Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts
Health & Safety
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 respiratory illness symptoms or 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
- Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, 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
Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Fouzia Ahmad
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I’m Fouzia Ahmad. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have a loving husband and three amazing boys. I love going camping, hiking and spending time with my family. Fall is my favorite season. I love seeing children learn new skills and the excitement that it brings. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 5 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: This year will be filled with educational opportunities that will guide the children’s growth.
Education Background: Early Childhood Education
Favorite children’s book: The Little Red Hen
In My Personal Time: I like listening to music while cleaning!
Ms. Aishwarya Ramanujam
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I’m Aishu Ramanujam. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working at Primrose for 3 years. I am an art lover. I live in Ellicott City. I love teaching my students and engaging with them through fun & interactive activities! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 5 years
Education Background: Masters Degree in Computer Science
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love seeing the children learn and grow!
Favorite Book: Corduroy
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving and New Years
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali, Tamil New Year, and Harvest Festival (Pongal)
Favorite Family Tradition: Friday movie night
Languages Spoken in the Home: Tamil and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to paint, garden, spend time with my family, and watch movies!
Ms. Melanie Nall
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I’m Melanie. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I grew up near the airport but now I live in Ellicott City. I studied American Sign Language in college and am now fluent. I teach ASL to adults in the evening. I have one son, so I like to spend time with him and my husband.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 1 year
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Deaf Studies at Towson University
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their pretend play is so creative!
Favorite Book: Anything by Mo Willems
Favorite Holiday: Christmas and Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: n/a
Favorite Family Tradition: Driving to see Christmas lights
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to spend time with my family, sew, and watch TV.
Ms. Malvika Vohra
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I’m Malvika Vohra. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in Ellicott City with my family. I enjoy traveling and shopping. I also love spending time with my family and friends. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 4 years
Education Background: Masters Degree in Clinical Research
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to help the students get prepared for Kindergarten!
Favorite Book: Elmer the Elephant and Rainbow Fish
Favorite Holiday: Holi
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Having a family dinner on Diwali and celebrating Karva Chauth
Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to listen to music and to go for walks!
Ms. Mariya Kreeger
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I’m Mariya. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working with children for 10 years, with much of my experience caring for infants and toddlers. I love watching children learn, grow, and reach new milestones. In my free time, I enjoy reading, coloring, going for walks, and spending time with my family.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 1 year
Education Background: Early Childhood Education coursework and Childcare Certifications
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn, grow, and reach new milestones!
Favorite Book: The Nose Book by Al Perkins
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Russian Orthodox Christmas and Russian Orthodox Easter
Favorite Family Tradition: Family Christmas Eve party
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to read, color, go for walks, and play The Sims!
Ms. Pallavi Vajjala
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I’m Pallavi Vajjala. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am a mother of a high school sophmore and a second grader. I enjoy crafting with my daughter and building with Lego with my son. I love and enjoy being their mom!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 2 years
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Engineering
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to be a part of their growing journey!
Favorite Book: How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
Favorite Holiday: New Years
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali and Holi
Favorite Family Tradition: Playing with Holi colors with my family
Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to have fun with my kids, craft, and sketch!
