Primrose School at Crossroads Park

Our Staff

  • Jamie Keel, Executive Director

    Jamie Keel

    Executive Director

    Hello, my name is Jamie Keel and I am pleased to introduce myself as the Executive Director for the Primrose School of Atascocita, Primrose School at Crossroads Park, Primrose School of Copperfield, Primrose School of Greatwood, and Primrose School at Balmoral. I started my career in early childhood in 2009 and have worked with Primrose Schools since 2010. I graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, however continued my education at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. It was at the University of St. Thomas where I completed my education coursework and obtained an early childhood through 6th grade teacher certification. I have experience as a Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Lead Teacher as well as Leadership experience as both Assistant Director and School Director. My husband Adam and I have three amazing children who all attended Primrose. Primrose is more than a school for us; it is a part of our family! I am proud to say I get to work at the very best preschool for infant through kindergarten and after school care for the Northwest Houston, Northeast Houston, Jersey Village, Cypress, Sugar Land, and surrounding areas.

    Primrose Faculty Since August 2010

  • Lindsey Griffin, Regional Director

    Lindsey Griffin

    Regional Director

    Hi, my name is Lindsey Griffin and I am pleased to introduce myself as the Regional Director for the Primrose School at Crossroads Park, Primrose School of Copperfield, and Primrose School of Greatwood. I started my career working in early childhood in 2010 and have worked with the Primrose Schools since 2012. I have an Associates Degree of Arts in Teaching from Lone Star College. While working in the Primrose Schools I have held many titles from Lead Teacher, Administrative Assistant, Assistant Director, Director, and now Regional Director. I enjoy coming into the schools each day to see smiling children learning new things each day as well as working hand in hand with our teachers and leadership teams to help them grow to become the best teachers and leaders of Houston in early childhood education.

    Primrose Faculty Since May 2012

  • Stephanie Zahra, Director

    Stephanie Zahra

    Director

    Hi! My name is Stephanie Zahra, and I'm the director of Primrose School at Crossroads Park. I have over 20 years early childhood experience with the last 10 years as director.  I truly enjoy leading this amazing school! 

    I started in early childcare after I graduated high school and over the years taught everything from infants through school age. My favorite classrooms were infants and toddlers before moving to leadership in 2011.  My goal for our school is to never stop learning, always improve, and ensure we are the premier preschool in Houston, Texas!

  • Tracey Cisneros, Office Manager

    Tracey Cisneros

    Office Manager

    Hello! My name is Tracey Cisneros and I am the Office Manager here at Primrose Crossroads Park. I am a mother of two wonderful children and two dogs. I have worked in childcare for over 12 years, with ages ranging from infants to preschool. I am so excited to be a part of the Primrose Family. 

  • Danielle Montgomery, Young Infant Lead Teacher

    Danielle Montgomery

    Young Infant Lead Teacher

    Hi, my name is Danielle Montgomery, and I am the Lead Teacher in our Young Infants classroom. I have been with Primrose at Crossroads Park since 2017. I have over 8 years of childcare experience in many different areas. I absolutely adore all the babies and getting to work with them every day. 

    Primrose Faculty Since February 2017

  • Amber Carper, Infant Assistant Teacher

    Amber Carper

    Infant Assistant Teacher

    Hi I'm Amber! I am the assistant teacher in our Young Infant classroom. I have worked with babies of all ages since 2020. I have also been a hair stylist for 11 years. Because of my love and passion of caring for children, I had to return to the industry. I have lived here in Houston all my life. I am excited to be here at Primrose and I pledge to care for your little ones as though they were my own. 

  • Kayla Winne, Infant Assistant Teacher

    Kayla Winne

    Infant Assistant Teacher

    Hi, I'm Kayla and I'm one of the assistant teachers in our young infant classroom. I have worked in childcare for a year in Colorado. When I moved back to Texas I wanted to continue. I'm very excited to be a part of the Primrose team and I am looking forward to getting to know our babies. 

  • Julia Ramirez, Older Infant Lead Teacher

    Julia Ramirez

    Older Infant Lead Teacher

    Hi I'm Julia! I'm one of the Lead Teachers in our Older Infant classroom. I’m a mother of 3 children, ages 23, 21, and 20 years old, along with being a step mom to 3 teenage boys. I am also a grandmother of a wonderful 3 ½ year old. My favorite thing about working with children is knowing I’m part of their learning and development. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

  • Julianna Valadez, Older Infant Lead Teacher

    Julianna Valadez

    Older Infant Lead Teacher

    Hello, I'm Ms. Valadez and I am one of the Lead Teachers in our Older Infant classroom. I have worked in childcare since 2017. I was born and raised here in Houston. I love implementing our infant curriculum with our babies and helping them learn and grow. 

    Primrose Faculty since May 2021

  • Milagros Rocha, Older Infant Assistant Teacher

    Milagros Rocha

    Older Infant Assistant Teacher

    Hi! My name is Ms. Milly and I'm the assistant teacher in our Older Infant classroom. I enjoy spending time with the babies and helping them reach their developmental milestones. 

