Hello, I am Mrs. Megan Stauffer, and I am the Vice President of Operations for N&E Learning. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been in a leadership position with Primrose for the last fourteen years. I was previously an Education Coach, Assistant Director, School Director, Regional Director, and most recently, Executive Director for our schools. Before that, I was a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and loved the Primrose philosophy. I now have my own little one who attends our schools.

My role supports the schools to ensure school excellence, compliance, training, and policy. I am so happy to begin a new Primrose journey as the Vice President of Operations.

Hello, I am Mrs. Trent and I am a Regional Director for N&E Learning. I graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus on Early Childhood Education from The Ohio State University. I have over sixteen years of experience working with children of all ages. Before coming to Pinnacle, I was a Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Curriculum Coordinator at another Primrose location. I am so excited to get to lead the Primrose School at Pinnacle with all of its amazing teachers and families!

Hello, my name is Michelle Workman and I am the Director here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I am originally from Westerville, OH and I currently live in Victorian Village with my Husband Jonathan and our three pups! (Pocket our 11 year old Chihuahua, Axle Rose our 9 year old Pitbull and Zero our 1 year old Dachshund) I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from Hudson Valley CC in Troy, NY. I have been in the education field for nearly 23 years and I have been on the admin side of things for about ten years. In my free time I enjoy going to concerts and festivals. We are a music loving family. I am looking forward to becoming a part of the Primrose family. I truly value early childhood education, and I am excited to help grow and nurture all of our staff and children. I am excited to meet everyone! Please stop in and say hello!

Hello, my name is Mr. Matt Ketner. I am the Assistant Director for the Primrose School of Columbus Grandview.  I have over 20 years of experience in the early childhood education field and began my Primrose journey as Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and transitioned to a role in leadership as an Education Coach.  My journey with the N&E family of schools began at the Primrose School of Columbus Downtown as its Assistant Director and continued at the Primrose School of Grandview where I served as the School Director before taking a role with a non-profit serving the early childhood education field in the state of Ohio.  I am excited to return to the N&E and Primrose family back where it all began!  As a proud Ohioan I graduated from The Ohio State University with my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Development.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends and playing golf.

Hello, my name is Ms. Baker and I am the new Education Coach here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I am originally from Columbus and I bring over 12 years of experience working with children. I have a strong passion for early education. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, which has helped me understand and support the developmental and emotional needs of young learners. I absolutely love spending my weekends with my family, whether we’re relaxing or having fun together. I am excited to jump in and get to know all of the staff, and all of the families here at The Primrose School of Grandview, and helping with all of their educational needs.

Hello, my name is Mr. Anthony and I am a Teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I am so excited to be a Preschool Teacher! Growing up in a large family gave me plenty of experience in childcare, as well as babysitting. I am passionate about helping children develop foundational skills that will set them on a path to excellence. I look forward to creating a fun and nurturing environment where children can learn & grow!

I graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design with a Bachelors of Fine Art.  During my time there I worked as an assistant teacher for the Saturday Morning Art Classes and fell in love with working with young children and seeing how much they love having fun while learning!  In my free time I love reading, watching movies, and painting.  I am always looking for something new to learn and hope that I will be able to spread that love for learning here at Primrose!

Hello, I am Mr. Welch and I am a Early Preschool Teacher here at the Primrose School of Grandview.  While I am new to the Early Education industry I have grew up babysitting for my family and nothing makes me happier than seeing them learn and succeed!  In my free time I enjoy playing my violin, whether just for me or for others.  I am looking forward to getting to know all of the children and seeing the grow and develop and learn in the coming months!

Hello, my name is Ms. Barnett, and I am a teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I have been in the education field for many years and bring a wide range of experience supporting young learners. My background includes babysitting for family and friends, as well as most recently working as a substitute teacher. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from The Ohio State University. I am excited to build strong relationships with each child, learn what makes them unique, and support their social and educational growth during their time at Primrose.

Hello, my name is Ms. Byers and I am a Teacher here at Primrose School of Grandview.  I graduated from Independence High School and have been working in childcare for more than eight years.  I love teaching young children.  Arts and crafts are my favorite hobby and I love expressing myself through my art and it helps me to relate to children.  I have two young children of my own so I’m able to take my passion home daily!

Hello! My name is Mrs. Salter, and I am a teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview. Originally from Camarillo, California, I relocated to Columbus, Ohio, two years ago with my husband, Cody, and our three beloved pets—Lola, our 12-year-old Yorkie mix; Tito, our 5-year-old Chihuahua mix; and Gracie, our 5-year-old cat. I have been working in early childhood education for five years, and I am truly excited to be part of the Primrose family. One of my favorite parts of teaching is watching children grow in confidence while developing their unique personalities. I look forward to a fun, engaging, and educational school year alongside the wonderful Primrose team!

Hello, my name is Ms. Adams and I am a Teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I have been working with children for 7 years and I have been in the center setting for 5 years. Childcare is my passion! The best thing about teaching is putting a smile of a child’s face. I am looking forward to making a difference in the classroom. I am also looking forward to making connections with my students and parents. I am working on obtaining my CDA so that I can help other teachers grow. My dream is to one day own my own childcare center. I am so excited to be a part of the Primrose team.

