Teachers & Staff

Kayli Frick
Let’s get to know each other!
I’m Kayli Frick. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Mansfield, Texas
Childcare experience: 11 years
Education background: Attended Tarleton State University
Favorite food: Steakhouses and Hibachi
Favorite weekend activity: Enjoying time with my family, attending sporting events and soaking up all the sunshine I can!
Favorite children’s book: Ms. Nelson is Missing!
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the Duck
What I’m most excited about this school year: This school year, I am excited to deepen our commitment to cultivating a meaningful love of learning – for both students and educators; to fan the flame and keep it burning bright. My goal is to continue igniting curiosity and fostering an environment where that passion can thrive. Every child deserves access to exceptional education and care, and I am dedicated to ensuring that standard is not only met but exceeded. I look forward to watching our students engage with the world around them, discovering its complexity with joy and enthusiasm.
Best way to schedule time to talk: Email me at kfrick@primosewalsh.com
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and childcare education specialists. We’re a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing, environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

Adriana Sekella
Lets get to know each other, I’m Adriana Sekella and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: 24 years!
Education: BA in Liberal Studies
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn something for the first time.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree and Where The Wild Things Are
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Wearing matching pajamas (dogs included!) and decorating the tree together
Languages Spoken in the House: Spanish and English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of animal): Two Dogs, Oliver and Luna
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Adventure around with my husband and dogs.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Rochelle Botkin
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Rochelle Botkin. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: Working for Primrose Schools for the last 24 years.
Education: BA in Literature
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching each child accomplish their milestones.
Favorite Children’s Book: Lily and the Purple Plastic Purse
Favorite Holiday: Halloween and Christmas are my favorites but I love them all.
Favorite Family Tradition: We watch Christmas Vacation and drink “moose punch” from our Wally Moose punchbowl and cups.
Languages Spoken in the House: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of animal): One dog, Bubby. Four cows, Malibu, Stubby, Meanie 1 and Meanie 2.
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read books and cook! I love to try out new recipes.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Breana Guzman
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Breana, but you can Bre. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3+ years
Education: GED, Some College
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Getting to teach and shape young minds and how funny they are
Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree and Oh, the Places You’ll Go
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A
Favorite Family Tradition: N/A
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Nico a German Shepard
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my daughters, family and be outside
At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Javier Dominguez
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Javier Dominguez. I wanted to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: Working in kitchens for over 35 years.
Education: Some college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: When I see the kid’s faces as I walk into their class with food!
Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Favorite Holiday: Mexican Independence Day ( Sept. 16)
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Cinco de Mayo
Favorite Family Tradition: We celebrate Dia de los Muertos every November 2nd.
Languages Spoken in the House: Spanish
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of animal): One dog, Lola.
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Go camping and enjoy nature.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Angelina Oscos
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Angie Oscos. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: 38 years!
Education: Some college courses between the USA and Mexico.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them progress and learn while in my care.
Favorite Children’s Book: All educational books! I love reading to the children.
Favorite Holiday: I love all holidays because I get to spend them with my family.
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in your Home: Christmas is extra special for my family.
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating birthdays of my family members.
Languages Spoken in the House: Spanish
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my family and exercise.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Rana Alech
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Rana Alech. I wanted to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: 13 years.
Education: BS in Law and Child Psychology, Creative Writing.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Playing and laughing with them and watching them take their first steps.
Favorite Children’s Book: Llama Llama, Red Pajama and I Love You Mommy.
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving and Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in your Home: We celebrate Ramadan and Eid al Fitr
Favorite Family Tradition: Our birthdays, exchanging gifts and annual vacations.
Languages Spoken in the House: Arabic and a little bit of English.
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, walks in the park and write. I also love to cook for my family and friends and take care of them.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Cynthia Vielmas
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Cynthia Vielmas. I wanted to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: Years between Primrose School and DCCC
Education: Early Childhood Certificate at DCCC
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being able to help and watch them grow while simultaneously watching them understand a new concept or skill.
