Teachers & Staff

Ms. Sara Simpson
Sara joined the Primrose team as a lead teacher in October 2006. She began working with children in 2003 after graduating from college. When she found Primrose, She knew where she wanted to be: in a Private School environment with a nationally accredited program. Over her time at Primrose, Sara was a lead teacher, assistant director and then school director. In January of 2019, she transferred to the Primrose School of Centennial. She has always been passionate about creating a fun educational environment for children to learn and grow. Outside of work, Sara enjoys watching baseball and playing golf with her husband.

Ms. Beth McGraw
Beth is the assistant director at The Primrose School of Centennial. She has worked for Primrose since May of 2018 and has been in the Early Childhood Education field for over 28 years. Beth chooses to work at Primrose because of the high-quality education and care for families and children. She enjoys working closely with all the Primrose families and her excellent co-workers. Beth is a Colorado native who graduated from CSU! Beth has four children: one grandchild, a dog, and a cat. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, traveling, and hiking together.

Ms. Sheila
Sheila joined our Primrose school in May 2022. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and worked in pharmaceutical sales. Before Primrose, she worked with children at her church for 20 years. Sheila’s favorite part of her job is seeing joy and delight in curious young minds. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, puzzles, reading, and spending time with her family. We are thrilled to have her join our team.

Ms. Angela
Angela joined Primrose in June of 2024. Before coming to us, she worked at another childcare center. She chose Primrose because of the energy everyone showed. What she enjoys most about her job is being creative and getting to know all the kids. Angela grew up with three older brothers and enjoys painting, hiking, and spending time with family. We are so happy to have her here.

Ms. Aphrodite
Aphrodite joined Primrose in July of 2025. She chose to work at Primrose because the environment here fit her needs and the people are friendly. The part of her job that she enjoys the most is her co-workers and the interactions with the parents. Aphrodite has two younger brothers and a younger sister. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and traveling. We are happy to have her as part of our team.

Ms. Katy
Katy joined Primrose in April of 2025. Before coming to Primrose, Katy worked in the food service industry. She chose to work at Primrose because she wanted to take a career path change and work with children. Katy moved to Colorado from Mexico when she was 14. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, fishing, painting, and camping. We are excited she joined the team.

Ms. Tirzah
Tirzah joined Primrose Centennial in February of 2026. Before coming here, she worked over at Parker school. She chose Primrose for the curriculum. Tirzah’s favorite part of her job is helping the children learn and grow. She enjoys her family, the outdoors, and cooking. We are happy to have her join our team.

Ms. Abby
Abby Joined Primrose in March of 2026. Before coming to Primrose Abby was a nanny. She chose Primrose because she wanted a change of pace and to expand her career. Her favorite part about the job is watching the children develop and grow. Outside of work Abby enjoys her family, cats, and live music. We are excited to welcome her to Primrose.

Ms. Cristiane
Cristiane joined Primrose in February of 2024. Before coming to Primrose, she volunteered in several schools. She came to Primrose because she missed being with little children. Cristiane’s favorite part of her job is interacting with the children. Cristiane is from Brazil and enjoys spending time with her family and cooking outside work. We are so happy she has joined the Toddler team.

Ms. Diana
Diana joined Primrose in February of 2026. Before coming to Primrose, she had six years of experience working with children. She chose Primrose because of our good reputation. Diana’s favorite part about working with children is the daily interactions with them. Outside of work, Diana enjoys reading, playing with her son, and cooking. She will make a great addition to the team.

Ms. Briana
Ms. Briana started with Primrose in February 2022. She lives in Castle Rock and has a teaching certificate in Montessori Education. The thing she enjoys most about working with children is the joy of seeing them accomplish their goals. Briana has a son, Isaiah, and a dog, Clyde. Outside of work, Briana enjoys hiking and going to the mountains. We are happy to have her on our Primrose team.

