Ms. Charlene Parris
Private Pre-K One
Hello, I am Ms. Charlene Parris and have been the Lead Pre-K teacher at Primrose since 2001. For the past 25 years I have worked in the education field. One of the things that I love best about Primrose is that fact that they provide me with my complete curriculum that is fun, challenging, and creative. However, I still have room for my own creativity and time for individual focus on each child.
Originally from the beautiful island of Trinidad in the Caribbean, I completed my schooling at Baruch College in New York. Now I live in Kennesaw (Heritage Club) with my husband of 20+ years. We have one grown daughter who graduated from college this year. Being from the islands, I love Caribbean style food. I also enjoy indulging in Indian and Chinese food. My favorite weekend activities are reading, going to the movies and shopping.
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WHY ARE WE SO PROUD?
Lisa Soukup/Owner
The dedication and commitment of our entire staff is outstanding and truly remarkable. In an industry where turnover is generally fairly common, we consider ourselves lucky to be the exception and NOT the rule. Primrose School of Kennesaw North team is made up of caring and nurturing individuals committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for everyone to learn and grow, while recognizing the individual needs of each child. Their love of teaching and desire to make a positive difference in the lives of children is evident every day in each and every single one of our classrooms. From our Infant room up to our Explorers classroom, the standard of excellence is maintained and demonstrated every day . We are proud to be a part of Primrose, "The Leader in Educational Child Care".
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Ms. Anne Stuart
Director
My name is Ms. Anne Stuart and I am the proud director of Primrose School of Kennesaw North. I love working here with our wonderful Primrose families and dedicated, loyal staff. I also appreciate the terrific hands-on support that I receive from owners Nick and Lisa Soukup.
I've been Primrose's Director for the past five years. My prior experience consists of both management and teaching at two different schools in Cobb County. I attended UGA in Athens and am a HUGE Bulldogs fan! My husband Jeffrey and I have two sons. Patrick will be a freshman this fall at Georgia Tech and Christopher will be a junior in high school.
When not at Primrose you can usually find me busy at home doing home-improvements, decorating, reading, gardening, scrapbooking, or attending our sons sports events (cross country & track).
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Ms. Mona Wheat
Infant Teacher
My name is Mona Wheat and for the past 9+ years I have worked at Primrose School of Kennesaw North caring and loving our infants-primarily on the younger side. For the majority of my working life this is what I have done. I guess you can say it was my calling. Over my 9+ years at Primrose I have had many babies under my care. I love it when parents bring my ‘babies’ back to visit me…even though they may be 8 or 9 years old I still think of them as my ‘babies’.
I am originally from Port Arthur, Texas (southeast TX near the LA border). I am a mother of two daughters and a grandmother to one grandson. When not at Primrose or spending time with my own family I enjoy reading, camping, card making, watching TV, or just relaxing at home.
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Ms. Jeanne Pelosi
Infant Teacher
Hi, I’m Ms. Jeanne Pelosi and I am in my third year of employment at Primrose School of Kennesaw North. During my time at Primrose I have worked in the baby room with both the younger and older infants. For 18 years prior to joining Primrose I cared for babies in my own home….both my own and other families. Our babies provide me with so much joy and pleasure. I feel very fortunate to be a daily part of their lives.
I am originally from Madison, New Jersey and attended college in Frederick, MD (Hood College). Kennesaw is where my family now resides. My husband (of 22 years) and I have three terrific boys ages 20, 16, and 10. In my spare time I enjoy walking and reading. I’m also a big seafood lover!
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Ms. Susan Dimmett
Preschool Two Teacher
My name is Susan Dimmett. I have the pleasure of being the Lead Teacher in our Preschool Two class. Prior to working with our three-year-olds I taught in both our Young Toddler and the Private Pre-K class.
We know that brain development begins at birth; the Primrose curriculum helps make it easy to implement the developmentally appropriate activities each day in our classroom to provide our young children with the best foundation possible.
My husband Jim and I have three boys, 2 daughter-in-laws and 3 wonderful grandchildren. Two of our sons serve in the military with one of them stationed overseas in Kuwait. I am originally from New Orleans but call Marietta my home. When not at Primrose I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, and attending church. I am also an LSU and Saints fan so I enjoy football season as well.
