Primrose School of Firewheel

Our Staff

  • Ms. Olga, Assistant Director

    Ms. Olga

    Assistant Director

    Hello! My name is Olga Ramírez.

    I hold an Associates in Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a minor in Education. I am also currently working on my Masters in Education Leadership at Texas Woman's University. I have over 6 years of early childhood education and it all began here at Primrose School of Firewheel! I have worked in every class from the infant room through Explorers at several Primrose locations. I am now back and so excited to pick up where I left off! I am a huge people person and a bit of a perfectionist. I recently became engaged to my fiance Ivan and we are spending most of our free time planning our wedding!

     I love everything about the Primrose curriculum and environment. I love watching the children reach new milestones and celebrating them every chance we get. I am excited to be part of the Primrose School of Firewheel family as it gives me the opportunity to do what I love: teach young minds.

    I cannot wait to build positive relationships with all the staff and families here! I look forward to getting to know every family and being part of this amazing school.

     

  • Ms. Alejandra (Ms.Aly), Curriculum Coach

    Ms. Alejandra (Ms.Aly)

    Curriculum Coach

    Name: Alejandra Martinez

    Hometown: Garland, TX

    Child care experience: 8 years

    Education Background: Diploma and College Degree

    Favorite food: Anything yummy

    Favorite weekend activity: Playing softball

    Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat books

    Primrose character I most relate to: Arturo because he speaks Spanish like me

    What I’m most excited about this school year: To start helping children grow and be close to my son who attends Primrose school of Firewheel.

  • Ms. Lauren, Office and Classroom Support

    Ms. Lauren

    Office and Classroom Support

    Name:  Lauren Horton​

    Hometown: Plano, Texas​

    Childcare experience: 6 years​

    Education Background: Some college​

    Favorite food: Pasta and Wings​

    Favorite weekend activity: Hanging with my daughter

    Favorite children’s book: Pout Pout Fish ​

    Primrose character I most relate to: Megy the Pig​

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Learning new things, growing within myself and watching my friends grow.

  • Ms. Vianey, Curriculum Coordinator

    Ms. Vianey

    Curriculum Coordinator

    Name: Vianey Gallardo

    Hometown: Born in Denton & raised in Mesquite

    Childcare experience: Lead teacher at Goddard Prep & Guidance Prep Academy

    Education Background: Graduated Texas Woman's University December of 2022

    Favorite food: I love all food, but Halian food is my favorite

    Favorite weekend activity: Watching movies, reading and working on my project car, a 1989 Honda Prelude

    Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cats Got Class

    Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut the pony because I love honesty and transparency as well as clear communication

    What I’m most excited about this school year: is to get to support & provide extra help to the teachers and students. I’m excited for the relationships that will form.

  • Ms. Jan, Kitchen Manager/Chef

    Ms. Jan

    Kitchen Manager/Chef

    Ms. Jan is the amazing chef at our school. She has experience with younger and older toddlers. Jan joined the Primrose family in 2009. On the weekends she enjoys watching the food network or hallmark with her daughter. She also enjoys crocheting. Her favorite children’s book is Charlotte's Web. She truly loves making the children happy with her food and treats.

    Primrose character I most relate to:

    Benjamin the bear because she loves to cook and bake. She likes bringing new things she bakes to her co-worker and seeing the smiles it puts on their faces.

  • Ms. Erin

    School Support
  • Mrs. Bebe, Mentor Lead Teacher -Young Infant Classroom

    Mrs. Bebe

    Mentor Lead Teacher -Young Infant Classroom

    Name:  Abeba Tesfamariam​

    Hometown: Eritrea Asmara​

    Childcare experience: 30 years​

    Education Background: High School Diploma​

    Favorite food: Italian  and French​

    Favorite weekend activity: Spending quality time with family, friends, and making time for myself to workout.​

    Favorite children’s book: "Are You my Mother?"​

    Primrose character I most relate to: Og the book worm because I love story time with my babies.​

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Teaching and loving on the babies. I also love watching them grow and blossom with everything they've learned.​

    Anything else you would like to share: My hometown is Eritrea, a small country in East Africa! I come from a big family with many sisters and brothers. I have been married to my husband for 37 years and we have a beautiful daughter together.