Favorite Children’s Book: Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?
Favorite Holiday: Earth Day
Favorite Family Tradition: Visiting my family up in Kansas
Languages Spoken in the House: English and Spanish
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of animal): One dog, Mittens.
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Crochet, do handy work, organize and spend time with my family.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Jessica Estes
Lets get to know each other, I’m Jessica Estes and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: 1 year
Education: Some college courses at Texas A&M
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: listening to what kids come up with!
Favorite Children’s Book: Bad Kitty
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Watching a movie on Christmas Eve
Languages Spoken in the House: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of animal): one dog, Mable.
In My Personal Time, I Like To: do diamond dotz.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Angel Martinez
Lets get to know each other, I’m Angel Martinez and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: 5 years
Education: Some college courses
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: singing with every lesson, it’s always a fun environment! Watching them learn and grow is so rewarding.
Favorite Children’s Book: Pete the Cat series
Favorite Holiday: Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: We have a baking competition every Thanksgiving
Languages Spoken in the House: English and some Spanish
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of animal): one cat, Bluey
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Bake, read books, spend time with my niece and nephew.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Ms. Sonja Sanchez
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Sonja Sanchez. I wanted to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: Primrose teacher for 10 years and have worked with children of all ages for the last 35 years.
Education: High School Graduate
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Giving them the love and nurturing they need along with teaching them new experiences.
Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: We love to gather together on Sundays for dinner and to catch up and mingle!
Languages Spoken in the House: English
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, do crafts, shop and go to church service.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Arlene Meza
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Arlene Meza.
I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Two years in childcare at two different schools.
Education: Currently enrolled in College
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love helping them grow and learn new things.
Favorite Children’s Book: Junie B. Jones book series
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Staying up until midnight on Christmas Eve to open presents.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and Spanish
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Go on walks, play with my boyfriend’s sister and I love to clean!
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Mary Kirby
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Mary Kirby. I want to tell you a little about me
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Almost 20 years
Education: Some college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing that I have helped them learn things throughout the year.
Favorite Children’s Book: Pete the Cat and Llama Llama book series.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Decorating the house during holidays, especially Halloween.
Favorite Family Tradition: Family reunions and dinners.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: One dog, Nokia. One cat, Teddy. One lizard, Ricco.
In My Personal Time, I Like To: cook, gardening and spending time with my family.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Lesley Noack
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Lesley Noack. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/ Teaching Experience: I’ve worked for Primrose for almost two years and have had previous experience training dogs with children!
Education: Some college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy teaching them new things that will help them grow as they continue their educational future.
Favorite Children’s Book: Pete the Cat series and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Favorite Holiday: Halloween and Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Elf on the Shelf and taking my daughter to as many Easter Egg Hunts as possible.
Languages Spoken in the House: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of animal): Two dogs, Katrina and Trend
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read romance novels, train my dog, go to coffee shops and eat yummy food .
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Veronica Prieto
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Veronica Prieto. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have previously been a teachers assistant and a daycare teacher.
Education: High School Diploma form Chisholm Trail HS plus a Certificate of Education from Holienstein Career and Technology Center
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being able to see them smile and watch them grow up and learn new things!
Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Dear Dumb Diary and any Baby Mouse books.
Favorite Holiday: Halloween. I love all things spooky and weird.
Favorite Family Tradition: Being together and laughing
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: My baby boy Spike! He is a pitbull terrier who is my cuddle bug and loves to run around and enjoys dress up.
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Sketch fashion designs (clothes, heels and accessories too!) I also enjoy window shopping, trying new foods and visiting the zoo’s and aquariums.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Jiselle Elizondo
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Jiselle Elizondo. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have babysat for friends and family for years.
Education: Currently enrolled in College working towards my Associate’s Degree.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I feel that I am my happiest and that my personality truly shines when I’m in their company. I love watching them learn, grow and develop new skills.
Favorite Children’s Book: Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving and Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Going on a family vacation every summer.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and Sign Language
Pets in the Home: 1 cat named Lucy.
