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Hometown: Hampton, VA
Education and Experience: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Virginia Wesleyan College, Director Credential (VPK and Trauma Informed Care Endorsed), Infant/Pedatric and Adult CPR/First Aid Certified, 14 years in child care field with 5 of those years spent with Primrose.
My husband and I moved to Jacksonville in 2008 and now consider it home. We have four children, three boys (ages 13, 11 and 10) and one girl (age 6). I started my career in Elementary Education and have gradually transitioned out of a teaching role and into an administrative role. I feel like I have found my niche and truly enjoy my role here at Primrose. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children. Over the summer you can find us at the beach, and during the fall and spring we are constantly at the soccer fields! We love spending time outside and really enjoy going to sporting events (mainly college football games and Orlando City soccer games). I am looking forward to meeting families (old and new) and welcoming you into our Primrose Family.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA
Sit Down: Salsa's/PF Changs
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Sour Patch Watermelon, Milk Chocolate
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Corn Nuts/ Dill Pickle Chips/ Funyuns
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Going to the Beach, Watching Soccer!
Hometown: Fleming Island, FL
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Over 5 years of experience in early childhood.
I have a two year old little boy! We love spending time with family and friends and enjoy doing anything outdoors in our free time!
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA
Sit Down: Salsas
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Cookies n Cream Ice Cream
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Purple Doritos
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
River, Beach
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Education and Experience: Bachelors in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources and Marketing. 6 years of child care experience.
I moved to Jacksonville 13 years ago, this is home! I met and married my husband here. We reside in Fleming Island and have 2 beautiful children. After becoming a mother, i took some time off and reevalauted my goals. i love serving and being around children! i joined Primrose in February of 2019 and have been having fun ever since!
I love spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, cooking, DIY projects, sports, volunteering and attending events. My favorite quote is from Albert Scheweitzer and it reads "Example is not hte main thing in influencing others, its the only thing".
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Taco Tuesday's at Tijuana Flats and Whataburger
Sit Down: Salsa's/Picassos
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Nerds Chewy Clusters/ Lindor Truffles/ Peanut Butter Cups
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Popcorn, Chips and Dip/Salsa
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Going to the Beach, Spending Time with Family going to Sporting Events, Being on the Water, Solo trips to Target, Marshalls and Home Goods.
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Education & Experience: AA, CDA, DCF Hours, Primrose Training and in progress with Directors' credential.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Zaxby's
Sit Down: Pepper's/Texas Roadhouse
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Cheesecake
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Chips & Queso
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Boating, friends, family and reading!
Hometown: Washington, DC
Education and Experience: High School Diploma. 2 years of Community College. Over 20 years childcare experience. 8 years as the school chef.
I have been married for 45 years. My husband and I have 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren between 18 years and 2 years old and 1 great grandchild. We also have a miniature dachshund.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA
Sit Down: Longhorn
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate Candy
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Going to St. Augustine
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Education and Experience: DCF 45 hours as well as CDA. I have over 8 years experience in Early Childhood Education.
I love spending time with family, especially my three kids in my free time!
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA
Sit Down: Chili's
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Reeses
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Flipz
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Travel, Go to the Beach and Spend Time with my Family!
Hometown:Havre De Grace, Maryland, raised in Hinesville, GA
Education and Experience: AA, CDA, Directors Credential (level 2), over 8 years experience in Early Childhood Education.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick Fil A
Sit Down: The Cheesecake Factory
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Peterbrooke
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Lays Potato Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
I love taking weekend trips to Disney World and spending time with my husband and son!
Hometown: Palatka, Fl.
Education and Experience: DCF 45 hours as well as CDA. I have over 17 years of childcare experience.
I have been married for 27 years to a retired Marine. We have 3 adult kids and 9 grandkids that mean the world to us. We are very family oriented. Everything outside of work is wrapped around them and their schedules.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick fil A and Panera
Sit Down: Longhorn and Chilis
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
M&M with nuts and Kit Kats
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Salt & Vinegar Crackling and Salt & Vinegar Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Hanging with family playing cards!
