Primrose School of Edmond

Ms. McCracken, Director; Mrs. Tanner, Owner; Mrs. Hayter, Asst. Director

Hello I'm Ms. Brown. I would like to tell you a little about myself. I have been with Primrose since 2018. I've been working in Early Childhood for over 20 years. I have two beautiful children, my daughter attends the University of Houston. My son attends Oklahoma State University, and will graduate in May 2024. I have one energetic dog, Mojave. In my free time, I enjoy going on hikes and traveling. One of my favorite places I've visited was Hawaii. I also enjoy exercising, going to church, and spending time with friends and family. 

My name is Ms. Bowman, I am from Oklahoma City. I have been a member of the Primrose School of Edmond since 2008. In my free time I enjoy trying different types of food, flying my hot air balloons, working in my yard and going to the lake. My favorite children’s stories are Dr. Seuss books and Bi-Curious George. The Primrose character I most relate to is Ally the active bunny because I am always on the go whether it is at work serving the Primrose families or at home. One thing I look forward to each school year is watching the kids of Primrose grow up another year and learn new skills.

My name is Ms. Cortés, I am from Miami, Florida. I have been in childcare for ten years and have been with Primrose for six years. Primrose is a place where my students and their parents become like family. I am very proud to be a teacher and consider it a blessing to share the greatness within myself with my students. It brings me a lot of joy to see it shine through them. I consider my classroom to be a very fun learning environment where my students are independent and enjoy learning new things. I am the proud mother of 3 girls and am engaged to my best friend. In my spare time I enjoy watching sports, particularly football. I also enjoy family night where we play games, listen to music, dance around the house, and even turn our living room into a fort. My favorite children’s book is Silly Sally, the Primrose character I most relate to is Benjamin because we both believe in generosity. Every school year I look forward to new adventures with my students.

Hello, I'm Ms. Threadgill. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am from Redondo Beach, California.  I have about 12 years of childcare experience. My favorite food is tuna casserole. My favorite weekend activity is being in the community at my church. My favorite children’s book is The Giving Tree. The Primrose character I most relate to is Katie. In my personal time, I like to hang out with friends and find new food spots to try.

Hello, my name is Ms. Ray. I grew up in Oklahoma. This is my first job at a private preschool. I enjoy working with infants. In my free time, I like spending it with my family. My husband, Justin, and I have two kids, Collin and Rileigh, and three dogs. My favorite children’s book is Rainbow Fish. The Primrose character I most relate with is Irwin. I believe you must show interest and be respectful in your friendship.

Hello, I'm Ms. Grimes. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’m from Piedmont, Oklahoma. I am attending the University of Central Oklahoma and majoring in early childhood education. I have assisted in the UCO Child Study Center and putting what I have learned in class to use. My favorite food is chicken and pesto pasta. My favorite weekend activity is spending time with my loved ones. My favorite children’s book is How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night because my mom would read it to me almost every night when I was a child. The Primrose character I most relate to is Benjamin the Bear because I believe generosity is key to building positive relationships, and it always goes a long way. In my personal time, I enjoy reading and baking various desserts for friends and family.

Hello, my name is Ms. Greenwood. I grew up in Cashion, Oklahoma. I have a bachelor's degree in child development, and my favorite age to work with is infants and toddlers. I am very proud to be a part of this great team at Primrose School of Edmond. In my free time, I like to spend it with friends and family. I love trying new foods and watching movies. My favorite children’s book is Frog and Toad Are Friends. My favorite Primrose character I most relate to is Irwin the dog because we both value friendship.

My name is Mrs. Amasaman, and I have been with Primrose for over seven years. Before Primrose, I taught Kindergarten for 8 years. I was born and raised in Indonesia and graduated from University Christian Indonesia. I have two daughters, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren! I have been married for 43 years to my husband. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, especially trying new recipes, and spending time with my family. My favorite childrens story is ABC Ocean Animals. The Primrose Character I most relate to is Billy the duck because he enjoys music as much as I do. I enjoy working with the infants, because they bring me so much joy and I love watching them grow.

Hello, I'm Ms. Hocker. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’m from Norman, Oklahoma. My favorite food is sushi. My favorite weekend activity is hiking, Thrifting, or watching movies. My favorite children’s book is The Rainbow Fish. My favorite Primrose character that I most relate to is Og because we share the joy of reading.

Hello, I'm Ms. Cargill. I want to tell you a little about myself. I’m from Edmond, Oklahoma. I have 15 years of childcare experience. My favorite food is Chinese. My favorite weekend activity is spending time with my children. My favorite children’s book is Liam Liam's Time to Share. The Primrose character I must relate to is Mia. In my personal time, I like spending it at the state parks in Oklahoma.

Hello, my name is Ms. Swindall. I'm from Oklahoma City. My favorite food is Chinese. My favorite children’s book is Junie B Jones. My favorite Primrose character is Erwin because we love to help the Primrose children.

Hello, I'm Mrs. Hassen. I like to watch international movies and documentaries about real events. I love cooking for my family. I treasure the time I get to spend time with my son. I also keep in touch with my childhood friends through messenger day to day. I love working at Primrose with these incredible kids. It brings me so much joy they are my second family.

