serve on the Governor’s State Advisory Committee on the Regulation of Child Care Facilities and on the Board of Palmetto Shared Services Alliances.
Through these roles, Ms. BJ advocates for high-quality early childhood education and works to support the children and families within our community. Her passion lies in creating safe, nurturing, and enriching learning environments where every child can thrive.
Ms. BJ and her husband Trae have three children, Lee, Savannah Beth, and Chloe Grace who are all proud Primrose kiddos! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and family, reading, hiking, and attending Auburn football games.
She has been part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family since before its opening in 2015, and she truly treasures the opportunity to serve our wonderful children, families, and staff every day.
Should you ever have questions or concerns, her door is always open. Ms. BJ can be reached at the school at 864.729.8811 or via email at BJ@PrimroseSimpsonville.com.

Ms. Sherry
Ms. Sherry is a Greenville native and graduate of Greenville Technical College. She holds certifications in Child Development and CAD/CAM, and she has experience with infants through after school age children. In her spare time she enjoys boating, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and Clemson Football – GO TIGERS!
She has been a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family since before we opened our doors in 2015 and she truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! Ms. Sherry can always be reached at the school 864.729.8811 or via email at Sherry@PrimroseSimpsonville.com.

Ms. Kara
Ms. Kara is a Simpsonville native and graduate of the University of South Carolina. She holds a bachelors degree in Visual Communications from the School of Journalism with a minor in Studio Art. She has experience with infants through school age children! In her spare time she enjoys music (singing, playing the guitar, and songwriting), reading, art and design, planning Disney trips, watching movies, and spending time with family (including her Golden Retriever, Luna)!
She has been a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family since before we opened our doors in 2015 and she truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! Ms. Kara can always be reached at the school at 864.729.8811 or via email at Kara@PrimroseSimpsonville.com.

Ms. Grace
Ms. Grace is a White Pigeon, Michigan native and a graduate of Western Michigan University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2024, she had seven years of experience with children of all ages, from infants to after-school students! In her spare time, she enjoys watching Netflix, taking walks, playing board games, and reading. Ms. Grace is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Sara
Ms. Sara is a Greenville native and a graduate of Hillcrest High School. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Care and Education with a certificate in Childcare Management. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2024, she had 16 years of experience with newborns through 12-year-olds! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, Bible journaling, and shopping. Ms. Sara is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She enjoys teaching and spoiling her babies each and every day!

Ms. Shaina
Ms. Shaina is a Greenville native and a graduate of Travelers Rest High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2023, she had experience working with infants and toddlers, and helped with her nieces and nephews as well as the children she babysat throughout high school! In her spare time, she enjoys going shopping, walking her dog, watching movies, sleeping, and hanging out with her family and friends. Ms. Shaina is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Morgan
Ms. Morgan is a Sumter, SC native and a graduate of Sumter High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2024, she had seven years of experience with infants and toddlers! In her spare time, she enjoys painting and building Legos. Ms. Morgan is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Aleah
Ms. Aleah is a Greenville native and a graduate of Carolina High School. She is currently working on degrees in Humanities & Science and Music Education from South Carolina State University! Before joining our PSSFF family in 2025, she had over six years of experience with children of all ages, from infancy through early high school. In her spare time, she enjoys singing and knitting. Ms. Aleah is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Kayla
Ms. Kayla is an Illinois/California native and a graduate of Argonaut High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2026, she had over ten years of experience with infants. In her spare time, she enjoys coloring, taking walks, and spending time with her family. Ms. Kayla is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Ronata
Ms. Ronata is a Greenville native and a graduate of Byrnes High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2021, she had three years of experience in classrooms of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and after-school students. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the movies, playing games with her family, spending time at the beach and the pool, and eating! 🙂 Ms. Ronata is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family – She enjoys spoiling our sweet babies, and she truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Megan
Ms. Megan is an Indiana native and a graduate of Pensacola Christian College. She holds a degree in Graphic Design. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2025, she had ten years of experience with children of all ages! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing games, and playing with her dog. Ms. Megan is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Emma
Ms. Emma is a Greenville native and a graduate of Woodmont High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2024, she had five years of experience with infants, preschoolers, and elementary school students! In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking, and painting. Ms. Emma is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She enjoys helping children grow socially and emotionally, and loves to watch them learn and grow!

Ms. Lauren
Ms. Lauren is a Cookeville, TN native and a graduate of Cookeville High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2026, she had three years of experience with children of all ages! In her spare time, she enjoys singing, hiking, and painting. Ms. Lauren is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She loves to connect with students and watch them grow and develop!