  • Ms. Diana, Infant Teacher

    Ms. Diana

    Infant Teacher

    Name: Diana Gonzales

    Hometown: Garland, Tx

    Childcare experience: Internship at Spring Creek Elementary

    Education Background: Currently going to college

    Favorite food: Wings & Pizza

    Favorite weekend activity: Hang out with my friends

    Favorite children’s book: Corduroy

    Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin because I love celebrating birthdays. I love building relationships. We also have the same birthday!

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Im excited for the experience, teaching and being able to be around babies & kids.

  • Ms. Regina, Older Infant Teacher

    Ms. Regina

    Older Infant Teacher

    Name: Regina Limson

    Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia

    Child care experience: First year

    Education Background: Bachelors in Accounting

    Favorite food: Spaghetti

    Favorite weekend activity: Spend time with my family

    Favorite children’s book: "Are You My Mother?"

    Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the Duck because I love listening to all kinds of music

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to help children develop the skills they need to grow into the next steps of their lives.

  • Ms. Rebecca, Infant Teacher

    Ms. Rebecca

    Infant Teacher
  • Ms. Alyssa, Older Infant/Wonder Support Teacher

    Ms. Alyssa

    Older Infant/Wonder Support Teacher

    Name: Alyssa Hamilton

    Hometown: Garland, Tx

    Childcare experience: Less then 1 year

    Education Background: High School

    Favorite food: Chicken tenders

    Favorite weekend activity: Be with my siblings and relax

    Favorite children’s book: Fancy Nancy

    Primrose character I most relate to: Billy because he loves to sing.

    What I’m most excited about this school year: The memories. I really love putting my all into the kids so we both are happy at the end of the day and excited for the new day!

  • Ms. Jazmin, Young Toddler Teacher

    Ms. Jazmin

    Young Toddler Teacher

    Name: Jazmin Solis

    Hometown: Garland, Tx

    Childcare experience: 3 years in public school

    Education Background: Graduated from UTRGV

    Favorite food: Lasagna

    Favorite weekend activity: Basketball games, read comics, and shopping

    Favorite children’s book: The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka

    Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the dog because I deeply value friendship and have a small circle of friends.

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know my babies and watch them grow.

  • Ms. Ashley, Young Toddler Teacher

    Ms. Ashley

    Young Toddler Teacher

    Name: Ashley Marin

    Hometown: Garland, Tx

    Childcare experience: Primrose of Wylie & Obstacle Warrior Kids

    Education Background: Attended Lakeview Centennial

    Favorite food: Pasta

    Favorite weekend activity: Painting or sunbathing

    Favorite children’s book: I Like You Like No Other

    Primrose character I most relate to: Katie the Cat because I’m a people person

    What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m excited to encourage new life's to be the best them!

  • Mrs. Mo, Support Teacher

    Mrs. Mo

    Support Teacher

    Name: Moji Williams ​

    Hometown: Africa (Nigeria)​

    Childcare experience: 3 Years ​

    Education Background: Associate Degree in Education​

    Favorite food: Mexican​

    Favorite weekend activity: I Love to cook and watch movies with my family. ​

    Favorite children’s book: Love You to the Moon and Back​

    Primrose character I most relate to: Katie the Cat, because I care about others, and I love to share. ​

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Impacting the lives of the children and seeing them happy.  

  • Ms. Reagan, Young Toddler Teacher

    Ms. Reagan

    Young Toddler Teacher

    Name: Reagan Shaw​

    Hometown: Garland Tx​

    Childcare experience: 4 years​

    Education Background: Associate in teaching​

    Favorite food: Mediterranean​

    Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family ​

    Favorite children’s book: Give a Mouse a Cookie​

    Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the cow​

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Having fun and teaching.

  • Ms. Alexandra (Ms.Goo Goo), Older Toddler Teacher

    Ms. Alexandra (Ms.Goo Goo)

    Older Toddler Teacher

    Name:  Allie (Googoo) Guzman

    Hometown:  Forney, Tx

    Childcare experience: 7 Years

    Education Background: Some College

    Favorite food: Mexican

    Favorite weekend activity: Hanging with my family and my cat.

    Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs and Ham

    Primrose character:

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Teaching the minds of the future!

  • Ms. Brenda, Older Toddler Teacher

    Ms. Brenda

    Older Toddler Teacher

    Name: Brenda Ramos

    Hometown: Dallas, TX

    Childcare experience: 8 months

    Education Background: High School Diploma

    Favorite Food: Cajun Food

    Favorite weekend activity: Spend time with family.

