Teachers & Staff

Ms. Brianna
Ms. Brianna started her career with us as a Preschool Teacher and then taught Private Pre-K before being promoted to Assistant Director and then Director positions. Her passion for child care has always been focused on early education and child development. She attended Chattahoochee Tech where she completed her Technical Certificate of Credit. She has been married for 20 years and has two children, a recent high school graduate and a little one here at Primrose. Favorite times with her children include video gaming, go-kart racing, hiking, and outdoor picnics. She is a huge Harry Potter fan and her favorite holiday is Christmas.

Ms. Courtnie
Coming from a long line of educators, Ms. Courtnie knew she wanted to follow in her parents and grandparents footsteps – to help and teach others. Her passion is to help children build a strong and positive educational foundation, and we are thrilled she chose to do it here at Primrose School of Woodstock. She and her husband live in Canton and have two wonderful sons – one recently graduated and the other currently in high school.

Ms. Jessie
Ms. Jessie has always had a passion for working with kids and getting to do that is her dream come true. She is looking forward to another great year mentoring teachers and students and teachers, watching them grow in their knowledge and prepare for their next steps. She loves that every day is unique and each child leaves an imprint on her heart. She is married and has three kids of her own and they love to do any family-centered activity in their free time. Hiking and gardening are also favorite past times.

Ms. Susan
Ms. Susan started with us in our Young Toddlers classroom, then moved to teach Private Pre-K for two years before moving to Closing Manager. Each child’s creativity and their unconditional love is motivates her to work with children. She attended Kennesaw State University and has been married for over 34 years. With two adult sons and four grand children, you will often find her on weekends cheering at their sporting events. Her favorite holidays are Christmas and gathering with her extended family for Thanksgiving.

Ms. Jasmine
Ms. Jasmine earned her Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) and has worked with children for more than four years. She loves watching them grow and when they begin to actually remember what they’ve been taught. Christmas is one of her favorites holidays, especially sharing Pepperpot Christmas morning. She has two cats, Seven and Snoopi, and in her spare time, she enjoys journaling, playing solitaire and painting.
Mr. Ethan

Ms. Sage
Ms. Sage earned her bachelors degree in psychology from Kennesaw State University. She has worked with young children for more than five years and truly enjoys just watching them learn and grow. She has three cats, Bosco, Marcy and Miss Kitty and in her spare time she likes to read, draw or find things with her metal detector.

Ms. Muniza
Ms. Muniza has more than 20 years of child care experience and she has been here at our school since 2009! She has four children and five grand children. She loves working with babies because it reminds her of how much she loves motherhood. She feels like her infant students are her own and taking care of them is her favorite part of what she does!
In her personal time she likes cooking, praying, and spending time with her family and grand children.

Ms. Caitlin
Ms. Caitlin earned her associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Chattahoochee Technical College. She has always loved children and knew she wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Growing up she would always want to play “Teacher” or “Family” whenever she could. Her love for children has only grown over the years and it turned into her passion for teaching! Her favorite part is teaching is getting to watch a child learn a new skill and then expand on that learning. She is so excited to see what this year brings! In her personal time, Ms. Caitlin likes to read, spend time with friends and binge-watch TV shows!

Ms. Gaby
Ms. Gaby discovered her love for teaching while homeschooling her own four daughters. She truly enjoys the surprise and wonder children experience when they discover something new. Her favorite tradition is hanging Christmas ornaments and then cooking dinner together as a family. In her personal time she likes to read, garden, and hike with her family. Originally from Germany, she earned her MBA before moving to the U. S.

Ms. Rose
Ms. Rose has worked in child care for over two years and enjoys seeing her students learn and grow. She is fluent in English and Spanish and when she is not at Primrose you can probably find her crafting, painting, playing video games or watching movies with her dog, Stella. Her favorite children’s book is The Rainbow Fish.

Ms. Cecilia
Ms. Cecilia has been with Primrose School of Woodstock for over 28 years! She has three children and six grandchildren. She loves to spend time watching sports with them. Her passion for young children comes from her love of watching them grow into their personalities and reach those fundamental milestones. She can’t wait for another amazing year with her students!

Ms. Marina
Ms. Marina is fairly new to child care but she loves keeping up with the toddlers and watching them grow. She speaks both Portuguese and English, has a dog named Tommy and in her spare time she enjoys figure skating and hiking!

