Hi!  I’m Ms. Ashlea and I’m so excited to join the leadership team here at Primrose Greenwood!!  My husband, son, and I moved to the area from Denver a year ago and have been a Primrose family for the past 4 years.  As a family, our favorite things are playing outside, swimming in our pool and visiting the Children’s Museum.  I earned my B.S. in Educational Psychology and M. Ed. In Educational Leadership while I was serving in the Army and also have certificates in Culinary and Pastry Arts.  From teaching to military logistics to running a culinary school and being the Executive Chef at one of the nation’s largest children’s hospitals, I’ve been teaching and leading teams for over 20 years.  I joined the Primrose Greenwood team in September as a co-teacher in the Older Toddler classroom and have loved every minute of it.  Whether I’ve been in classrooms or kitchens throughout my career, my favorite thing is to help others to learn and grow.

As the Director of Education, I’ll be supporting our staff in implementing their daily lessons and planning for all of the amazing learning that happens in our classrooms each day.  I’ll also be the connection between our families and our curriculum, helping you to bring the learning into your home as well.  One of my favorite parts of being #PrimroseProud is getting to know you and your families.  I can’t wait to dive in to this new role and spend time in all of our classrooms each day.  I’ve seen firsthand with my son just how amazing Primrose Schools are and I am so happy to be able to help bring that to your families as well.

Hi! I’m Ashley Duran and I am blessed and excited to be joining the leadership team at Primrose School of Greenwood. I have been back in Indiana for about 5 years now with my daughter, son and fur baby after being in Arizona for 3 years. I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York where most of my family still resides. I enjoy tending to my plants, reading, relaxing and spending quality time with my friends and family. I obtained my Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Spanish as Spanish is my first language. I am currently working on my MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration to further my education in leadership as well as learning the business side of being a Doula in the healthcare field. I have been in the childcare field for about 4.5 years and my favorite thing about working with children is  their natural curiosity and being able to witness their developmental milestones. I enjoy seeing children grow in confidence and express their honesty and unique personalities. It’s truly rewarding to support them as they learn and discover the world around them, it’s what makes this work meaningful! 

! Hello families, my name is Cassie! A little about me is I’m married and combined we have 4 kids! We are big family people so we spend a lot of our free time with our families, cooking out and playing games! I have officially mastered playing the game cornhole! I have worked in childcare 18+ years from every age group to leadership roles. Childcare is my biggest passion and being able to provide an environment conducive to growing and learning to their full capacity. I’m excited for the opportunity here at Primrose; to build relationships with each child and to watch them grow!

Hello families, my name is Isabelle Lee-Erickson! I moved to Indiana after living in New Richmond, Wisconsin for about 22 years to life with my fiancée. I have a passion for infant care  and letting children get in touch with their imagination and creative side! Self-expression is self-care.

Hello everyone, my name is Kenyé. I have been working in childcare for about four years, and throughout this time I’ve learned how important it is to provide children with love, care, and support. In my free time, I enjoy singing, dancing, and shopping. I’m truly excited to be a part of the Primrose family and I can’t wait to meet all of you!

Hi! I’m Heather, and I’ve been working in childcare for a little over a year now, and several years in babysitting from newborn to 3-4 years. I moved to Indiana from northern Kentucky after living there all my life. A few of my hobbies include reading, crafting/journaling, cooking and baking, video games, and more! Working with children is a huge passion of mine, and being able to watch them grow and learn themselves and their personalities is just one of the rewards of the job. I can’t wait to meet your little one!

Hi! I’m Taylor! I’m an avid reader with a passion for all things crafty. I’ve worked with kiddos for years. Growing up alongside them and becoming my own person while they all grew. I have two siblings and I love spending time with my family. I have a million plants and just love nature. I can’t wait to be a part of your kiddos lives!

Hello families, my name is Nancy Leach! I am so excited to meet you! A little about me… I am a mother of two and a dog mom. For the past ten years, I have worked with children from infants to preschool. I currently have my CDA in infant and toddler. Creating relationships and building social emotional skills is a huge focus of mine. Looking forward to having your child in my class!

