Teachers & Staff

Mrs. Casaus - Degreed Teacher
Hello my name is Mrs. Botey-Casaus and I am the lead teacher in the Young Infant classroom. I was born in Cuba and my family moved to the United States. In Cuba I studied law, and practiced as a lawyer for 10 years. I am thankful for the privilege of teaching at the Primrose School of Castle Hills because I love working with children and I am grateful to be part of such a special team.

Ms. Espinosa
Hello, my name is Ms. Espinosa and I’m the lead teacher in the Older Infants classroom. I am so happy to be working at Primrose. I was born in Lewisville, Texas and I graduated from Newman Smith High School. I also attended Dallas Community College. Since starting at Primrose School of Castle Hills, I have enjoyed my time with all the wonderful children I have met. I hope to make a lot of cherished memories!

Ms. Olvera
Hello, my name is Ms. Olvera, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Young Toddler classroom. Before switching over to Primrose School of Castle Hills I was working for the local school district as a Special Education Assistant Teacher. I absolutely love working with kids of ALL ages and enjoy it here at Primrose School of Castle Hills! I look forward to meeting your family!

Ms. Vega
Hello, My name is Ms. Vega, and I am excited to be the Lead Teacher of Early Preschool. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with the wonderful children and families at Primrose School of Castle Hills. I feel incredibly lucky to play a role in these important early years, where so much growth and learning takes place!

Mrs. Townsend- Degreed Teacher
Mrs. Townsend is the Lead Teacher in the Preschool Pathways classroom. She has been teaching full time preschool since May of 2020 and before that she was teaching part-time to various ages while getting her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Education. She loves working with children because they make life magical!

Mrs. Saha
Hello, my name is Mrs. Saha and I am the lead teacher in the Preschool 1 classroom. I have been teaching for many years, first in my home country of Bangladesh and now for the Primrose School of Castle Hills. Teaching is my passion; I love watching children learn and grow right before my very eyes. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. I look forward to learning more about your family!

Ms. Thapa
My name is Ms. Thapa, and I take immense pride in serving as the Lead Teacher in the Preschool 2 class at Primrose School of Castle Hills. Originally hailing from Kathmandu, Nepal, my journey as an educator began in my hometown, where I worked as a teacher before joining this wonderful school. I am committed to continuing my efforts in nurturing young minds and contributing to the success of Primrose School of Castle Hills.

Ms. Lovato - Degreed Teacher
Welcome to the family of Primrose School of Castle Hills. My name is Ms. Lovato, and I am the Pre-Kindergarten 1 lead teacher. I have been with Primrose School of Castle Hills since 2015. I graduated from Dallas College and obtained my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. The rewards of being a teacher are the love, connections, and the academic growth that we see in our students. I decided to become a teacher to teach the next generation that their voice matters, not their age. Primrose School of Castle Hills has helped me achieve my goals by giving me the opportunity to teach pre-k students within a fun, loving, and safe environment. I am thankful for the owners, Mr. and Dr. Chow, the directors, and the staff for helping me along the way in my teaching career and giving me opportunities to thrive.

Mrs. Evans - Degreed Teacher
Hello, my name is Mrs. Evans and I teach the Pre-Kindergarten 2 class. I graduated from Texas Southern University with my Bachelor of Science. I feel fortunate to work with children, they bring joy to my heart every day. I want to thank the wonderful staff and friends here at Primrose School of Castle Hills for making it easy to come to work every day. I would also like to thank the lovely parents for showing us daily how much they appreciate us.

Mrs. Levingston
Hello, my name is Mrs. Levingston and I was born and raised in Louisiana. I began my career in education working as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher for five years. I have been teaching at the Primrose School of Castle Hills for over twenty years in the Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten classes. Previously I taught at other area preschools for four years. I am a proud parent of a daughter who graduated from UNT. I love working with children and am always looking for new ways to inspire the best in them.
*Nominated and Awarded Primrose Schools Regional Early Educator of the Year!

Ms. Smith
Hi! My name is Ms. Smith and I’m the lead teacher for the Explorer’s Club After School and Summer Adventure Club programs. I was born and raised in Carrollton and graduated from Hebron high school. Before entering the field of education, I worked in the dental and pharmacy fields. Although I gained valuable experience there, I realized my true passion was working with children. I’m so excited to be part of the Primrose family!

Chef Gilmore
Hello, my name is Laurie Gilmore and I am the Chef here at Primrose School of Castle Hills.
My experience includes cooking at hotels, country clubs, assisted living, preschools and as a private chef for a sorority. By far, being the chef here at Primrose School of Castle Hills is the best job I have ever had.
I really enjoy the challenge of feeding the children healthy, diverse, fresh, non-processed food as often as possible. I also love to see their smiling faces each day!

Franchise Owners
Tom and Priscilla Chow
Tom and Priscilla Chow are the proud owners of the Primrose School of Castle Hills. They started out as parents with their first son, Max, enrolled in the young infant classroom. They fell in love with the school’s teachers, academic philosophy, and curriculum—so much so, they purchased the school in 2004.
In their roles as both parents and owners, they focused intently on providing the very best for all the children at their school. Their philosophy is “A building doesn’t make a school, teachers do. At the heart of any school is the staff.” Properly hiring, training, and developing teachers is one of their key focuses. One of the direct results of their philosophy is consistency. That is why the average lead teacher tenure is over 6 years- an amazing number for the industry.
In 2012, the Chows received the Primrose President’s Award. This award is only given every two years to the best Primrose School in the nation. Primrose has also awarded the Primrose School of Castle Hills the designation of a Training School to train new directors and owners who enter the Primrose system.
In 2015, the Chows were honored to be asked by the Texas Childcare Licensing department to be a model school for their new state licensing reps. They were chosen because of the school’s years of consistent high scores on every unannounced visit.
The Chows are actively involved in the school and continue to look for new ways to provide the best in early childhood education.