Hometown: Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Education and Experience: DCF 45 hours as well as Primrose Training. Over 2 years experience.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA
Sit Down: Millers Ale House
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Twix
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Dill Pickle Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Spending time with my daugher.
Hometown: Middleburg, Florida
Educaiton and Experience: Primrose Training and DCF Training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick-fil-A
Sit Down: Chilis
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Peanut Butter M & M's
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Popcorn
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
I love reading books!
Hometown: Doctors Inlet, FL
Education and Experience: Over 20 years experience in Early Childhood Education.
I am married and have 3 sons and 6 grandchildren. I love spending time with my family. I've been at Primrose nearly 20 years and its been my happy place to work.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Taco Bell
Sit Down: Panda Express
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Dark Chocolate & Anything Sweet!
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Nuts, Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Visiting grandchildren, going to the movies, and being outdoors!
Hometown: Glasgow, Missouri
Education and Experience: I have 2 Bachelors Degrees, one in Interior Design the other in Art Education. I have 2 years experience in a preschool setting in addition to multiple other teaching positions.
I am a military spouse with one daughter. We are from Missouri originally. My husband has been stationed in San Diego, Pensacola, and now Jacksonville. I come from a large family. I am the middle of 5 children.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chipotle
Sit Down: Domo Japanese Steakhouse
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Twix
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Classic Lays Potato Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Rest & Relaxation, Reading
Hometown: Middleburg, Florida
Education and Experience: Primrose Training and DCF Training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick-fil-A and Chipotle
Sit Down: Domo and Texas Roadhouse
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Smoothie or Chocolate Fruit
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Chips, Beef Jerky, Sunflower Seeds
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Bowling and Board Games
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA/Dunkin'
Sit Down: Texas Roadhouse/Olive Garden
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Oreos, Chocolate Chip Cookies
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Doritos & Chocolate Covered Pretzels
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Spending time with family at the park or on adventures!
Hometown: New Jersy
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickfilA, Wendys
Sit Down: Olive Garden Steakhouse
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Popcorn
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Pretzels with caramel or white chocolate
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Playing board games or doing arts and crafts with both of my sons.
Hometown: Guam
Education and Experience: Nannying/Babysitting, Primrose Training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Wendy's
Sit Down: Pho King
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Skittles
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Funyuns
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Spend Time with my Kids!
Hometown: Fleming Island, FL
Education and Experience: Primrose Training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Wendy's/ Chick fil a and Starbucks
Sit Down: Olive Garden
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Cheetos & Doritos
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Coffee and Relaxing with friends and Cuddling up on the couch in a blanket watching movies.
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Education and Experience: Graduated High School in 2002 and completed my Child Development Associate's Degree. I have worked in childcare for 5 years.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA
Sit Down: Texas Roadhouse
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Chips and Queso
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Reading/Crocheting
Hometown: Fleming Island, FL
Education and Experience: Three years in a professional childcare setting, several years of babysitting experience.I enjoy spending time with my kids on the weekends!
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Zaxby's
Sit Down: Olive Garden
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Cheesecake
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Mudding, Shopping & Anything Outside!
Hometown: Fleming Island, Florida
Education and Experience: Early Childhood Education Courses, Primrose Training and DCF Training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Zaxby's
Sit Down: Salsa's
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Anything Sour
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Salt and Vinegar Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Any exercise
Hometown: Glenview, IL
Education and Experience: Primrose Training, DCF Training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food:
Sit Down: Top Pot BBQ
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Ferrero Rocher
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Yuca
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Hiking or go to Universal Studios!
Hometown: Fleming Island, FL
Education and Experience: Primrose Training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick Fil A, Chipotle, Taco Bell
Sit Down: Longhorn
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Jolly Ranchers, Swedish Fish
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Goldfish, Doritos
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Going to the beach!
