Hello, my name is Kim Shannon, and I am happily married with two grown daughters. During my career in education, I have instructed children from infants to teens. I have over 30 years of experience and have earned my bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. I also possess a CDA, a Directors’ Credential and VPK certification. I have served in the capacity of teacher, director, and executive director. I have been employed with Primrose since 2010, first as Director for Primrose St Johns Forest then as Area Director over 3 Primrose Schools in Jacksonville.  I had the opportunity to open Primrose School on Crosswater Parkway as the Director in 2017. With the expansion of four additional classrooms, I am now the Executive Director. I am truly passionate about children and their early education. I am happy to be a part of the Primrose family. I welcome you to our Primrose family and please let me know how I can be of assistance to you.

Educational Background:  Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

My favorite thing about working with children is when they light up with the gratification of learning something for the first time!

My favorite children’s book is The Giving tree by Shel Silverstein, which is a classic written in 1964 which reveals kindness and caring for others instead of ourselves.

In my personal time I interact with my five dogs, wakeboard, paddleboard and kayak or swim. I love curling up with my puppy and a delightful book as well!

Hi, my name is Wendy Redler. I am the interim Assistant Director at Primrose School of Glen Kernan and will be the Assistant Director of Primrose on Crosswater Parkway. I was born in Rhode Island but was raised in Jacksonville. I am the proud grandmother to two grandchildren. My career at Primrose began in 2007 as an infant and toddler teacher and then to the Assistant Director at St. Johns Forest. In addition to my experience, I also have my CDA credential. I am committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment that instills a love for learning in all children.

Hello, my name is Valerie Green

I am a wife and a mother of 2 children. Prior to motherhood, I worked as a Surgical Tech at Mayo Clinic for 12 years. After becoming a mother, I decided to give up my career and become a stay at home mom. When my children became school-aged, I decided to pursue a career with children. I went to school and earned my CDA as well as my VPK certification. I have been with Primrose since 2014. I started at Primrose School at St Johns Forest in 2014 and came to Primrose Crosswater in the fall of 2018. I’m so grateful to be here, I now have my dream job working with your children.

Hello. My name is Niki Lamar. I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. I have two kids, Mia and Elliot, who both graduated from Primrose Schools! I have been apart of this company since 2019 and have loved seeing the children, teachers and myself grow over the years! I strive to do all I can to help all of our students and teachers to be the best them possible! I have my CDA and VPK certification. I am always looking for ways to continue to grow.

Hello, my name is Sherri Searight and I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA where my family still resides. My husband and I recently built a house in Wells Creek Community. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education and have been in the Education field for over 30 years, teaching as well as holding various leadership positions. I possess my Director Credential and am a certified CDA mentor and observer through CCEI and CDAE. I have been in a leadership role with Primrose for 7 years. I love spending time outdoors and playing with my dog, Ziggy.

Hello, I am Pamela Johnson! I began teaching in preschool in 2001, when my children were in preschool. I taught at UCLC for over ten years before relocating to Jacksonville to be closer to family. I started working at Primrose in 2017, in the Pathways classroom. I went on to be a 4K teacher and then moved up to management in Feb 2025.