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Contact UsHello! 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 7 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 have never met a stranger!
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m a very outgoing person who also loves spending time with my family!
Name: Antoinette Andrews
Hometown: San Fernando, Trinidad West Indies
Childcare experience: 10 Years
Education Background: Technical School
Favorite food: Trinidadian Roti and Curried Chicken
Favorite weekend activity: I like to go out to eat dinner with family.
Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs and Ham
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the Lamb because I love to hear children’s opinions.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to take care of the Infant children and witness their growth.
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.
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!
Name: Ayda Dib
Childcare experience: 1 year
Education Background: Arabic Bachelor Degree – Arabic Literature
Favorite food: Arabic, Chinese, Mexican
Favorite weekend activity: My favorite thing to do on the weekend Is hanging out with my family.
Favorite children’s book: The Cat in Hat
Primrose character I most relate to: Molly because she teaches kids how to have a good relationship with one another to make the world better.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m excited to see all my amazing coworkers and students every day, as well to see our growth through the school year
Name: Allie (GooGoo) Guzman
Hometown: Forney, Tx
Childcare experience: 7 Years, 6 with Primrose
Education Background: Some College at SFA
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging with my cat Ohpra
Favorite children’s book: Love You Forever
Primrose character: Billy the duck because I love music, too!
What I’m most excited about this school year: Making lasting connections with kids and their families
Let’s get to know each other.
I am an only child who loves to spend time with my mom.
I am currently in college to get my associates degree to be an ultrasound tech.
Name: Javiona Land
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Childcare experience: 2 years of office/classroom support with schoolers and Infants.
Education Background: Graduated Lakeview Centennial in 2020. Also attended Eastfield and is currently attending El Centro
Favorite food: Spaghetti
Favorite weekend activity: To spend time with family.
Favorite children’s book: If you Give a Mouse a Cookie
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin, because I love birthdays and coloring is my favorite thing to do.
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know and meet new people and kiddos too.
Name: Ashanti Hall
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Childcare experience: 2.5-3 years with all age groups
Education Background: Achieve Academy
Favorite food: Mac n cheese & pasta
Favorite weekend activity: Do self-care and hang out with friends
Favorite children’s book: Kylie Jean
Primrose character I most relate to: Og because he stands for being caring and I am a very caring person
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to build new bonds with the students, parents and the team!
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.
Name: Kyana Woods
Hometown: Garland, Tx
Childcare experience: Babysitting multiple children at a time
Education Background: Graduated from Naaman Forest
Favorite food: Seafood
Favorite weekend activity: Take my niece to the park, eat and sleep!
Favorite children’s book: I Like Myself! By Karen Beaumont
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the lovely lamb because we are both nurturing
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am most excited to learn & experience more with children. I feel the child withing me is very active, so I’d be learning & growing with them in a way.
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
Name: Cheyenne Pipes
Childcare experience: 2 years
Education Background: High School
Hometown: Terrell, Tx
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family
Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs and Ham
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby because she focuses on fairness and that is very important!
What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m excited to be with the kids and teach them everything!
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.
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 Fish” by: 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
Let’s get to know each other
I am a people person. I enjoy meeting new people and learning all about their lives. I like making people feel more comfortable around me! I have a six-year-old Pomeranian who loves pigs so if y’all know of any cute toys let me know! I love forward to meeting you and your family!!
Name: Gabriela Berrum
Hometown: Richardson, Tx
Childcare experience: Child Psychology
Favorite food: Seafood
Favorite weekend activity: Take my dog for “hikes”
Favorite children’s book: Any with puppies
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby, I like to make everyone feel included in a conversation or activity
What I’m most excited about this school year:
What I am most excited about my job is gaining experience and making connections with everyone.
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.
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.
Name: Sonia Khan
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Childcare experience: 5 Years
Education Background: Associates
Favorite food: Seafood, rice and pastas
Favorite weekend activity: I love watching movies
Favorite children’s book: I Like to Be with My Family by Rachel Kalban
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin, because I like to spend time outside.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to just to watch the children grow and learn.
Name: Deann Marie Pesina
Hometown: Ralls, Texas
Childcare experience: 1 year
Education Background: Studying Early Childhood Education at Dallas College
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Going to the park and being with family
Favorite children’s book: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby because everyone has their own voice and being able to listen to someone else's situation is important.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I'm excited to watch each student achieve in like and progress in things that seem challenging to them.
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.
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!
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.
Name: Kimberly Resendiz
Hometown: Garland, Tx
Childcare experience: Worked at a daycare and have also babysat for years.
Education Background: Associates in Science & working on a Bachelors in Science Majoring in Math with a 7-12 Teaching Cert.
Favorite food: Lasagna
Favorite weekend activity: Catch up with friends & go see movies at the movie theater
Favorite children’s book: Books by Tommie dePaola
Primrose character I most relate to: Ally because I’m big in responsibility!
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to expand my knowledge being at Primrose and get to know all the kids.
Name: Riley Robbins
Hometown: Garland, Tx
Childcare experience: 1 year at TAMUC Childrens Learning Center
Education Background: Graduated from Lakeview Centennial HS & Majoring in Music
Favorite food: Noodles of any kind
Favorite weekend activity: Watch Disney Shows
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy because we both love music
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to get to know all the kids and your families!
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!