Hi my name is Madelyn Lucas! I’ve worked in childcare for 6 years now! A little bit of a fun fact about me, is that I have a disorder called Cerebral Palsy, which is a muscle disorder. My right side is a whole inch shorter than my left, which makes me wobble like a penguin! I really enjoy being around kids, teaching them new things, and just being silly with them!

My name is Ash (he/they) I’ve studied mortuary science and early childhood mildly when I attended college. I prefer little creatures over big, my pets consist of a snake, two mice, one hamster and twenty one fish. I enjoy playing games both table top and online in my free time, I also do art for commissions when I can and try to keep up on reading some chapter books when I’m able!

Hello Primrose families! I am so excited to introduce myself to all of you, and to primrose! Working with children has always been a goal of mine. They are so funny and smart, and they teach me as much as i can teach them too! I’ve spent my years working in restaurant management, so although I’m new to the childcare industry this is my most exciting venture yet! I spend my days with my fiancé and our dog. We have built a collection of board games that we enjoy playing with our families and friends. However, my favorite hobby is painting!

Hey there! My name is Evie Dillard, and I am so excited to be a part of the Primrose family! I have 6 years experience in childcare as well as a background in Elementary Education and Psychology from Franklin College. I currently live right in the center of downtown Franklin with my wonderful husband and our crazy puppy! I love spending time with family, coloring, doing crafts, going to church and spending time with friends! I am so excited to meet you all and can’t wait to be a part of your kiddos lives!

Hello families, my name is Megan Betz! I’m so excited to be a part of the Primrose family! I’m newly married to a wonderful husband. I’m a fur mom to two dogs and one cat. In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, shopping, being crafty and going to Indy Eleven soccer games. I have been working in childcare for 2 years and have loved every minute of it! I love watching kids grow and learn so much!

Hello families , my name it Katie Terry

Hello families! My name is Tara Harrison and I am so excited to be part of the Primrose family!  I have been taking care of young children since I was in high school. I knew that when I grew up I wanted a career that helped others, especially children. I started as a Reading Intervention tutor and Instructional Assistant for different schools and programs.  In 2015,  I graduated from a Masters level Elementary Education Teaching program at IUPUI.  I have been teaching Kindergarten and Kindergarten preparation programs ever since!  I love teaching this age group because I am very passionate about literacy and have a lot of fun teaching those skills! I believe all children can be successful if they have positive adult role models and teachers in their lives. I grew up on the Westside of Indianapolis, and recently moved to the Southside. I have two pomeranians, Benny and Pancake.  I am looking forward to meeting your family and helping your child learn and grow!

Hello, my name is Taryn Cook. I am a sophomore at Franklin College and am studying elementary education. My favorite season is summer, I love being in the sun. I love to read. I am excited to be working with children to further my childhood education skills.

Hi! I’m Lindsay Patterson and I am former elementary school teacher with over 15 years of experience in education and coaching. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and have worked with infants through 6th grade. While running my own business, I love working with Primrose to enrich, nurture, and teach all kids in an exceptional learning environment. My passion for children’s grows more each year.  I have 3 daughters and my youngest attends Primrose and absolutely loves it! I am so proud to be a part of Primrose Greenwood and to meet your kiddos soon! 

Childcare/teaching experience: Served at church with kids for 7 years

Education: High school diploma & EMT training in college

Favorite thing about working with children: Hearing all their random/silly stories and jokes!

Favorite children’s book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Favorite holiday: Halloween & Thanksgiving

Favorite family tradition: Family gathering for Thanksgiving

Language(s) spoken in the home: English

Pets in the home: 3 cats (Pumpkin, Atlas, & Pascal)

In my personal time, I like to: Visit different coffee shops with friends

Hi- I’m Jessica Kohlstaedt and I’m so excited to join the team at Primrose School of Greenwood to work with Mr. Keith feeding all of the kiddos!  Prior to coming to Primrose, I was working in Food Service for Center Grove Schools, but I was looking for a more permanent position and loved the environment at Primrose.  I love working with kids because they get so excited about even the littlest things.  Something as simple as making them pizza makes their day!  Outside of work, I’m a mom to two beautiful and fun kids.  I love doing crafts, art projects and baking.  I love being outside and in nature too.  I can’t wait to get to know all of you and your kiddos!