Ms. Abigail
Ms. Abby has worked in child care for over three years and is currently working on her degree. Her favorite thing about working with children is to see how curious they are about the world around them.
Christmas is her favorite holiday and she loves decoration the tree with family. She has a dog and two cats and in her spare time she enjoys baking.

Ms. Alejandra

Ms. Sonia
Ms. Sonia was born and raised in the Philippines and came to the U. S. in 2005. She has been with our Primrose school for over 14 years and has always had a passion for working with children because they bring such joy and happiness to her life. Raising her sister’s three children back in the Philippines made her realize this passion.
She is currently in school pursuing her bachelor’s degree and in her spare time she enjoys interior decorating.

Ms. Prudence
Ms. Prudence was drawn to child care because she is interested in how children grow and learn. She loves being able to see their growth and know that she had a role in it. She is currently working on completing her Lead Teacher Child Development Associate Certification and is a simple person who loves a day off when she doesn’t have anything planned, likes spending time with friends and she recently took up knitting.

Ms. Brooke
Ms. Brooke is a mother to four wonderful children and three cats. She loves children and is very passionate about their safety and education. She started out part time with us and found such passion taking care of children, she moved to fulltime. She likes to spend time with her kids; go to the lake; play and coach softball; and go camping and fishing.

Ms. Megan

Ms. Selina

Ms. Megan
Ms. Megan worked a desk job for ten years before making a change to start a brand new and meaningful career in child care. Her mother was a Preschool teacher and raised four children. Her mother instilled a passion for teaching in her and taught her so much. Ms. Megan believes that children are the future and she loves being a part of that! Her favorite part about working with children is teaching them things like responsibility and kindness which are demonstrated through the Primrose Friends. In her personal time she likes to paint, create art, enjoy nature and walk her dog.

Ms. Nathalia
Ms. Nathalia is somewhat new to child care (besides raising her own children) but she loves working with her students and being a part of their learning and development. She speaks both Portuguese and English, has a family dog named Tommy. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and most outdoor activities.

Ms. Janie
Ms. Janie earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Clemson University and has worked with children for over two years. She and her husband have two little ones who attend our school and she loves being a mom. Her favorite thing about working with children is seeing their imagination and creativity come to life – especially that “aha!” moment. Her family has two dogs, Amos and Bear, and she enjoys reading or just spending time together.


Ms. Rachael
Ms. Rachel graduated from UGA with a degree in Music Education. She transitioned to Early Childhood Education after the birth of her daughter and believes it’s the most important endeavor she could have chosen. She likes to read, sing, knit, bake and cook. Ms. Rachael and her daughter live in Jasper and make the trip together to our school every day.

Ms. Breanna

Ms. Mel
Ms. Mel, a native of Atlanta, recently completed her Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University and is now working on her masters. She enjoys working with children and especially seeing their little personalities blossom. She is fluent in both English and Creole and she shares her home with a dog named Bash and a crested gecko named Guac.

Ms. Marie
Ms. Marie has wanted to be a teacher since she was a little girl. Now teaching brings joy to her life every day! She loves watching her students learn and grow and she’s excited to see all the progress they will make this year. Some fun facts about her are that she love plants animals and all that is related to nature. Her family is from Germany and she speaks German!
She has a dog, a gecko and a betta fish and she loves to go on hikes and explore nature!

Ms. Debbie

Ms. Vija

Franchise Owner
Ellen Gallagher
Hi, I’m Ellen Gallagher, owner of Primrose School of Woodstock. My husband and I raised two daughters while having two careers, so we understand the importance of having high quality early childhood care that focuses not just on education, but also soft skills and character development.
My journey with Primrose Schools began in 2007 when I decided to pursue my passion for education and leave a career in the athletic footwear industry. I accepted a marketing position with Primrose Schools National Support Center and knew I had made the right decision. Every aspect of Primrose is deliberate and based on early education research with the health and safety of children at its core. Working with franchise owners and seeing their commitment to making a difference in the lives of the families and staff members they served, helped me realize this is where I belonged.
At Primrose School of Woodstock our goal is to create a safe learning environment that is happy, fun and feels like home away from home for your child. Our teachers and leadership team are equally as passionate and committed to delivering on our promise to you which is to provide the best early childhood education and experience that your child can receive each day. As a partner in the care and development of your child, it is important to me to not only meet your expectations but to exceed them!
Please reach out to us to learn more about our school and why Primrose is truly the Leader in Early Education and Care. We look forward to meeting you!




