Hello! My name is Samantha and I am the Assistant Director here at the Primrose School of Gilbert at Santan! I hold a B.S. in Leadership and Learning Innovation from the University of Arizona. I also earned an Associate of Arts in Educational Studies from Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and I began my journey in early childhood education at Perry High School, where I completed a four-year program and contributed over 400 volunteer hours in childcare.

I spent nearly three years as a classroom teacher at Primrose, where I developed a strong foundation in early childhood education and classroom leadership. My passion for working with young children stems from the belief that the early years are the most critical for cognitive, social, and emotional development. I’ve always been inspired by the curiosity, resilience, and joy that young learners bring into the classroom, and I find deep fulfillment in helping lay the groundwork for a lifetime of learning. Through my experiences, I’ve seen firsthand how quality early education can shape a child’s confidence and future success, and that’s what continues to drive my commitment to this field. I’m thrilled to now take the next step in my career by transitioning into an administrative role, where I look forward to continuing to grow professionally and contribute to our school community in new and meaningful ways.

Joseph is originally from Mississippi, but is excited to call Arizona his new home. He graduated from the Univeristy of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in 2019 with his BFA in Musical Theatre. He has been fortunate to perform with professional and community theatre’s in the area. Joesph has been working in childcare for the past 10 years, working in a variety of positions, such as teacher and assitant director. His biggest hope for being at Primrose is to help all of the children reach their goals so that they can one day live out their dreams!

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My name is Sandy Wirth. I started working with children at 18 years old, straight out of high school. I have worked with all aged children but have worked in an infant room for over 6 years. I am the very proud mother of 3 grown children. They are the people I love to spend my free time with. I am also the twin sister of Ms. Darvin. The best part of working with children is watching how much they learn and grow as you spend time with them.

My name is Tracy and I am originally from Southern California. I attended school in Ventura County and Colorado Springs. My life’s journey has led me to plant my roots in California, Oregon, Japan and Colorado before stopping in Arizona. I have worked with children for 25 plus years. I have taught children from all walks of life, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and enjoy all of the joys and surprise that each age group has to offer. In between teaching children, I have raised two of my own and now enjoy being a grandma to 5 grandchildren. In my free time I enjoy my family, books, music, and the ocean.

I’m Ms. Brenna and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am originally from Washington State, but have recently moved to Arizona with my fiancé and my sweet pup, Korra. I have worked in childcare since 2022 and am currently working towards my Bachelors in Elementary Education. When I’m not studying, I enjoy dancing, going to concerts, listening to music, and cuddling up with my pup! I’m excited to work with your kiddo, and see them grow every day!

Hi! I am Ms. Addison! I enjoy running, reading, and playing Mario Kart! I have two younger brothers and about 30 younger cousins that I love to babysit and play games with. I previously worked as a swim instructor for all ages and as a daycare teacher for toddlers. I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I am excited to continue my passion of helping children learn all about the world!

I’m Ms. Kyarri and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am the oldest of 3 children in my family, and I have two dogs named Ella and Fern! In my free time I like to read and watch Steven Universe. I love working in Early Childhood Education because everyday is a new adventure where children get to learn and grow! I hope to foster a fun and enriching environment for all students with lots of learning and laughter!

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My name is Jennifer! I am 23 years old and I am originally from Washington state. I have an AA in Social Work from Estrella Mountain Community College. I have a one year old son and I enjoy spending time with my family and trying new coffee shops. I am excited to be a part of this team and to have an opportunity to work with children!

Hi I am Ms. Haley and I wanted to tell you about myself. I have been in the childcare field since 2019, specifically working with kiddos on the autism spectrum. I absolutely love seeing kids grow, reach their goals and milestones, and most importantly have fun while doing it! I am in school now for Early Childhood Education and cannot wait to further my education and experience here at Primrose. I have a daughter who attended here as well. I love doing arts and crafts, photography, and being in the outdoors in my free time.

Hello, I’m Liella! I have three sisters and I love to read. I have two years of Early Childhood Education and I hope to be a teacher one day. I am very excited to be here at Primrose and to help the children learn and grow!

