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Allegra Lasco
Joined 2018
Allegra Lasco
School Director

Let’s get to know each other.

Hello Parents! My name is Allegra Lasco.

I have been a dedicated member of the Primrose brand for over 13 years and have been an integral part of Roots to Wings for over 7 years. During my time in this field, I have pursued full-time teaching while completing my Early Childhood Education studies. I attained my lead qualifications and then went on to achieve my director’s license. I love building community and providing a vibrant environment for our earliest learners to flourish and grow.

In my personal time I enjoy traveling, spending quality time with my husband and kids, and being in the kitchen trying out new recipes.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

Dina Shaw
Joined 2025
Dina Shaw
Assistant Director
Mariela Gomez
Joined 2017
Mariela Gomez
School Administrator

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Hello Parents! My name is Mariela Gomez.

I have been working in Early Childhood since 2010, and I hold a certification as a director as well as a teacher certificate. I enjoy working with children and helping them build on the skills that support their continual growth.

In my personal time I enjoy spending time with my family.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

Hiroko Gardner
Joined 2013
Hiroko Gardner
Infant 1 Teacher (INS)

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Hello Parents! My name is Hiroko Gardner.

I have been working in Early Childhood since 2022, and I hold a certification as an Infant Nursery Supervisor (INS). I enjoy working with children and helping them build on the skills that support their continual growth.

In my personal time I enjoy watching different movies and exploring new music.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

Branice Lawrence
Joined 2006
Branice Lawrence
Infant 1 Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Branice Lawrence.

I have been working in the early childhood education field since 2005, and am certified in Colorado as a Lead ECE. I enjoy working with children and helping them grow into amazing young people. I look forward to getting to know you and your child(ren), and partnering with you in their growth and development over the next year!

In my personal time I enjoy crocheting and various sports!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

 

 

Anabel Fierros
Joined 2020
Anabel Fierros
Infant 2 Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Anabel Fierros.

I have been working in the early childhood education field since 2008, and I hold a certification in early childhood education. I enjoy working with children and helping them to build a bright future.

In my free time, I love playing volleyball and spending time with my children.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

 

 

Zulema Ortiz
Joined 2018
Zulema Ortiz
Infant 2 Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Zulema Ortiz.

I have been working in the Early Childhood field for 5+ years, and I hold a certification in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children and helping them grow and develops! I enjoy bringing joy and fun to each child’s day.

In my personal time I enjoy spending time with my daughter, shopping, and traveling. One fun fact about myself is that I absolutely love and travel often to Cancun, Mexico.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Hana Abdella
Joined 2018
Hana Abdella
Infant Support Teacher

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Hi Parents! My name is Hana.

I have been working in the Early Childhood field since 2006. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn respect, love and helping them to grow socially and emotionally.I believe that every child should be valued and treated with respect. Every child has unlimited potential and I hope to inspire a love of learning in all children. I love working in early childhood education because I get to teach as well as learn so many things.

In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my family and exploring fun activities.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

 

 

 

 

Kyla Shepard
Joined 2024
Kyla Shepard
Toddler 1 Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Kyla Shepard.

I recently began my journey in the early childhood education field. I am currently working on my certification in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children and watching them learn and grow. I love watching their creativity flourish as they discover who they are.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

Ariana Montelongo
Joined 2025
Ariana Montelongo
Toddler 1 Assistant Teacher
Paula Ortega
Joined 2025
Paula Ortega
Toddler 2 Teacher
Emily Lorenz
Joined 2024
Emily Lorenz
Toddler 2 Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Emily Lorenz.

I have been working in the early childhood education field for more than 20 years, and I hold a certification in early childhood education. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn. I love the interesting and unique conversation I get to have with children, I makes my day joyous.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my children!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

Arlinne Rojas Garcia
Joined 2025
Arlinne Rojas Garcia
Toddler Support Teacher
Adriana Torres
Joined 2014
Adriana Torres
Early Preschool Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Ms. Adriana!

I have been working in the early childhood education field since 2004, and I hold a certification as a Lead in Early Childhood Education. I have also successfully completed 75+ hours of ECE specific training through Pyramid Plus and Primrose Schools Teacher University. I enjoy working with children and helping them to be independent and responsible.

