Primrose School at Johns Creek

Our Staff

  • Ms. Allison, Director

    Ms. Allison

    Director

    Hi, my name is Ms. Allison and I'm the Director at Primrose School at Johns Creek. I began my teaching career with Primrose in 2008. Upon the birth of my daughter, I transferred to a Primrose that was closer to my home as the Preschool 2 Lead Teacher. I was then promoted to the Leadership Team in July of 2011, serving as the Director of Operations before becoming the Executive Director. 
     
    I graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2000 with a B.A. in Fashion Merchandising-Design and Business. I live in the Roswell area with my two children, my husband and our Aussie-Doodle, Champ. 

  • Ms. Christine, Assistant Director

    Ms. Christine

    Assistant Director

    Hi, my name is Ms. Christine and I joined the Primrose family in 2013. I started as an Assistant Teacher in the Preschool Classroom and then moved to be the Lead Teacher in the Early Preschool Classrooms. I was promoted to be a part of the management team to help our teachers implement the Primrose Curriculum and became a Primrose mom in 2019. It has been such a pleasure getting to know all our Primrose families and building relationships with our Primrose students.

    My favorite part of each day is greeting our students in the mornings and seeing their big smiles and excitement as they start their day. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to watch our students grow from their very first steps to their very last steps here at Primrose.

    When not at Primrose I enjoy spending time with my family, playing tennis, and traveling. My family and I have a long-term goal to travel to every state in our country!

  • Ms. Alyssa, Assistant Director

    Ms. Alyssa

    Assistant Director

    Hi, my name is Ms. Alyssa and I am the Assistant Director. I graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Communications. I joined the PSJC family three years ago. In my free time I enjoy going to the lake with friends & family and spending time with my fur baby, Ranger.

    What I enjoy most about working at Primrose is watching the students grow and transition from the Infant room all the way to Private Pre-K.  I also enjoy building relationships and sharing joyful moments with all of our student's and their familes! 

     

     

  • Ms. Maddie, Education Coordinator

    Ms. Maddie

    Education Coordinator

    Hi, my name is Ms. Maddie and I'm the new Education Coordinator! I graduated from Auburn University in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Science. I joined the Primrose Johns Creek team with over 2 years of early childhood education expierence with Primrose. I'm orginally from Gulf Shores, Alabama and have 2 dogs Rowan & Sage! 

    In my free time, I enjoy reading , taking walks with my fur babies, weight lifting, and spending time outdoors. I'm excited to get to know all the students and families here at Primrose Johns Creek!

  • Ms. Latisha, Food Service Teacher

    Ms. Latisha

    Food Service Teacher

    Hi, my name is Ms. Latisha and I am the Food Service Teacher. I joined the Primrose family in August 2015. I love making healthy and delicious meals for our students.

    I am a wife and mother to three wonderful children. I am also ‘Nina’ to three grandchildren and over the moon excited about my grandbabies. In my free time I enjoy reading, exercising, and traveling.

  • Ms. Traci, Lead Teacher- Infants

    Ms. Traci

    Lead Teacher- Infants

    Hi, my name is Ms. Traci and I've been a part of the Primrose family since 2011 and have been teaching in and out of almost every class! I'm so excited to be the Lead Teacher for the Infant Classroom and enjoy caring and nurturing for our little babies. I find so much joy watching the students I've cared for grow and transition all the way to the Private Pre-K class.

    I am a mother of four and recently became a grandmother to a beautiful baby girl. When I'm not at Primrose, I enjoy spending time with my husband, children, and granddaughter. Time is so precious and I take advantage of every moment I can with them. Outside of Primrose my hobbies include health and fitness, reading, and cooking.

    I'm excited for my future at Primrose and watching this next group of infants grow!

  • Ms. Madeline, Assistant Teacher- Infants

    Ms. Madeline

    Assistant Teacher- Infants

    Hi, my name is Ms. Madeline, and I am the Infant Assistant Teacher. This is my first year at Primrose School at Johns Creek and I am filled with excitement for this new adventure! I joined the Primrose Johns Creek team with over 8 years of childcare experience.

    In my free time, I enjoy reading and watching all things, Harry Potter. I love to hang out with my friends and listen to music.

    What I enjoy most about working at Primrose is watching our infants grow and blossom. I especially love watching their personalities develop. I look forward to getting to know your precious infant and provide them with the love and care they need each day!

     

  • Ms. Ashley R., Lead Teacher- Young Toddlers

    Ms. Ashley R.

