Teachers & Staff
Dominique Boyd
Mrs. Dominique began her career with us in January of 2016 as one of our Assistant Teachers while she was attending school at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. During her first year with us, Mrs. Dominique helped in both the toddler and infant classrooms where her love for helping children and their families continued to grow. After graduating in December 2018 with a Bachelors Degree in Early Child and Family Studies, Mrs. Dominique joined our management team that May as our Assistant Director and then was promoted to being our Director in November of 2023. Ms. Dominique’s love for Primrose and our families truly shows in all that she does!

Caitlin Hennessee
Ms. Caitlin has been a part of our team since 2015, beginning as a teacher and substitute while attending college at Chattanooga State and later Tennessee Tech. During this time, she had the opportunity to work with all age groups throughout the school.
She started with us as an afternoon teacher in the Early Preschool classroom, then transitioned into an Assistant Teacher role, and eventually became a Lead Teacher in the Toddler classroom—where her passion for education truly began to grow. Through her experience both here at Primrose and as a nanny, Ms. Caitlin brings valuable knowledge and dedication to our team.
After graduating from Tennessee Tech with a degree in Business Administration, Ms. Caitlin joined our leadership team as Assistant Director in 2025.

Denise Goines
Mrs. Denise has been a valued member of our team since February 2018. She began her career with us as an Assistant Teacher in the Infant Classroom and has since grown into the role of Lead Teacher. Mrs. Denise also brings valuable experience from previously owning and operating an in-home childcare program.
With a warm and nurturing approach, Mrs. Denise excels at supporting infants as they learn and grow, while building strong, trusting relationships with their families. Her educational background includes a high school diploma, one year of college coursework in accounting, two years of early childhood education, and training in computer networking.
Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Denise enjoys spending quality time with her grandchildren—a joy that mirrors her passion for working with young children each day.

Miriam Solares
Ms. Miriam rejoined our Primrose team in May 2018 after moving back to Chattanooga, and we’re so glad to have her back! As the afternoon teacher in our young infant classroom, she brings warmth, energy, and a deep dedication to each child’s development.
Ms. Miriam loves watching her little learners grow every day—whether they’re meeting new milestones, exploring during tummy time, or discovering the joy of books and play. Her passion for early childhood education shines through in everything she does.

Preeti Yadav
Ms. Preeti Yadav is the Lead Teacher in the Infant Classroom. She has a true passion for working with babies and enjoys watching them grow as they reach new milestones. With over three years of experience working with children, each day brings new and rewarding moments.
Ms. Preeti holds a master’s degree in Physics and enjoys sharing her knowledge with older children as well. She brings five years of experience as a tutor and previously worked in a school in India for several months.
Working with children has always been Ms. Preeti’s passion, and she is grateful to continue growing in the field of early childhood education.

Abby Martinez
Ms. Abby has experience in caregiving and early childhood education and enjoys supporting children as they learn and grow. She is excited to be a part of your child’s classroom and looks forward to building meaningful connections with both children and families. In addition to her role with us, Ms. Abby is continuing her education to become a flight paramedic.

Isabella Gamble
Ms. Isabella is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and has always had a passion for working with children. She has three years of professional childcare experience and also helps care for her many siblings.
In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and doing crafts. She also loves all things dogs, gummy bears, and Dr. Pepper.

Chasidy Driver

Ruth Perez
Ms. Ruth has over three years of experience working with young children and finds great joy in watching them learn, grow, and discover new things each day.
She was born and raised in Valdosta, Georgia, and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee seven years ago—she has loved it there ever since. In her free time, she enjoys singing, working out, spending time with her family, and watching movies.
Her classroom is a welcoming place where children make new friends, have fun, and feel free to be themselves. She looks forward to being part of each child’s learning journey!

Ravian Christian
Ms. Ravian has always had a passion for childcare. Working with children, caring for them, and supporting their learning and growth brings her joy each day. Through her experience, she has developed patience, compassion, and a strong understanding of the importance of creating a positive environment where children feel safe, loved, and supported.
She is also the proud parent of three beautiful children.