I am married and have 3 beautiful children. I have lived in Colorado for 20 years and love it! A fun fact about me, I won a spelling bee in 8th grade when I was living in Mexico!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

 

 

Yamileth Pineda
Joined 2023
Yamileth Pineda
Early Preschool Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Yamileth Pineda.

I recently made a career switch and began working in the early childhood education field. In a short amount of time, I have already acquired my assist certification in Colorado  ECE. While I am enjoying being able to teach and care for the children at our school, they are teaching me so much.

In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

 

Alma Picon
Joined 2025
Alma Picon
Preschool Pathways Teacher
Angela Vallejos
Joined 2024
Angela Vallejos
Preschool 1 Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Angela Vallejos

I have been working in the early childhood education field for more than 7 years. I am certified in Colorado as a Lead ECE. I enjoy working with children and watching them learn and grow. My favorite thing is to ensure that I provide tools to families to ensure that each child is set up to succeed. I love watching their creativity flourish as they discover who they are. In my free time, I enjoy shopping, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the great outdoors.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Marisa Gonzalez
Joined 2024
Marisa Gonzalez
Preschool 1 Teacher
Binta Zang
Joined 2024
Binta Zang
Preschool 2 Teacher
Marili Palacio
Joined 2018
Marili Palacio
Preschool Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Marili Palacio.

I have been working in the Early Childhood field since 2005 and hold a certification as a Lead in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children and helping them prepare socially and emotionally, as well as helping to inspire a love for learning. I believe that when given love, respect and patience children will be successful. I love working in this field because it is amazing to see how much children grow with love and attention, and it is always great to see them use the things that I have been able to teach them.

Fun facts about me, I have a twin brother. I am a registered nail tech and enjoy the art on my free time. I own a tea cup Chihuahua and love all animals

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Stacey Megyesi
Joined 2008
Stacey Megyesi
Prekindergarten 1 Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Stacey Megyesi.

I have been working in the early childhood education field since 2008, and I hold a certification as a Lead in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children and helping them start to develop a love for learning. I believe every child was meant to be awesome!

I am married with one beautiful daughter, and have lived in Colorado for 20 years. Fun fact about me is that I donated a kidney to my sister!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Sayra Morales
Joined 2024
Sayra Morales
Pre-Kindergarten 1 Teacher
Virginia Payne
Joined 2006
Virginia Payne
Prekindergarten 2 Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Virginia Payne.

I have been working in the early childhood education field since 1987, and I hold a degree in Health and Physical Education. I really enjoy working with children and helping them to be responsible, enjoy learning and reach their full potential.

I am happily married to my best friend, my husband of 33 years. I have lived in Colorado for 30 years, and I love to spend my time creating and being crafty. I believe teaching is my calling, and I am always so excited to see the end results of education. A fun fact about me is that I played basketball for Lincoln University for 3 years on a basketball scholarship. I love sports!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Heather Remy
Joined 2021
Heather Remy
Prekindergarten 2 Teacher

Hello Parents! My name is Heather. I am a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Primrose Denver Central Park. I have been working in the Early Education Field since 2009. This experience has provided me with the tools I need to be a fantastic teacher!

I enjoy working with children and helping them grow and learn to be all they can in this world. I believe each child has a special gift to offer in this world and as a teacher, I plan to point that out. I love working working in the Early Childhood Education because I see so much potential in every child I come contact with.

I was born and raised in Colorado. I love to travel! I feel like one of the best ways to learn is to travel and experience new things.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Christine Schillerwein
Joined 2018
Christine Schillerwein
Support Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Christine Schillerwein.

I have been working in the Early Childhood field for 25 years and hold a certification as a Lead in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn new things!

I am a Colorado Native. In my personal time I enjoy spending time with my family. I am a sports fanatic- GO AVS, ROCKIES, and BRONCOS!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Almaz Wondim
Joined 2018
Almaz Wondim
Support Teacher

Let’s get to know each other.

Hello Parents! My name is Almaz Wondim.

I have been working at Primrose for 3 years, and I have a certification for a Lead in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children and helping them reach for their dreams. I love working in early childhood education because seeing children learn something new everyday makes me happy and they are always so funny.

