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I’m Karen Mullen. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I’m originally from Maryland and am happy to return to my roots and direct this amazing school. I have over 30 years of experience in the Early Childhood field and hold a Masters Degree in Education. I love spending time with my family that includes my 3 children and my 4 grandchildren. I enjoy training my Standard Poodle and look forward to all that the Baltimore area offers for exploration.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 30 years
Education Background: BS in Elementary Education; Masters in Education
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Filling our school with amazing children and lots of learning opportunities for all!
Favorite children’s book: The Energy Bus
In My Personal Time: I love going to the dog park and shopping.
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I’m Amanda Rooney. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am so excited to be here at Primrose School of Ellicott City! I have worked in the public schools as a substitute, special education assistant and Kindergarten teacher. Prior to working here I was a Kindergarten teacher for 3 years at a private school in Clarksville. I come from a family of school professionals – teachers, assistants, Media specialists and more!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 7 years public school; 3 years private school
Education Background: Associates Degree in Early Childhood
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I’m so excited to help all of our children have a WOW Primrose experience.
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
In My Personal Time: I enjoy reading, visiting historical sites and going on walks.
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I’m Nikole Fortner. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born and raised in Maryland. I have been working with children since age 14. Taught in a local private school for 2 years. I love working in education.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 9 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching their little minds grow. Learning each child’s personality is something I also enjoy.
Favorite children’s book: Where the Wild Things Are
In My Personal Time: I enjoy diamond art, puzzles, and time with my family.
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I’m Rameesha Shaikh. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I enjoy my time being around kids and spending wonderful time with them. I helped my mom and sister with a family daycare, and it taught me new experience to be around different child age groups. Also, I have a niece and I spend most of my time with her and teach her new things and take her on new adventures.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 7 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy taking children to the park and having a picnic.
Favorite children’s book: Clifford, The Big Red Dog
In My Personal Time: I like to read novels.
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I’m Mr. J. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 1 year
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Greeting families and teaching children to love healthy foods!
Favorite children’s book: Seasonal books
In My Personal Time: I play cricket and volleyball, enjoy listening to music and eating!
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I’m Sarala Margam. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am a returning infant teacher who has been at Primrose for about one year. My husband is a software engineer. I have two children. My daughter is a senior in college and will be starting a job with Amazon in January 2023. My son is a junior in college at UMBC.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 5 years
Education Background: Bachelors from BBM
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I’m excited to work with infants and be part of the Primrose Family.
Favorite children’s book: The Giving Snowman
In My Personal Time: I enjoy gardening, watching movies & family gatherings.
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I’m Ratnavali Dudla. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from India, but have lived in Maryland for over ten years. Maryland is like a second home to me. I have 8 years of experience and two of those years are licensed home day care. I hold a degree which I earned in India. I enjoy spending time with my family. I look forward to working at Primrose!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 8 years
Education Background: Bachelors of Arts
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to watch my students learn & grow.
Favorite children’s book: Little Red Riding Hood
In My Personal Time: I enjoy watching movies.
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I’m Sarah Martin. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I enjoy running and biking. I like working with little artists ,engineers and explorers.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 2 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Each child has unique ideas and interests. Children love to explore and try new things.
Education Background: Bachelors of Science - Biology
Favorite children’s book: This Little Artist
In My Personal Time: I like to study foreign languages.
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I’m Komalben Patel. Here are some great things about me. I am married with one daughter who is three years old. She attends the school, and her name is Pari. My birthday is on July 5th!
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Name: Komalben J. Patel
Hometown: India
Childcare Experience: New to the field- 1st year
Education Background: General Nursing and Midwifery
Favorite food: Puffs and burgers
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my family and cooking
Salty Snack: Puffs
Way to contact me: Procare message or send in a note
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I’m Vijaya Muddana. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am originally from India. I have over 11 years of experience in early childcare. I have a Bachelors Degree in Language Arts. I love spending time with my family and friends, especially in spiritual activities.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 11 years
Education Background: BA in Language Arts
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I’m excited to spend time with your children.
Favorite children’s book: Animal Babies
In My Personal Time: I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
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I’m Galina Kilmova. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from Russia. I graduated from the Pedagogical University. For a long time I worked at the college level and then as Head of the Education Department in an Educational Center. I like to spend my free time with my family and friends.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 6+ years
Education Background: Masters Degree
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy creating a warm and friendly atmosphere in my classroom.
Favorite children’s book: Read to Me by Judi Moreillon
In My Personal Time: I love ballroom dancing.
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I’m Darshana Patel. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have two kids. My birthdate is Oct. 25, 1977. I am born and brought up in India.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 10 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Drawing and playing outside.
Education Background: Bachelors of Commerce
Favorite children’s book: Drawing books
In My Personal Time: Watching movies, cooking, and stitching fabric.
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I’m Harsha Thakker. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am married and I have two grown children. One daughter whose name is Jinal and a son whose name is Dhawanid. My daughter is 32 years old and is also married and my son is 24 years old and is engaged!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 6 years
Education Background: Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to get to know my students and watch them learn & grow.