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Ms. Keisha Jackson
Early Preschool Two Teacher
Hi, my name is Ms. Keisha Jackson. For the past four years that I have worked at Primrose School of Kennesaw North, I feel that Primrose is my ‘home away from home’. As the EPS2 Lead Teacher, teaching two-year-olds is my passion. The majority of my time at Primrose has been spent working with our terrific children in both our Early Preschool One and Early Preschool Two classrooms. I feel that it is important to provide children a solid academic and emotional foundation and a sense of structure. I also love being creative and imaginative; I feel that it helps little minds grow faster!
My hometown is Chattanooga, TN but my family currently resides in Kennesaw. My husband and I have two children. Justin is 15 and a student at North Cobb High School. Our daughter Gabrielle (13) attends Awtrey Middle School.
On the weekends I enjoy participating in family activities and shopping (solo works best for this activity!). My favorite foods are chicken, salads, fruits and cookies!
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Ms. Angie Rodriquez
Early Preschool Two Teacher
My name is Angie Rodriquez and I am pleased to work with Ms. Keisha in our Early Preschool Two classroom. Prior to joining Primrose back in the fall of ’08 I worked for many years in the childhood education field. Of course, being a mother to three children has also provided me with plenty of experience! I love working with our two-year-olds. It takes a lot of caring, patience, and love and I feel that I have plenty to offer our Primrose children,.
When not in the classroom I am very busy attending extra-curricular activities for my own kids. Tristan (10), Emily (7), and Tyler (6) stay quite busy with baseball, football and cheerleading. I also enjoy watching football on TV….especially the Bulldogs!
Just one other bit of ‘trivia’ about me…..I love pizza and pastas!
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Ms. Judy Voccolla
Preschool One
Hi, I’m Judy Voccola and I am the Lead Teacher in Preschool One. Seven years ago I began my career at Primrose School of Kennesaw North working in the Young Toddler room. As my students moved up from YT’s to Early Preschool to Preschool I had the wonderful opportunity to move up with them. It’s been great having the benefit of working with several different age groups, as well as to be able to watch my children advance in all aspects of their growth and development.
I was born in Rhode Island and later moved to Connecticut. Just prior to moving to Georgia in 2001 I was living in Florida. Now I currently reside in Acworth. I am the proud mother of 3 daughters, 1 son, and 5 grand-children. Two of my daughters live in the area and the other two still reside in Florida. One of my grandsons attended this school the first year it was open….way before I knew that I would be working here!
In my spare time I enjoy being with my family and friends. I enjoy shopping and just taking time to relax. My favorite foods are Italian, cheeseburgers, and ice cream.
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Ms. Tonya Ledbetter
Preschool One
My name is Ms. Tonya Ledbetter and I have the good fortune to work at Primrose with our terrific three-year olds as their afternoon teacher. They have so much energy and enthusiasm. The things they do and say bring a smile to my face every day.
My husband and I are from Joliet, IL. Last year we moved to Kennesaw which is when I started at Primrose. With 10 years of experience in the field of early childhood education, I am pleased to be associated with Primrose; they have such a strong curriculum and provide incredible instructional resources for the teaching staff.
In my spare time I enjoy spending it with my husband, son, and daughter. My favorite foods are steak and Mac n’ Cheese….a favorite a many of our Primrose kids!
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Ms. Maria Thomas
Private Pre-K Two
Hi, I am Ms. Thomas, Lead Teacher for the Private Pre-K Two classroom. I am committed to creating a solid educational foundation for the children in my class and to help make every day count! I have a wonderful curriculum to work with which allows me to focus on the individual and group needs of my children in the class.
My husband and I live in Kennesaw with our daughter Victoria. She is a student at Big Shanty Elementary School. I am originally from New Orleans which is where I attended college, worked and starting raising our daughter. We moved here following the devastating hurricane. With 18 years of early childhood education experience I was very pleased and excited to be able to work with the children at Primrose School of Kennesaw North. On the weekends we enjoy just relaxing. We also have fun attending movies. My favorite dishes to eat are shrimp (New Orleans has some of the best!) and pasta.
