Amanda Thompson is the Executive Director of the Primrose School at Grand Park and the Primrose School at Fishers Station. Amanda joined the Primrose team in 2008. She started her Primrose career as a preschool teacher at the Primrose School at WestClay and after three years moved up to Assistant Director. Amanda became of Director of the Primrose School at Grand Park when they opened in 2020. In 2025, the Bowmans acquired ownership of the Primrose School at Fishers Station. Amanda then became Executive Director of both locations. Amanda originally went to college for criminal justice and after discovering a passion for teaching Preschool aged children went back to school to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Administration. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children; Ethan, Scarlett and Roman.

Ms. Katelyn joins Primrose with an Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and over 7 years of experience in childcare. She has worked with children of all ages, from infants to 10-year-olds, and brings a nurturing, well-rounded perspective to the classroom. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, as well as relaxing with a good book.

Angelica first joined Primrose in 2015 teaching Preschool Pathways and Pre-Kindergarten at our sister school, the Primrose School at WestClay. She joined the Primrose School at Grand Park in August 2023. During her time here she has taught both Pre-Kindergarten and Toddlers before transitioning to her current role as Assistant Director. Angelica earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hope College. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and four little ones. We are so glad that she is a part of our team!

Rachel Quint is our Education Coach at the Primrose School at Grand Park.  Rachel holds her Masters of Education in Educational Leadership with a focus in School Administration.  Prior to coming to Primrose, Rachel was an elementary teacher for 11 years, teaching Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade during her tenure.  Rachel enjoys reading, being outdoors, and spending time with her husband, Dylan, and their two children, Carson and Caroline.

Ms. Samantha is the friendly face and helping hand in our Primrose Grand Park front office! She is organized, creative, and dedicated, bringing both efficiency and positivity to everything she does.

From supporting our families to assisting teachers and keeping our office running smoothly, Ms. Samantha’s creativity and attention to detail help make our school an inviting and well-coordinated space.

Michelle started her Primrose career as a Kindergarten teacher before becoming the Assistant Director at one of our sister schools. She has since become the Operations Manager for all four of our Primrose locations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in K-12 Music Education from BGSU and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum from IU. She is a wonderful support to our school and helps out with IT, new school set up and anything behind the scenes. When she is not at Primrose she is a busy mom of three! We are so glad that she is a part of our Primrose team!

Ms. Nevin is our wonderful kitchen manager. She comes to Primrose with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Ms. Nevin previously worked in the public school system as a kitchen manager. She does a fabulous job implementing our balanced menu. We are glad that she is a part of our Primrose team!

Ms. Michelle joins our Primrose team with a lot of experience in early childhood education. She previously taught in the Westfield school system. She also attended college where she studied elementary education. Ms. Michelle loves watching the babies achieve new developmental milestones. We are so glad that she is a part of our Primrose team!

Ms Sarah is joining the Primrose School at Grand Park with over twenty years of experience in the field of early childhood. She was most recently  a Preschool Teacher with Westfield Washington Schools.  Prior to working with 3-4 year olds, she was an infant teacher in a childcare setting.  Ms. Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors and is looking forward to getting to know her co-teachers and babies in her room! We are so glad that she is a part of our Primrose team!

With over 15 years of experience in childcare, Ms. Heather brings a deep passion and commitment to early childhood education. She joined Primrose because she was drawn to its reputation as a high-quality, fun, and educational private preschool. Her favorite part of working with children is witnessing their growth and celebrating every milestone along the way.

Ms. Aldjia is joining our Young Toddler classroom having earned her Bachelors degree in the Sociology of Communication and worked in a childcare setting for over 3 years.  She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and traveling in her free time.  Aldjia looks forward to building trusted relationships with her students and seeing how much they learn throughout the school year.

Ms. Tina is one of our dedicated toddler teachers and brings a caring, calm presence to the classroom. She holds a degree in International Business and has a passion for helping little ones learn and grow.

In her free time, Ms. Tina enjoys cooking, going for walks, reading, and spending time with her daughter. Her favorite book is If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.

Her favorite part of working in child care is spending time with the kids and engaging in play. We’re grateful to have Ms. Tina as part of our Primrose team and for the dedication she brings each day.

Ms. Stephanie joins our school with valuable experience in childcare and holds her CDA credential. She is passionate about helping children reach important milestones while building strong, meaningful connections with them. When asked why she chose Primrose, Ms. Stephanie shared that she appreciates the school’s strong focus on character development and social-emotional learning. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and FaceTiming her granddaughter.

We are thrilled to have her on our team!

Originally from Algeria, Ms. Samira brings a wealth of international experience and a deep passion for early childhood education. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science in 2013 and spent six years working as an Inspectorate of Primary Education before relocating to the United States in 2020.

