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. Jennifer M.
Hello! My name is Jennifer. After working in the retail for 11 years, I happily changed my career path and began teaching. I live in San Jose with my 5 year old daughter Elena and my husband, Cesar. I look forward to working with you and creating a wonderful preschool experience for your child!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Name: Jennifer Magana
Hometown: San Jose
Child care experience: 7 years
Education Background: Fully qualified preschool teacher.
Favorite food: Pizza, Donuts
Favorite weekend activity: Sleeping in, and going to the park with my two dogs, daughter, and husband. I also like going to many family events, watching movies, and reading books.
Favorite children’s book: I Love You Forever by Roberto N. Munsch! For the reason that no matter how old you get or what you do, your mother will always be with you.
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the dog because Erwin is very trustworthy as well as patient.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am most excited about getting to meet all my new little friends and Parents.
Ms. Michelle C.
Hello wonderful families! My name is Ms. Michelle. I just started working at Primrose, but I am looking forward to working with all these children here at the school. I was born in Sacramento but moved to San Jose to go to San Jose State University. I grew up with a big family with myself being the second youngest, but I grew up taking care of my nieces and nephews from my siblings and I love them all!
My education background: BA in Psychology. I previously worked as a behavior technician for almost 5 years, which is someone who worked with children who had autism, so I am happy to put that knowledge to good use.
My favorite foods are sushi, ramen, and pasta.
My favorite weekend activity is napping! Other things I like to do are catching up on my shows, reading in my spare time, playing video games with my significant other, and going out to eat at new places.
My favorite children’s books are Elephant and Piggy books.
The Primrose character I most relate to is Peanut the Pony as I always want to be honest with myself, and my opinions, and be honest with the children as well. I don’t like to skew knowledge and being honest is the best way to get to know someone.
The thing I’m most excited about this school year is starting this new journey at this school with all these children. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for me here with all the children and watch them grow!
Ms. Rocio G.
Hello! My name is Rocio, and I’m 24 years old. I enjoy music, exploring new things, and learning about different cultures. I’m a friendly and caring person who truly enjoys helping others whenever I can. One of my favorite foods is tacos.
At Primrose, I value being part of a team that feels like a family. I believe in creating a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children feel supported and encouraged to learn and grow, just like they would at home.
I have 3–4 years of experience in childcare and a background in Early Childhood Education. One of my favorite parts of working with children is seeing their pride and excitement when they master a new skill they’ve been working hard on. It’s very meaningful to be part of such an important stage in their development and to make a positive, lasting impact.
My favorite children’s book is “Stand Back,” Said the Elephant, “I’m Going to Sneeze!” I love celebrating Christmas, as well as Día de los Muertos on November 2. At home, we speak both Spanish and English, and I have an Amazon parrot as a pet.
I look forward to getting to know you and your family!
Ms. Aisha M.
Hello! I’m Aisha. I want to tell you a little about myself. I was born and raised in Bangladesh. I moved to the USA in 2016. I have been working with children for about 3 years. I love working with kids because every day is a reminder of the pure joy of discovery and the magic of imagination. Their laughter is infectious, their curiosity is boundless, and their capacity for love is limitless. In their presence, I am constantly inspired, challenged, and humbled. Simply put, being with kids fills my heart with happiness and purpose.
Name: Aisha Moutushi
Home Town: San Jose.
Child care experience: 3 years
Education Background: I completed my AA on Elementary Education from Evergreen
Valley College. Currently attending San Jose State University to complete my BA on Liberal Studies.
Favorite food: Biriyani
Favorite weekend activity: Go out for a long drive on HWY1.
Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs and Ham, See you later alligator
The primrose character I most relate to:Mia the mouse.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m most excited about connecting with the children, seeing their curiosity ignite, and guiding them on their journey of learning and discovery.
Ms. Samantha S.
Hi, my name is Samatha Santos, and I have been a preschool teacher for several years.
