Primrose School of Cumming West

Our Staff

  • Leigh Gregory, Area Director

    Leigh Gregory

    Area Director

    Ms. Leigh joined our Primrose family in 2023. Leigh was born and raised in Roswell, GA and graduated from Waldorf University with a Masters of Education . Leigh spent 7 years as the Director of Montessori school in Milton, GA and is so excited to be a part of the Primrose team.  Leigh lives in Cumming with her husband and they have 4 wonderful children, 3 of whom are grown and one attends high school. Leigh loves nurturing the natural curiousity of a child and loves to see their excitement when learning new skills! 

  • Anu Menon, Executive Director and On Site Owner Operator

    Anu Menon

    Executive Director and On Site Owner Operator

    Ms. Anu has been in the education industry for over 20 years. She has a Master’s in Child Development along with Montessori certification. Anu's experience goes beyond being a guide in the classroom to mentoring teachers to be the best version of who they are and overall management of the school. Anu lives in Cumming with her husband, son and her two fur babies. Anu's son is a Primrose Alumni who is now an undergrad at Georgia state university. Ms. Anu is excited to be a part of Primrose Cumming West in helping provide the best experience for your family. 

     

    Contact me at anu@primrosecummingwest.com 

  • Kelly Piatty, Area Operations Director

    Kelly Piatty

    Area Operations Director

    Mrs. Kelly is the Area Operations Coordinator at Primrose Cumming West. Kelly  was born and raised right here in Cumming, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the early learning industry. Kelly has been a part of the Cumming West family since 2005 and holds a Child Development Associates. Kelly started as a Lead Teacher in Early Preschool and Preschool before being promoted to Director of Operations in 2008. During her free time Kelly loves to spend time with her husband, family and her 2 fur babies, Max and Baylee. Kelly loves handling the day to day operations to make sure everything runs smoothly and children and families are happy!

  • Sweta Puri, Operations Coordinator

    Sweta Puri

    Operations Coordinator

    Ms. Sweta joined our Primrose family in 2023 with experience in another early learning school. Sweta has a Masters in Business Administration and lives here in Cumming, GA with her husband and 2 children. During her free time Sweta loves dancing, cooking and traveling with her family. Sweta is happy to be a part of the Primrose family so that she can build happy, strong relationships with the families as well as the team! 

  • Nayo Mercer, Education Coach

    Nayo Mercer

    Education Coach

    Ms. Nayo joined Primrose Cumming West in 2021 and is originally from North Hampton, MA. Nayo came to us with multiple years of experience in tutoring children. Nayo currently holds a Bachelors in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Masters. Nayo says the greatest feeling in the world is being able to connect with other people. Nayo is excited to provide a fun and safe environment for all children to learn and grow!

     

     

  • Ms.Kristi, Infant Teacher

    Ms.Kristi

    Infant Teacher

    Mrs. Kristi joined Primrose Cumming West in 2015 and has over 20 years of experience. Kristi has worked as a Lead Teacher in our Young Infant and Older Infant / Young Toddler classroom. Kristi was born and raised in Cumming, GA and holds a Child Development Associates. Kristi has a husband and 4 grown sons and 10 grandbabies! Kristi loves to watch college football (GO DAWGS), travel to the beach and spend time with her family. Teaching young children is her passion and she loves watching them learn new things and watching their personalities grow. 

  • Ms. Anitha, Infant Teacher

    Ms. Anitha

    Infant Teacher

    Mrs. Anitha started with Primrose Cumming West in 2022. She is originally from India and has a Bachelors in Technology. Anitha knew she always wanted to work with children and started that journey in 2018 . Anitha is so friendly and she loves to sing and dance. Ms. Anitha is so excited to be at Primrose Cumming West and she just as excited to love and care for your little ones!

  • Ms. Shai, Young Toddler Teacher

    Ms. Shai

    Young Toddler Teacher

    Mrs. Shai joined our team in 2022. Shai is originally from India and when she moved to the US they landed in  Massachusetts and moved to GA in 2022. Mrs. Shai earned her Bachelors degree while she was in India but she soon realized that her true passion is working with young children. During her free time Mrs. Shai loves spending time with her family, cooking and dancing. 

  • Ms.Cherish, Young Toddler Teacher

    Ms.Cherish

    Young Toddler Teacher

    Ms. Cherish joined our team in 2023 and  is originally from Gainesville, GA. Ms. Cherish has several years of babysitting experience and is looking forward to learning more about teaching and nurturing young children in a classroom setting. During her free time she loves to hang out with friends, go to concerts and read a good book...especially a mystery! Ms. Cherish is most excited about building relationships with the children, families and staff at Primrose!