Favorite children’s book: The Primrose Puppet books
In My Personal Time: I love spicy foods and listening to music!
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I’m Naima Fakhar. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have two adult children. I love to spend time with kids – that’s why I’m here! My passion is to help them become good human beings.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 1 year
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love reading storybooks with the children and I like to foster creative imaginations.
Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish
In My Personal Time: I like to read novels.
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I’m Regina Haynes-Wright. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: first year at Primrose
Education Background: attending college to become a teacher
In My Personal Time: I like to go shopping at the mall and enjoy nice scents (like from aromatherapy).
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I’m Lauren Johnson. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I enjoy playing the violin and sketching. I love to use my imagination to come up with children’s stories. I have two dogs named Beane & Natasha. I also love Anime and Japanese culture.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 6 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching the kids grow/mature and see what they do/say next.
Favorite children’s book: Beep, Woosh, Go
In My Personal Time: I enjoy drawing, practicing music and relaxing.
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I’m Abbey Darcy. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I just moved here from Columbus to be closer to my family, who live in Nova. I love reading and learning new things and spend lots of time outdoor. I can’t wait to learn and grow with my new classroom.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 4 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching children grown and learn.
Education Background: 2.5 years Music Ed, 5 months at Primrose, 2 years Nannying
Favorite children’s book: We’re going on a bear hunt
In My Personal Time: Reading, painting, hiking, and visiting family.
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I’m Bhuvanewari “Bono” Chandarasekaran. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
My favorite color is black and green. I like taking care of children. I have two children of my own – two middle school girls. I enjoy reading books to other people. I have lived in Maryland for about 8 years.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 3 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to get to know the children and to empower them by helping them accomplish their developmental milestones.
Favorite children’s book: Any Dr. Seuss book
In My Personal Time: I like to take long drives and eat food, especially seafood and chicken fried rice!
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I’m Sridevi Madduri. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have two daughters. I love to be with kids, make learning a fun activity and to encourage them to learn in a fun-filled way. I like walking and gardening.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 5 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to play and teach kids while playing.
Education Background: Bachelors in Commerce & CPA equivalent in India
Favorite children’s book: Everything by Dr. Seuss
In My Personal Time: I like spending time walking, hiking, gardening and cooking!
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I’m Shaniqua Gantt. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
My hobbies include sleeping, swimming, and basketball. My favorite salty snack is red hot chips and my favorite sweet treat to eat is Snickers bars.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 12 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: l love teaching new age groups.
Education Background: Carver Vo-Tech HS Graduate
Favorite children’s book: Eat Pete
In My Personal Time: I enjoy resting on the weekends and eating at Texas Roadhouse!
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I’m Monalisa Chakraborty. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am very excited to be a part of the Primrose team. I have worked in public school in Los Angeles, CA for 5 years. I currently live in Ellicott City with my husband, Sudip, and my daughter, Sharanya.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 7 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see the children learning new skills and growing. I love to teach them new things.
Education Background: Masters in Computer Science
Favorite children’s book: Everything by Dr. Seuss
In My Personal Time: I love to spend time with my family and friends.
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I’m Patrice Carter. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
First, I absolutely love my afro. It's so fluffy and fun! I am known for my creativity and the ability to be flexible in any situation. Ever since I was a child I have had a love for music. I can play at least 5 instruments. One day, I hope to own a trombone and learn the art of the instrument. I gained a love for children when I met my cousin when she was about 5 years old. I loved being able to explore and play and teach her the things that she wants to learn about like math.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 3 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see my students grow and learn while having fun!
Education Background: BS in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood concentration
Favorite children’s book: The Captain Underpants Series
In My Personal Time: I enjoy playing video games!
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I’m Nilufa Hoque. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born and raised in Bangladesh, but moved to the USA eighteen years ago. I have a Bachelors degree in History and completed my MSDE certifications. I have over seven years experience in childcare.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 7 years
Education Background: BA in History
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I am looking forward to meeting a lot of new people and learning new things with you and your baby!
Favorite children’s book: I Love You Because You’re You
In My Personal Time: I enjoy gardening and cooking.
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1’m Geetanjali Sahu. I wanted to tell you a little about
myself.
I am from India. I have a beautiful daughter, 5 years old. Mu husband is working in IT. I love kids because they are so innocent and genuine. I like about teaching is we work on the fundamental of kids and their bright future.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 2 months
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Playing, talking, and engaging them with some activities.
Education Background: MCA
Favorite children’s book: Greet & Meet book, Funny story books
In My Personal Time: Walking, swimming, listening to music, and spending time with my family.
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I’m Varsha Kajvey. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am so excited to be a part of this school and to be your child’s teacher. We are going to have so much fun this year! I can’t wait to see how much your child grows in my class!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 2 years at Primrose
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: l like getting to know the students and families, learning new things and working with the Primrose School team!
Education Background: Bachelors in Education, Masters of Arts
Favorite children’s book: The Wonderful Things You Will Be
In My Personal Time: I enjoy spending time with my family and going for walks!