Hello! My name is Ms. Nicole! I have worked in early childhood education since I was around 18 years old. I have worked with lots of ages, from infants all the way to elementary ages. My long term goal is to graduate college and become a kindergarten teacher! I love working with different ages, however I always found myself back to working with the littles. Being able to be apart of their development and seeing the child grow in so many ways is super special and rewarding to me, along with creating that trust and bond with the families. I was born and raised in Gilbert, alongside my mom, dad, and older brother. I am also a dog mom to the cutest Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Penelope. In my free time, I love to draw and write. I am all for anything crafty and art related. I also love spending time with my friends and family, finding and trying new adventures, or anything to keep busy. As I continue to grow and learn in the early education field, I am so excited and eager to learn new things with the kiddos and cannot wait to get to know your child!

Hello everyone! My name is Jailesia and I’m very excited to be joining the Primrose Team and helping to care and shape the young minds of children. I’m the oldest of three with a brother and sister, and I always took it upon myself to help take care of them and be a good older sister. I’d say this is what started my interest in working with children, and all through high school I was in the Early Childhood Education program until I was employed at the campus preschool my senior year. I spent nearly 3 years working there and it was some of the best times of my life! Working with children is truly my passion and I aim to give them the best learning experience I can!

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Hi! My name is Claire and I moved to Arizona from central Illinois with my husband. We are VERY excited to not be shoveling snow in the winters. I received my Associate’s degree in Elementary Education from Illinois Central College and am working towards finishing my Bachelor’s degree in English. My love for children and the enjoyment from helping them learn and grow is what has kept me so happy working with children 6 weeks to 12 years for the last 10+ years. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to sporting events and concerts, or just relaxing with a good book. I am very excited to continue to be a part of the Primrose Family and help your little ones learn and grow.

My name is Merritt, and I am so excited to be working at Primrose. My first experience working with kids was when I started volunteering in kindergarten classrooms through a program at my high school. My first job was with VIK, an after school childcare program. I loved working in childcare and volunteering in the classroom. I am looking forward to working in childcare again. I’m excited to get to know the kids and see them progress throughout the school year.

Hi I am Ms. Nayeli! I love listening to music and spending time with my family and friends. I have worked with children since the age of 16. I love watching the children learn about the world around them. I hope I can learn and gain more experience working with the children here at Primrose!

Hello, my name is Diyana and I’m really excited to become a part of the Primrose team! I have loved spending time with kids for as long as I can remember and I find it joyful helping children grow and develop. I was born in Lebanon but was raised here in Arizona. I graduated from Higley High school and went back to the Middle East to get my Bachelor’s degree in Business management. I look forward to working with you children and getting to have some fun with them!

Hello, my name is Shelby Hamlin. My family and I are originally from Southern California. We first came to Arizona in 2013, but left three years later to live in beautiful Colorado. We are happy to be back in Arizona and I am happy to be starting my new journey with Primrose. Although this will be my first year in early childhood education, for the last ten years I have been a part of elementary education focusing on 2nd grade. When I am not here at Primrose, I enjoy visiting my 2 daughters at their different college campuses and hanging out with my husband enjoying a nice night out.

Hello! I am Mr. Peter and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am the middle child in my family, with an older brother and a younger sister. I have been working in childcare since 2021. Starting off here at Primrose School of Gilbert at Santan for two years, and transferring to a different Primrose for a little over a year. Since, I have made my way back to our school and couldn’t be happier. I have been living in Arizona all my life, enjoying the mountains when it is cool enough to hike. Inside my home, I love to be with my cat and dog.

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Hi! I’m Ms. Stacie! I’m so happy to be back at the Primrose School of Gilbert at Santan! I’ve taught here for about 3 years and love this Primrose Family! I have over 20 years of experience teaching various ages from Kindergarten, to Pre-K to even a year of Preschool. My heart is set on guiding our young students and helping them explore the world around them and learn what they need to know for Kindergarten and beyond.

Hello there! My name is Stephanie Carpenter. I have a son named Joel and a cat named Alice. I love spending time with my family and friends. Disney movies are my favorite and ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted a career with children. Children are our future, after all. I’m so excited to be at Primrose meeting the families and helping to mold the children into the best people they can be.

I’m Ms. Kayla! I have worked with kids since 2021 as a volunteer and employee. Making sure kids are safe and happy are my passion, because of that I am working towards a social work and children’s psychology! I have 3 dogs, a younger sister, and two younger brothers. I am excited to care for your kiddos!

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