  • Jennifer Campuzano, Toddler Lead Teacher

    Jennifer Campuzano

    Toddler Lead Teacher

    Hi I'm Jennifer! I am the lead teacher in our Toddler classroom. I am new to Primrose, but I am excited to meet everyone as I have only heard great things about Primrose Schools. I enjoy being around children and being a part of their learning experience and growth. In my free time, I like going to the gym and traveling for vacation. At Primrose, I am so happy to be a part of 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.

  • Alicia Benitez, Toddler Assistant Teacher

    Alicia Benitez

    Toddler Assistant Teacher

    Hi! I'm Ms. Benitez. I'm the assistant teacher in the Toddler classroom. I graduated from the University of Houston Downtown with a degree in Psychology. I’m new to childcare but I have found working with children to be very rewarding. In my spare time I love spending time outdoors with my family more than anything else. I look forward to helping our toddlers learn and grow in our classroom.

  • Cora Warren, Early Preschool One Assistant Teacher

    Cora Warren

    Early Preschool One Assistant Teacher

    Hi, I'm Cora! I am one of the assistant teachers in the Early Preschool One classroom. I have worked with children for the last three years. I look forward to working with our EP families and children 

  • Michelle Paz-Herrera, Early Preschool One Lead Teacher

    Michelle Paz-Herrera

    Early Preschool One Lead Teacher

    Hello, my name is Michelle, and I am the Lead Teacher in our Early Preschool 1 classroom. I have worked with children since 2017. I completed one year of Child Development in ECP and two years of Child Guidance. I started working in a childcare setting in 2019. My plan is to go to college and finish my degree to become a certified teacher. In my free time I enjoy reading books, listening to music, going to the gym, and spending time with my family. My passion has always been working with and taking care of children. It allows me the benefit of learning from them, which I believe helps make me a better.

     

    Primrose Faculty since September 2022

  • Tori Aldaco, Early Preschool One Assistant Teacher

    Tori Aldaco

    Early Preschool One Assistant Teacher

    Hello, I'm Tori! I'm the assistant teacher in our Early Preschool 1 classroom. I love to read and spend time with my family. I have a two year old son who means everything to me. I started working in childcare in order to be close to my son and discovered how important child development and early childhood education really is. This school year, I am excited to build stronger relationships with my students and coworkers!

     

    Primrose Faculty since August 2022

  • Katy Marquina, Early Preschool Two Lead Teacher

    Katy Marquina

    Early Preschool Two Lead Teacher

    Hi! I'm Ms. Katy and I'm the Lead Teacher in our Early Preschool 2 classroom. I have worked with children since 2016 and I am currently working on a degree in education. I strive to build positive relationships with the children in my care as well as their families. 

    Primrose Employee Since December 2018

  • Ivee Elizondo, Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher

    Ivee Elizondo

    Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher

    Hi! I'm Ms. Ivee and I am the lead teachers in our Preschool Pathways classroom. I am so excited to join Pathways this school year. I love teaching because I like to make learning fun. I can't wait to have fun while learning with  your little ones. 

  • Juanny Mendez, Support Staff

    Juanny Mendez

    Support Staff

    Hi, I'm Ms. Mendez. I have over 20 years of childcare experience. I have been married for 26 years and I have one son. I try to show up with a smile on my face every day, with lots of positive energy. I look forward to not only teaching, but learning from each child I am able to work with. 

    Primrose Faculty Since March 2017

  • Katie Aguilar

    Preschool Pathways Assistant Teacher
  • Vanessa Vargas, Preschool One Lead Teacher

    Vanessa Vargas

    Preschool One Lead Teacher

    Hello! I'm Ms. Vargas and I'm the lead teacher in our Preschool 1 classroom. I have been in childcare for many years. Working with children is very rewarding to me. I have a degree from San Jacinto College in Business Management. I am also a new mom to a baby girl and between my sweet baby and active doggy, I am busy most days at home. At Primrose, we are a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.

     

    Primrose Faculty since December 2021

  • Chantal Simental, Preschool One Assistant Teacher

    Chantal Simental

    Preschool One Assistant Teacher

    Hello, my name is Ms. Chantal. I am the assistant teacher in the Preschool classroom. I am currently enrolled at Lone Star College to pursue my associate degree. After my associates, I plan to enroll in the University of Houston to study interior design. I’ve worked with children since I was 19 and I have over 4 years of experience working in an educational setting. Every day working in the classroom is a new story to share and I absolutely love it.

  • Tiffany Wilson, Preschool Two Lead Teacher

    Tiffany Wilson

    Preschool Two Lead Teacher
    Apple of Our Eye

    My name is Ms. Wilson and I'm the Lead Teacher in our Preschool 2 classroom. I am originally from Louisana and I enjoy visiting and spending time with my family there. I am the mother of three wonderful kids. I enjoy watching children learn new skills and being a part of their learning process.