Ms. Shelbie
Shelbie joined Primrose in December of 2025. Before coming to Primrose she has been a teacher in childcare since 2019. She chose Primrose because of the great ratios, staff moral, and management. Shelbie’s favorite thing about her job is the children always keeping her on her toes and how fun they are. Outside of work she enjoys running, painting, and spending time with her husband and daughter. We think she has made a great addition to the team.

Ms. Briana B.
Briana came to work with us in March of 2026. Before coming to Primrose, she was finishing her bachelor’s degree in English. Her favorite part of her job is being a part of the children’s foundational years of their education. Outside of work Briana loves hockey, spending time with her family, and her dog. We are so happy she joined the Primrose team.

Ms. Aileen H.
Aileen started her Primrose career in July of 2020. She chose to work at Primrose because she wanted an opportunity to work with our great program while providing the same experience for her children. Aileen’s favorite part about working with children is watching them grow and learn new skills. Outside work, Aileen enjoys spending time with her two girls, swimming, and walking. We are happy she has joined the Primrose team.

Ms. Zoelene
Zoelene started with Primrose in March of 2025. She chose Primrose because of the positive atmosphere and the great curriculum. Her favorite part about working with children is watching them develop their personalities. Outside of work, Zoelene enjoys her family and playing Volleyball. We are glad to have her on our team.

Ms. Wren
Wren joined Primrose in April of 2024. Before coming to Primrose, she worked in ECE for three years. She chose Primrose because she heard great things about the Primrose program. Wren’s favorite part of working with children is guiding them into making connections, learning new skills, and seeing them light up when they learn new things. Outside work, Wren enjoys hanging out with her friends, tinseling hair, crafts, and hiking. We are thrilled Wren has joined the Primrose team.

Ms. Nicole G.
Nicole has been a part of the Primrose team since May 2018. She has worked in the Early Childhood Education field for over eight years. Before Primrose, she worked as a nanny and at other childcare facilities. Nicole heard terrific things about Primrose Schools, so she knew this was where she wanted to be when she returned to teaching. She loves watching the children grow and learn and giving them snuggles throughout the day. Nicole is a Colorado Native who enjoys doing crafts and reading books with her daughter, Abigail. She loves being a mother; her daughter is her pride and joy. They enjoy going to the zoo and watching movies together at home.

Ms. Bre
Ms. Bre joined our Primrose team in September of 2022. She is a native of Colorado and is finishing up her degree in Early Childhood Education. Bre enjoys working with children because there is never a dull moment, and she is looking for the next generation of leaders. Outside of work, she enjoys baking and spending time with her family. We are thrilled she joined our team!

Ms. Lucija P.
Lucija has been with Primrose since 2003. She was born in Croatia and has lived in Denver for many years. Her two sons, Eric and Alexander, grew up here at Primrose. She has over 25 years of experience working with children ages six weeks to 4 years old. Lucija feels Primrose is a beautiful place to be a teacher. She was initially drawn to the fantastic learning environment that Primrose creates and loves working with the children and their families and being a part of their growth and development. She also has quite a bit of training. She has taken college classes in Early Childhood Education, allowing her to meet the requirements to maintain her position as an Early Childhood Teacher and educator. Lucija likes spending time with my boys, family, and friends when not at Primrose. She likes skiing, hiking, biking, running, camping, traveling to Croatia, and playing hockey!

Ms. Anusha D.
Anusha joined Primrose in March 2025. Before coming to Primrose, she cared for her children. She chose Primrose because of its dedication to the health and safety of the children. Her favorite part about her job is the satisfaction of working with children and the professional growth. Outside of work, Anusha enjoys traveling, listening to music, and cooking. We are happy she joined our team.

Ms. Lillie
Lillie joined Primrose in July of 2025. Before coming to Primrose, she volunteered at her church as a teacher. She chose to work at Primrose because of the fun learning approach. Lillie loves interacting and having fun with the children. She is a Colorado native and enjoys spending time with her family and going to church. We love Lillie’s energy and enthusiasm with the children.