Ms. Jade
Ms. Jade is a Georgia native and a graduate of Connections Academy. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2024, she had one year of experience caring for children! In her spare time, she enjoys reading and art. Ms. Jade is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Bettina
Ms. Bettina is a Rodalben, Germany native and a graduate of the American Academy of Pinecrest. She has also completed several medical courses at Greenville Technical College and Piedmont Technical College. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2022, she had over 7 years of experience working with children, and she often volunteered at her children’s school when they were little! She has worked with many age groups over the years – She also has five grown children and a wonderful daughter-in-law with four grandchildren (ranging in age from infants to teenagers)! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, doing anything that involves nature, and cooking up new recipes with her husband. Ms. Bettina loves learning and taking new opportunities to grow, and she is so excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family (and work with our wonderful families and staff)!

Ms. Kaitlyn
Ms. Kaitlyn is an Anderson, SC native and a graduate of Wren High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2025, she had one year of experience with Preschoolers and two years of experience with elementary students. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, playing with animals, and watching sports or TV shows! Ms. Kaitlyn is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Amanda
Ms. Amanda is a Simpsonville native and a graduate of Kaplan University. She holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development. Before joining our PSSFF family, she had three years of experience with infants, toddlers, and Preschoolers! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to hockey games, and reading. Ms. Amanda is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Margaret
Ms. Margaret is a Memphis, TN native and a graduate of Greenville Technical College. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Marketing. She loves working with children, and enjoys furthering her experience in childcare with our school! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading books, and shopping. Ms. Margaret is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Vanessa
Ms. Vanessa is a Tennessee native and a graduate of Woodmont High School. Before joining our PSSFF family, she had one and a half years of experience with elementary school, middle school, and high school students! In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, going to amusement parks, and spending time with family. Ms. Vanessa is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She loves being able to shape little minds and prepare them for elementary school!

Ms. Shy
Ms. Shy is an Anderson, SC native and a graduate of James F. Byrnes High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2024, she had three years of experience with children between the ages of preschool and high school! In her spare time, she enjoys doing nails and hair, shopping for fun, and learning different things to cook. Ms. Shy is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Cynthia
Ms. Cynthia is a Massachusetts native and a graduate of Castleton University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2025, she had five years of experience with 2-year-olds! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, coloring, and spending time with family. Ms. Cynthia is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Carolina
Ms. Carolina is a Greenville native and a graduate of Hillcrest High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2022, she had previous experience with infants and preschoolers! In her spare time, she enjoys painting and going out with family or friends. Ms. Carolina is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She enjoys watching our children learn and grow more every day!

Ms. Dany
Ms. Dany is a SC native and a graduate of Hillcrest High School. She loves working with children and helping them learn and grow! In her spare time, she enjoys building Legos and playing pickleball and soccer. Ms. Dany is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Linda
Ms. Linda is an Edgefield, SC native and a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School. Before joining our PSSFF family, she had one year of experience with elementary school students! In her spare time, she enjoys going on walks, going hiking, and shopping. Ms. Linda is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Oil
Ms. Oil is a Thailand native and a graduate of Mahanakorn, where she received a degree in Liberal Arts. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2022, she had experience with infants and toddlers. She enjoys having new opportunities to learn and grow as she works in our classrooms! In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, fishing, and traveling. Ms. Oil is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and enjoys working with our wonderful families and staff!

Ms. Giselle
Ms. Giselle is a native of the Philippines and a graduate of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2025, she had 11 years of experience with children between the ages of 3 and 6. In her spare time, she enjoys planting vegetables, cooking Filipino food, and gardening. Ms. Giselle is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Sylvia
Ms. Sylvia is a Brandon, FL native and a graduate of Laurens District 55 High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2023, she had four years of experience with children between the ages of 1 and 3! In her spare time, she enjoys crochet, painting, writing, sewing, coloring, baking, and learning new recipes. Ms. Sylvia is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She believes that watching children learn and grow is a special experience, and she is excited to be a part of it!

Ms. Phillipa
Ms. Phillipa is a London native and attended Brookdale Community College. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2023, she had 40 years of experience with children of all ages! In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, sewing, reading, and sitting in Barnes and Noble with a latte. Raising her boys was the best time in her life, and she is looking forward to investing in the lives of our children here at Primrose! Ms. Phillipa is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Marissa Bundy
Ms. Marissa Bundy is a Greer native and a graduate of Bob Jones University. She holds a degree in Early Childcare and Development. Before joining our PSSFF family, she had over four years of experience in Preschool classrooms. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing soccer, and spending time with family and friends. She is so excited to be part of the new Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks and looks forward to getting to know each family and working with staff members to meet the needs of every child!
Ms. Marissa passed away, on March 6, 2017, after an 18 month battle with breast cancer. She fought this battle so courageously and for so long. We miss her terribly but have peace in the fact that she is free of pain. We love you sweet girl!

Ms. Tatiana
Ms. Tatiana is a native of Brazil and a graduate of the Lutheran University of Brazil. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychical Therapy and Education Management. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2022, she had 15 years of experience with children of all ages – from preschoolers to high school students! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, camping, and fishing. Ms. Tatiana is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She values the partnership between schools and parents, and is looking forward to building trusted relationships with our students and their families!

