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Ms. Arin
Preschool I Lead Teacher
Ms. Arin is the Lead Teacher in Preschool I. Prior to working here at Primrose, she has
been a part of creating various children’s summer camps
and programs. Ms. Arin enjoys working with children and hopes to one day get her teaching license and teach Kindergarten
or 1st Grade. In her spare time,she enjoys being outdoors
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Carrie Dickerson
Director
I am Carrie Dickerson the director at the Primrose School of Longmont.I have my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Ohio University. I moved to Colorado from Cincinnati, Ohio in 2007. While in Cincinnati I worked at a Primrose as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher. I fell in love with the Primrose philosophy and knew that I wanted to continue working with the Primrose company during my new venture in Colorado.That is what brought me to the Primrose in Longmont. I currently live in Longmont with my husband, Bart, my two dogs and my cat. I greatly enjoy my position as director. It is great getting to know all of our families and being a part of their lives!
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Lorri Wilson
Assistant Director
Hi, I'm Lorri, the Assistant Director at Primrose School of Longmont. Previously I have taught for over 20 years in Texas including preschool and elementary students- most recently as the Preschool Director at a private college-preparatory school in Houston, Texas. I have a passion for music and enjoy sharing that with children. I hold a lifetime Director's Credential in Texas along with many years of education and professional growth. I also have my Colorado Director's Credential. I have 3 children; one son is a firefighter in Houston, TX; one son is pre-law at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX; and my daughter attends CSU in Ft. Collins. I love Colorado, the beautiful mountains, the snow and the people. I'm blessed to work in a field that I truly love and I'm happy to be a part of the Primrose family.
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Ms. Katie
Manager of School Activities & Safety
Ms. Katie is the Manager of School Activities & Safety as well as the Child Health Liaison here at Primrose. Katie graduated from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa with a BA in recreation and a minor in Wellness Program Managment. Prior to her current position, Ms. Katie previously worked in the Young Toddler and Infant classrooms.She loves working with young children, and watching them grow and learn. "I look forward to meeting the children and their families!" |
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Ms. Sierra
Infant Nursery Supervisor
Ms.Sierra is the Infant Nursery Supervisor
in the Infant classroom here at Primrose. Sierra has an Infant
Nursery & Toddler Practice Certification and is currently
furthering her degree in Early Childhood Education. She has
been working in the Child Care profession for eight years.
Ms. Sierra is married and has a beautiful little girl, who outside of Primrose takes up all of her free time. "Working with infants
has been such a great journey! Every day we learn and laugh
together and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else!" |
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Ms. Nancy
Infant Teacher
Ms. Nancy is one of our Lead Teachers in the Infant Classroom. She re-entered the workforce as an Infant Teacher in 2005 after being a stay-at-home mother for 28 years. Ms. Nancy has a degree in Education from Illinois State University and a lifetime of education from moving and traveling around the world. "Babies are second-nature to me...they don't get enough respect. I am their voice until they can speak for themselves". |
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Ms. Katie
Infant Teacher
Ms. Katie moved to Longmont nine years ago from
Iowa. Katie is a floating Assistant Teacher in the mornings- (mainly in the Early Preschool II classroom) and as an Infant Teacher in the afternoon and evenings. Ms. Katie has been working with children for 4 ½ years now and she loves it! "I am so excited to be working at Primrose!"
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Ms. Denise
Young Toddler Lead Teacher
Ms. Denise is the Lead Teacher in our Young Toddler classroom. Denise has worked in Early Childhood Education since 1990 and has an AS degree in Early Childhood Education. "I am very happy to be at Primrose and working with the young toddlers."
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Ms. Delinda
Young Toddler Assistant Teacher
Ms. Delinda is the Assistant Teacher in our Young Toddler classroom. Delinda is married and a mom to three adult children. She has two grandchildren, ages 2 and 4 who live in California. Ms. Delinda loves being with children! Prior to becoming the Assistant Teacher in Young Toddlers, Delinda was a Floating Assistant Teacher for the entire school! She has done volunteer work for the past 30 years. Delinda moved to Colorado from California in 2000, and
worked at Apple Computer for 12 ½ years and several technology companies prior to that.
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Ms. Jackie
Old Toddler Lead Teacher
Ms. Jackie is the Lead Teacher in the Old Toddler classroom. She has been working in Early Childhood Education for 10 years. "I look forward to caring for your children and helping them learn and grow."