In my free time I enjoy cooking and spending time with my children. I really enjoy growing and caring for plants.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

 

 

 

 

Selam Teklehaymanot
Joined 2016
Selam Teklehaymanot
Support Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Selam Teklehaymanot.

I have been working in the Early Childhood for 10 year and counting! I hold a degree in Early Childhood Education and am lead certified. I enjoy interacting with children and seeing them grow! I believe that children are capable of learning and growing in ways we can’t begin to imagine.

I am a mother and wife. In my personal time I enjoy spending time with my family and shopping.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Linda Martinez
Joined 2022
Linda Martinez
Support Teacher

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Hello Parents! My name is Linda Martinez.

I’m no stranger to Primrose School of Denver Central Park. Prior to the pandemic I worked at Primrose School of Denver Central Park for years in the infant and toddler pod. I am excited to be back and helping in various areas of the school. I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for more than 2 decades. I am certified as a Lead Teacher in Colorado, and am always looking for ways to learn more about children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! There smiles and laughter has the ability to brighten the darkest of days.

In my personal time I enjoy crocheting, dancing, and making jewelry. Fun fact about me is that I love attending Zumba and read biographies of people in the world around us.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Jax Midgett
Joined 2025
Jax Midgett
Support Teacher
Linda Lopez
Joined 2026
Linda Lopez
Support Teacher

Let’s get to know each other.

Hello Parents! My name is Linda Lopez

I have been working in Early Childhood since 2017, and I hold a certification as a certified teacher. I ran a licensed home daycare for 8 years before moving out of state. I enjoy working with children and watching them learn and grow every day.

In my personal time I enjoy gardening, spending time with my family, and refurbishing old furniture.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

Kayla Bauer
Joined 2022
Kayla Bauer
Support Teacher (Seasonal)

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Hello Parents! My name is Kayla Bauer.

Prior to starting at Primrose at Denver Central Park, I cared for children one on one, and did an internship working in a toddler class setting. I am excited to launch my career in the Early Childhood field and work towards certification and training in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I love the excitement that children have when they learn and recall the smallest things.

In my personal time I enjoy walking my dog, relaxing, and spending time with my family and friends.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

Kesia Charles
Joined 2017
Kesia Charles
School Chef

Let’s get to know each other.

Hello Parents! My name is Kesia Charles.

I have been working in the early childhood education field since 1993, and I hold a degree, and certification in food service. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn to try and love new foods. I believe every child should be valued and treated with respect. I love working in early childhood education because I believe a strong foundation in education empowers a child to help him or her make a positive contribution to our world.

I have lived in Colorado for my entire life. I also enjoy to read and complete word searches. I have traveled to 48 states, Canada, and Mexico!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise Owner

Beth Deasy

Beth Deasy, owner and operator of Primrose School of Denver Central Park, believes that the greatest wish she can have for children is that they become adults who love who they are and what they do. Helping to develop such self-knowledge and passion for life in young children requires a delicate balance of nurturing and education. At Primrose School of Denver Central Park, our faculty helps children unlock their potential so they may find fulfillment and success in life. We also partner with parents, bringing a sense of balance to families as they nurture, encourage and promote the educational, emotional and psychological readiness of the whole child. Previous to becoming a Primrose School owner, Beth worked at one of the Rocky Mountain region’s largest law firms where she represented some of Colorado’s largest businesses and developers. Having deep seeded roots in the early childhood education arena, she designed, built and operated a large, private preschool in Tucson, Arizona that was quickly recognized as the gold standard’ for private preschool in the state. After learning she was expecting twins, she decided to build a preschool in the Denver area. She continuously heard from business and community leaders that Primrose was the BEST preschool provider in Colorado. After investigating other providers in the area and learning more about the Primrose philosophy of providing premier early childhood education, she agreed that Primrose was her choice, and decided to open the Primrose School of Thornton. One year later the opening of Primrose School pf Denver Central Park followed. Primrose School of Denver Central Park is the culmination of a long term dream of hers. Beth is delighted to be able to offer you the best care and education for your children and is thrilled to be a part of such a dynamic community!

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