  • Ms. Grace, Toddler Teacher

    Ms. Grace

    Toddler Teacher

    Grace has been a part of the Primrose family since 2020. She is originally from San Sebastian Puerto Rico but moved to the US in 2017 where she lived in Ohio before relocating to GA in 2020. Grace has 8 years of experience working in an early learning setting especially with toddler aged children and she has a Child Development Associates. Grace currently lives in Sugar Hil with her husband and daughter. During her free time, Grace loves to go shopping and watching movies with her family. 

  • Ms.Manmeet, Toddler Teacher

    Ms.Manmeet

    Toddler Teacher

    Mrs. Manmeet joined Primrose Cumming West in 2021. Manmeet is originally from India where she earned a Bachelors of Arts. This is Ms. Manmeets first time working in an early learning environment and she loves to play and sing with the little ones. Manmeet has 2 children and one of them currently attends Primrose. During her free time Manmeet loves to go on walks, dancing and spending time with her family. Manmeet believes that is so important to take pride in yourself and to work hard and she is so happy to be working in an industry that is so rewarding!

  • Ms. Chloe, Early Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Chloe

    Early Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Chloe joined our team at  Primrose Cumming West in 2022. Chloe is from Cumming, GA and has her TCC  Early Childhood Care and Education.  Chloe started her journey in the Early Education industry in 2020 working with 1-2 year olds and quickly fell in love and knew she didn't want to do anything else! During her free time Chloe loves hanging out with friends and watching the Atlanta Braves play! Chloe is so excited to create meaningful memories while watching children grow and develop!

  • Ms. Jayapreetha, Early Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Jayapreetha

    Early Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Preetha joined our Primrose family in 2023. She is originally from India and has a Bachelors degree in Arts. Ms. Preetha moved to the US in 2014 with her family. In her spare time Ms. Preetha loves spending quality time with family and friends. She is so excited to join Primrose and loves interacting with small children and helping them learn!

  • Ms. Anna, Preschool Pathways Teacher

    Ms. Anna

    Preschool Pathways Teacher

    Ms. Anna joined our Primrose team in 2022. Ms. Anna is from Cumming, GA and graduated from Forsyth Central High School. Ms. Anna loves spending her free time reading a good book, writing and spending time with her family and friends. Anna is so excited to work with young children and to provide a special learning experience for all children! 

  • Ms. Lindsay, Preschool Pathways Teacher

    Ms. Lindsay

    Preschool Pathways Teacher

    Ms. Lindsay joined our Primrose Family in 2023! Lindsay is from Cumming and recently graduated from Shorter University with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts / Musical Theatre. Lindsay loves getting to share her love of dancing and making music with the children! During her free time Ms. Lindsay loves reading, sewing and all things Disney!

     

     

  • Ms. Kankan, Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Kankan

    Preschool Teacher

    Mrs. Kankan joined Primrose Cumming West in 2022. She is originally from West Bengal India but currently lives in Alpharetta, GA. Mrs. Kankan has 6 years of experience working with young children and has her certification in Montessori and a Masters in English. In 2014 she moved to the US with her husband and had their son in 2017. During her free time Ms. Kankan likes to go hiking with her family, spending time with friends and DIY projects. I am so excited to get to know your child and your family!

  • Ms. Aparna, Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Aparna

    Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Aparna joined our Primrose team in 2023 and is originally from India. Ms. Aparna came to our school with experience working with little ones in an early learning environment. She is a proud mom of 2 daughters and she believes that becoming a mom truly made her understand the importance of early education. During her free time Ms. Aparna loves to spend time with her family, watch TV and movies and she also loves photography. 

  • Ms. Sree, Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Sree

    Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Sree joined Primrose Cumming West in 2020. Sree is originally from India and obtained a Masters degree before moving to the US in 2000. Sree and her family relocated to GA  in 2010. Sree has been working with children since 2015 and has obtained her Child Development Associates. During her free time Sree loves cooking, going for walks and spending time with her family! Sree became a teacher because she loves teaching children and watching them learn new things. 

  • Ms. Saha, Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Saha

    Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Saha joined Primrose School of Cumming West in 2021. Saha is originally from India where she earned her Masters in Mathematics. Saha moved to the US in 2004 with her husband and 2 daughters. During Saha's free time she enjoys spending time with her family and really enjoys traveling. Saha loves working with young children and loves watching them learn new things!

