Kajal Thapa is a proud mother of two boys and has over 12 years of experience in early childhood education. She is passionate about caring for and teaching young children and believes that learning is a two-way journey where children and teachers grow together. Outside of the classroom, Kajal enjoys exploring new coffee spots, trying different foods, hiking, and spending quality time with her family. She joined Primrose in September 2025 and is excited to begin this new journey as part of the Primrose family.

Magda Jacinto serves as the Education Coach for Primrose School of Ashburn and Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands. She brings over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and began her journey with Primrose in 2024 as a Preschool Teacher before advancing into her current leadership role. Magda is deeply committed to supporting educators and ensuring high-quality instruction through Primrose’s Balanced Learning® approach, which she values for its thoughtful design and intentional implementation across all age groups. She finds great fulfillment in observing children achieve developmental milestones and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Outside of her professional role, Magda enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, traveling, running races, and engaging in quiet moments with jigsaw puzzles.

Ms. Jennifer brings over three years of experience working with young learners and has recently earned her VDOE teaching license. She believes that preschool should be a nurturing environment where children feel loved, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them.

Ms. Jennifer is excited to build meaningful relationships with her students and their families and looks forward to creating a fun, engaging, and memorable year in the classroom.

Primrose School is pleased to introduce Ms. Allison Martin, known to her students as Miss Allison. With over ten years of professional and private childcare experience, Ms. Allison brings a strong background and deep dedication to early childhood education. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature in 2023 and joined Primrose in September 2025. Ms. Allison enjoys watching her students learn and grow together and values creating a supportive classroom community where children and teachers blossom as a team.

Ms. Amber joined Primrose in October 2025 as the lead teacher for Preschool Pathways. She fosters a loving and welcoming classroom where children feel safe, valued, and eager to learn. She offers gentle, encouraging support during potty training, helping children develop confidence and independence. Her favorite part of being at Primrose is being part of a caring family and forming strong, joyful connections with her students.

Primrose School is happy to introduce Ms. Aura, a valued member of our teaching team. Ms. Aura joined our school in July three years ago and brings 17 years of experience working with children of various age groups in Portugal. Since joining Primrose, she has grown confidently into her role, with a passion for teaching children patiently until they understand and succeed. She especially cherishes the hugs and the love she receives from the children each day, which motivates her to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive learning environment.

Primrose School is pleased to introduce Ms. Ayesha Shaikh, our Lead Teacher in the Older Infant classroom. Ms. Ayesha brings over three years of experience in early childhood education. She joined Primrose School in August 2025 and has quickly become a valued member of our team. Ms. Ayesha appreciates Primrose’s advanced curriculum and commitment to high-quality early education, and she enjoys building strong relationships with children and families while supporting each child’s overall development.