Hello, my name is Mrs. Park. I am married with one son. I was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I live in Edmond, Oklahoma. I have worked with children as a teacher for over three years. My favorite food is pizza, along with eating different kinds of pasta and rice. My favorite weekend activity is gaming with my husband. I also like hanging out with my family. My favorite book growing up was Good Night Moon, which I read to my son for a bedtime story. My favorite Primrose character I relate to most, is OG, because my favorite passion is to read.

Hello, I'm Ms. Wilson. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’m from Oklahoma City. I’m currently a student at OSU. My favorite food is seafood.  I enjoy coding on the weekends. My favorite children’s book is Junie B Jones. The Primrose character that I most relate to is Billy.  In my personal time, I enjoy sewing and reading historical books.

My name is Mrs. Uncangco and I am from Santa Rita, Gaum.I have lived in Oklahoma City since 2004. I am currently working on my Master Teacher Certificate at OSU-OKC. I have been working at Primrose for seven years. I enjoy being around children as I am just as outgoing as they are.One day I hope to become a public-school teacher or even open a childcare facility. In my free time, I enjoy babysitting, hanging out with family and friends, and eating at my favorite restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings. My favorite children’s book is When the Doorbell Rings. The Primrose character I most relate to is Ally because we both use our actions each day. I’m excited about giving children the knowledge not just for their future but for their everyday lives.

Hello, my name is Ms. Head. I am from the Philippines. I’m a mother to one child. My favorite weekend activity is gardening; my favorite Primrose character is Edwin because we both love to support friends and help others; in my personal time, I enjoy singing.

Hello, my name is Ms. Phillips, and I’ve been with Primrose since October 2022. I just got started in childcare, I’m excited to see where it leads me. I love working with children and getting to see them grow into themselves, as well as guiding them on the right path for the future. In my free time, I’m at home with my two cats, shopping, or with my family.

Hello, my name is Ms. Gunckel, and I have been working in childcare for about five years. Enjoy going to concerts and spending time with my friends. I love working with kiddos and getting to see their minds work and grow.

Hello, my name is Ms. Mitchem. I’m from Oklahoma. I graduated high school in 2023. My favorite food is sushi. My favorite weekend activity is spending time with family. In my personal time I love to watch comedy movies.

My name is Ms. Dean and I have been with Primrose since July 2018. I have been working with Pre-K children since 2014. I love working with children and being able to put smiles on their faces. I love teaching them new things and challenging them to be the best student they can be. I believe children are our future, so I think it is crucial to make sure they feel loved, important, and appreciated. I graduated from Edmond Santa Fe and I am currently enrolled in OSU to pursue a Business degree. In my free time, I'm either shopping, babysitting, studying, or spending time with my family. My favorite children’s books are the Junie B. Jones series, the Primrose character I most relate to is Libby the Lamb because children always need a listening ear and it is important to give them the chance to be heard.

Hello, my name is  A. Cortes. I want to tell you a little about myself. I am from Homestead, Florida. My favorite food is jambalaya, and my favorite weekend activity is staying home and watching movies. My favorite children’s book is Junie B Jones.  The Primrose character I most relate to is Benjamin. In my personal time, I like to go out to eat with friends, spend quality time with family, and relax at home.

Hello, I am Ms. Daghlian. I am from Oklahoma City. I graduated high school from Penn Foster Online. I have a two-year-old son who is my absolute world. I enjoy Italian food and spending my weekends outside or watching movies. In my personal time, I like to read or cook. My favorite children’s book would have to be The Giving Tree. I've loved that book since I was a child. Lastly, the Primrose Character I most relate to would be Og; we share the love of reading.

Hello, I'm Ms. Stadler. I'm from Claremore, Oklahoma. I love attending concerts and trying new restaurants; my favorite food is Mexican. I love to travel and hope to add new destinations to my been there list.  I am an avid reader and buy way too many books. My favorite children’s book is The Giving Tree. I have a cat named Leo. My favorite Primrose character is Og.

Hello, my name is Ms. Mitchem. I want to tell you a little about myself. I’m from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My favorite food is pasta. My favorite we weekend activities are shopping and swimming. My favorite children’s book is A Bad Case of Stripes. The Primrose character I most relate to is Molly because she shows respect to others. In my personal time, I play with my dog.

Hello, I'm Ms. Tariq. I'm a dedicated Pre-K teacher with four years of experience; my mission is to create a fun and safe learning environment where children can develop a love for learning and explore their creativity. My favorite food is Chick-fil-A. I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. My favorite children’s books are The Very Busy Spider and Green Eggs and Ham.

Hello, My name is Ms. Mack. I was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I have been in childcare for eight years. I am currently enrolled in my last semester at Rose State College. Once I graduate from there, I am transferring to Oklahoma University and finishing my education degree; my favorite food is Chinese, and I love to go to the gym in my free time. I believe I relate most to Og the Bookworms. I have a passion for helping others, and I genuinely believe even a tad bit of kindness makes a huge difference.