Mrs. Debbie Gonzales has been with Primrose since 2009.She worked for the Katy Independent School District for 25 years, volunteered as a preschool teacher for three years at Lemuel Christian School, and worked for the United Stated Postal Office three years, all before joining our family at Primrose School of West Cinco Ranch! Mrs. Gonzales spent time teaching in the Primrose Preschool and Kindergarten programs before becoming the Office Assistant at one of our sister schools. In 2013, Mrs. Gonzales became an Assistant Director to help manage one of the most successful Primrose Schools in the area! She is a graduate of Lamar High School and attended the Education Program at Lone Star College in Houston. Mrs. Gonzales went on to receive her Child Development Associate(CDA) in 2021, of September. She is thoroughly knowledgeable of the Primrose Schools Curriculum and enjoys mentoring her team to create a superior program.

Mrs. Alisha Valadez is the Assistant Director for Primrose School of West Cinco Ranch. She began her Primrose career in 2007 at Primrose School of Cinco Ranch as a teacher in the three-year-old classroom. Since then, she worked as an office manager and Assistant Director. Before joining Primrose, Mrs. Valadez had 3 years experience in childcare. In 2014, she earned her Texas Directors Certificate. She whole-heartedly believes in the Primrose vision of delivering the best and most trusted early childhood education and care for children and families across America.

Mrs. Emery holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Oregon State University. She has over 15 years of experience in this field, eight of them with Primrose. Mrs. Emery will oversee the implementation of daily operations and educational programming on the campus.

Leslie Klipka began her service with Primrose Schools as a Lead Teacher in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom at Primrose School of West Cinco Ranch. Leslie now serves as the Education Director for Lou Ann and Michael McLaughlin’s six Primrose Schools. She has an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. As Education Director, Leslie is involved in all aspects of Primrose School early education from developing and supervising teaching staff training to assisting all management team members and teaching staff in classroom management. As such Leslie supports and supervises teacher curriculum and program delivery expectations, daily schedule implementation, as well as student behavior analysis and management. Leslie is also AdvancED (the schools Accreditation organization) trained and ELEOT certified. This designation allows her to assist all of our campuses during their accreditation and re-accreditation processes.

Ana Pila is the dedicated and passionate Director of Primrose School of West Cinco Ranch. Ana is originally from Brazil, and in 2017 she moved to Texas with her husband and two amazing sons!

Her areas of study have focused on business management, leadership, and organizational behavior.

Ana’s career and passion for Early Childhood Education began in 2021 as a toddler teacher. She was quickly recognized and offered other teaching positions.

She began working at Primrose School of Woodcreek Reserve as an Office Assistant and in a few short months earned her Director Certification.

Ana’s philosophy centers around the belief that every child deserves a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
She is known for her warm and approachable demeanor, making her a beloved figure among students, parents, and staff alike.

Her commitment to continuous improvement and her passion for early childhood education make her an invaluable asset to the Primrose School of West Cinco Ranch.