Teachers & Staff

Ms. Johnson, our School Director, brings over a decade of experience in early childhood education and care. She holds an Associate Degree in Childhood Education and has built a well-rounded career starting as an Infant Teacher, then serving in key roles such as Preschool Teacher, Assistant Director, and Director of Curriculum.

Ms. Johnson is known for her fun-loving spirit, positive energy, and unwavering dedication to providing the very best educational experiences for young children. Her passion for early education shines through in her leadership and her ability to create a warm, engaging, and nurturing environment for both students and staff.

At Primrose School of Beachwood, we are proud to have Ms. Johnson as part of our leadership team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to excellence that helps us deliver the high-quality care and education families expect from Primrose.

ajohnson@primrosebeachwood.com

Ms. Sykes brings over 13 years of experience working with children and adults, specializing in students that are on the autism spectrum. She has obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from John Carroll University and enjoys helping children of all ages meet their milestones through hands on experience as well as engaging and thoughtful conversations. As a parent herself she understands the importance of early childhood education and creating a powerful foundation for students so that they can thrive. Ms. Sykes joined the Primrose School of Beachwood in late 2025 and worked in classrooms on both sides of the building implementing the curriculum and creating relationships with families and students.

Education: Bachelors in Early Childhood Education 

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: 

Favorite Children’s Book: Pete the Cat I love my white shoes

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Going apple picking

Pets in the Home: a dog

In My Personal Time, I Like To: workout, cook, and spend time with my family

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Worked in group care for shadowing project, babysitting experience

Education: High School Diploma, currently in college at University of Cincinnati

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Getting to see the different energy and personalities the kids bring

Favorite Children’s Book: Anything by Dr. Seuss

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Favorite Family Tradition: Going to Columbus every Easter

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Go shopping, watch television shows.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3 years

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them grow and learn new things

Favorite Children’s Book: Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss

Favorite Holiday:  Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Baking cookies for Christmas

Languages Spoken in the Home: English (I also took Turkish in Middle School)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Try different recipes, do hair, go shopping, sing/dance

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Infants and Toddlers, caring for children, supervising activities, and supporting learning and development

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Helping children explore and discover new things

Favorite Children’s Book: Just Like Me

Favorite Holiday: Christmas and Birthdays

Favorite Family Tradition: Sunday Dinner

Pets in the Home: Chihuahua named Sydney

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Go out and eat, go swimming or walking, hang out with friends, play arcade games, go to the movies, color, and cook.

Child Care/Teaching Experience:  Babysitting and caring for family

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Playing with them and bonding with them, teaching them new things and watching them learn

Favorite Children’s Book: No David

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Family reunion every year

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Do Hair

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Worked with Pre-K-3rd grade in a school, and coached at the high school level.

Education: High School Diploma, currently enrolled in Bachelor’s Program for Early Childhood Education

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching their knowledge grow as they get older.

Favorite Children’s Book: “There’s a Wocket in my Pocket” by Dr. Seuss

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Traveling for the Holidays, experiencing Christmas in different states.

Pets in the Home: Nylah Snoh (Cat)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my 5 year old son Tylor, participate in 5k and 10k runs, and travel

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 13 years working with Toddlers and Pre-K

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: To help shape and mold their development, we both learn from each other

Favorite Children’s Book: “One”

Favorite Holiday:  Christmas

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Home Decorate

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 13 years, my favorites are ages 2-3.

Education: Associates in Early Childhood Education. CDA Infant to Preschool.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children:  I enjoy watching the children grow and develop social-emotional skills. I enjoy potty training as well, and love seeing them happy when they come into the classroom.

Favorite Children’s Book: Where the Wild Things Are

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Making a special dinner on Christmas Day

Pets in the Home: Pitbull named Princess

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Ride my jetski or go out on my paddle board. I enjoy being outdoors. I just moved to Ohio from Florida, my dog, bf, and I love going on hikes and exploring new places outdoors. I also love to cook, swim, and watch scary movies. I am a big animal and family person,  walking with my pup is my favorite.

Meet Our Preschool Pathways Teacher– Mr. Justo
At Primrose School of Beachwood, we’re more than just educators—we’re a family. Mr. Justo brings 6 years of experience in early childhood education and a strong commitment to nurturing young learners through their most important developmental years.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and is passionate about helping children reach their full potential. In the classroom, he creates a secure, nurturing environment where children can explore, discover, and grow with confidence—just like they would at home.

“I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family,” he shares. “Being part of a child’s early learning journey is a true honor.”

A Few Fun Facts About Mr. Justo:

• Child Care/Teaching Experience: 6 years

• Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Helping children reach their full potential

• Favorite Children’s Book: Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard

• Favorite Holiday: Christmas

• Favorite Family Tradition: Playing Bingo on Christmas Eve for prizes

• Languages Spoken at Home: English and Tagalog

• In His Free Time: He enjoys spending quality time with his family

We are proud to have Mr. Justo as part of our Preschool and Pre-K team. His energy, experience, and heartfelt approach help bring the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum to life each day.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 1 year and a half

Education: High School Graduate

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow up and creating relationships with the children.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Cat in the Hat

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Languages Spoken in the Home: English & Spanish

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch movies

Child Care/Teaching Experience:  1 year

Education: Bachelors in Creative Writing

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being able to show them ways to be creative

Favorite Children’s Book: Fireman Small

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Gingerbread house making on Christmas Eve

Pets in the Home:  Nova (Lab/Great Dane Mix) and Princeton (black cat)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Play games or watch tv shows

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Nanny, Memorial School Dance Teacher

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love experiencing their different and growing personalities

Favorite Children’s Book: A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Kingson (Dog)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Try new foods and watch Netflix

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Babysitting, care experience as a nursing assistant

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow

Favorite Children’s Book: “The Giving Tree”

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: 4th of July Family Day

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Cat named Lucky

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3 years Preschool Teacher at Cleveland Music Settlement

Education: Associate’s Degree

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: They are discovering this world and it is fun to watch them learn about it.

Favorite Children’s Book: Are You My Mother?

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Kwanza

Favorite Family Tradition: Getting together to cook and share food

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Dog named Link

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Sleep