Calleigh Vandergriff
She enjoys engaging in play-based learning with her students and is known as the classroom’s resident artist. She aspires to pursue a future career as a veterinarian or scientist and looks forward to building meaningful connections with her students.
Kaylan Lowry
Ms. Kaylan has been a dedicated member of the Primrose team since May 2016. Over the years, she has shared her passion and creativity across several classrooms, including Pre-K, Early Preschool, and Toddlers. She currently serves as the Lead Teacher in the Preschool Pathways program, where she plays an important role in supporting children as they grow, learn, and prepare for the exciting transition into their “big kid” class at age three.
Kaylan has a strong passion for working with young children and is committed to creating a safe, loving, and engaging learning environment. She enjoys guiding toddlers through hands-on activities, play, and positive guidance as they explore, develop, and reach new milestones. Kaylan values patience, open communication, and building strong relationships with both children and families. She is dedicated to nurturing each child’s unique personality while encouraging learning through curiosity, creativity, and kindness.
In addition to being a valued teacher, Ms. Kaylan is also a proud Primrose mom to two sweet little girls. We are grateful to have Ms. Kaylan and her daughters as a special part of our Primrose family.

McKayla Fluellen

Amy Hayden
Mrs. Amy has been a valued member of our team since 2022. She is a dedicated preschool teacher with over 20 years of experience and a deep passion for early childhood education. As a proud mother of three girls, she treasures the joy of watching children grow, learn, and discover the world each day. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Amy enjoys exploring Tennessee and creating lasting memories with her family.

Kaydence Boyd
Miss Kaydence has nearly two years of experience working in childcare and has had the opportunity to support children across all age groups, with a special interest in preschool. She finds great fulfillment in observing children’s growth as they develop confidence and allow their personalities to emerge.

Emily Buffat
Mrs. Buffat has been teaching Pre-K with us since 2022 and proudly considers Primrose her second home. Children continue to inspire and fascinate her each day, and she enjoys learning and implementing new teaching strategies each year. She is dedicated to ensuring that every student in her classroom is confident, curious, and fully prepared for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Lowry Mendez

Tiffany Vandergriff

Franchise Owners
TJ Jiwan and Alia Rasheed
Alia and TJ have always held a special place for children in their hearts. When they became parents themselves, it was only natural for them to seek out the best education and child care for their three kids. Quality of education has always been a vital component to their decision-making when selecting a school, so when they were introduced to the Balanced Learning® Approach, a comprehensive curriculum balancing purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers, it piqued their interest both as parents and potential owners of a Primrose school.
In 2019, Alia and TJ made the decision to invest their time and energy in learning what it takes to provide quality education and care in the childcare industry. They felt the love they had for children along with their background and education in business, recruiting and client services would make them an ideal fit to become school owners.
Primrose stood out for many reasons, but the most important was the culture of the Support Center. It was very apparent to them that Primrose heavily supports its franchise owners in providing a top-notch experience for parents, children and teachers.
Alia holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the American University of Washington D.C., and a master’s in business administration from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom. She started her professional career as an analyst for American Century Investments and transitioned into Real Estate Development and Financial Services Operations for the past nine years.
TJ holds a bachelor’s in business and has completed graduate courses at Northwestern University. TJ was hired as a financial services professional at the age of 22 for a Fortune 100 Financial Service Company and seven years later he was the senior partner at the company. Two years later, he started his own firm. TJ held all the top licenses in the Financial Services industry, including series 6, 63, 7, 26, & 24. TJ is extremely passionate about growing others and is excited to welcome your family to Primrose Cumming West.
Together Alia & TJ are looking forward to serving your family and the community and creating long-lasting relationships for years to come.
‘Who children become is as important as what they know’ is a belief that is at the core of the Balanced Learning approach, and one that will be upheld for many years to come.




