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Hi! I am Lisa Jenkins and I am proud to be the Director at Primrose School of Huntersville. I moved to Charlotte from Las Vegas, Nevada 13 years ago to open our 1st location, Primrose School of Cornelius. I attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas and majored in Business Management. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and have my Early Childhood Administrative Credentials I & II. I also have an Early Childhood Education Certificate, with a specialization in Early Childhood Ed. My husband Matthew teaches and coaches football at Hough High School and my twin 16 yr old daughters attend Hough High School in Cornelius. I look forward to meeting all of you!
Hometown: Born in Aurora, Colorado but lived most of my life in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Child care experience: 13 years
Favorite food: French Fries and Cheesecake
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my beautiful daughters, husband and puppy Hank.
Favorite children’s book: The giving tree.
Primrose character I most relate to: Percy
Favorite Quote “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” Bernard M. Baruch
Why I love working with children: I love their laughter, smiles and hugs.
Name: Jahnia Nicholas
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
Child Care Experience: 10 years
Education: Associate of Arts and Bachelors in Early Childhood Education
Favorite Food: Sushi and Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Crafting
Favorite Childrens Book: Very hungry caterpillar
Favorite Quote: "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It DOES". William James
Name: Rose O'Neal
Hometown: Hillsborough, NJ
Child care experience: 1st year teaching
Education: Working on my AA degree
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Walking my dog Athena and hanging out with my son Liam.
Favorite children’s book: The little engine that could.
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin
Favorite Quote: The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Why I love working with children: Children are our greatest gifts. They are the next generation. Why not help them become kind and caring individuals and watch the next generation flourish?
Name: Anne Dulin
Hometown: Boone, NC
Education: BA in General Studies. AA in food service management. SafeServ certification.
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite weekend activity: Hiking
Favorite children’s book: I'll love you forever
Primrose character I most relate to: Mia the Mouse
Favorite Quote: Just do it!
Why I love working with children: Their energy and fresh honest outlook on life.
Name: Karyn Griffith
Hometown: Bristol, Tenn
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Watching movies or going hiking with my family
Favorite children’s book: Dr. Seuss green eggs and ham.
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin Bear
Why I love working with children: I have 4 children of my own .I enjoy watching how much and how fast they learn.
Name: Leslie Jamieson
Hometown: Ayden, NC
Child care experience: 13 years
Education: East Carolina University BS in Elementary Education
Favorite food: Steak and baked potato
Favorite weekend activity: Going on adventures with my family.
Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree!
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin Bear
Favorite Quote: Today can be a great day, the choice is yours.
Why I love working with children: I love witnessing children grasp concepts for the first time. I love watching children grow and learn through exploration.
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Name: Ashley Vasquez
Hometown: New York, New York
Child care experience: 10 years
Education: Currently enrolled in school
Favorite food: Spanish/Italian
Favorite weekend activity: Game and movie night
Favorite children’s book: Anything by Dr. Seuss
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the Duck
Favorite Quote: Let all that you do be done in love
Why I love working with children: It was a passion of mine as a child. I always wanted to be a teacher.
Name: Carolyn Gabriel
Hometown: Morganton, NC
Child care experience: 10 years
Education: Bachelors degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education from UNC Chapel Hill.
Favorite food: Pizza and Salad
Favorite weekend activity: Movies and Plays.
Favorite children’s book: The very hungry catepillar.
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy
Favorite Quote: "If you don't stand for something you will fall for nothing."
Why I love working with children: I love learning!
Name: Jemea Woods
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Child care experience: 3 years
Education: Early Childhood Credentials, completing EDU degree
Favorite Food: Chicken and Fries
Favorite weekend activity:Working out, reading and spending time with family!
Favorite children’s book: Pig the Pug
Favorite Quote: Wake up everyday with a smile, it takes more muscles to frown.
Why I love working with children: I love working with children because they are blank slates. They are ready to learn and are so curious. Each day is a new adventure for us both.
Name: Jada Potts
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Childcare Experience: 4 years
Education: In school for Early Childhood Ed. EDU credentials
Favorite Food: Chicken Wings
Favorite weekend activity: Shopping and nature walk.
Favorite Childrens Book: Arthur
Primrose character I most relate to: Megy
Favorite Quote: Live life to the fullest!
Why I love working with children: They bring me so much joy! I love my career path!
Child care experience: 1 year
Education: Working on AA in general studies
Favorite food: Cheeseburgers, Pizza and Pasta
Favorite weekend activity: Catching up on shows, relaxing and cleaning.
Favorite children’s book: "Papa, please get the moon for me!"
Primrose character I most relate to: Mia
Favorite Quote: "You've always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." The Wizard of Oz.
