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Sarah McCleary
15 Years of ExperienceJoined 2020
Sarah McCleary
Director

Since beginning her career in education in 2006, Sarah has brought passion and leadership to early childhood education. She holds bachelor’s degrees in English Literature and Education and started as a Preschool teacher before moving into administrative leadership roles. As Director of the Primrose School of Strongsville, she is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment where children, families, and teachers can grow and thrive together. Outside of school, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and young children exploring downtown, the lakeshore, and local Metroparks. She looks forward to building strong relationships with every family in the school community.

 

Sydnie Goff
8 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Sydnie Goff
Assistant Director/Education Coach

With eight years of experience in early childhood education, Sydnie has grown from a support teacher to a lead teacher and now serves in a leadership role supporting staff, families, and students each day. She is passionate about creating a positive and welcoming school environment where children feel encouraged to learn, grow, and build confidence. Sydnie believes the experiences children have during their early years help shape their future academic success and loves being part of that journey. Outside of school, Sydnie enjoys hiking, crocheting, photography, and spending time with her dog, including regular trips to the dog park.

Ivana Gremi
10 Years of ExperienceJoined 2026
Ivana Gremi
Assistant Director/Education Coach

With over 10 years of experience in early childhood education, Ivana Gremi brings a caring and supportive presence to our school community. She has predominantly worked with Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students and loves helping children navigate transitions throughout their time at school, ensuring they always feel comfortable, confident, and loved. As Assistant Director, Ivana enjoys mentoring teachers, sharing helpful tools and strategies, and supporting classrooms in meaningful ways. She is passionate about helping teachers grow while creating nurturing learning experiences for every child.

Ethan Wooten
1 Year of ExperienceJoined 2025
Ethan Wooten
Chef
Jacki Clotz
1 Year of ExperienceJoined 2025
Jacki Clotz
Teacher
Shelly Beal
7 Years of ExperienceJoined 2021
Shelly Beal
Teacher
Hannah Tunney
15 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Hannah Tunney
Teacher
Cristina Quintanilla
24 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Cristina Quintanilla
Teacher
Melissa Bucher
6 Years of ExperienceJoined 2021
Melissa Bucher
Teacher
Stephanie Unkrich
3 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Stephanie Unkrich
Teacher
Nardeen Habashy
6 Years of ExperienceJoined 2021
Nardeen Habashy
Teacher
Pallavi Gapat
5 Years of ExperienceJoined 2024
Pallavi Gapat
Teacher
Chip Castleton
5 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Chip Castleton
Teacher
Hailey Strzala
4 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Hailey Strzala
Teacher
Sara Youssef
7 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Sara Youssef
Teacher
Spandana Nandyala
4 Years of ExperienceJoined 2024
Spandana Nandyala
Teacher
Alyssa Poshedly
9 Years of ExperienceJoined 2024
Alyssa Poshedly
Teacher
Ester Gerges
4 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Ester Gerges
Support Staff
Ana Diaz
23 Years of ExperienceJoined 2024
Ana Diaz
Teacher
Shar Armstrong
1 Year of ExperienceJoined 2025
Shar Armstrong
Teacher
Hanan Addi
17 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Hanan Addi
Teacher
Shazia Sajjad
2 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Shazia Sajjad
Teacher
Anuradha Gopalan
3 Years of ExperienceJoined 2023
Anuradha Gopalan
Teacher
Laura Tillia
18 Years of ExperienceJoined 2023
Laura Tillia
Teacher
Alyssa Dozanti
20 Years of ExperienceJoined 2023
Alyssa Dozanti
Teacher
Kassandra Lopez
1 Year of ExperienceJoined 2025
Kassandra Lopez
Teacher
Primrose Staff Member Photo
3 Years of ExperienceJoined 2024
Celena Haynes
Support Staff
Sarah Donais
1 Year of ExperienceJoined 2025
Sarah Donais
Support Staff
Primrose Staff Member Photo
3 Years of ExperienceJoined 2025
Haley Walkuski
Support Teacher
Primrose Staff Member Photo
1 Year of ExperienceJoined 2025
Zuri Howerton
Seasonal Support Teacher
Primrose Staff Member Photo
4 Years of ExperienceJoined 2023
Mallory Nowicki
Seasonal Support Staff
Adyasweta Mishra
Joined 2026
Adyasweta Mishra
Support Teacher

Franchise Owners

Neha & Kanak

Meet Neha Dayakar and Kanak Chatterjee – the proud franchise owners of Primrose School of Strongsville. They are very excited to bring the Primrose brand of premiere early childhood education and care to the families and community of Strongsville. Having lived here since 2004 and with both their sons born here, they are proud to call Cleveland home.

As full-time working parents, they are very aware of the challenges that families face while seeking premium quality childcare. Their two boys, were in preschools from the time when they were 12 weeks old, all the way through Pre-K. This gave them the unique opportunity to experience different childcare providers as needs evolved, and as Primrose parents, Neha and Kanak experienced firsthand the positive impact this had on the children as they were guided through a safe and nurturing, learning environment. Primrose’s Balanced Learning curriculum empowered the teachers to focus more time on developing the children’s curiosity, creativity, confidence, and compassion, and less time on worrying about coming up with a plan on what to teach daily.

Having grown up in different parts of the world and being exposed to different cultures and education systems, they feel strongly about the values and outcomes of a solid foundation for our children’s generation. There is more to education than just academics, and they firmly believe in extending such opportunities within the communities of Strongsville and Cleveland. As such, the Primrose School of Strongsville is committed to delivering a high-quality experience to prepare your children for a bright and prosperous future.

They look forward to meeting with you and welcoming you to the Primrose family!

Our family would love to meet yours.

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