    Favorite children’s book: “The Rainbow Fishby: Marcus Pfister

    Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow, because respect goes along way with me.

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Learning new things and interacting with the children

  • Ms. Lori, Support Teacher

    Ms. Lori

    Support Teacher

     

    Name: Lori Ortiz

    Hometown: Garland, Tx

    Childcare experience: Worked with children for over 40 years in church as a Preschool Sunday School teacher. Also in a Private Preschool for 4 years.

    Education Background: Computer Science from Eastfield College

    Favorite food: Ihop and Olive Garden

    Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family

    Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs & Ham

    Primrose character I most relate to: Libby because I love to listen to little eons and hear what they have to say.

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Being a part of a great school and teaching little ones!

     

  • Mrs. Angelina  (Mrs. Angel), Early Preschool Teacher

    Mrs. Angelina (Mrs. Angel)

    Early Preschool Teacher

    Name: Angelina Castellanos   (Mrs.Angel)

    Hometown: Menifee, California

    Child care experience: 4+ years and I gained a lot of experience with my own daughter.

    Education Background: Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education at American Public University System.

    Favorite food: Sushi and Mexican

    Favorite weekend activity: I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter, going to the pool and going to the park to play soccer.

    Favorite children’s book: "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein

    Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the Lamb

    What I’m most excited about this school year: I'm excited for this new learning experience, getting a first hand experience on how young minds process things differently.

     

  • Ms. Tashanica (Ms. T), Early Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Tashanica (Ms. T)

    Early Preschool Teacher

    Name: Tashanica Gladney

    Hometown: Greenville, Tx

    Childcare experience: Worked with young children & teens in foster care. I have volunteered in the classroom

    Education Background: Bachelors of Social work from Delta State University

    Favorite food: Pizza, chicken & green bean casserole

    Favorite weekend activity: Spend time with family and friends

    Favorite children’s book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the cow because I always give respect no matter the situations. Respect is the number one rule of building friendships & relationships.

    What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to get to know each child and families

  • Ms. Ana, Pathways Teacher

    Ms. Ana

    Pathways Teacher

    Name: Ana Ontiveros

    Hometown: Dallas, Tx

    Childcare experience: Volunteering, daycare settings & Public schools

    Education Background: Bachelors in Applied Arts & Science, Majored in Psychology and Education

    Favorite food: I love steak and my moms cooking

    Favorite weekend activity: Watch movies with my daughter

    Favorite children’s book: I Like Myself By: Karen Beaumont

    Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin because I love arts & crafts, being creative and people please

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Working with kids but as their teacher this time

  • Ms. Valeria, Pathways Teacher

    Ms. Valeria

    Pathways Teacher

     

    Name: Valeria Banda

    Hometown: Seagoville & Dallas, Tx

    Childcare experience: None but I've helped take care of my little sister.

    Education Background: High school Diploma

    Favorite food: Sushi

    Favorite weekend activity: Spend time with my loved ones

    Favorite children’s book: Corduroy & A Bad Case of Stripes

    Primrose character I most relate to: Og the book worm because we both love to read

    What I’m most excited about this school year: To learn the many ways to teach and help children grow

  • Mrs. Ana, Preschool Teacher

    Mrs. Ana

    Preschool Teacher
    Apple of Our Eye

    Name: Ana Velasquez

    Hometown: Dallas, TX

    Child care experience: First year

    Education Background: The best experience I have is being a mom of 3 kids, I have worked with all ages at my church.

    Favorite food: Italian and Mexican

    Favorite weekend activity: I enjoy spending quality time with my kids. I love going to church and interacting with all of the children at church.

    Favorite children’s book: "We Are In A Book" by Mo Willems

    Primrose character I most relate to: I can relate to Arturo because I speak great Spanish.

    What I’m most excited about this school year: I'm most excited about making a positive impact in the school.

  • Ms. April, Preschool Teacher

    Ms. April

    Preschool Teacher

    Name: April Travino

    Hometown: Dallas, Tx

    Childcare experience: This is my first time

    Education Background: High School

    Favorite food: Fried Chicken

    Favorite weekend activity: Staying in and relaxing

    Favorite children’s book: No, David!

    Primrose character I most relate to: Artoru because he speaks Spanish like I do

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Having fun and teaching.