Hello, my name is Ms. Redman, and I am a teacher at The Primrose School of Grandview. I am very excited to be part of the Primrose team and to have the opportunity to support children and families as we learn and grow together. I am passionate about creating a positive and engaging classroom environment where every child feels supported and encouraged. In my free time, I enjoy shopping and spending time doing things I love. I look forward to bringing my enthusiasm for learning into the classroom each day and building meaningful connections with the children and families I work with.

Hello, my name is Ms. Healy and I am a Teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I have been working in childcare for two years now. I love bonding with the children, and getting to watch them grow. I graduated from Focus Learning Academy. In my free time I like to spend time with my friends and family. I am so excited to learn and grow as a teacher here at The Primrose School.

Hello, my name is Ms. Love, and I am a teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview! I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, and I have had a passion for working with children from a young age. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and have spent the last several years working in early childhood education centers. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is building meaningful connections with each child and celebrating the many milestones they achieve along the way. I love creating fun, engaging learning experiences that encourage children to explore, discover, and grow every day. When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. I am so excited to get to know all of my students and their families, and I look forward to watching each child learn, grow, and thrive this year. I can’t wait for all of the wonderful memories we’ll create together!

Hello, my name is Ms. Midcalf and I am a Toddler Teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I have my high school diploma, and some college experience.  I have been working in childcare for over three years now and I really enjoy watching children grow and learn. In my free time I like to go shopping and spend time with friends. I am so excited to meet all of the families and grow as a teacher here at Primrose!

Hello! My name is Ms. Miller, and I am a teacher here at Primrose School of Grandview. I hold my high school diploma and have completed some college coursework. I have always had a passion for working with children, and my experience as a full-time nanny for my niece and nephew helped me truly discover how much I love caring for and teaching little ones. I am dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Watching them grow, explore, and develop their unique personalities is the most rewarding part of what I do. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, dancing, and singing. I look forward to sharing these interests with the children and helping them build confidence, creativity, and a love for learning

Hello, my name is Ms. Cochran, and I am a teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and I graduated from Fort. Hayes High School. I grew up babysitting and also helping in family day care centers. I have always enjoyed being around children and I love the energy they bring and their love of learning. In my free time I am pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts. I enjoy cooking, traveling and spending time with my friends. I love helping kids grow and prosper into being the best version of themselves. I look forward to bonding and connecting with all of the children and parents at The Primrose School. I am so happy to be a part of the Grandview team!

Hello! My name is Ms. Diehl, and I am a teacher at The Primrose School of Grandview. I graduated with my high school diploma and am currently pursuing my associate’s degree at Columbus State. I am passionate about helping children learn and grow into the best versions of themselves. I look forward to getting to know all the children and parents at Primrose!

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Hello, my name is Ms. Vick, and I am an Infant Teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview. This is my first year working in early childhood education, and I am so excited to begin my journey here at Primrose. I am a proud Columbus native and a high school graduate. In my free time, I love to draw and paint—creativity is a big part of who I am! I’m truly looking forward to making a positive impact on our little learners and being part of their growth, success, and daily discoveries.

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Hello! My name is Ms. Walley, and I am a teacher here at Primrose School of Grandview. I am also the proud mom of an almost two-year-old who fills my days with joy, curiosity, and plenty of laughter! Becoming a mother has strengthened my patience, empathy, and understanding of early childhood development, and I bring those qualities with me into the classroom every day. I believe that children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, taking my daughter to the park, and going on walks together. Those simple moments of exploration, discovery, and play continually inspire my approach to teaching and remind me of the importance of nurturing each child’s natural curiosity. I am excited to build meaningful relationships with the children and families at Primrose School of Grandview, create a joyful and engaging learning environment, and help every child grow in confidence while reaching their fullest potential. I look forward to a wonderful year of learning, laughter, and new adventures together!

Hello, my name is Ms. Pore, and I am a teacher here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I have been working with children for four years and hold a high school diploma, along with some college experience. What I love most about teaching is seeing children grow as they learn something new. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and TV shows—currently, I am watching Grey’s Anatomy. I also love spending time with my family. I am looking forward to a fun and educational year filled with meaningful learning opportunities for our students.

Hello! My name is Ms. Drake, and I am a teacher here at Primrose School of Grandview. I graduated from high school in May 2025 and am currently attending Columbus State Community College. I discovered my passion for working with children while helping raise my nieces and nephews. That experience inspired me to pursue a field where I can make a positive impact on young learners each day. I am especially excited about building meaningful bonds with my students, just like the strong connections I had with my own teachers growing up. I look forward to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to learn and grow. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family.

Hello! My name is Ms. Kovach, and I am the Chef here at The Primrose School of Grandview. I have always had a passion for preparing delicious meals that are also nourishing for the body, and I am proud to serve food that your children can enjoy and feel good about. I have many years of experience in the food industry, ranging from working in small “mom and pop” restaurants to running my own kitchen. I am so happy to be part of the wonderful team at The Primrose School of Grandview, and I look forward to getting to know all of our students and serving them with care each day.