Primrose School of Castle Hills

Our Staff

  • Mrs. Goff, Younger Infants Lead Teacher since 2014

    Mrs. Goff

    Younger Infants Lead Teacher since 2014

    Hi, my name is Mrs. Goff and I am the lead teacher in the Young Infants classroom. I love working with young infants - their rapid growth and curiosity is such a delight! I live with my husband, and we have a daughter who is currently attending college in Dallas. I am honored to be trusted with your little ones!

  • Ms. Goldis, Older Infants Lead Teacher since 2018

    Ms. Goldis

    Older Infants Lead Teacher since 2018

    Hello, I am the lead teacher in the older infant classroom. I love and enjoy every single baby that comes into our class. It's so great being able to watch them grow and develop. Seeing their happy, joyful faces always makes my day! I love knowing they are having fun being their funny unique self. I look forward to continuing their growth and helping them become successful little ones!

  • Ms. Ortiz, Toddlers Lead Teacher since 2021

    Ms. Ortiz

    Toddlers Lead Teacher since 2021

    My name is Ms. Ortiz! I love to walk into work everyday and see my Toddlers so happy to see me. They keep me on my toes nonstop but I love watching them grow and learning new things every single day. My position is very important to me and I care for these children as if they were my own family. I can’t wait to experience so many new things and watch all the babies succeed in the Toddler classroom.

  • Ms. Hunt, Early Preschool Lead Teacher since 2015

    Ms. Hunt

    Early Preschool Lead Teacher since 2015

    My name is Ms. Hunt and I am the Lead teacher of the Early Pre-School 1 program at Primrose School of Castle Hills. I have worked at Primrose as an Assistant Teacher for over four years. I enjoy working with this age group and seeing how I can create a difference in their daily lives. I look forward to meeting you and your child very soon!

  • Ms. Porter, Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher since 2022

    Ms. Porter

    Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher since 2022

    Hello, my name is Ms. Porter and I am the Lead Teacher in the Preschool Pathways classroom. I enjoy every moment with the students. I am  proud  to help my little ones learn new things every day and I love to see the smiles on their faces. 

  • Mrs. Saha, Preschool 1 Lead Teacher since 2013

    Mrs. Saha

    Preschool 1 Lead Teacher since 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 since 2002

    Mrs. Levingston

    Preschool 2 Lead Teacher since 2002

    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 ten 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 attends 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

    Ms. Lovato - Degreed Teacher

    Pre-Kindergarten 1 Lead Teacher

    My name is Ms. Lovato and I love working at Primrose School of Castle Hills because I enjoy being a teacher. I started back in 2015 as an assistant teacher for Preschool, then for the fall of 2020 I was the Lead Teacher for the virtual elementary students.Now I enjoy being the lead teacher for Pre-Kindergarten.I love teaching children and helping them develop their academic and social skills. I graduated with my associate’s degree of arts in teaching EC-6 and this fall I will continue with my bachelor’s in education.

  • Mrs. Evans - Degreed Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten 2 Lead Teacher Since 2001

    Mrs. Evans - Degreed Teacher

    Pre-Kindergarten 2 Lead Teacher Since 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 since 2002

    Mrs. Shah - Degreed Teacher

    Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher since 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 since 2021

    Ms. Conlin - Degreed Teacher

    Private Kindergarten Lead Teacher since 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.

  • 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!

  • Ms. Brookshire - Degreed Teacher, Explorer Lead Teacher Since 2021

    Ms. Brookshire - Degreed Teacher

    Explorer Lead Teacher Since 2021

    Hello everyone! My name is Audrey Brookshire, and I am the Lead Explorer’s Club teacher.  I’m a newer Dallas resident having moved here after graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Science.

    I’ve worked with children in many different settings for as long as I can remember ranging from summer camps, volleyball teams and early learning centers. I’m excited for this opportunity to continue to foster young, creative spirits and quench their thirst for learning here at Primrose School of Castle Hills.

  • 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.

    From an academic perspective, the Chows encourage children to be life-long learners and develop an early love of reading. In 2011, they introduced to schools nationwide the "Book of the Month" program. The program is simple. Every child, every month, receives a complimentary new book to add to their home library. Some children graduate the Primrose School of Castle Hills with over 60 books!

    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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