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. Elissa
Go Dover, Green Waves! Ms. Elissa has always been a huge cheerleader for her children, and all the other students she comes across. She lives for those “aha moments,” while teaching students new skills in mathematics, language, and creative play. She joined Primrose School of Exeter after spending six years in the public kindergarten school system. She joined Primrose with the mindset of helping students become developmentally ready to succeed in kindergarten, and be prepared for their educational growth. Ms. Elissa achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Granite State College, while maintaining Deans’ List and graduating with Summa Cum Laude. She has been working in Early Childcare for a decade and has experience working with children infancy through grade 2.
Favorite Drink: Pineapple Mango Refresher with Almond Milk
Favorite Candy: Pink Starbursts
Favorite Movie: Field of Dreams
Favorite Store: Marshalls
Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu
Ms. Halle
Ms. Halle is a dedicated teacher who has been with Primrose School of Pickerington since January 2022. Recently, she and her family relocated to New Hampshire. Before joining the Primrose team, Ms. Halle worked at a Navy Child Development Center and volunteered extensively with youth sports, Sunday school, and Scouts.
A proud mother of four children—Lydia, Sparrowe, Leonidas, and Iris—Ms. Halle’s family embraces the dynamic lifestyle of military life. As self-proclaimed “giant nerds,” they enjoy anime, Star Wars, traveling, and cosplaying.
With a deep passion for teaching, Ms. Halle is committed to creating a fun, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. She looks forward to working with each child and having plenty of “silly goose” moments along the way!
A Few of Ms. Halle’s Favorite Things:
Favorite Drink: Dark Roast Coffee & Cherry Sodas
Favorite Candy: Gummy’s, Kinder, Caramel Chocolates
Favorite Movie: Scream/Horror
Favorite Store: TargetFavorite Dessert: Tiramisu, Boston Creme Pie, Cheesecake
Ms. Karina
Ms. Karina is a dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Primrose School of Exeter who brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and compassion to the classroom. With more than 20 years in education, she has taught preschool, elementary, English language learners, and children with diverse learning needs in both the United States and Costa Rica.
Karina earned her bachelor’s degree in Education with a concentration in Special Education and is certified in English as a Second Language (ESL). Throughout her career, she has served as a lead teacher, school owner, and special education educator, helping children of all abilities build confidence, develop independence, and discover the joy of learning.
In addition to teaching, Ms. Karina is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator. Her published books celebrate creativity, kindness, diversity, and imagination, reflecting her belief that stories and art inspire children to become curious, compassionate learners. She continues to illustrate books for publishers and independent authors while pursuing studies in Digital Media Communications and Fine Arts at Great Bay Community College.
As a bilingual educator fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Karina enjoys connecting with families from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive classroom where every child feels welcomed and valued. She believes that every child is unique and thrives in an environment filled with encouragement, creativity, and meaningful relationships.
When she isn’t in the classroom, Ms. Karina enjoys reading, writing, illustrating, photography, exploring nature, traveling, and learning about new cultures. She looks forward to partnering with families to help each child build confidence, develop a lifelong love of learning, and prepare for a successful transition to kindergarten.