Name: Darlhena Rivera-Vega
Hometown: Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Child care experience: 8 + years
Education: Associate of Arts and Certified Dental Assistant
Favorite food: PASTA!
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with my son!
Favorite children’s book: Where the wild things are.
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy
Favorite Quote: "You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose". Dr SeussPrimrose Character I most relate to: Billy
Name: Briasia Warren
Hometown: Virginia
Child Care Experience: 8 years
Education: Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Weekend Activity: Spending time with my dog hiking. Going out to eat!
Favorite childrens book: Charlotte's Web
Favorite Quote: "We must use time creatively in the knowlege that the time is always right to do right" MLK
Why I love working with children: I love that I am able to nurture children and provide many great learning experiences.
Name: Jasmine Smith
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Education: AAS in Early Childhood Education
Child care experience: 5 years
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Reading, Music and Shopping
Favorite children’s book: The kissing hand
Primrose character I most relate to: Katie
Favorite Quote: Dedication is hard work plus patience.
Why I love working with children: I enjoy watching children grow and develop new skills. Children are the future and I want to someone they can learn from.
Name: Destiny Jackson
Hometown: Jamaica, New York
Child care experience: 1 year
Education: Currently a Sophomore in college
Favorite food: Pizza or Mama's homemade kale greens
Favorite weekend activity: Drawing pictures and listening to music.
Favorite children’s book: Amazing Grace
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the Lamb
Favorite Quote: "Kill them with Kindness"
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Name: Zataesha Davis
Hometown: Lincolnton, NC
Child care experience: 3 years
Education: Bachelors degree in Social Work with a Minor in Psychology from Livingstone College
Favorite food: Chicken Tenders and Fries
Favorite weekend activity: Shopping and Movies
Favorite children’s book: Boom Chicka Boom
Primrose character I most relate to: Percy
Favorite Quote: "No weapon formed against me shall prosper" Isaiah 54:17
Name: Jessica Montgomery
Hometown: Sanford, NC
Child care experience: 10 years
Education: AAS
Favorite food: Anything spicy especially Mexican!
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my daughter and watching Netflix
Favorite children’s book: The rainbow fish!
Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut the Pony
Favorite Quote: "Never regret the choices you made in the past, because in those moments, it was exactly what you wanted"
Why I love working with children: Their sweet smiles and the funny things they say and do!
Name: Alexis (Lex) Mincieli
Hometown: Centereach, NY
Child care experience: 10 years
Education: High school diploma.
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Family game night!
Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear Brown Bear
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the Duck
Favorite Quote: " Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart".
Name: Miea Woods
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Child care experience: Pre-K floater, After School Teacher
Education: Currently in school
Favorite food:Seafood
Favorite weekend activity: Relaxing, eating, shopping
Favorite children’s book: The Cat in the hat
Primrose character I most relate to: Mia the Mouse
Favorite Quote: "For those I love, I will sacrifice"
Hometown: Jamaica, New York
Childcare experience: 7 years
Education Background: 2 year degree in business management
Favorite food: Sub sandwich
Favorite weekend activity: Movies,reading,cooking and concerts
Favorite children's book: Pig the pug
Favorite quote: Dance like no one is watching !
Primrose character i most relate to: Katie the cat
Name: Arnelis Cote Perez
Hometown: Venezuela
Child care experience: 15 years
Education: BA Early Childhood Education
Favorite food: Spanish and American food
Favorite weekend activity: Going to the beach and rest!
Favorite children’s book: Llama Llama mad at Mama
Primrose character I most relate to: Mia the Mouse
Favorite Quote: Psalm 91
Name: Autummn Davis
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Child care experience: Nanny/Babysitting
Education: AAS Culinary Arts. Currently in school for Early Childhood Education
Favorite food: Pasta and Pizza
Favorite weekend activity:Traveling and Shopping
Favorite children’s book: Junie B Jones
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin Bear
Favorite Quote: Live everyday to the fullest. :)
Why I love working with children: I love to learn each childs different personalities. I also love to watch them grown and develop as little humans.
Bio coming soon
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Fred and Cheryl Jenkins are the owners and operators of Primrose School of Cornelius and Primrose School of Huntersville. The Jenkins relocated from Southern California in 2004 to Charlotte with their two golden retrievers. Fred is an retired executive with a financial firm and Cheryl has been an elementary school teacher for the past seventeen years, with thirteen of those years in a kindergarten classroom. The Jenkins have four grown children - three sons and a daughter - and nine grand children! The Jenkins understand the importance and need of quality child care. As their own children struggled with finding an appropriate place for their grandchildren to attend, they decided that a quality child care/preschool was something that they could not only provide for their own children but for other parents as well. Primrose offered the chance for them to fulfill that dream.