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Do pottery and anything art related, plus spending time with my family and friends.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Yessica Flores
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Yessica Flores. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: A year and a half
Education: Some college at UHD
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing the different personalities grow and learn through the year.
Favorite Children’s Book: Llama Llama, Red Pajama
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: During the Christmas season we celebrate with Posadas.
Favorite Family Tradition: Family gatherings.
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my husband and family.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Jymmaraih Johnson
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Jymmariah Johnson. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3 years!
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them grow in their own unique way.
Favorite Children’s Book: Junie B. Jones book series
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Gingerbread House contest during the Holidays
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
In My Personal Time, I Like To: I love making crafts with my Cricut and writing in my journal.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Makenceya Johnson
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Makenceya Johnson. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 5 years!
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their faces light up when they’re learning.
Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Favorite Holiday: Valentine’s Day and my Birthday
Favorite Family Tradition: Getting together every Christmas!
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
In My Personal Time, I Like To: be as girly as possible… I love to shop, get my hair done, nails and toes.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Demetric White
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Demetric White. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 30 years.
Education: Some college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watch them grow as people and excel. Plus, the bonding we do with them.
Favorite Children’s Book: I Love You Forever
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth
Favorite Family Tradition: Family game night
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Two dogs, Theo and Sadoña
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Baking
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Jazzmon Julien
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Jazzmon Julien. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 13 years
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing growth and building bonds.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Rainbow Fish
Favorite Holiday: Christmas and my birthday!
Favorite Family Tradition: Movie nights
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: One dog, Butz
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my family
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Gena McKeithan
Lets get to know each other, I’m Gena McKeithan and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 27 years teaching, with 10 years being in childcare.
Education: Some college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being able to play with them and all of the a-ha moments that occur in the classroom.
Favorite Children’s Book: A Color of His Own
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Weekly pizza and game night with my family.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Two dogs, Crystal and Cinder
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my family, play games and watch movies.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Tami Sullivan
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Tami Sullivan. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 15 years.
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love teaching children skills and seeing the progress through the year!
Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Favorite Holiday: Easter
Favorite Family Tradition: Easter Egg Hunts!
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: 2 Chihuahuas, Tanner and Bailey
In My Personal Time, I Like To: go to flea markets and spend time with my grandkids.
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Lexi Shaw
Let’s get to know each other, I’m Lexi Shaw. I want to tell you a little about me.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have worked for Clayton Youth Enrichment with school aged children.
Education: Diploma from Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their smiles and different personalities between them.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Family Tradition: Family get togethers every weekend and family trips.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and Sign Language
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Swim, sleep, paint, read and write!
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family and we care for every child as though they were our own. And like your home, our schools provide a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Franchise Owner
Bill and Kristy Smith
At the Primrose School of Columbus Trail we feel that being owner operated is one of the keys to quality. The Primrose School of Columbus Trail is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We are Bill and Kristy Smith and we are so very honored to be here. Although we have owned this for nearly seventeen years and we bring many years of experience in the business world, it has been our children that have taught us the most important lessons. Back when we began, we had a choice when making a decision to purchase a preschool or daycare just as we know that you have a choice in child care. We chose Primrose in 2007 because Primrose Schools offers more than a daycare experience.
Our goal is to ensure children are loved and cared for in an environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community. The Primrose School of Columbus Trail provides an atmosphere where children can grow their Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.
Primrose School of Columbus Trail features the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum for children ages six weeks old to six years old, as well as after and a Summer program for children up to age twelve. Developed by and taught exclusively at Primrose Schools, the research-based curriculum blends -guided and child-initiated activities with a special emphasis on character development.
We are proud to be a part of both this organization and the lives of our families. We enjoy working with the great staff and continuing with the educational philosophy that Primrose offers. We both are active in the visiting with children and parents and welcoming suggestions at any time. We are proud of our because of our students, parents, management team and teaching staff.
Primrose School of Columbus Trail is located at 5330 Columbus Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76123.