Since then, she has dedicated over two years to nurturing and educating young children. At Primrose, Ms. Samira is known for creating a warm, supportive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to explore, learn, and grow.

Ms. Maria transferred from another Primrose school to join our team. Maria started working in a Preschool setting in 1999.She remained there for six years before leaving to raise her own two boys. Maria has experience working with every age group. We are lucky to have her as an addition to our team.

We’re so excited to have Ms. Nacima on our team! She brings 3 years of child care experience and is also a proud mom of three. Her favorite book is The Lorax, which perfectly matches her love for nature.

In her free time, you’ll find Ms. Nacima taking nature walks, watching movies, and curling up with a good book. We’re thrilled to have her sharing her passion for learning and care with our little ones every day!

Ms. Tanya started her Primrose journey in 2011. She has many years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Tanya has worked with Early Preschool, Infants and Toddlers. She holds a Child Development Associate’s in Infants and Toddlers. We are excited to have her join our Grand Park team!

Ms. Neema is joining the Grand Park team having graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.  She enjoys drawing, playing Dungeons & Dragons and video games, as well as traveling in her free time.  Neema is most excited about learning more about Primrose and meeting all of the children at the school!

Ms. Kyndall joins our Primrose Grand Park team with experience as an Assistant Teacher and a passion for helping children learn and grow into well-rounded little humans. She loves supporting children as they explore, discover, and build confidence each day.

Ms. Kyndall is fluent in Spanish, which is a wonderful asset to our classrooms and families. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family and listening to music.

Ms. Ramya is joining the Primrose School at Grand Park teacher team having graduated with her Masters of Science in Physics and  Bachelors of Education in India.  She has spent over seven years teaching young learners and is excited to come to Primrose as she feels like her skills best align with our school’s mission.  Ramya enjoys spending time with her husband and two children in her free time, as well as listening to music.  She is most looking forward to watching the way all of the students at Primrose process and learn in their own way!

Ms. Randa is a wonderful addition to our school. She holds a Child Development Associate’s and has many years of experience. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her two children and being involved in her church. We are so glad that she has joined our Grand Park team!

Ms. Tayler joins our school with experience as both an assistant teacher and a youth assistant. She is currently a junior at Western Governors University. In her free time, Ms. Tayler loves cooking for her loved ones, reading, and enjoying music. We are so happy to have her as part of our team and can’t wait for our school family to get to know her!

Meet Ms. Katie. She comes to us having previously been a student aide and having baby sat. She loves to read, write and all of the fall weather.  She is excited to meet all of the children and their parents and to learn and grow along side them this school year.

Ms. Emily joined Primrose with a strong passion for early childhood education and a love for hands-on learning. With three years of experience working with two-year-olds before joining Primrose, she was drawn to the school because of its thoughtfully structured classrooms, well-rounded curriculum, and the wide variety of engaging activities available to children.

She believes that children learn best through play—especially when they’re allowed to make a little mess along the way. For Ms. Emily, the most rewarding part of working with young children is the unconditional love they give; she says a single hug from a child has the power to turn an entire day around.

Outside of the classroom, Ms. Emily enjoys reading, traveling, PC gaming, and spending time in the kitchen cooking new recipes.

We are excited to have Ms. Brenda joining our team, having been an intern during her senior year of high school.  She wanted to continue working at Primrose to be able to teach children such an advanced and well-rounded curriculum to help enrich their natural curiosity about the world.  Her favorite thing about working with children is getting to know all of their funny personalities.  Ms. Brenda enjoys dancing, singing, and spending time with her loved ones in her free time.

Ms. Bojana has come to Grand Park having worked in the childcare setting for over two years.  She enjoys teaching toddler aged students and working towards earning her Child Development Associate certificate specializing in that age group.  Bojana also carries a degree in Nursing from her home country of Croatia.  Her favorite thing about working with children is that no two days are the same and that we have so much to learn from them about creativity and honesty.  She is most excited about witnessing her students developmental milestones and breakthroughs.

Ms. Sharon comes to Primrose Grand Park with over 30 years of experience in early childhood education. Before joining our team, she served as a Director, Assistant Director, and Jr. K Teacher, bringing a wealth of leadership and classroom expertise to our school. She also holds her CDA.

When asked what she loves most about working with children, Ms. Sharon shared that she enjoys watching them experience new things and seeing their excitement as they learn and grow.

Outside of the classroom, she loves movie nights and pizza, making for the perfect cozy evening!

Ms. Marian is our wonderful Preschool teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and has 8 years of experience working with children and taught second grade before joining Primrose. Ms. Marian started her Primrose journey at another Primrose location and joined the Grand Park location when the doors opened. In her free time she enjoys watching movies, cooking and spending time at her church. We are so excited to have her as a part of our Grand Park team!

Ms. Taous as our new Preschool Pathways Teacher!