    Lead Teacher- Young Toddlers

    Hi, my name is Ms. Ashley and I am the Young Toddler Lead Teacher.  This is my fifth year at Primrose School at Johns Creek. I graduated from Augusta University with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. 

    I grew up in Puerto Rico and Texas and have lived in Georgia for the past 10 years.  In my free time I enjoy going to concerts, art exhibits and cute cafes.  I also enjoy spending time with my family, especially my 3-year-old nephew who is starting kindergarten this fall.

    What I enjoy most about working at Primrose is watching our Young Toddlers reach their milestones and seeing their eyes light up with excitement as they explore all things new.  I cannot wait to meet your little one to sing and dance along with them as they grow with us at Primrose!

  • Ms. Megan, Assistant Teacher - Young Toddlers

    Ms. Megan

    Assistant Teacher - Young Toddlers

    Hi, my name is Ms. Megan, and I am the Young Toddler Assistant Teacher. I joined the Primrose Johns Creek team last year and I'm love being apart of the PSJC family. I graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology.

    When I am not at Primrose, I enjoy reading, traveling and spending time with my family. I also enjoy watching football and cheering on my favorite team, Oregon Ducks!

  • Ms. Gennasee, Lead Teacher - Early Preschool

    Ms. Gennasee

    Lead Teacher - Early Preschool

    Hi, my name is Ms. Gennasee, and I am the Early  Preschool Lead Teacher. I first joined the Primrose Johns Creek team in August 2019 as a floater between the Infant room and Private Pre-K. After coming back to the Johns Creek area in 2021, I rejoined the PSJC team. I am so excited to start my new journey with our Early Preschoolers!

     

    In my free time, I enjoy reading, being outdoors and spending time with my fur babies, I have 2 cats and 2 dogs. I also enjoy cooking and trying new foods!

  • Ms. Susan, Assistant Teacher- Early Preschool

    Ms. Susan

    Assistant Teacher- Early Preschool

    Hi, my name is Ms. Susan and I am the Early Preschool Assistant Teacher. This is my fifth year at Primrose School at Johns Creek. I joined the Primrose team as the Young Toddler Assistant Teacher and have spent time working in almost every classroom since my start. I have nearly 20 years of childcare experience ranging from my church’s Sunday School program, summer school, and babysitting.

    When I am not at Primrose, I enjoy spending time with my friends.I also love taking time to journal, listen to music, and go on walks. One activity I love to do is origami, and I love using this skill to create with my students!

  • Ms. Taylor, Lead Teacher- Preschool Pathways

    Ms. Taylor

    Lead Teacher- Preschool Pathways

    Hi, my name is Ms. Taylor, and I am the Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher. I grew up in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Georgia in high school. I first joined the Primrose Johns Creek team back in 2019 as the Assistant Teacher in the Young Toddler and Early Preschool Classrooms. After moving back to the Johns Creek area, I rejoined the Primrose Johns Creek team and am so excited to be back with my old students and get to know my new students!

  • Ms. Ashley, Assistant Teacher- Preschool Pathways

    Ms. Ashley

    Assistant Teacher- Preschool Pathways

    Hi, my name is Ms. Ashley, and I am the Preschool Pathways Assistant Teacher.  I joined the Primrose Johns Creek team last Fall with over three years of childcare experience.  I spent the past few months floating between the Infant Classroom and Preschool Pathways Classroom and am excited to be spending my time in one classroom this school year.

    When I am not at Primrose, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and enjoy painting during my free time.  A fun fact about myself is I am really good a baking cake pops!

    I'm looking forward to getting to know all my students and their families this school year.

  • Ms. Tiffany, Lead Teacher- Preschool Pathways

    Ms. Tiffany

    Lead Teacher- Preschool Pathways

    Hi, my name is Ms. Tiffany and I am the Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher. I graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and have been teaching for over 20 years. This is my third year with the Primrose Johns Creek team and have been enjoying getting to know all my students and the wonderful teachers here at Primrose.

    I grew up in Eufaula, AL and recently moved to the Duluth area. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading, bowling and going to the movies. And I especially love cheering for the University of Alabama. Roll Tide!

  • Ms. Sam, Assistant Teacher- Preschool Pathways

    Ms. Sam

    Assistant Teacher- Preschool Pathways
  • Ms. Thapa, Lead Teacher- Preschool 1

    Ms. Thapa

    Lead Teacher- Preschool 1
    Apple of Our Eye

    Hi, my name is Ms. Thapa and I am the Preschool Lead Teacher. I joined Primrose School at Johns Creek at the end of the school year last year and have enjoyed getting to know everyone here. I taught sixth grade mathematics for 10 years and have many years of childcare experience.

