Teachers & Staff
Maddie Masic
Mrs. Maddie is entering her second year serving on the leadership team at the Primrose School of Auburn. Mrs. Maddie began her journey with Primrose in November 2021 as an Early Preschool teacher. She later served as Curriculum Coordinator before being promoted to Director of Primrose Auburn in 2025.
Mrs. Maddie brings more than eight years of experience in a variety of childcare settings, including classroom teaching and private nannying. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science from Auburn University in 2021.
Mrs. Maddie and her husband, Jake, live in Auburn with their two pups. Outside of school, she enjoys spending her free time reading and hiking.
Alli Sanders
Mrs. Alli joined the leadership team in July 2025 and now serves as assistant director. She earned her associate degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern Union and continued her studies in Early Childhood Education at Auburn University. Since beginning her career in childcare in 2016, Mrs. Alli has gained experience in a variety of early education settings, including teaching both Pre-K and Toddler classrooms.
Mrs. Alli and her husband, Logan, live in Auburn with their son, Alyx. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, playing board games, and spending quality time with her family.
Kalihia Holland
Ms. Kalihia serves as our Director of Teacher Development, where she focuses on supporting, encouraging, and building up our teachers each day. With 17 years of experience in childcare, she has served in both classroom teaching and administrative roles.
Ms. Kalihia studied Early Childhood Education and earned her Early Childhood Director Credential from the Community College of Denver. Originally from Denver, Colorado, she relocated to Auburn in 2013 with her family.
Ms. Kalihia and her husband, James, have three children, including one who recently graduated from high school. Outside of school, she enjoys cooking, baking, and spending quality time with her family.
Franchise Owners
Chris and Stacy Vines
We are Chris and Stacy Vines, the proud owners of Primrose School of Auburn and Primrose School of Meadowbrook!
We first learned of Primrose Schools in 2010 when Stacy’s parents purchased Primrose School of Meadowbrook.
As Primrose parents who have four young children of our own, we know there’s nothing more important than finding the best possible childcare for your children. We believe you’ll find just that at Primrose School of Auburn, where we are dedicated to the care, safety and education of your children.
Since enrolling our first born in 2016, we’ve witnessed firsthand the Primrose experience and the self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, compassion and love of learning it has cultivated in our own children.
Stacy is an Auburn University graduate who was in the banking industry for over 14 years. Chris played with the Atlanta Braves organization for 7 years before pursuing his education at The University of Alabama where he played on Alabama’s 2009 national championship football team. Chris has been a successful entrepreneur owning companies in biotech, software and international trade.
In 2022 we became the proud owners of Primrose School of Meadowbrook in Birmingham. We are now thrilled and honored to bring the best and most trusted early education and care to the children and families of Auburn.
Chris and Stacy Vines
We are Chris and Stacy Vines, the proud owners of Primrose School of Auburn and Primrose School of Meadowbrook!
We first learned of Primrose Schools in 2010 when Stacy’s parents purchased Primrose School of Meadowbrook.
As Primrose parents who have four young children of our own, we know there’s nothing more important than finding the best possible childcare for your children. We believe you’ll find just that at Primrose School of Auburn, where we are dedicated to the care, safety and education of your children.
Since enrolling our first born in 2016, we’ve witnessed firsthand the Primrose experience and the self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, compassion and love of learning it has cultivated in our own children.
Stacy is an Auburn University graduate who was in the banking industry for over 14 years. Chris played with the Atlanta Braves organization for 7 years before pursuing his education at The University of Alabama where he played on Alabama’s 2009 national championship football team. Chris has been a successful entrepreneur owning companies in biotech, software and international trade.
In 2022 we became the proud owners of Primrose School of Meadowbrook in Birmingham. We are now thrilled and honored to bring the best and most trusted early education and care to the children and families of Auburn.
