Primrose School of Castle Hills

Our Staff

  • Mrs. Botey-Casaus - Degreed Teacher, Young Infants Lead Teacher joined 2023

    Mrs. Botey-Casaus - Degreed Teacher

    Young Infants Lead Teacher joined 2023
  • Ms. Garza - Degreed Teacher, Older Infants Lead Teacher joined 2024

    Ms. Garza - Degreed Teacher

    Older Infants Lead Teacher joined 2024

    Hello, my name is Ms. Garza, and I am the Lead Teacher of the Older Infants classroom. I have lived all over Texas, and recently graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2023. Before I came to Primrose, I had the privilege of teaching elementary grade students at my church in Round Rock, Texas. I am always amazed at how quickly kids absorb new knowledge and am excited to create an engaging environment for your little ones. I look forward to contributing to your child's growth and learning journey!

  • Ms. Cheeks, Early Preschool Lead Teacher joined 2022

    Ms. Cheeks

    Early Preschool Lead Teacher joined 2022

    Hi, my name is Ms. Cheeks, and I am so proud to say that I’m the lead teacher for Early Preschool 1. I cannot wait to carve a path for your kids and be able to have an impact on their future. I have always wanted a career working with children since I was in middle school. I have also been known to have a natural way with kids. The Primrose School of Castle Hills has given me the chance to be able to show my expertise to the new generations of children. I love to connect with the families, so they have an enjoyable experience while in my classroom and after their children have moved up.

  • Mrs. Townsend - Degreed Teacher, Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher joined 2024

    Mrs. Townsend - Degreed Teacher

    Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher joined 2024

    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, Preschool 1 Lead Teacher joined 2013

    Mrs. Saha

    Preschool 1 Lead Teacher joined 2013

    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!

  • Mrs. Levingston, Preschool 2 Lead Teacher joined 2022

    Mrs. Levingston

    Preschool 2 Lead Teacher joined 2022

    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.

  • Ms. Lovato - Degreed Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten 1 Lead Teacher joined 2015

    Ms. Lovato - Degreed Teacher

    Pre-Kindergarten 1 Lead Teacher joined 2015

    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, Pre-Kindergarten 2 Lead Teacher joined 2001

    Mrs. Evans - Degreed Teacher

    Pre-Kindergarten 2 Lead Teacher joined 2001

    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. Shah - Degreed Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher joined 2002

    Mrs. Shah - Degreed Teacher

    Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher joined 2002

    I have been a teacher for more than 35 years now, and love working with children. I am blessed to have been a part of the Primrose Castle Hills family since 2002. I enjoy sharing your child’s learning experience and seeing them grow every day. I hope to continue teaching and sharing the importance of a great educational foundation. Thank you!

  • Ms. Conlin - Degreed Teacher, Private Kindergarten Lead Teacher joined 2021

    Ms. Conlin - Degreed Teacher

    Private Kindergarten Lead Teacher joined 2021

    My name is Patricia Conlin and I’d like to introduce myself as the kindergarten teacher at Primrose School of Castle Hills. I am excited to join the talented staff at Primrose and make this a rewarding year for your child!

    I earned my B.A. in education and psychology and my M.A. in special education from San Francisco State University. In addition, I have teaching credentials in both general and bilingual education. Throughout my career, I have taught in a wide variety of classrooms, including general education, deaf education, and bilingual settings. I have worked with a variety of ages from infancy to fifth grade. My years of experience have equipped me with the ability to adapt the curriculum to meet the unique educational needs of each student.

    My personal teaching philosophy aligns closely with Primrose’s commitment to the development of the whole child -- as stated in their belief that “who children become is as important as what they know”. It is important to recognize the value of social and emotional development as well as academic growth and provide classroom opportunities for their development. Curiosity, perseverance and relationship skills are as critical to our success as our academic competence.

    I love teaching children in the early years of their education and being a guide on their journey of discoveries. It is amazing to watch a child as he or she slowly begins to recognize how many ways we use numbers in our lives, to help them make connections to storybook characters or share their observations of nature. It is satisfying to see children progress from writing their names to writing about their experiences. And after thirty years of teaching, the magic of hearing a child read his or her first book remains uniquely special.

    I believe you are an invaluable part of your child’s learning. Keeping a flow of positive and productive communication between us will assist me in creating a happy and successful Kindergarten year for your child.

    I look forward to meeting you and your child in the coming weeks! Please feel free to come up and introduce yourself. You may schedule a time to meet with me before or after class and you may also reach me via Primrose email.

  • Mr. Cardona, Explorer Lead Teacher

    Mr. Cardona

    Explorer Lead Teacher

    Hello parents! My name is Mr. Cardona. I'm the Explorers lead teacher. What I enjoy when I come to work for the afterschool program here at Primrose School of Castle Hills, is to welcome the kiddos to a welcoming and warm environment where they can work on their homework from school and participate in the activities that the Explorer’s program contains. I'm attending college and majoring in education. I plan to become a SPED kindergarten teacher, and I am currently a paraprofessional for a local school district.  I enjoy the teachable moments and the engaging activities that come with teaching. I am also excited for this upcoming summer at our Primrose summer camp and can’t wait to have fun with the field trips and fun lessons that Primrose School of Castle Hills has in store for us!

  • Chef Gilmore, Chef/Nutrition Manager

    Chef Gilmore

    Chef/Nutrition Manager

    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!

  • Tom and Priscilla Chow, Franchise Owner

    Tom and Priscilla Chow

    Franchise Owners

    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.

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