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Ms. Anne Archer-Johnson
Kindergarten
Hello, my name is Ms. Anne-Archer Johnson. I joined the Primrose team back in 2006 and spent the first year teaching in Private Pre-K. When Primrose started a Kindergarten class two years ago, I gladly accepted the opportunity to move up with my class. The curriculum is absolutely incredible and well positions our Primrose children for success in their future. I have a low ratio in my classroom which allows me to provide lots of individual attention and focus on each child.
My husband David and I live in Acworth although I am originally from Portland, Maine. It’s a beautiful place to live and I enjoyed attending Westbrook College of the University of New England. My husband and sons (Cody and Kyle) look forward to going back to the northeast each summer to visit our extended family members who still live up there. I like to spend my time relaxing on a warm beach with a good book. I also enjoy a good game of tennis or golf and a nice fast-paced hike. When I want to treat myself extra well you’ll find me at Starbucks sipping a Chai Tea.
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Ms. Jennifer Tallis
GA Pre-K
My name is Ms. Tallis and since 2005 have had the honor of being the Lead GA Pre-K teacher at Primrose School of Kennesaw North. I work with a terrific group of teachers at Primrose and gave a good time with my students. I love helping prepare them for kindergarten and being a part of their overall development.
My original hometown is Roswell, GA (a native!). I currently reside in Kennnesaw (Legacy Park) with my husband and two children. Will is 9 and attends Big Shanty. Emma is 5 and this fall will be attending Kennesaw Elementary in 2010. I received my degree in Earl Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University. However, when it comes to football season, I cheer on Auburn University. When I have free time on the weekends I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, gardening, and cooking. My favorite dishes are either Italian or Mexican.
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Ms. Jodi Miller
GA Pre-K
My name is Ms. Jodi Miller and I work along side Ms. Tallis as the Assistant Teacher in GA Pre-K. I am currently in my 7th year of working at Primrose School of Kennesaw North and have really enjoyed the children I’ve had in my classrooms over the past many years.
I was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut although I spent the majority of my years living in Boca Raton, Florida before moving to Georgia. I recently got married to a terrific man and enjoy being the step-mother to his two great kids Nicole (10) and Timothy (8). We currently reside in Woodstock. My favorite thing to do on the weekends is to spent time with my family. In addition to my husband and step-children, my mother and sister’s family live here. Hence, I have the opportunity to see my niece and nephews on a frequent basis.
What’s my favorite type of restaurant to eat out at? Mexican, without a doubt!
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Ms. Melanie Bushey
Chef
With 24 years of experience as a chef in the childcare industry I was thrilled to learn of an opening for a cook at Primrose. That was three years ago and in that time I have gotten to know each and every child in our school. I love the children’s expressions when they see that their favorite dish is being served. I also love how our babies can request ‘more’ using their sign-language and how our Young Toddlers see my food cart and automatically take their seats without even being asked. I also love it when three and four-year-olds tell me “you’re the best cook ever!”
When I’m not cooking up nutritious meals for our Primrose children I enjoy spending time with my husband and son, Andrew. I enjoy eating out (especially at Mexican and Chinese food restaurants), going to the movies, antique shopping, and supporting GA Tech’s football team when they are playing.
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Ms. Diane Ellison
Assistant Director
Hi! My name is Ms. Diane Ellison. I have been a member of the Primrose School of Kennesaw North team since 2001. During my tenure with Primrose I have had the benefit of learning about the childcare industry from a lead teacher, educational coordinator, and most currently-from an Assistant Director standpoint. In my Assistant Director role I wear many hats depending on if I'm assisting management, the teachers, the parents or the children. My diverse set of responsibilities keeps my job interesting, challenging and most importantly....FUN!
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or for yoru child. We're here to serve and to give you the Peace of Mind that your child is in a safe, secure, loving and educational environment.
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Ms. Adrianne Jarvis
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Hi! My name is Adrianne Jarvis and I am the Preschool Two Teacher, supporting Ms. Susan Dimmett in the classroom. I love working with our curious and fun three-four years old and am quite excited to be a member of the Primrose family.
