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 Transitional Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff

Mrs. Bareja
I hold a master’s degree in English Literature and a bachelor’s degree in Education. I strongly believe that teaching children the values of patience, kindness, respect, and trust from an early age lays the foundation for becoming responsible, compassionate citizens. Early childhood educators play a key role in shaping these qualities, and I am thrilled to do this at Primrose Schools. My goal is to touch the hearts of many little ones and inspire them to grow with confidence and kindness.
As Barack Obama once said: “If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life.” I hope to be that guiding teacher for the children I serve!

Mr. Brown
Hello! I’m from Hilliard, OH and I’m going to start my classes this fall to become a teacher. My passion for helping and teaching students started when I took a job as a teachers aid. Watching children grow and learn is such a good feeling.
I graduated from Hilliard Bradley in 2024. I’m so excited to be a part of Primrose and continue to help and learn for all the children.

Mrs. Bengochea Rivera
I was born in Puerto Rico and attended Ernesto Ramos Antonini Fine Arts School, where I discovered my love for art and my passion for sharing knowledge with others. I moved to Pennsylvania in 2017 and have been living in Ohio since 2021.
I enjoy baking and creating, and in my free time, I love spending time with my family and going to church. I am very excited to get to know all my students, learn about their interests, and start making meaningful memories together. It brings me joy to be part of the foundation and growth of our future adults, and I am equally excited to learn from them along the way!

Ms. Tibbals (E)
I am currently in my senior year pursuing a BS in Integrated Ars/English Education (7-12). I grew up in Lewis Center Ohio and graduated from Olentangy High School. I have worked at summer camps and nonprofits such as FESTA gained a lot of classroom experience at Dublin Scioto High School and Whitehall Yearling High School. Working with students and children is my passion, I want to ensure that I create a welcoming environment that is suitable for all.

Mrs. Shelat
I am excited to be part of the Primrose team! I have over 20 years of experience working with people across customer service, team leadership and office administration. In roles ranging from Frontend Team Lead and Customer Service Manager at Walmart to Customer Service Manager at C.K. Travel. I’ve developed strong communication, patience, organization, and problem-solving skills—all while learning how to connect with people from many different backgrounds and meet their needs with care.
I truly enjoy helping others and creating a positive, welcoming environment wherever I go. I am excited about the opportunity to bring the same energy to working with children – supporting their daily activities and helping create a safe, caring space where they can explore, learn, and grow with confidence.
I believe every child is special, with their own personality, strengths, and way of learning. My background has taught me how to listen closely, stay patient, and adapt to each person I work with, and I look forward to bringing that same attentiveness to the classroom. I’m also bilingual in English Gujarati and Hindi which I hope will help me connect with an even wider range of families and children.
I’m looking forward to building positive relationships with the children, their families, and my coworkers, and to learning something new every single day.