    I am a wife and mother to my two kids and a German Shepherd named Sky. In my free time I love to garden, cook, and decorate our house. On the weekends, my family and I enjoy going on a hike or for a ride on our bikes.

  • Ms. Kayla, Assistant Teacher - Preschool 1

    Ms. Kayla

    Assistant Teacher - Preschool 1
  • Ms. Charu, Assistant Teacher - Preschool 2

    Ms. Charu

    Assistant Teacher - Preschool 2
  • Ms. Jennifer, Lead Teacher- Private Pre-K

    Ms. Jennifer

    Lead Teacher- Private Pre-K

    Hi, my name is Ms. Jennifer and I am the Private Pre-K Lead Teacher. This is my third year at Primrose School at Johns Creek and am really excited to meet all my new students this year! I graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Special Education and have been teaching for 13 years!

    In my free time, I enjoy thrifting for old books and collecting all things dinosaur! I also enjoy spending time with my three cats named Goblin, Joe, and Zara.

  • Ms. Caroline

    Assistant Teacher - Private Pre-K

    Hi, my name is Ms. Caroline, and I am the Private Pre-K Assistant Teacher.  This is my first year at Primrose School at Johns Creek. I graduated from GCSU with a Bachelors Degree in Public Health and I’m currently pursing my masters in Education!

    In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, playing video games, and reading! A fun fact about me is that I worked at Disney World in Epcot!

    What I enjoy most about working at Primrose is getting to form connections with my students and their families. I also love seeing their faces light up when they accomplish new tasks and reach new milestones in their development.  I look forward to meeting all my students and their families this year!

  • Ms. Torrie, Lead Teacher - Private Pre-K

    Ms. Torrie

    Lead Teacher - Private Pre-K

    Hi, my name is Ms. Torrie and I am the Private Pre-K Lead Teacher. This is my third year at Primrose School at Johns Creek, and I joined the Primrose family with a year of previous childcare experience. I graduated from Berry College with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology.

    In my free time, I enjoy crafting, cross stitching, and jewelry making. I love to hang out with my friends, try new local restaurants, and go to trivia on Tuesday evenings.

  • Ms. Whitley

    Assistant Teacher - Private Pre-K
  • Ms. Ayla

    Explorer Teacher
  • Gary Baude and Trish Crowe, Franchise Owner

    Gary Baude and Trish Crowe

    Franchise Owners

    The Primrose School at Johns Creek, is owned and operated by Mrs. Patricia (Trish) Crowe and her business partner Mr. Gary Baude.

    Mrs. Patricia (Trish) Crowe currently holds a BS in Elementary Education, a M.Ed in Educational Leadership, and a Specialist Degree in Reading. She taught Kindergarten through third grade, gifted, as well as EIP over the span of 17 years in the Douglas and Cobb County School Systems. After 17 years of teaching, Mrs. Crowe opened a Sunbrook Academy in Smyrna, Georgia and owned the school for 7 years before selling the school to a large corporation. Her goal is to inspire the school leaders to strive for constant learning through professional development, always be open to change, and view every challenge as an opportunity to grow. After all, we are “forging a path that leads to a brighter future for all children".

    Mr. Gary Baude spent his entire career with one company in various management positions and most recently served as the chief executive of a division within a global logistics company. Mr. Baude has been involved in the Primrose family for over 30 years. His two sons, Joseph (30) and Jordan (29) attended and graduated from Primrose School of Peachtree Corners. His sister Mrs. Jo Kirchner has been with Primrose for over 30 years and serves are the CEO of the Primrose School Franchising Company, with over 400 schools, located in Atlanta, GA. His brother and his wife, Ken & Anita owned and operated the Primrose School of Leawood Kansas and his niece and her husband, Keri & Carl Stoltz own and operate the Primrose School of Midtown in Atlanta. It truly is a family affair! We take great pride in the quality and longevity of our staff, some of whom have been with us for more than 20 years! Our goal is to always make you feel welcome with a friendly smile and warm greeting whenever you come in.

    Teamed with their School Director Mrs. Allison Stilley, Assistant Director, Mrs. Alyssa Noonan and their professional staff share the goal of providing children with the most nurturing and loving environment while achieving excellence in the delivery of our curriculum. These ladies all have a wealth of experience and a unique passion for children and early childhood education. Please read their bios on this web site and more importantly, come in and meet them and you will see and feel the difference.

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