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Ms. Krista
Old Toddler Assistant Teacher
Ms. Krista is the Assistant Teacher in the Old Toddler classroom. She has worked with children from six weeks old to twelve years for eleven years. Krista also worked many summers at summer camps. Ms. Krista is a mother of three children, Tara, Taylor and Tiffany. She also has a young grand-daughter Alizea. "I look forward to being here at Primrose!"
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Ms. Jen
Floating Assistant Teacher
Ms. Jen is a Floating Assistant Teacher as well as the Assistant Teacher in the Old Toddler classroom here at Primrose of Longmont. She was born and raised here in Longmont, where she says she will never leave! Ms. Jen has worked in childcare since 2004 with Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and school-age children. She has also taught ballet and tap dance to 3-5 year olds. Ms. Jen cannot see myself doing anything else but working with children. She went to AIM Community College where I earned an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. When she is not at work, Ms. Jen is with her family snowmobiling in the winter or camping in the summer!
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Ms. Brandi
Lead EPS I Teacher
Ms. Brandi has worked in education for over ten years in both Colorado and California as a classroom teacher, science program presenter and tutor. Brandi has a degree in chemistry, and she has taken many additional professional development classes in the field of education. She has worked with students ranging from two years of age all the way up to college age."I am a great believer in investigative, hands-on learning for students of all ages. It is especially fun for me to work in early childhood education, where children are so curious and full of wonder at the world around them." When not teaching, Ms. Brandi enjoys mountain activities such as hiking, camping, snowboarding and playing with her crazy dog.
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Ms. Jaimee
EPS I Lead Teacher
Ms. Jaimee is the Lead Teacher in our Early Preschool I classroom. She comes to Primrose of Longmont from another Primrose school with experience in Early Childhood Education. |
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Ms. Kym
Early Preschool I Assistant Teacher
Ms. Kym is the Early Preschool I Assistant Teacher here at Primrose and has been working at PSL since we first opened our doors! She is a mother of beautiful daughter, and is planning to continue her education in the area of Early Childhood Education. "I am looking forward to having the opportunity to work with your child and help families succeed in their goals while at Primrose!" |
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Ms. Arika
PM EPS I Assistant & Floater
Ms. Arika an Assistant Teacher in the Early Preschool I classroom in the late afternoon and evening, and also helps out in all of our classrooms! |
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Ms. Rachel
Early Preschool II Lead Teacher
Ms. Rachel is the Lead Teacher in our Early Preschool II classroom. Rachel has a BA in Public Relations in Advertising, and a minor in Spanish from the University of Northern Colorado. She worked for the City of Longmont Summer Day Camp Program for six summers, and has also worked as a nanny for four years. Before working as the Lead Teacher in EPS II Classroom, Ms. Rachel worked in the Old Toddler teacher as the Assistant Teacher in the mornings and the Lead Teacher in the afternoons! "I am very excited to be working at Primrose!"
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Ms. Guoli
EPS II Assistant Teacher
Ms. Guoli is the Assistant Teacher in EPS II. Guoli has her Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from CU Boulder, and formerly worked in Beijing as a Mechanical Engineer. Ms. Guoli loves dancing, art, singing, sports and music- which makes her a wonderful addition to our family here at Primrose! Guoli also has a son who is a student in our Explorers program. "It is my honor to be a teacher in this great school. I love its culture and balanced education." |
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Ms. Melinda
Preschool I Assistant Teacher
Ms. Melinda is the Assistant Teacher here at Primrose. She has worked in Early Childhood Education for ten years, and really enjoys children. Melinda has been married for 24 years and has three children of her own. "I have lived in Longmont for five years, and my family and I love it here!" |
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Ms. Rachel
Lead Teacher: Pre-School II
Ms. Rachel is the Assistant Teacher in Pre-School II. She has completed most of her Early Childhood Education experience at the Career Development Center. Rachel says her ultimate goal is to become an elementary school teacher!
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Ms. Sally
Preschool II Assistant Teacher
Ms. Salina (Sally) is the Assistant Teacher in Preschool II. She is a mother of four and a grandparent of four beautiful children ages 7-12 years old. Ms.Sally has worked with children from 18 months to school age since 1990. She and her family have recently moved to Longmont from San Antonio, Texas. Before working as the Assistant Teacher in Pre-K, Sally was a floating teacher and a substitute here at Primrose. "I look forward to working with your children,enjoying their accomplishments and finding it rewarding at the end of the year!"