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I’m Nirali Patel. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have a family of three: myself, my loving husband and charming daughter. I understand the value of education and want to create a fun environment for children to learn in.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 1 year
Education Background: Masters in Textile and Clothing (Home Science)
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: It is almost a guarantee that children will share their love with you everyday. Being with children brings a new and exciting purpose to my life.
Favorite children’s book: Rainbow Fish, The Diary of a Worm, and Arthur
In My Personal Time: I enjoy reading, cooking different cuisines and watching cooking shows on t.v.
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I’m Shalini Patel. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I love interacting with kids because I am always learning something from them. I like to help them understand their surroundings. I think it is very important to come to school with a positive attitude and smile on my face. I enjoy living a simple life.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 9 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them smile and listening to their questions.
Education Background: Bachelors in Computer Application
Favorite children’s book: The Jungle Book
In My Personal Time: I enjoy listening to music.
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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.
Childcare experience: 16 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!
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I’m Aishwarya “Aishu” Ramanujam. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am an art lover that is also interested in gardening, painting and coffee. I live in Ellicott City. It makes me happy to see children learn new skills.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 2 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to help children learn new skills.
Education Background: MS in Computer Science
Favorite children’s book: Corduroy
In My Personal Time: I like gardening, painting and eating Indian food!
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I’m Malvika Vohra. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 3.5 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to help my students prepare for kindergarten.
Education Background: MS in Clinical Research
Favorite children’s book: The Gingerbread Man
In My Personal Time: I like going for walks!
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I’m Ramsha Imran. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am a very social person. I enjoy meeting new people and having new experiences. I am a singer and an artist. Teaching is fun because you learn a lot about yourself and the students of course. Also, I’m a foodie!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 1 year
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Working with children can be very interesting because that age is very crucial and important and if can be of any help to the kids in any way, I would feel accomplished
Education Background: BA Honors in Visual Communication Design
Favorite children’s book: Biff and Chip and Kipped
In My Personal Time: I record my music covers, watch my favorite Netflix shows and movies, and spend time with my family and friends.
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I’m Treshelle Whorley. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 5 years
Education Background: 1 year Primrose experience
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to meet new people and help my little friends learn & grow!
Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
In My Personal Time: I enjoy playing video games and relaxing.
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I’m Misbah Khan. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 2.5 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to watch my students learn & grow.
Education Background: Bachelors in Education
Favorite children’s book: Everything by Dr. Seuss
In My Personal Time: I like spending time with family & dining out!
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I’m Amy Baek. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have two boys who are 10 years old and 8 years old.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 1 year
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Reading books together
Education Background: Bachelor degree in Business, 99 hours childcare certificate
Favorite children’s book: Goldilocks and the three bears
In My Personal Time: Taking a walk with my family, watching Netflix, reading a book, listening to jazz music, and drinking a cup of coffee with a bagel
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I’m Suhana Agha. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I enjoy being a teacher because I like helping people. I think teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs a person can do.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 3 years
Education Background: College, computer science
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow, their laughs. I get to play with them.
Favorite children’s book: I believe I can
In My Personal Time: Work out, play with my kids
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I’m Zakia Shakil. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 21 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Ilove to watch my students learn & grow.
Education Background: 2 years college (Art focus)
Favorite children’s book: A Very Hungry Caterpiller
In My Personal Time: I like watching t.v. shows and shopping.
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I’m Ben Lebowitz. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
My favorite part about teaching is watching the moment a lesson clicks and seeing the expressions on my student’s face. I love making art and spreading the importance of creativity.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 2.5 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being a part of and watching them learn, practice, and master new skills.
Education Background: Bachelor's degree in art and design, MSDE certification
Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish
In My Personal Time: I watch movies, spend time with my family, and snuggle my guinea pigs.
We are Falgun & Krishna Patel, the proud owners of Primrose School of Ellicott City.
We migrated to the United States 20 years ago and now live in Ellicott City, Maryland with our two lovely children, Dev and Deeya.
Our Primrose story began in 2012 shortly after the birth of our first child. Growing up in India, it is not common to send a child to care centers, so when Dev was born, we were lost on what to do. As we searched for a quality child care center in the area, we quickly discovered there were limited options that provided the type of learning, safety and environment we desired for our son and a peace of mind for us as parents. At that moment, we realized there were likely many other parents going through a similar situation, and we knew we wanted to do something to improve this.
As we started looking to build a business that would help other families and open an early childhood education center, something my father told me as a child continued to come to mind, “one may lose wealth, health and fame - but education and knowledge are the only things that stay with you forever.” So after three years of research, when we found Primrose Schools, we knew we wanted to be part of the Primrose family based on their desire to help build the right foundation for future learning and in life.
Who children become is as important as what they know is a belief that is at the core of our Balanced Learning® approach. Our exclusive early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.
We, along with our partners and family friends, Viral & Krupali Patel and Samir & Mital Patel are excited to welcome you and your family to our school, Primrose School of Ellicott City.