Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts
Health & Safety
Their health & safety. Our top priority.
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
- Monthly emergency drills so children and staff are prepared for emergencies
Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Allysa Baxley
My name is Allysa Baxley, and I’m so excited to be joining Primrose School of Copley Fairlawn!
My mom was a teacher in Wadsworth, and some of my favorite childhood memories are from spending time playing and helping in her classroom. I’m the youngest of three siblings and come from a large extended family, so being around kids and families has always been a big part of my life. In my free time, you can usually find me cheering on the Cleveland Browns, reading a good book (I always love new recommendations!), traveling with my partner, or spending time with my two cats, Bean and Merlin.
I can’t wait to meet all the families in our school community. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll all get to celebrate a Browns Super Bowl win together!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: lots of babysitting and nanny work
Education: High School and working towards my degree
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: hearing the funny things they say
Favorite Children’s Book: Click, Click, Moo: Cows that Type
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Polish Dyngus Day
Favorite Family Tradition: Skating at my aunt’s frozen lake with my cousins
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): two cats, Bean and Merlin
In My Personal Time, I Like To: read and travel
Ms. Corinthia Richardson
My name is Corinthia Richardson, I have been working in childcare since 2016.
I have my degree in Early Childhood Education from Youngstown State University. I love seeing things from a child’s perspective. My husband and I live in Tallmadge with our 17 plants with multiple different collections of books.
I am proud to be a part of the Primrose family here at Copley Fairlawn.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2016
Education: Early Childhood Education from Youngstown State University
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: their honesty
Favorite Children’s Book: The Pigeon Series
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Jewish Feasts
Favorite Family Tradition: Telling the Bethlehem Story
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): none
In My Personal Time, I Like To: write, read and make jewelry
Mr. Wyatt Stuart
My name is Wyatt Stuart, and I’m excited to be joining the Primrose team.
Over the past 12 years, I’ve worked in aquatic education as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Building connections with my students and their families inspired me to pursue a career in childcare.
My fiancée and I live in the area and enjoy watching anime, reading manga, and superhero movies together. I look forward to meeting all the students and their families here at Primrose and getting to know my fellow teachers!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: volunteer experience and swim instructor
Education: some college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: seeing them grow and laugh
Favorite Children’s Book: Go, Dog! GO!
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: all Jewish holidays along with Christmas and Easter
Favorite Family Tradition: going to Ohio Mart
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): not at the moment
In My Personal Time, I Like To: watch TV, play games and spend time with my fiancé