Hometown: Spain
Education and Experience: A.S. in Early Childhood Care and Education, DCF 40 hour training, Darkness to Light Abuse Training
I began my teaching career in 2019 as a substitute teacher and then shifted my focus to early childhood as I taught at Little Paws Preschool.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA/Panera
Sit Down: Latin Fusion or Texas Roadhouse
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Reese's Cup/ Milk Chocolate with Almonds
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Pretzels/ Anything Peanut Butter
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Hang out wiht family and explore new places!
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Education and Experience: AA in Early Childhood Educaiton
I've been married for 22 years. I have a son taht is 24 years old and a daughter that is 22 years old. In my younger years I went to college and earned my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I ended up a stay at home mom for many years. I ahve an empty nest and am now looking to persue working and continuing my education in early childhood education.
I love spending time with my family. My hobbies include photography, pottery and traveling.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chipotle
Sit Down: Long Horn
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Cookies, Brownies
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Nuts, Popcorn
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Gardening, family movie nights!
Hometown: Colorado
Education and Experience: Pursuing a Bachelors degree, Primrose Training and DCF Training
I have been married for 16 years and have 5 children ranges in ages from oldest being 25 and youngest is 6 (2 boys and 3 girls). My family and I moved here two years ago from Colorado. We love to be outside, workout, surf, and fish and I absolutely love being a mom!
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick-fil-A
Sit Down: Olive Garden
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Anything Fruit- Apples and Strawberries
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
White Cheddar Popcorn or Kettle Corn
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Paddleboarding or going to the beach!
Hometown: Green Cove Springs, FL
Education and Experience: 4 years of Early Childhood Experience
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick Fil A & Zaxby's
Sit Down: Pan Asian Cuisine Sushi Bar & Grill, Olive Garden & La Nopalera
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Kettle Corn, Nerd Clusters
3. What is your favorite salty treat?
Chips & Pretzels
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Beach, Boating and the River!
Hometown: St. Augustine, Florida
Education & Experience: I have been in childcare since 2017 working with all different ages. I graduated from Nease High School and plan to go back to school in fall of 2023.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick fil A
Sit Down: Chilis
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Reeses Peanut Butter Cup
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Pretzels
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Go on the boat with family!
Hometown: Middleburg, Va
Education and Experience: High School Diploma and 12 years of childcare experience.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA
Sit Down: Olive Garden
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Publix Chocolate Chip Cookies
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Pretzels
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Spending time with family!
Hometown: Steubenville, OH
Education and Experience: Associate's Degree, CDA and over 20 years experience in VPK.
I enjoy spending time with my family in my spare time. Also, I am a huge fan of football and Elvis!
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Zaxby's
Sit Down: Longhorn
2. What is your favorite sweet treat?
Milk Chocolate Candy
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
All Potato Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Going to the beach and watching football! (Steelers/Ohio State)
Hometown: Guatemala
Education and Experience: CDA credential. I began my career in education in 2003 in a private school in Queens, NY. I also worked in a public school withing the Long Island area. In December 2015, i moved to Fleming Island and started to work with Primrose in January of 2017.
My passion is education. I love and enjoy working with kids. I am a mother of three children. I am a family oriented person. I enjoy being around my family. In my free time, I like to cook, bake, and drink lots of coffee!
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food:ChickFilA, Anything Coffee
Sit Down:Peppers
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate,Oreo cookies. Kit-kat
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Pretzels, spicy chips
4. What is your favorite weekend activity?
Watch movies with my family, read books with my little boy
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Education and Experience: CDA, Over 4 years at Primrose.
I am a mother of 2 amazing boys! We love being outdoors as much as possible. We are at the ballpark a lot for all of Easton's sports. As exhausting as it can be we wouldn't have it any other way! As a family we go boating and fishing in the summer as much as we can! I could go on and on but here is a little bit about me!
