Georgette is originally from Ocean City, New Jersey.  She went to college in Michigan and graduated from Northern Michigan University with two bachelor’s degrees.  One in media production and one in multimedia journalism.  Georgette loves working with children because she loves helping shape tomorrow’s future. Prior to joining us Georgette worked as Director for a childcare center in East Charlotte.  She also worked with the YMCA for over 10 years in a variety of leadership roles.  Georgette is continuing her education in Early Childhood administration.  She has a two-year-old daughter who she loves to be outside with.  They spend most weekends playing soccer or driving to the beach to relax.

Jenne is from Long Island, NY and has a degree in Early Childhood Education.  She loves working with kids to watch them grow and achieve their milestones in real time.  Jenne has a two-year-old son who has the biggest personality in the world.

Julie is originally from Jacksonville, FL and has a CDA (Child Development Associate) certification.  She taught for three years at a Primrose School in Florida prior to relocating to Charlotte and joining the leadership team as our Assistant Director – Education.

Ms. June Patterson is originally from Buffalo, NY. She lives in Indian Trail with her husband, children, and dog, Charles. She has a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and has extensive experience with children, including 6 of her own, and 8 years with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She finds working with children both important and rewarding.

Mariah was born and raised in Durham, NC.  She is new to Charlotte but traveled here many times before.  Mariah is currently enrolled at the University of Mount Olive pursuing an associate’s degree in nursing.  She has a year of experience in childcare, working in ABA clinics and other childcare centers.  Mariah loves working with children because they keep her on her toes and she loves watching them grow.  She does not have any pets but would love to own a Pomeranian one day.  Mariah is the middle child of 9 kids (7 boys and 2 girls).  Her hobbies are watching tv, cooking and relaxing.  She looks forward to working with your little ones!

Ms. Meredith George has over three years of teaching experience and recently completed her lead teacher certification.

Ms. Carly is from Pittsburgh, PA but moved around the east coast growing up including PA, TX, AL, LA, NC, NJ and DE, but NC always felt like home.  She has worked in childcare since 2022 and fell in love with the infant room.  She feels that being a constant in a child’s life and being a safe and supportive figure is the most rewarding feeling.  On the weekends you can find her hiking or camping around NC, reading, or spending time with her two cats Weasley and Josephine.

Mrs. Jenna Stoutenburgh grew up near the Catskill Mountains in New York. She moved to North Carolina with her husband and two month old in hopes of providing a better future. She now lives in Monroe with her husband, two children and their dog. Jenna has always been around children and started babysitting at the age of 14. She loves all age groups and enjoys watching them learn new things. She is excited to meet the families at Primrose.

Brooke is originally from Cape Coral, FL.  Brooke has been an early childhood education teacher for 4 years.  Brooke loves when the faces of the children under her care light up when she is caring for them.   Brooke strives to be the most educating, protecting and positive teacher she can be every single day she is at Primrose.  Brooke looks forward to making memories and connections with the children in her class.

Ms. Sheila Collins has three wonderful children including a special needs daughter.  She has a wonderful fiancé.  She has been in the field of early childhood education for over 20 years.  She really loves what she does as a teacher and seeing the difference she can make in a child’s life.  Ms. Collins is from Monroe, North Carolina.  She loves spending time with family, shopping, traveling and just enjoying life to the fullest.

Lauryn has been teaching for five years, and this is the second school where she has worked.  She can’t wait to form new connections with families.  Lauryn loves working with children and bringing fun, energy, and creativity to every moment.  She feels that the children’s curiosity makes every day exciting.

Ms. Kelly is born and raised in Raleigh, NC.  She went to North Carolina A & T State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology, then later attended CPCC where she earned a certification in natural hair care.  Ms. Kelly has been working in childcare for 10 years and enjoys working with children of all ages, although she has no children of her own, only a fur baby named, Khloe!  She enjoys reading, listening to music, hiking and braiding.

Oslyn has been working with children for about 6 years from Alaska to North Carolina.  She is passionate about helping little minds grow.  Oslyn has her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Child Development Associates Degree.

Ms. Taylor moved from Lexington, NC to Charlotte to pursue her Bachelors Degree in Social Work at UNC Charlotte with a focus in child welfare.  With previous Guardian Ad Litem experience, she feels it is important that every child has a voice and is heard.  She has four dogs and loves being outside playing with them.  Taylor looks forward to celebrating your child’s accomplishments and helping them learn.

Sheila is originally from the upper peninsula of Michigan and is proud to have been raised a Yooper.  She has a passion for working with children and previously worked as a lead teacher, quality coach, education coordinator, and assistant director.  Sheila has also been a Soccer Shots coach.  She loves the joy and inquisitiveness that children bring to each day.  She is a mom/stepmom to 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls, and a grandma to 11.  She and her husband, Coach Rick, live in Matthews with their dog Finn and their cat Patch.

Ms. Virginia Iris has been working in child care for 35 years and has early childhood teaching and administration credentials from Central Piedmont Community College.

Ms. Christy Funderburk was born and raised in West Virginia. She has been in North Carolina for over 20 years. She is a mother of two children. In her free time, she enjoys church activities, spending time with her family, making crafts, and listening to all kinds of music. She has worked with all ages of children for over 20 years. She loves being with children laughing and learning together.

Gisselle loves working with children because you never experience the same day twice, because the children all have amazing personalities and are all so different in their own special ways.  Gisselle is certified as a lead teacher and after school teacher.

Ms. Michelle Warren grew up in the state of Maine.  She moved to North Caroina three years ago.  She earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development where she has four years of experience in early preschool, ten years of experience in Special Education, and three years as a Literacy Specialist.  She loves working with early childhood to help children grow academically, verbally, physically, and socially/emotionally.  She has two daughters ages 7 and 4 and they all enjoy going to the beach, playing at the park, nature walks, and swimming.  In her spare time reading is what she enjoys most.

Ms. Saira Campbell is from Columbia and has been teaching for 16 years.  She believes that every child has the potential to succeed.  Ms. Campbell is passionate about creating a positive learning environment.

Damekia is a Charlotte native who is passionate about early childhood education and helping young learners grow with confidence.  She enjoys creating a nurturing and engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn each day.  Damekia has pursued her education through Central Piedmont Community College and is dedicated to grow in the field of early childhood education.  She loves being part of the important journey of preparing children for their next stage in life.  Damekia enjoys spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

Ms. Zarna Kothari is originally from India.  She has two handsome boys a rising senior and one attending college.  She lived in Switzerland for 13 years and later in 2019 moved to Charlotte. Ms. Zarna can speak German and three different languages from her country.  She has a dog named Simba and loves to spend time with him.  She loves working with kids, especially teaching them math and making it easy for them to learn.

Ms. Tish is from California but was raised in Georgia.  She has a bachelor’s degree in education studies and has been teaching since 2016.  Ms. Tish loves working with children because they are so innocent and keep her on her toes.  As a child, school was her safe haven.  She wants to provide a safe haven for the children in her class.  Ms. Tish as a two-year-old dog name Karlos.

Ms. Damita Moss is from Waldorf, MD and moved to Charlotte with her two sons in the summer of 2007. Ms. Moss has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 20 years. She opened her own licensed day care center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC in 1994. The ages she nurtured were from six weeks to 12 years of age. She was an Assistant Director for a school age department at Melwood Nazarene Day Care Center for over 8 years. She learned a great deal about herself when she became a stay at home mother. She has learned how to love, nurture unconditionally and foster emotional growth in a safe environment. This is why she became a professional educator.  Ms Moss has been with Primrose for over 10 years!