Ms. Taous joins us with three years of early childhood experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She shared that her “parenting journey has deeply enriched my understanding of child development,” and it shines through in the care and thoughtfulness she brings to her classroom.

Her favorite children’s book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and when asked why she wanted to become a Primrose teacher, she said: “Because Primrose’s curriculum gives kids a strong foundation for life.”  We couldn’t agree more.

Ms. Kelsey is joining Primrose, having obtained her bachelor’s in human resources management.  She has an extensive background, having worked in HR, academic coaching, and as a teacher in an early childhood center.  Ms. Kelsey enjoys reading, walking, watching movies, painting, and card games in her free-time.  Welcome to Grand Park, Ms. Kelsey!

Ms. Shelbie is a proud Hoosier graduate who comes to Primrose with experience in special education and guest teaching at Avon Schools. Her favorite thing about working with children is watching them reach milestones and learn new things. She loves to read, cheer on IU, and spend time with her family. We are so happy to have her on our team!

Ms. Chloe joins our school with a background in babysitting and volunteering at O’Connor House. When asked what her favorite thing about working with children is, she shared, “The new surprises that keep you on your toes!”

In her free time, Ms. Chloe loves to read, knit, and enjoy the outdoors. We are so excited to have her as part of our school family!

Ms. Annie joins us with several years of childcare experience. She previously worked for the Carmel Parks Department as a camp counselor and was a nanny for four years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama with a focus on Anthropology, Elementary Education and Museum Education. We are so glad that she has joined our Grand Park team!

Ms. Kayla started her Primrose career in 2013. She has worked in all classrooms ranging from Toddlers to Pre-Kindergarten. Most recently she was a Preschool teacher at one of our sister locations. Ms. Kayla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In her free time Ms. Kayla enjoys spending time with her husband, toddler, dog, and cats. We are so glad that she is a part of our Grand Park team!

Ms. Hailey is excited to teach another year of Pre-Kindergarten this school year! She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University. Ms. Hailey has a ton of experience working with children both an early childhood setting and elementary. She recently got married this Spring and we are so happy for her and her husband Gabe! They enjoy spending their free time with their pup!

Ms. Shania joins our team with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and three years of experience teaching 2nd grade in Washington Township. She enjoys reading, painting, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Her favorite book is The Giving Tree, which beautifully reflects how loving and giving she is with her Pre-K students. Ms. Shania’s favorite part about working with children is, “their innocence and who they are. I love how excited they are about their teachers and making a difference in their lives.”

Alexis joins Grand Park with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from IUPUI. Before becoming part of our team, she taught 2nd grade in MSD Warren and MSD Washington.

In her free time, Alexis enjoys spending time with her family, reading, doing Pilates, and scrapbooking. When asked why she wanted to be a Primrose teacher, she shared: “I love helping children grow, not just in their learning but in their confidence and character. Primrose is the perfect place to do that!” We are thrilled to have Alexis here at Grand Park!

Ms. Cherie is joining the Grand Park team, having four years of experience in childcare.  Her background also includes 15 years of nursing experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a hospital setting. She is passionate about teaching children, helping them grow, and guiding their learning journey in meaningful ways. One of her favorite children’s books is The Little Engine That Could, a story she enjoyed as a child and now love to share with the children she cares for.

In her personal time, she enjoys engaging in activities such as word searches, swimming, crocheting, playing tennis, watching television, listening to music, coloring in adult coloring books, and playing video games.

This school year, she is particularly excited about joining the team at Primrose Grand Park, where she looks forward to contributing to the balanced learning and development of the children under her care.

Ms. Brandy is joining the Primrose School at Grand Park having recently moved to Indiana from her home state of Kansas.  She is currently attending bible college and has 2.5 years of experience in childcare.  She is most excited about getting to teach young children on a daily basis!

Ms. Rosi wanted to become a Primrose teacher because she was seeking experience working with children, as she would like to study to become a pediatric nurse when she graduates high school.  She was drawn to our school because her little brother has been attending for the past two years.  Rosi is looking forward to watching the students she interacts with grow and expand their curiosity through the Balanced Learning curriculum.  Welcome to Primrose, Ms. Rosi!

We’re excited to welcome Ms. Savannah to Primrose School at Grand Park! She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in History.

Ms. Savannah enjoys spending time with her family and caring for her two cats, Butter and Nugget. When she’s not at school, you might find her relaxing with a good book—her favorite is If You Give a Pig a Pancake!

She loves watching children grow, learn, and discover new things each day. We’re so happy to have her on our team!

Ms. Cloie is an amazing asset to our team! She brings valuable years of experience from her time as a nanny. She is currently a sophomore at UBC majoring in Elementary Education, and we love seeing her passion for teaching shine through each day.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, and singing—talents that bring so much creativity and joy to the classroom. We’re so grateful to have her as part of our school family!