Ms. Savitri
Savitri joined the Primrose team in February of 2024. Before coming to Primrose, she had lived in Florida, working in childcare and running her center. She chose Primrose because of the inviting atmosphere. Savitri’s favorite part of her job is watching the children learn and grow. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and celebrating all the holidays. We are so fortunate she has joined our team.

Ms. Padma
Padma joined Primrose in January of 2026. Before coming to Primrose, she taught at a couple of other centers. Padma’s favorite part of her job is the fun interactions with children each day. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family. She is a great addition to the Primrose team.

Ms. Naqueena H.
Naqueena has worked at Primrose Schools since June 2015. Previously, she was a Pre-K 3 teacher in Houston, TX, and I have been working with children since 2009. Naqueena was determined to work for Primrose Schools over all other schools in Colorado because of the well-planned lessons and incredible staff. She loves watching the growth of the students and making a difference in their lives. Naqueena graduated from Houston, TX, and I was a part of the TSR Program in Houston. She enjoys singing, teaching, cooking, and riding her bike. She also loves going to the mountains. Naqueena is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters and enjoys spending time with them in her free time.

Ms. Haley
Haley joined Primrose in March of 2025. Before coming to Primrose, she worked with children at another school. She chose Primrose because it is a wonderful place to improve her teaching skills and have influence. The part of her job Haley enjoys the most is being able to help children grow and watch as they progress. Outside of work, Haley has five brothers she is close to and enjoys painting, her dogs, and learning about fashion. We are happy to have Haley as part of our Primrose team.

Ms. Mili
Mili started with Primrose in August of 2024. Before coming to Primrose Mili had been an Early childhood educator for over 10 years. She chose Primrose because she heard wonderful things about our school. Her favorite part about her job is working with kids, making a difference in their lives, and getting hugs throughout the day. I also love children’s curiosity. Outside of work Mili enjoys cooking, listening to music, and spending time with her family. We are happy to have her at our school.

Ms. Priya
Priya started with Primrose in June of 2021. She started as a closer and loved the environment, so she went full-time. Her favorite thing about working with the Toddlers is all their energy and smiles. She does a beautiful job running Wonder Time 3. In her free time, Priya enjoys spending time with her two children. We are glad to have Priya at Primrose with us.

Ms. Aaliyah
Ms. Aaliyah joined the Primrose team in April 2021. She chose to work at Primrose for the experience and enjoys one-on-one time with children. She is originally from Texas. Outside of work, Aaliyah enjoys basketball, drawing, and spending time with her family. We are excited to have her here and think she is a great addition.

Ms. Paula
Paula joined Primrose in February 2026. She chose Primrose because her granddaughter recommended working here. Paula’s favorite part of her job is the activity with the children and the positive environment. Paula holds a master’s in Business Administration and has 20 grandchildren! Outside of work, Paula enjoys walking her dog, road trips, and reading a good book. We are thrilled she has joined our team.

Ms. Emma
Emma joined Primrose in July 2025. Before coming to our school, she worked at another child care center and was a nanny. She chose to work at Primrose because of the positive environment. Emma loves interacting with the children and watching them grow. Outside of work, Emma enjoys drawing, playing music, and caring for animals. We think she makes a great fit in our Toddler class.

Ms. Michele C.
Michele is a Colorado native who has three children and three amazing grandchildren. She loves to cook and is excited to be our kitchen manager. Michele is responsible for all those great meals and snacks and does it with care and love.

Franchise Owners
Dan and Shannan Meyer
Welcome to the Primrose School of Centennial!
We, Dan and Shannan Meyer, are the proud owners of this school as well as the Primrose School of Parker and the Primrose School at Lowry. Primrose Schools has been a part of our lives and family since 2006. We have been successful Primrose School owners since 2012 and Shannan has been a dedicated early childhood professional for over 20 years.
Together, we promise to place the care and education of children first and will always strive to be a great workplace for our wonderful teachers and staff. Both of our children graduated from a local Primrose school and we know firsthand the importance of high-quality early childhood education and care.
Please reach out to our leadership team to learn more about our school, and we look forward to meeting you soon!