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick fil A
Sit Down: Anything Italian or Mexican
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Dark Chocolate, Peanut M&Ms
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Lime Tortilla Chips/ Salsa
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Bike Riding with My Family
Hometown: Greenoch, Scotland
Education and Experience: National CDA, Director's Credential, DCF and Primrose Training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Panera/Moe's/Tijuana Flats
Sit Down: Salsa's/Texas Roadhouse
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate & Chocolate Fruit
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Tortilla chips (with cheese dip), Chili Cheese Fritos, Plain Pringles
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Family/Crafting/Decorating
Hometown: Vanceburg, KY. Currently live in Middleburg, FL.
Education and Experience: CDA. Over 30 years in childcare.
Danny and I have been together almost 20 years. I have a son Mathias (31) from a previous marriage. I have 2 wonderful grandsons, Woodrow and Caden. My hobbies include reading, watching movies and football, and spending time with family.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Zaxby's
Sit Down: Longhorn
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Dark Chocolate (no nuts or seeds)
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Wavy Lays / Ruffle Chips
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Watching Movies at Home!
Hometown: Orange Park, Florida
Education and Experience: Bachelors in Biblical Studies/Counseling. I have worked in childcare for over 30 years. Also, I am a Certified Chritian Life and Marriage Coach.
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 37 years. We have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. I LOVE Jesus, my family and teh Georgia Bulldogs. My favorite color is red and my favorite thing to do on my time off is camping with my family or relaxing at the beach.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick-fil-A
Sit Down: Mellow Mushroom
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Snickers and Twizzlers
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Wheat Thins and Almonds
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Family-Church-Beach
Hometown: Bedford, Pennsylvania
Educational and Experience: Worked in the dental field for several years. Also, have several years experience in childcare through Achieve Fitness.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chipotle/Zaxbys
Sit Down: Cracker Barrel/Olive Garden
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate Covered Pretzels/ Anything Dark Chocolate
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Smart Food White Cheddar Popcorn
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Going to Brunch and Shopping!
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Education and Experience: Primrose Training and DCF training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Zaxby's
Sit Down: Chilis
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Anything Sour
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Crackers
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Hang out with my friends!
Hometown: Orange Park, FL
Education and Experience: Primrose Training and DCF Training
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Chick-fil-A
Sit Down: Panda Express
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Pixie Sticks
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Cool Ranch Doritos
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
I love to paint!
Hometown: Florida- born in Pensacola
Education and Experience: Graduated from UNF. Taught & now subbing for 43 years in Clay County. Certified birth to 6th grade/Early Childhood.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: ChickFilA
Sit Down: Peppers/Longhorn
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Anything "Chocolate"
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Pretzels and Popcorn
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Going to the Beach
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Education and Experience: Bachelor's in Social Work, Over 10 years of babysitting and nannying, over 3 years as an elementary education major with classroom experience.
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: Panera
Sit Down: The Floridian
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Dark Chocolate
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Hot pretzel with salt
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Hiking, swimming and going to St. Augustine
Some of my favorite things:
1.What is your favorite Restaurant?
Fast Food: McDonalds
Sit Down:
2.What is your favorite sweet treat?
Vanilla Cupcakes
3.What is your favorite salty treat?
Regular Doritos
4.What is your favorite weekend activity?
Drawing and Gaming with friends
Hello. We are Dodie & Charles Pleiss, the proud owners of the Primrose School of Fleming Island. We have been associated with Primrose for over 10 years. Prior to owning the school in Fleming Island, we both worked for the Primrose parent company so we understand how unique and special Primrose is. Our daughter Addison has been a student of Primrose since she was 12 weeks old and she still attends the Explorer after school program. It was scary leaving her as an infant so Primrose was that security blanket for us- we knew how much they loved her and would keep her safe. As she got older, preschool aged, we wanted her to be prepared for school, as well as master the structure of being in a classroom. Because of Primrose, she learned to love learning and has excelled in early academic concepts. But the biggest thing we are proud of are the social skills and values she has learned while attending. Primrose has played a huge role is the person she is becoming. We know you have many childcare choices in this area, but let us show you how unique our program and school are.