Meet John and Tara Fudge, proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of East Cobb at Paper Mill. As residents of East Cobb and parents to three children, they are thrilled to bring the Primrose Experience of premier early childhood education and care to families in their local community.“When we had our first child, it was a challenge to find an early education program with a warm and nurturing environment along with an excellent curriculum,” said Tara. “When we stepped into a Primrose school, we were immediately drawn to the Balanced Learning® approach. We were so impressed how it provides children the chance to grow academically, socially and emotionally and incorporates character development lessons into daily classroom experiences.”The Fudges share the Primrose belief that who children become is just as important as what they know, and that belief guides them as they raise their three children. Their son, Austin, and youngest daughter, Penelope, were among the first students enrolled at Primrose School of East Cobb at Paper Mill. Their eldest daughter, Kylie, attends one of the local elementary schools in East Cobb. “Having both worked corporate jobs since graduating college, Tara and I wanted to do something that would make a difference in our community,” said John. “As working parents ourselves, we know what a struggle it can be to entrust your children to someone else’s care. We want to ease that stress by providing a safe, fun learning environment for children to grow, giving parents the peace of mind that comes from knowing their children are well-cared for and learning.”John’s parents instilled a love of learning early on in his life, which helped him discover his passion for volunteering with child-focused organizations. He will handle the day-to-day operations and management of the school to help instill that same love of learning in the students of his school. Prior to becoming a Franchise Owner, John worked as an engineer for a Fortune 100 company headquartered in Atlanta. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Auburn University and an MBA from Georgia State University. Tara earned a bachelor’s and master’s in accounting from East Carolina University and is a licensed CPA. She will provide support for the school as she continues her career in finance working for a Fortune 100 company.

Franchise Owners

Meet John and Tara Fudge, proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of East Cobb at Paper Mill. As residents of East Cobb and parents to three children, they are thrilled to bring the Primrose Expe...

Our Staff

Janisha Patel

Director

Mallory Low

Assistant Director

Shannon Olcott

Education Coach

Jenn Eggert

Admin Support

Sharmaine Basset

Support Toddler Teacher

Frankie Bell

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Nikki Born

Lead Toddler Teacher

Denise Brock

Support Teacher

Courtney Brown

Assistant Infant Teacher

Andrea Cruz

Assistant Preschool Pathways Teacher

Heather Angel Dittus

Lead Preschool Pathways Teacher

Tammy Christy

Lead Infant Teacher

Rashelle Daniels

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Lowanda Davis

Assistant Early Preschool Teacher

Kelsey Fletcher

Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Xiomara Gonzales

Assistant Early Preschool Teacher

Catarina Johnson

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Michele Kendle

Support Pre-K Teacher

Ebony Marshall

Lead Teacher

I’m Thea. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I was born and raised in Queens, NY. My parents are originially from the beautiful island of Jamaica. I am the last of 8 children. Ever since I was a child, I wanted to be a teacher. Now that I am almost done with my Bacheors Degree, it is a dream come true. I love spending time with my family and my fiance. Some people may get the impression that I am shy, however, I am not. I am a down to Earth person who loves to give, joke, and dance to good music and have fun.

Thea Mitchell

Assistant Infant Teacher

Hola! (Hi) I’m Natalie. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. I miss home and being close to the beach and family. I got my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 2009. After receiving my degree, we relocated to Marietta, Georgia in 2010. I’m a happy mother to two girls, ages ten and eight. My husband and I have been married for eleven years. My family also has a dog named Destiny who is a Maltipoo. I consider myself a very outgoing, loving and responsible person. I’m very happy to be part of your child’s growth & development.I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Natalie Morales

Support Teacher

Jocelyn Ollarvia

Lead Early Preschool Teacher

Juliette Parker

Lead Preschool Teacher

Hayley Pope

Assistant Infant Teacher

Kristen Rhodes

Lead Early Preschool Teacher

JoAnn Robertson

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Shaina Smith

Assistant Pre-K Teacher

Natalie Stevenson

Assistant Infant Teacher

Nesha Sumrell

Chef

I’m La'Deia. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.I am married with two children. I have a son who is 20 and a daughter who is 16. I am the oldest of four siblings. I have lived in Kansas, California, Hawaii, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and now Atlanta. My favorite hobby is dancing. I danced all through Middle School, High School, and two years of College. I ran track, played the violin, piano, and the drums when I was a majorette. I have 20 years of experience in chidlcare and love getting to know my students and watching them develop with their learning experience. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

La'Deia Triplett

Lead Preschool Teacher