My favorite part of working with children is witnessing their excitement when they discover or learn something new. I also love seeing their personal growth from the beginning of the school year to the end and watching their confidence grow as they begin to understand new concepts. One of my favorite children’s book series is The Berenstain Bears because each story teaches a valuable lesson, which is so important for young children.
My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love decorating my home inside and out, but what I enjoy most is spending time with loved ones. Gift-giving is something I truly enjoy. One of my favorite family traditions is celebrating Christmas Eve with my family and then gathering again on Christmas Day.
I have two cats: a five-year-old black cat named King and a one-year-old tuxedo cat named Magic. I also love to sing and have performed at several events, including my mom’s wedding and graduations. I look forward to growing with Primrose!
Ms. Diane V.
I’m Diane. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I’m a 20 year old, who loves travelling, going on walks with my dog, and eating out. I got to visit Puerto Rico twice, is a very cultural and tropical island. The vibes there were amazing, I also visited multiple times my parents home country, which is Mexico. One of my favorite plate is Tacos, although I do enjoy any plate of food. I recently a year ago started working with younger kids. My first job was at a gymnastic school, so I got to work with hands on. I taught groups of 3-4 year old kiddos, taught them to do basics like jumping, crawling, etc. From there I started enjoying working with little kids, I started exploring many other jobs like after school programs which led to my growth in my career. I’m a very open person, I will accept any tips. So feel free to let me know anything.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Name: Diane Suleima Vargas
Hometown: San Jose
Child care experience: One Year
Education Background: N/A
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Hiking with my dog
Favorite children’s book: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin The Dog
What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m excited to get to grow my career more. I get to experience new things, meet new people and get to know the kiddos around here. I love working with little ones and help them advance in their learning.
Ms. Beza S.
Hello! My name is Ms. Beza, I was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I am married and have two girls.
Hometown: San Jose
Childcare experience: This is my 5th year working as a preschool teacher, and one year here at Primrose School of Willow Glen
Education: I have a Diploma in Nursing and used to work in the medical field before I moved to the United States. I am a trained Montessori teacher and earned Associate Teacher Certificate in ECE from SJCC College. Currently I am attending San Jose City College Pursuing my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
My favorite food: Injera, Mexican food and veggie combo.
Favorite weekend activities: Eating breakfast with my family, going to church, shopping, and taking a long walk.
Favorite children’s book: Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs and Stellaluna.
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear: generous, kind, and giving to others without expecting anything in return.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to meet all children under my care and help/encourage them to become the best version of themselves.
Ms. Nawshin K.
Hello! My name is Nawshin Khan, and I’m from Bangladesh. I’m thrilled to be part of this wonderful school year! I have always had a passion for working with children and creating a positive and fun learning environment. I completed my high school education in Bangladesh and am currently pursuing an associate degree in Early Childhood Education at evergreen valley college. I believe in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued and inspired to explore their creativity. Outside the classroom, I love reading story books. with Cinderella being one of my all-time favorite children’s books. I’m a big fan of Bengali cuisine, with biriyani being my ultimate favorite dish.
I’m thrilled to be working with all the amazing kids this school year, and I can’t wait to see them grow and discover the world around them!
Ms. Natalie O.
I am Ms. Natalie, and I wanted to share a little bit about myself. I am a very passionate and loving person who has been working with children from a young age. My first job was at a fun place called Pump It Up, where children celebrated birthday parties and enjoyed active play. I recently moved back to San Jose after earning my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento. While living in Sacramento, I interned at a preschool as a teacher’s aide, which further strengthened my love for working with young children. I plan to continue my education by applying for a master’s degree in Early Childhood Mental Health and Emotional Development. I love working with little ones because they are full of life, positivity, and creativity.
I am originally from San Jose, California. My favorite food is Nicaraguan cuisine, and I enjoy spending my weekends attending my nephew’s sporting games. My favorite children’s book is Green Eggs and Ham, and the Primrose character I relate to most is Erwin the Dog. This year, I am most excited about getting to know all of the children and having lots of fun together throughout the year.
