Primrose School of Harmony on the Lakes

I’m Ms. Cindy. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 25+ Year s

Education Background: Child's Development Associates (CDA)

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see them grow and develop.

Favorite children’s book:  I’ll Love You Forever

In My Personal Time: I like to watch my grandson play baseball and my granddaughters in gymnastics. 

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Gabrielle Gamble.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. I have an outgoing, bubbly, and loving personality. I enjoy basketball and football, go DAWGS! My favorite food is Italian and Mexican. I look forward to watching your babies grow and develop.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

Child care experience: 6+ years

Education Background: Currently attending University of Phoenix for Early Childhood Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow and bonding with the children and the parents, and seeing them happy as well as creating a happy place for them.

Favorite children’s book: June B. Jones and If you give a mouse a cookie

In My Personal Time: I enjoy reading and writing as well as spending time with my loved ones.

Hi, I’m Lymaris. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I am an originally from SaJuan, Puerto Rico. i have lived in the United States for 19 years. I have 2 children. My daughter is 13, and my son is 11. I am blessed to be a part of the Primrose Harmony team. 

Child care experience: 16+ years with a variety of ages.

Education Background: I took Intro to Education 

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see them grow and learn.

Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear

In My Personal Time: I like to enjoy nature hikes, and I like to spend quality time with my family.

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I’m Andrea Nazar.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I'm from Venezula. I have a twin named David. I speak Spanish and Portuguese. I am learning  American Sign Language. I play the drums. I am a childcare volunteer at edificadores de Vida church and serve on the camera and light crew.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 2 years

Education Background:  Working on my Child's Development Associates (CDA)

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to give them love.

Favorite children’s book: The Little Prince

In My Personal Time: I like to embroider

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I’m Teagan Harris.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 1 year

Education Background:  Associates in Early Childhood Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them develop.

Favorite children’s book: One Fish, Two Fish

In My Personal Time: I like to watch movies instead.

I’m Kim Leiding.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I have worked with childrenmy whole life, and I now have 5 of my own. I homeschool my youngest kids currently.

I cannot wait to meet your family.

Child care experience: 20+ years as teacher and Director

Education Background:  Associates of Arts in Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to read and sing with the children.

Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear

In My Personal Time:I like to spend time with family, play card and board games, bible study, and spending time with my church family.

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I’m Madelynne Dunlop.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 3 years

Education Background: Working on my CDA

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see their journey, and to see tham grow into such beautiful people.

Favorite children’s book:Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

In My Personal Time: I enjoy singing, playing various instruments, and unwinding with some TV.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Daisha Figueroa.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I love to read manga book and sometimes watch scary movies.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

Child care experience: 1 years

Education Background: High School diploma

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: every child keeps it fun in the classroom

Favorite children’s book: Corduroy

In My Personal Time: I enjoy reading books and playing with my cat sage

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I’m Ansley Lawton.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 1 year

Education Background:  Working on my CDA

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow

Favorite children’s book: CAt in the Hat

In My Personal Time: I like to play video games

I’m Mrs. Sam. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I am a mother of a six year old, and I enjoy spending time with my family and friends on the weekends. I am a very social person. I am a dedicated and determined worker. I always strive to exceed my goals as an educator. I feel this is the best way to create a learning environment for students and co-workers to succeed.

Child care experience: 15+ years

Education Background:  CDA in progress

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see them smile and grow

Favorite children’s book: Sam I AM

In My Personal Time: I like to spend time with my family, and I love to go on adventures.

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My name is Claudia Valiente and I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself. I'm a teacher who seeks a good relationship with every child. This starts by giving every child the attention that they deserve, and helping them to feel protected and loved. I also love to get them to smile. It is the best feeling to get when a child smiles. Your children are the future and this takes a partnership between the both of us. Thank you for considering to be a part of the Primrose Harmony family.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 1 year

Education Background: Architect degree from El Salvador

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love their little personalities, and to dance and sing with them.

Favorite children’s book: I Love You Through and Through

In My Personal Time: I like to cook, and I love to spend time with my family.