I graduated from KSU with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I also hold a Georgia state teaching certificate. I am a true southern girl in that I was born in Florida but raised in the North Georgia mountains. I have traveled between the two states throughout my life, thoroughly enjoying both the beach and the mountains. I am engaged to a wonderful man and plan to get married in 2010. I am a lover of all animals, but I take a special interest in dogs. I have two of my own: Tiny and Sadie.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
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Ms. Melanie Olsen
Infant Teacher
Hi! I’m Melanie Olsen, afternoon teacher in our young infant room. I have been working with children most of my life, beginning with my first babysitting job at age 13. I’ve always had a passion for helping others-especially children.
I have been living in Georgia for 16 years and am originally from Ontatio, Canada. I just became an American citizen in 2009 and am now a proud dual citizen of Canada and the USA. I am single and finishing up my degree at KSU in psychology. Upon graduation in May, I plan on attending nursing school to earn my second degree.
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Ms. Karen Tyree
Infant Teacher
My name is Ms. Karen Tyree and I have the honor of working with our older infants. After four years of driving by Primrose every day on my way to work at another childcare center I finally decided to stop by and learn more about them. I was always so impressed with the exterior and wondered if it was just as wonderful on the interior. I found that answer to be ‘yes’ and when a position became available I was thrilled to accept it.
Originally from Albany, GA my husband Gary and I have lived in the city of Kennesaw for the past 10 years. We have 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren and two dogs (Sophie is a Corgie and Samie is a Boston Terrior). Our interests and hobbies are out grandchildren and pets. Whatever our grandchildren are into at the time is pretty much what we are into. Gary and I also like to travel when we can.
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Ms, Matti Walter
Early Preschool One
Ms. Mattie joined our team during the last quarter of 2009. She came to us with many qulity years of teaching at another Primrose School in Cobb County. Mattie is full of energy nd exciement! She is always prepared at school, and comes into the classroom the same way she leaves....with a positive outlook and a true love for the work that she does! The children in her class are quite fortunate as her creative streak seems to rub off in a positive fashion with her Primrose children!
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Ms. Susan
July 2010 Apple of our Eye
This month we are honoring Susan Dimmett, Preschool Two teacher, as our Apple of our Eye. Ms. Susan joined Primrose School of Kennesaw North in 2007 as our Private Pre-K Assistant. Over the past year and a half she has worked with our Preschool Two children.
With July being a month that we celebrate Independence Day and honor our troups, we wanted to show our support to Ms. Susan and her military family. Ms. Susan has three sons, two of whom have been or currently are, in active duty. Ms. Susan is excited to have her one son return from Afghaniston this month. He is equally excited to see his wife and new six-month-old son upon his return.
Ms. Susan has been an active supporter of other military troups serving overseas, including some of our own military parent's troups. |
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Ms, Teresa
Preschool Assistant
We are pleased to introduce Ms. Teresa Strap to our wonderful Primrose staff. Teresa works with Ms. Judy in our Preschool One class. Teresa believes in the expression “do what you love…and love what you do. This is one of the reasons why she came to Primrose, along with our reputation for providing quality, educational childcare. Teresa absolutely loves working with young children and believes it is her calling in life. Teresa has her degree from University of West Georgia. She has experience working in both the childcare environment as well as in the public schools. Teresa is a native of Georgia and has lived in Acworth with her husband since 1993. They have three children. Paul is in 10th grade at Allatoona High School. Shannon is a 6th grader at Durham Middle School and Alan is in 4th grade at Picketts Mill Elementary. Completing their family is their dog Skipper and their hamster, Midnight. |
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Ms. Mary
Young Toddler Teacher
We are pleased to introduce Ms. Mary Bostic as a member of our Primrose team. Ms. Mary is the Lead Young Toddler teacher, spending time loving, nurturing, and teaching our precious one-year olds,<br> <BR>
Prior to joining Primrose School of Kennesaw North, Mary worked at Primrose School of Pine Mountain for six years. She has her CDA in Early Childhood Education and degree in Early Childhood Education. She enjoys working with Primrose’s curriculum because of its’ excellence balance of academic, character and enrichment programs. Mary is very creative and enjoys fostering that creativity in her students. <BR> <BR>
Mary and her husband have lived in Georgia since 1992. They have two children; Kaela attends Berea College in Kentucky and their son attends Georgia Highlands. In her spare time she likes to sew, write and cook. She also sings in her church choir and helps out with their preschool ministry. |
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