Teachers & Staff
Ms. Brianna Donnell
Bio Coming Soon!
Ms. Michelle Koehl
Hi! My name is Michelle Koehl. I live here in Noblesville, IN with my husband and cat, named Ember. I’ve worked in education for over 9 years now. Four years have been in childcare and 5 years have been as an Elementary school teacher in Pike Township. I attended Hope College where I received my bachelors in Psychology. In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, gardening, puzzling, and using my artistic skills whenever I can!
I’m so thrilled to be a part of Primrose Fishers Parkside!
Ms. Nadia Zaruur
Hi! My name is Nadia Zaarur, and I am the Assistant Director at Primrose School of Fishers Parkside. I have been part of the Primrose family for over 10 years, and I truly love working with children. I enjoy helping them learn, grow, and feel confident every day while creating a safe and caring environment for every child. I am married and have a son and a daughter. In my free time, I love spending time with my family, taking my children to activities, traveling, shopping, decorating, and planning fun events. I’m excited to continue building strong relationships with our children and families and helping make every day at Primrose a special one!
Ms. Kim Apodaca
Bio Coming Soon!
Ms. Anissa Hafassa
Hi! I’m Ms. Anissa. I am from Algeria. I have been living here in Indiana since 2020. I am married and have four wonderful children. I have loved working with children, especially babies. I truly enjoy their innocence and positive energy they bring to my day. I also love to travel and explore different cultures. When I am not teaching, I love to explore various types of music. I focus on supporting my family, especially my kids, and encouraging them to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential!
Ms. Tamira Coleman
Hi! I’m Ms. Tamira. My passion has always been working with children. I have spent the last ten plus years educating and watching children grow and achieve their milestones, and love being part of the Primrose family! When I am not teaching, I am at home spending time with my boys.
Ms. Nadia Saih
HI! I’m Ms. Nadia. I am originally from Tizi Ouzou, Algeria. I am married to my husband, Khaled, and we have one daughter together. We moved here to Fishers, IN in 2024. I have a degree in Philosophy and Education. I enjoy watching children grow and learn with passion! I speak three languages fluently: English, Berber, and French. In my free time, I like reading and listening to all kinds of music.
Ms. Kulthum Bataineh
HI! I’m Ms. Kulthum. I am originally from Jordan. I live here with my husband and 4 kids. I have been working at Primrose Schools since 2022. I started working with children because I really enjoyed watching them grow. I love working with the amazing teachers here at Primrose School of Fishers Parkside. I love seeing how much they know and achieve. In my free time, I like getting together with my family.
Ms. Mariana Zaki
Hi! I’m Ms. Mariana. I have enjoyed teaching here at Primrose Fishers Parkside! The energy here brings me energy. Before coming to Fishers and Primrose, I lived in Egypt. I moved to New York for about 10 years, before moving here to Indiana. I am a mom of three wonderful children. When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my family or sitting and drinking coffee on my porch!
Ms. Asma Yahi
Hi! I’m Ms. Asma. I have really enjoyed teaching here at Primrose Fishers Parkside! Before teaching at Primrose, I lived in Algeria and then I moved to the United States. I am a mother of three beautiful daughters. I have found my passion in teaching and caring for children. I love to help them learn something new each day. When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my family, traveling, and trying new recipes.
Ms. Miriah Harrell
Hi! I’m Ms. Miriah. I have a true passion to work with children. I’ve been on all sides of a childcare center, and have taught in every age range. I am always looking to learn, grow, and gain more knowledge in child development. I enjoy watching children attain their milestones in learning. My goal in teaching is to change lives and give children the foundation that I had growing up. Before Primrose, I was a Parent Engagement Director. I enjoy working with and involving parents in their child’s education whenever I can. When I’m not teaching, I am crafting and spending time with my children.
Ms. Samah Alrefai
Hi! I’m Ms. Samah. I am a mom of four wonderful children. I earned a nursing degree while living in Jordan. I continued my education in the USA, and received an associate degree in medical training. As a mother, I initially chose a career in education because it allowed me to spend more time with my own children. However, I quickly discovered a true passion for teaching and caring for children. I love being a part of each child’s journey here at Primrose School of Fishers Parkside. I enjoy helping them grow, explore, and build confidence.
Ms. Maryan Hassan
I’m Ms. Maryan. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from Somalia. I have worked with children for over 20 years. I love to watch children grow and learn new things. I enjoy the energy kids give me! They are such a joy to work with! When I am not teaching, I am trying out new recipes in my kitchen.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Ms. Natalie Barker
Hi! I’m Ms. Natalie. I am currently working towards my own BA in Education at Freed-Hardeman University. I love spending time with children. I have known I wanted to work in education since the 8th grade. I had a phenomenal teacher in 8th grade, and I vowed to be just like him. Outside of teaching, I am a theater director. I also enjoy creating art, playing my guitar, and singing. One of my favorite things about being a teacher is seeing the children’s sense of humor!
Franchise Owner
Harrison and Anita Boyd
We are Harrison and Anita Boyd, the proud owners of Primrose School of Fishers Parkside. We have been blessed with three wonderful children, a sweet and fun-loving boy, Connor, an animated and cheerful girl, Savannah, and a lively little one, Henry. Our Primrose story began just before our oldest son was born when we started looking for high-quality childcare in the Atlanta area. As working parents, we recognized the value of having your child cared for in a safe, nurturing environment that ultimately feels like an extension of your home and family. We looked at several preschools and were impressed with the warmth we felt at Primrose along with its Balanced Learning® approach, as we fell in love with the curriculum, the focus on character development, and the partnerships formed with families.
When the opportunity arose to open a Primrose school in Anita’s hometown of Indianapolis, we knew we wanted to give families the peace of mind that comes from knowing they are doing the best thing for their children and deliver the amazing Primrose experience we had as Primrose parents ourselves. We opened Primrose School of Geist in 2018, and that love for what Primrose offers has only grown stronger through our experience. We are so excited to have the opportunity to continue to bring high-quality early education and care to our community.
Anita earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana University before moving to Atlanta to earn her doctorate in physical therapy from Emory University. Harrison attended Auburn University for his undergraduate degree in architecture and Georgia State University for his master’s in real estate. We met through mutual friends in Atlanta and spent 11 wonderful years there but are thrilled that this opportunity brought us to Indy to raise our family and be part of this great community!
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 deliver more than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.
We are passionately committed to providing the highest quality care and education for our own children as well as yours. We invite you to see first-hand what differentiates Primrose School of Fishers Parkside from the rest and look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our Primrose family!