Ms. Cintia
Ms. Cintia is a native of Argentina, where she received a degree in Early Childhood Education in Buenos Aires. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2023, she had 15 years of experience with children of all ages – She taught 2nd grade in Argentina, and then worked with infants, preschoolers, and Pre-K students when she moved to the US! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children, listening to music, and going on walks. Ms. Cintia is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Meg
Ms. Meg is a Arlington, VA native and a graduate of Wheelock College in Boston, MA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2017, she had 16 years of experience in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade classrooms. In her spare time, she enjoys walks with her dogs, reading, and watching the Red Sox and Patriot games! She is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to developing lasting relationships with our children and our families in a fun, engaging environment!

Ms. Lisa
Ms. Lisa is a North Carolina native and a graduate of the University of Vermont, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2024, she had 13 years of experience with all age groups, but mostly with Pre-K students! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, and cooking. Ms. Lisa is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Lesly
Ms. Lesly is a Colombia, South America native and a graduate of Politecnico de Medellin. She holds diplomas in Early Childhood Education and Pedagogy and Play. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2017, she had 17 years of experience with children, from infants to Kindergarteners! In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, painting, watching movies with her family, making cakes, and taking care of her plants. Ms. Lesly is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Chef CiCi
Ms. CiCi is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Stafford High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2023, she had six years of experience as a chef! In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, redecorating, and reading. Chef CiCi is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She loves children and loves to cook, and is excited to be a part of a school that feels like home!

Ms. Sara
Ms. Sara is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Joseph A. Foran High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2019, she had 10 years of in-home childcare experience, and she has worked with infants, preschoolers, and elementary school children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, seeing live music, going to the movies, and spending time with her family. Sara is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to working with our wonderful families and staff!

Ms. Cheryl
Ms. Cheryl is an Illinois native and a graduate of Byron High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2016, she had six years of experience working with preschool age children and elementary age children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, walking, hiking and being outdoors. She is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to working with each of our wonderful children!

Ms. Sue
Ms. Sue is a Hawaii native and a graduate of Molokai High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2018, she had four years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and crocheting. She is very excited to have joined the in the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to meeting our families and children and wathcing them learn and grow!

Ms. Letashia
Ms. Letashia is a Greenwood native and a graduate of Greenville Technical College. She holds an Associates Degree in Early Care and Education. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2016, she had three years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and two year olds. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, watching movies, spending time with family, and relaxing at home. She is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to teaching and helping each child grow!

Ms. Rue
Ms. Rue is a Powdersville, SC native and a graduate of Lander University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2025, she had almost two years of experience with children between the ages of infancy and early middle school! In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to North Carolina, reading, listening to audio books, and spending time with her family. Ms. Rue is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Jasmine
Ms. Jasmine is an Anderson, SC native and a graduate of Palmetto High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2024, she had one year of experience with preschool students! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Ms. Jasmine is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Ms. Lauren
Ms. Lauren is a Tega Cay, SC native and a graduate of Southside Christian School. She is currently enrolled at Clemson University working on a degree in Psychology! Before joining our PSSFF family in 2026, she had about three years of experience with children between the ages of infancy and middle school. In her spare time, she enjoys doing yoga and working out. Ms. Lauren is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!
Ms. Christina
Ms. Christina is a Yonkers, NY native and a graduate of Mount Vernon High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2026, she had over three years of experience with children between the ages of 1 and 5. In her spare time, she enjoys art, crochet, and taking road trips! Ms. Christina is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Franchise Owners
Stacie and Joe Bryant, Rick and Stacy Schroder
Welcome to Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks! We are proud to bring high-quality preschool and child care to young children and families in the Simpsonville, SC community. As the current owners of Primrose School at Pelham, we are excited about the opportunity to bring our experience, educational values, passion for learning and commitment to nurturing young minds to your school. Meet the Bryant Family Stacie and Joe Bryant are proud parents of three children: two teenage sons, Tripp and Luke, and a teenage daughter, Harper. Stacie brings over 15 years of experience in the child care industry, having served as a teacher, assistant director, director and most recently as the onsite owner and operator at Primrose School at Pelham. Owning a preschool has always been Stacie’s dream, and she is thrilled to expand her role as an onsite owner at the Simpsonville location. Joe is a managing principal at SeamonWhiteside, a civil engineering firm, and enjoys being involved in the Primrose adventure. Meet the Schroder Family Rick and Stacy Schroder are the proud parents of three young daughters, June, Amelia and Grace. Rick, who works alongside Joe at SeamonWhiteside, and Stacy, a nurse practitioner at Peterson Dermatology, have a strong commitment to supporting families in the Greenville community. We are excited to meet you and your family!