  • Ms. Marissa, Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Marissa

    Preschool Teacher

    Name:  Marissa Mendoza​

    Hometown: Eustace, Texas​

    Childcare experience: Private nanny and after-school teacher​

    Education Background: High School Graduate and currently completing my associates in science. Then Bachelors in Dental is my next step.​

    Favorite food: Chinese or anything my dad cooks!​

    Favorite weekend activity: Read at the park or playing with my niece and nephew.​

    Favorite children’s book: "The Magical Language of others" E.J Kon​

    Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the duck and Og because I love reading and listening to music!​

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Being a great role model and watching children learn and experience new things.​

  • Ms. Leslie, Preschool Teacher

    Ms. Leslie

    Preschool Teacher

    Name: Leslie Cital

    Hometown: Garland, Tx

    Childcare experience: 1 Raised 10 y.o brother, volunteered at church for 3+ years, nannied and babysat for 2+ years

    Education Background: Some College

    Favorite food: Any kind of pasta and sopes

    Favorite weekend activity: Spend time with friends, family and pets

    Favorite children’s book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

    Primrose character I most relate to: Libby because she tends to listen, process thought and then respond. Always finding a way to react fairly and appropriately.

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Creating a connection with each individual child as well as opening up to seeing things through their perspective.

  • Ms. Autumn

    Venture Support

     

    Let’s get to know each other.

     

    I come from a family of teachers so I am excited to be here at Primrose. I don’t have any kids but I do have two fur babies, a cat names Ruby and a dog named Max. I am excited to meet everyone and get to know your families!

     

    Name: Autumn Dean

    Hometown: Carrolton, Tx

    Childcare experience: Volunteered at Lake Pointe Church

    Education Background: Currently attending college

    Favorite food: Strawberries

    Favorite weekend activity: Paint, read and walk the dog

    Favorite children’s book: Clifford the Big Red Dog

    Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut

    What I’m most excited about this school year: is to get to support & provide extra help to the teachers and students. I’m excited for the relationships that will form.

  • Ms. Murph, Mentor Lead Teacher - Private Pre-Kindergarten Classroom

    Ms. Murph

    Mentor Lead Teacher - Private Pre-Kindergarten Classroom

    Name: Mary Murph​

    Hometown: Mesquite and Dallas Area​

    Childcare experience: I have  taught for 30 years  at Dallas ISD. This is my 5th year at Primrose. ​

    Favorite food: Barbeque chicken, ribs, pretty much anything Barbeque​

    Favorite weekend activity: Go for walks, visit a zoo, spending time with my daughter.​

    Favorite children’s book: "The Giant Who Played Checkers"​

    Primrose character I most relate to: Og. He loves to read, and I enjoy reading. I really enjoy reading to my students.​

    What I’m most excited about this school year: Working with my students. To me working with children is the most rewarding and satisfying occupation.

     

  • Ms. Josy, Explorer Teacher

    Ms. Josy

    Explorer Teacher

    Name: Josy R.

    Hometown: Mesquite, Texas

    Child care experience: 12+ years volunteering through church

    Education Background: Currently in school for Early Education.

    Favorite food: Tex-Mex, Asian Cuisine

    Favorite weekend activity: Relax to my fullest potential while also spending time with my family and dogs.

    Favorite children’s book: "And They All Go Traveling by"

    Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin because he loves to celebrate birthdays.

    What I’m most excited about this school year: I'm excited about the new bonds I will create, not just with kids but their families as well.

  • Mehul & Priya Lalloobhai, Franchise Owner

    Mehul & Priya Lalloobhai

    Franchise Owner

    Hello, we are Mehul and Priya Lalloobhai - the proud owners of the Primrose School of Firewheel. We are so excited to provide a premier early education and child care experience for children and families in the community.
    Mehul grew up in the DFW area and attended SMU where he earned an MBA. He also works as an IT consulting manager. Priya grew up in London, England and graduated from Aston University with a degree in HR Management. Upon moving to the area, she worked as a lead teacher at a Primrose school for over 6 years.
    We have 2 children, Shaan (13) and Annika (9) who both grew up attending Primrose schools. With young children, we understand the importance of having dedicated teachers and professional administrators who are committed to providing the best in early childhood education. As parents, we have seen firsthand the effect that Primrose has had on our own children’s development. Our positive experiences with Primrose inspired us to become franchise owners ourselves and bring the same to other families. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey to build a strong foundation for your child’s future and education.
    We thank you for visiting our website and hope you will stop by and visit our school soon!

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