    Primrose faculty since March 2021

  • Fadwa Talje, Private Pre-Kindergarten One Lead Teacher

    Fadwa Talje

    Private Pre-Kindergarten One Lead Teacher

    Hi, I'm Mrs. Talje! I graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown Summa Cum Laude. I am a mother to a  beautiful boy! I love teaching and have always wanted to teach ever since I was ten-years old. My favorite part of teaching is helping students learn new things. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family, traveling, and doing outdoor activities.

     

    Primrose Faculty since October 2021

  • Neerali Farag, Private Pre-Kindergarten Two Assistant Teacher

    Neerali Farag

    Private Pre-Kindergarten Two Assistant Teacher

    Hello, I'm Mrs. Neerali! I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. I moved to the United States in 1997. I graduated from Penn Foster University with an Associate Degree in Medical Billing. I got married and had my first child in 2007. Becoming a mother completely changed my mindset on my education, leading me to obtain Child Development Associate and to pursue classes in early childhood education. I have two children that I really enjoy spending time with. I have been an early childhood educator for the past 10 years. I thrive to make a difference in each child’s life, as I love to see them grow.

     

    Primrose Faculty since August 2022

  • Khadijah Fennell

    Private Pre-Kindergarten 1 Teacher
  • Tanna Overton, Explorers Lead Teacher

    Tanna Overton

    Explorers Lead Teacher

    I’m Tanna Overton. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am 23 years old and have lived in Houston my entire lie. In my free time, I like to hang out with my family and read. This is my first year at Primrose and I am super excited. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

     

    Primrose Faculty since July 2022

  • Maria Rocha, Support Staff

    Maria Rocha

    Support Staff

    Hello, my name is Ms. Rocha. I was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico and moved to Roma, Texas in 1980. I am a very happy person who loves to share my free time with family. I graduated from Roma High School. I married the love of my life, my husband in 1997 and have been together happily for 25 years. I have 3 children, my son Luz, daughter Isabel and daughter Milagros. I love that I am working for Primrose because my ideas are truly valued. I am honored to be able to teach and watch the babies grow.

     

    Primrose Faculty since September 2021

  • Diana Avendano, Support Staff

    Diana Avendano

    Support Staff

    Hello, my name is Ms. Diana. I was born in Laredo but grew up in Houston. My husband and I have been married for over 14 years and have a beautiful daughter named Bianca. I have over 10 years of childcare experience. I've worked at Primrose Crossroads Park since 2019 but I've also worked at Primrose Copperfield since 2014. I love working in early childhood education and look forward to meeting our families. 

    Primrose Faculty Since February 2019

  • Marya Gray, Support Staff

    Marya Gray

    Support Staff

    Hi! My name is Ms. Gray and I am one of the support staff members at Primrose Crossroads Park. I have a son who also attends Primrose, and we are both so happy to join the family. I enjoy teaching and helping the children in our class. It is so rewarding to watch all their progress. 

    Primrose Faculty since June 2023

  • Kyrah Phillips, Support Staff

    Kyrah Phillips

    Support Staff

    Hi, my name is Ms. Kyrah and I am one of the support staff members at Primrose Crossroads Park. I am the oldest of three siblings and have always enjoyed babysitting and spending time with them. This is my first summer at Primrose and I am so excited. I look forward to working with all of our children and helping them learn and grow. 

  • Jennifer Lopez, Chef

    Jennifer Lopez

    Chef

    Hi, my name is Jennifer Lopez and I'm the Chef here at Primrose Crossroads Park. I graduated from Texas Health school as a CNA but I have a passion for working with children. I love to spend time with my family and friends; as well as help them with anything. I enjoy working with kids and seeing them learn and grow. 

  • Mariam Gerges

    Early Preschool 2 Assistant Teacher
  • Matt and Anne Evers, Franchise Owner

    Matt and Anne Evers

    Franchise Owner

    Hello Parents!

    We are the franchise owners of Primrose School at Crossroads Park.

    In 2015, our Primrose journey started where many of you are right now - trying to find the best child care option for our new son. Through that search we were so impressed with Primrose that we decided to become owners. Both our children, Cooper (7) and Cannon (5) attend Primrose and we are very involved in the day to day operation.

    If you are looking for a great child care option from a place that treats you like family, please come by for a tour. We would love to introduce you to our professional leadership team and amazing faculty. Everyone at the Primrose School at Crossroads Park is dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and high quality educational experience for your child. We strive to be the very best preschool for infant through kindergarten and after school care for the Northwest Houston, Jersey Village, Cypress, and surrounding areas.

    Thank you for sharing these important years of your child’s life with our family!

    Matt and Anne Evers are also proud owners of Primrose School of Copperfield, Primrose School of Atascocita, Primrose School of Greatwoodand Primrose School at Balmoral.

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