Teachers & Staff
Miss Horn
Hello and welcome to our school! My name is Miss Horn and I am the Director of Operations at Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail. I have worked in childcare for 19 years. For about eight of those years, I have worked for Primrose Schools in Texas, Oklahoma, and now Ankeny. I moved to Ankeny from Oklahoma and joined Primrose here when our school opened in 2020.
In my free time, I love watching football, baseball, going to concerts, reading and chasing storms.
I look forward to getting to know you and your child!
Miss Schaper
Hi! I’m Miss Schaper, and I have the pleasure of working as Assistant Director at Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail! Passionate about early childhood education, I have been with the school since its opening in 2020 working in multiple roles. I love continuously expanding my knowledge to support our teachers in creating and implementing impactful learning experiences for young children.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy traveling with my family, gaming, and reading.
Franchise Owners
Betsy Tonniges & Megan Sifert
Welcome to the Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail!
Meet Dr. Betsy Tonniges and Mrs. Megan Sifert, proud Franchise Owners and operators of Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail.
Betsy and Megan share the Primrose belief that who children become is just as important as what they know. Immediately upon stepping into a Primrose school, they were drawn to the research based Balanced Learning® approach incorporating purposeful play and nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, collaboration, confidence and compassion. When asked about the Primrose Experience Betsy explains, “The Primrose Balanced Learning approach focuses on developmentally appropriate academics that are inquisitive and hands-on in nature, there is also optimal time throughout the day for children to make choices about their learning.”
Betsy and her husband, Jesse, are the proud parents of three children. A former public school educator, elementary principal and administrator, she was looking for an opportunity that allowed her to stay involved with children, families and learning. The goal she has established is to build lasting and trusted relationships with families to ensure that the choice you make in a childcare provider is one you can speak highly about and be proud of!
Betsy truly is a lifelong learner, graduating from Doane College with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Middle School Education with an emphasis in language arts and social sciences. She continued to earn her Masters degrees in Curriculum Instruction and Educational Leadership, along with endorsements in Early Childhood, ELL and Reading Specialist. Betsy earned National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) credentials in the area of Literacy and completed her Doctorate of Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Megan was one of the first employees to join Primrose School of Ankeny, bringing with her a strong foundation in psychology from Iowa State University and several years of experience in early childhood education. As a parent of two school-age children who attended the program, Megan offers both professional expertise and a personal connection to the school community. Over the years, she has served in a variety of roles, demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting students, families, and staff. She remains passionate about fostering a nurturing, high-quality learning environment for every child.
Betsy and Megan understand the choice of where to send children for their early childhood education is a large decision, and not one to be taken lightly. They look forward to meeting you and learning more about your hopes and dreams for your child’s early childhood experience!
Betsy Tonniges & Megan Sifert
Welcome to the Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail!
Meet Dr. Betsy Tonniges and Mrs. Megan Sifert, proud Franchise Owners and operators of Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail.
Betsy and Megan share the Primrose belief that who children become is just as important as what they know. Immediately upon stepping into a Primrose school, they were drawn to the research based Balanced Learning® approach incorporating purposeful play and nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, collaboration, confidence and compassion. When asked about the Primrose Experience Betsy explains, “The Primrose Balanced Learning approach focuses on developmentally appropriate academics that are inquisitive and hands-on in nature, there is also optimal time throughout the day for children to make choices about their learning.”
Betsy and her husband, Jesse, are the proud parents of three children. A former public school educator, elementary principal and administrator, she was looking for an opportunity that allowed her to stay involved with children, families and learning. The goal she has established is to build lasting and trusted relationships with families to ensure that the choice you make in a childcare provider is one you can speak highly about and be proud of!
Betsy truly is a lifelong learner, graduating from Doane College with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Middle School Education with an emphasis in language arts and social sciences. She continued to earn her Masters degrees in Curriculum Instruction and Educational Leadership, along with endorsements in Early Childhood, ELL and Reading Specialist. Betsy earned National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) credentials in the area of Literacy and completed her Doctorate of Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Megan was one of the first employees to join Primrose School of Ankeny, bringing with her a strong foundation in psychology from Iowa State University and several years of experience in early childhood education. As a parent of two school-age children who attended the program, Megan offers both professional expertise and a personal connection to the school community. Over the years, she has served in a variety of roles, demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting students, families, and staff. She remains passionate about fostering a nurturing, high-quality learning environment for every child.
Betsy and Megan understand the choice of where to send children for their early childhood education is a large decision, and not one to be taken lightly. They look forward to meeting you and learning more about your hopes and dreams for your child’s early childhood experience!