  • Ms. Sarmila, Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Sarmila

    Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Sarmila joined our team in 2022. She is originally from India and that is where she obtained her Masters in Philosophy. Ms. Sarmila loves interacting with new people and learning new things! During her free time she loves to read, garden and spending time with her daughter and family. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Ms. Marnie, Private Pre-K Teacher

    Ms. Marnie

    Private Pre-K Teacher

    Mrs. Marnie joined our team in 2017 and has over 20 years of experience in Early Education. Marnie has a Bachelors in Early Education and previously worked as an Elementary Art  and Reading Teacher. Marnie is married and has 2 sons and 1 granddaughter who also attends Primrose. During her free time Marnie loves spending time with her family (especially her granddaughter), shopping, kayaking and swimming. 

  • Ms. Reenu, Private Pre-K Teacher

    Ms. Reenu

    Private Pre-K Teacher

    Ms. Reenu joined Primrose Cumming West in 2022.  She has a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Commerce, but has come to discover that childcare is such a warm and amazing environment. Over her two years of experience, Ms. Reenu has realized that every day is different with children and it is so amazing to be a part of their educational journey. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outside, gardening, hiking, and swimming. She is so excited to meet your child!

  • Ms. Leyla, Support Teacher

    Ms. Leyla

    Support Teacher

    Ms. Leyla joined our Primrose family in 2023. Ms. Leyla is a graduate of East Forsyth High School and has experience babysitting children of all ages. During her free time Leyla loves spending time with her family and loves to go shopping. She is so excited to be a part of the primrose family and loves watching the children learn new things. 

     

     

  • Ms. Emily, Cook

    Ms. Emily

    Cook

    Ms. Emily joined Primrose Cumming West in 2014. Emily  is originally from Greenville, SC and has over 10 years of experience working with little ones ranging in age from 1 to 5 years old. Emily has one son who is also a Primrose Graduate. During her free time Emily loves to spend time with her son watching Marvel movies, going to amusement parks and doing pretty much anything outdoors. Emily is also a University of Auburn fan! Emily loves watching how the minds of little ones work and is so happy that she gets to be a part of their learning journey!

  • Ms. Heather, GA Pre-K Teacher

    Ms. Heather

    GA Pre-K Teacher

    Ms. Heather joined our Primrose family in 2022 as the GA Pre-K teacher. Ms. Heather has over 5 years of experience working with young children. Heather is originally from Floriday and is currently completing her Bachelors in Elemetary Eduation. Heather lives right here in Cumming, GA with her husband and son. They enjoy watching movies with a family and they are also Cleavland Browns fans! 

     

  • Ms. Manjusree, Explorer Teacher

    Ms. Manjusree

    Explorer Teacher

    Ms. Manjusree joined our Primrose family in 2023. Ms. Manjusree is originally fom India and has Masters in Mathematics and Computer Science. Manjusree lives in Cumming with her husband and 2 children, Karthik and Avaneesh. During her free time Ms. Manjusree loves to do different kinds of crafting, gardening and cooking different varieties of food. 

     

  • Alia Rasheed and TJ Jiwan, Franchise Owner

    Alia Rasheed and TJ Jiwan

    Franchise Owners

    Welcome to the Primrose family!

    Alia and TJ have always held a special place for children in their hearts.  When they became parents themselves, it was only natural for them to seek out the best education and child care for their three kids. Quality of education has always been a vital component to their decision-making when selecting a school, so when they were introduced to the Balanced Learning® Approach, a comprehensive curriculum balancing purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers, it piqued their interest both as parents and potential owners of a Primrose school.

    In 2019, Alia and TJ made the decision to invest their time and energy in learning what it takes to provide quality education and care in the childcare industry. They felt the love they had for children along with their background and education in business, recruiting and client services would make them an ideal fit to become school owners.

    Primrose stood out for many reasons, but the most important was the culture of the Support Center.  It was very apparent to them that Primrose heavily supports its franchise owners in providing a top-notch experience for parents, children and teachers.

    Alia holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the American University of Washington D.C., and a master’s in business administration from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom. She started her professional career as an analyst for American Century Investments and transitioned into Real Estate Development and Financial Services Operations for the past nine years.

    TJ holds a bachelor’s in business and has completed graduate courses at Northwestern University. TJ was hired as a financial services professional at the age of 22 for a Fortune 100 Financial Service Company and seven years later he was the senior partner at the company. Two years later, he started his own firm.  TJ held all the top licenses in the Financial Services industry, including series 6, 63, 7, 26, & 24. TJ is extremely passionate about growing others and is excited to welcome your family to Primrose Cumming West.

    Together Alia & TJ are looking forward to serving your family and the community and creating long-lasting relationships for years to come.

    ‘Who children become is as important as what they know’ is a belief that is at the core of the Balanced Learning approach, and one that will be upheld for many years to come.

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