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Ms. Angie
Pre-Kindergarten I Assistant Teacher
Ms.Angela is the Assistant Teacher in Pre-Kindergarten I. She recently moved back to Colorado after being away for four years. Her teaching experience includes fifth grade for one year and first grade for three years. Ms. Angie recently received her Masters degree in Teacher Leadership and always looks forward to new experiences with teaching children. Her hobbies include working out,hiking,biking, traveling and enjoying the sunshine. "I am happy to be a part of the Primrose team!"
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Ms. Lindsay
Pre-Kindergarten I Lead Teacher
Ms. Lindsay is the Lead Teacher in Pre-Kindergarten I. She is originally from Franktown, CO but has been living in Boulder for the past five years. Lindsay graduated from CU in 2008 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography. Along with working at Primrose, Ms. Lindsay is a dance teacher and a professional dancer with a company in Denver, and is now offering dance class to families here at Primrose! "I am excited to continue on my path as an educator!" |
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Ms. AnnaMarie
Lead Teacher: Pre-Kindergarten II
Ms. Anna Marie is the Lead Teacher in Pre-Kindergarten II. She moved to Colorado from Orlando, Florida where she worked as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher for two years. Anna Marie has her BA in History and Anthropology from the University of Central Florida and has over 50 hours of State Training in Early Childcare through the state of Florida.She has been a lead teacher here at Primrose since August of 2007. Ms. AnnaMarie is currently in the process of gaining her Traching License from the state of Colorado in Early Childhood Education. In the Fall of 2010, she hopes to begin her Master's Degree program in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado. "I love learning and growing with my students! I hope that you and your child will enjoy being a part of our school family as much as I do!" |
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Ms. Ashely
Pre-Kindergarten II Assistant Teacher
Ms. Ashely is the Assistant Teacher in Pre-Kindergarten II. Ashley loves everything life has to offer! She is currently a sophomore at the University of Phoenix, majoring in Elementary Education. Ms. Ashley has a two year old daughter and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Ashley says she is absolutely addicted to taking pictures and making new memories.Her life motto is: A day is wasted if you don’t learn something new or don’t find a reason to smile and laugh. "I’m extremely passionate about education and strongly believe learning can be fun! I enjoy learning new things and hope to one day show students that education is a lifelong journey." |
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Ms. Sharee
PM Pre-Kindergarten I Assistant Teacher & Floater
Ms. Sharee is the Assistant Teacher in the Pre-Kindergarten I in the late afternoons as well as a floater. Sharee has previously volunteered at the City of Longmont Summer Day Camp, working with children ages 5-12 years old. "I have always had a passion for children, but Primrose has strengthened that passion so much that I plan on pursuing a career working with children now that I have graduated highschool!" |
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Mr. Miah
Explorers Lead Teacher
Mr. Miah is the Lead Explorers Teacher here at Primrose! Mr. Miah has been teaching science programs for children for nine years both in the Los Angeles area and in Denver. "I am very excited to be working with the students and sharing my educational experiences with them!" |
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Ms. Molly
Private Kindergarten Teacher
Hello! I’m the Lead Kindergarten teacher here at Primrose and love my job! I graduated from Colorado State University majoring in Human Development and Family Studies and Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children for years in camps, afterschool programs, classroom settings and coaching. I have a passion for teaching and I can’t wait to have your children in my class!
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Ms. Claudia
Explorers PM Assistant Teacher
Ms. Claudia is the Assistant Teacher in the Explorers Club in the afternoons, and before that was the Assistant Teacher in the Early Preschool II classroom. She graduated from the Autonomous National University of Mexico with a degree in Psycology. Ms. Claudia is a recent resident of Longmont and is a mother of a beautiful 4 year old daughter. "I'm very excited to be part of the Primrose team!" |
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Ms. Carol
Food Service Provider & Bus Driver
Ms. Carol is our wonderful Food Service Provider as well as Bus Driver. She moved to the Front Range from Western Colorado 8 years ago,and has been in the food industry for 33 years. Ms. Carol has worked in restaurants, colleges, and last year she worked in the public school system in Loveland. "I love taking the food into
The classroom, and having the children come and hug me and say 'Thank you'. That is such a good feeling!"
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Ms. Marie
Floating Assistant Teacher
Ms. Marie is a floating assistant teacher here at Primrose. Ms. Marie has been with us since 2007 when Primrose of Longmont opened, and has worked as an assistant in the Young Toddler and Preschool classrooms. Marie was born and raised in Longmont, and is currently a freshman in collage. Ms. Marie has been working with children for five years. |
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Ms. Carol
Floating Assistant Teacher
Ms. Carol is a Floating Assistant Teacher and Substitute here at Primrose. She has worked in the early childhood education field for many years, and helps out in all of our classrooms! |
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