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180 Athens Town Blvd
Athens, GA 30606 (706) 850-0223

Hours M-F 6:30AM-6:30PM
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Primrose School of Athens

180 Athens Town Blvd
Athens , GA 30606
M-F 6:30AM-6:30PM

(706) 850-0223 facebook-icon
See Inside Our School

Address

180 Athens Town Blvd
Athens , GA 30606 (706) 850-0223

Hours M-F 6:30AM-6:30PM Directions facebook-icon
See Inside Our School

Schedule a tour

Meet Will and Ellen Beasley, proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of Athens. The Beasleys are excited to bring the high-quality Primrose Experience to families of the Classic City.Will and Ellen’s connection to Athens goes back many years. Ellen is from Rome, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia, where she earned a degree in Communications Sciences and Disorders through the College of Education. It was here where she met Will, who grew up in nearby Lavonia and graduated from UGA through the Terry College of Business. The couple moved to Atlanta after graduation, with Ellen getting a Master of Education degree and becoming a Speech Language Pathologist, and Will beginning a career in commercial insurance.After several years in the city, the couple moved back to Athens to start a family. At the same time, Will also was looking for a career change and wanted to start his own business. Once Will and Ellen began looking for child care options for their own son, Boyer, who was born in 2015, they saw a need in Athens they could help meet. These events, in addition to Ellen’s passion for education, led them to Primrose. “We know from personal experience with our own son how difficult it can be to find high-quality early education and care in Athens,” Ellen said. “We’re looking forward to partnering with parents to be an extension of the child’s home and focus on the Balanced Learning® approach as well as character development. We look forward to providing everything Primrose has to offer to our own son as well as to other families in the Athens area.”Once Primrose School of Athens opens its door, Will intends to use his business experience to manage the day-to-day operations of the school, while Ellen will use her experience in education to focus on the curriculum and educating children. She also will continue to work part-time for Athens-Clarke County Schools as a Speech Language Pathologist. “We are approaching this as a team,” Will says. “With Ellen’s background in education and my experience in business, we’ll play to our strengths to make Primrose School of Athens a fulfilling place for all of our families.”Will and Ellen are looking forward to providing a safe, nurturing atmosphere where children can grow their Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®. Opening in April, 2017, Primrose School of Athens is located at 180 Athens Town Boulevard. For more information, visit www.PrimroseAthens.com.

Franchise Owners

Meet Will and Ellen Beasley, proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of Athens. The Beasleys are excited to bring the high-quality Primrose Experience to families of the Classic City.

Will and Ell...

Our Staff

Ms. Amanda Snellgrove

Executive Director

Ms. Elisha Hodgin

Director of Communications & Admissions

Ms. Lanae Ornelas

Assistant Director of Operations

Ms. Heather Arnold

Early Preschool II Teacher

Ms. Simona Barnett

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Rebekah Becker

Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Artesia Bethea

Older Toddler Teacher

Ms. Amanda Chappell

Older Toddler Teacher

Ms. Allie Compton

Infant Support Teacher

Ms. Ashley Dawson

Preschool I Teacher

Ms. Shondra Dewberry

Older Infant Teacher

Ms. Kiara Edward

Support Teacher

Ms. Christie Evans

Older Infant Teacher

Ms. Emma Fordham

Early Preschool III Teacher

Ms. Heather Gheesling

Young Infant Teacher

Ms. Chloe Glass

Pre-Kindergarten Support Teacher

My name is Stephanie Goss and I am excited to be the new kindergarten teacher here at Primrose! I grew up in Atlanta and came to UGA for college and never left! I have degrees in International Business and French along with a certificate in Global Policy Studies. I also have a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 5th as well as middle grades math and social studies. I am also Special Education certified for grades Pre-K – 12th. After spending several years in International Business working for a veterinary pharmaceutical company I left to stay home with my son. I then decided to homeschool, and so began my teaching career. I have worked with children since I was young by babysitting, teaching swim lessons, and working an after school program in college. I began my teaching career in Oconee in 2007 as a paraprofessional while I earned my masters. Since that time I have taught Special Education in the public and private school settings from Pre-K through 6th grade. This will be my 10th year as a lead teacher.My husband Gary and I have four children ranging in ages from 16-20. Sheffield is a firefighter, Grayson and Caroline are in college, and Walker is a junior who plays lacrosse at Oconee County High School. We also have three small fur babies (two Shihzus and a Chihuahua-terrier mix rescue). When not spending time with my family I am attending boot camp, working in my garden, doing something outside, or spending time with my girlfriends. I absolutely love working with children and am excited to help make this year an amazing learning experience for my new class. Name: Stephanie GossHometown: Marietta, GAChild care experience: started as a teen babysitting, teaching swim lessons at the YMCA, and working an after school program in college. 14th year in education; 2 years as a home school teacher, 2 years as a paraprofessional, and this is my 10th year as a lead teacherEducation Background: MAEd. in Elementary Education, Special Education certified, BBA in International Business, BA in FrenchFavorite food: steak and seafood Favorite weekend activity: watching my son play lacrosse, outdoor family activities, or time with girlfriendsFavorite children’s book: Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones (or any Skippyjon Jones book really)Primrose character I most relate to: Og; others see your heart and know you truly want a relationship with them when you careWhat I’m most excited about this school year: getting to know my sweet students and watching them grow