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I’m Taylor Weaver.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I just graduated High School, and I am going to Chattahooche Technical College to become a RN. I am also pursuing my Teacher Credintial Certificate (TCC). I'm the oldest out of 9 kids in my family, and I love being with the children each and every day.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience:3 years

Education Background:  Attending Chattahooche Technical College

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to bond with them

Favorite children’s book: Rainbow Fish 

In My Personal Time: I like to spend time with my family.

I’m Ms. Haley. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I cannot wait to meet you and your child. We will have a lot of fun this year. I love to bake and create things with the children. I am a very creative person. I also have a dog and a cat. 

I cannot wait to get to know you and your child.

Child care experience: 1 year

Education Background:  Associates in Culinary Arts

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: There is never a dull moment.

Favorite children’s book: Is Your Momma a Lllama

In My Personal Time: I like to bake.

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I’m Abby Madsen.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I have a puppy named Malcom and he goes by “Mac.” He is a great Pyranose Mik.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 1 year, and I also taught swim lesson, and a I was math tutor.

Education Background:  I'm currently on a break from Ga Tech.

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love their little personalities.

Favorite children’s book: Oh, The Places You’ll Go.

In My Personal Time: I read.

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I’m Fabiola "Fabbie" Valiente-Byrd.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I love to sing. I enjoy going to theme parks and adventures with my family. I am an animal lover. I am a dancer and I love to do art. I like to put 200% into everything that I do. I have an amazing husband and two daughters. 

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 13 years

Education Background:  Child's Development Associates (CDA)

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see them smile and grow.

Favorite children’s book: Oh, The Places You’ll Go.

In My Personal Time: i love to spend quality time with my family.

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I’m Iliana Ramos.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I am a twin. I love the color green. I am humble yet shy person. I love new things

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 1 year

Education Background:  Working on my Child's Development Associates (CDA)

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: It is fun and exciting. Everyday is different.

Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See

In My Personal Time: I love read books, practice nail (gel), and mini sewing projects

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I’m Halie Dumas.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I am married to my best friend and we are raising two sweet boys. I am Canton born and raised, and I love our community. I am truly happiest in my classroom with my kiddos. Primrose Harmony is my home away from home and I couldn't be happier to be here!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 10 years

Education Background:  B.A. Early Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to make connections with interest and our curriculumn - It's magical.

Favorite children’s book: "The Hipponotamus

In My Personal Time: I like spending time with family, reading, and organizing.

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I’m Andrew Williams.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I am an avid runner. I also went to Primrose Harmony when i was little. I wanted to come back and have the same affect on my children as Primrose had on me.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 2 years

Education Background:  Working on my Child Development Associates (CDA)

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children:I love to see them smile and their burts of energy.

Favorite children’s book: The Bad Seed

In My Personal Time: I like to run, Golf, and hang out with my friends.

I’m Mrs. Amanda. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I have a bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Reinhardt University, and I am currently working on my Masters in Elementary Education from Georgia Southern. I have been at Primrose Harmony on the Lakes for over 10 years now. I have been married to my wonderful husband (and High School Sweetheart) Richard for 9 years. We have an awesome son Josh, who is 11.

Name: Amanda McGraw

Hometown: Smyrna, Georgia

Child care experience: 10+ Years (Infants - 1st Grade)

Education Background: B.S. in Early Childhood Education

Favorite food: All the carbs (Pasta, Bread, and potatoes)

Favorite weekend activity: Watching football, hiking, and board games with family, and reading

Favorite children’s Book: Giraffe's Can't Dance

Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the Duck (I Love to Sing)

What I’m most excited about this school year: The new challenge of Kindergarten

Best way to schedule time to talk: During my work hours.

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I’m Ivy Keats.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I love to be around children. I also have a cat.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 1 Year

Education Background: Bachelors of Science: Special Education/Masters of Art in Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see their wonder about the world and their growth during a year.

Favorite children’s book: Alice in Wonderland

In My Personal Time: I like to read and play with my cat.

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I’m Kayla Godwin.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I'm in my second year of college at Kennesaw State University. I'm currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Elementery School Education. I ldoing outdoor activities and spending time with my family and friends. I cannot wait to meet all the kids and see their personalities shine thorugh.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child care experience: 1 year

Education Background:  Currently Attending KSU

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love their silly personalities.

Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree

In My Personal Time: I love spending time with family and friends.