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Amanda Stratford *Primrose Enrollment Champion of the Year (Region C) 2025!*
Joined 2018
Amanda Stratford *Primrose Enrollment Champion of the Year (Region C) 2025!*
Executive Director

Hello Primrose Families!

My name is Amanda Stratford, and I am so excited to be your Executive Director at Primrose School of Kennesaw North! I bring over 29 years of experience in early childhood education, with 25 of those years spent in a director’s role. My journey with Primrose began 29 years ago, and after a brief detour with another company, I’m thrilled to be back home and part of this amazing Primrose family once again.

I have two wonderful daughters, Katlyn and Audrey. Katlyn is a proud Primrose alumna—she attended from 8 weeks old until middle school! She and her husband, Brad, have blessed us with four beautiful granddaughters: Ezra, Arwen, Selah, and Sage. Audrey, whom my husband Billy and I adopted 13 years ago, recently retired from the Army (in 2023) and is now pursuing her degree to become a radiology technician.

When we’re not at school, my husband and I love spending time outdoors—hiking, kayaking, exploring unique shops, and of course, cheering on The Georgia Bulldogs!

I am so excited to partner with you and watch your children grow, learn, and shine. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful things they’ll teach me along the way!

Primrose Proud!

 

Brandi Banks
Joined 2023
Brandi Banks
Assistant Director
Madeline Hardman
Joined 2019
Madeline Hardman
Education Coach
Ms. Madison Speck
Joined 2023
Ms. Madison Speck
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Shannon Gleason
Joined 2023
Ms. Shannon Gleason
Younger Infant Lead Teacher
Primrose Staff Member Photo
Joined 2026
Ms. Areiya Goodman-Forrest
Young Infant Teacher
Ms. Kaitlyn Winters
Joined 2023
Ms. Kaitlyn Winters
Older Infant Lead Teacher
Ms. Bonica Norman
Joined 2024
Ms. Bonica Norman
Older Infant Teacher
Ms. Shawon Tyla-Dough
Joined 2023
Ms. Shawon Tyla-Dough
Infant Support Staff
Mrs. Victoria Rowland
Joined 2021
Mrs. Victoria Rowland
Lead Young Toddler Teacher
Ms. Briana Arthur
Joined 2024
Ms. Briana Arthur
Young Toddler Teacher
Ms. Kylana Reynolds
Joined 2022
Ms. Kylana Reynolds
Toddler Lead Teacher
Ms. Jiyah Skipper
Joined 2025
Ms. Jiyah Skipper
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Anita Prather
Joined 2025
Ms. Anita Prather
Early Preschool Lead Teacher
Ms. Grecia Torres
Joined 2022
Ms. Grecia Torres
Early Preschool Teacher
Ms. Summer Long
Joined 2025
Ms. Summer Long
Early Preschool Teacher
Ms. Tyra Gathers
Joined 2025
Ms. Tyra Gathers
Preschool Pathways Lead Teacher
Ms. Nane Maldonado-Soto
Joined 2024
Ms. Nane Maldonado-Soto
Preschool Pathways Teacher
Ms. Desirre Green
Joined 2025
Ms. Desirre Green
Preschool Pathways Teacher
Ms. Kelsey Rupert
Joined 2023
Ms. Kelsey Rupert
Preschool One Lead Teacher
Ms. Isabell Prather
Joined 2024
Ms. Isabell Prather
Preschool One Teacher
Ms. Kourtney Dillard
Joined 2024
Ms. Kourtney Dillard
Preschool Two Lead Teacher
Ms. Shay Hughes
Joined 2025
Ms. Shay Hughes
Preschool Two Teacher
Ms. Cassidy Babcock
Joined 2023
Ms. Cassidy Babcock
Private Prekindergarten One Lead Teacher
Ms. Sofia Brisbane
Joined 2025
Ms. Sofia Brisbane
Private Prekindergarten One Teacher
Mrs. Alison Fitzgerald
Joined 2024
Mrs. Alison Fitzgerald
Private Prekindergarten Two Lead Teacher
Mrs. Dina Lawson
Joined 2011
Mrs. Dina Lawson
Private Prekindergarten Two Teacher
Mr. Carson Farmer
Joined 2025
Mr. Carson Farmer
Preschool/Pre-K Support Staff
Ms. Camila Valero
Joined 2024
Ms. Camila Valero
Support Staff
Ms. Eva Brower
Joined 2026
Ms. Eva Brower
Support Staff
Primrose Staff Member Photo
Joined 2026
Ms. Jatoria Roussel
Support Staff
Primrose Staff Member Photo
Joined 2026
Ms. Isabelle Lamey
Support Staff
Mr. Alex Esquivel
Joined 2023
Mr. Alex Esquivel
Chef

Franchise Owners

Tommy and Amy Roper

Meet Tommy and Amy Roper – dedicated and passionate parents and the proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of Kennesaw North. Understanding the value of quality early childhood education and character development, the Ropers are thrilled with the opportunity to join the Primrose family. Tommy and Amy are both natives of the greater Atlanta area. Tommy grew up in Grayson and attended South Gwinnett High School, while Amy grew up in Marietta and attended Pope High School. Tommy is a graduate of Columbus State University and Amy is a graduate of Georgia Southwestern State University. Tommy and Amy have been married since 2002 and have three terrific boys, Thomas, Aiden and Jackson. All three boys have had the privilege of attending Primrose School of Kennesaw North.

Tommy’s professional experience over the past fifteen years has been in project, personnel and relationship management, as well as sales and marketing within both software development and the pharmaceutical industries. While Tommy has enjoyed success through his career, his true passion has been more expressed with the time he spends with his family and his involvement with his boys in the community, coaching youth sports. He enjoys bringing his passion to Primrose School of Kennesaw North. Amy, with her education and background in accounting, took a position in 2012 with Primrose School Franchising Company as a trainer for business operations. In this role, she found herself not only advising on the business side, but learning all about Primrose Schools from operations to curriculum. Amy loves that she has the opportunity to combine her love for children and her Primrose experience to operate Primrose School of Kennesaw North to its highest potential. Open since 1999, Primrose School of Kennesaw North has been an important asset to this area. “Along with delivering quality early education, we will continue to be an important partner and leader in this community”, says Amy. “We are dedicated to giving children the best possible care, and we understand how important it is to provide a well-rounded learning experience in a safe and nurturing environment”, adds Tommy. We invite you to the school to experience first-hand what differentiates Primrose School of Kennesaw North from other child care centers. We also invite your child in for a ‘Day of Discovery’ that will allow them to ‘test the waters’ prior to enrollment.   We look forward to meeting your family soon!  Primrose School of Kennesaw North is located at 3054 N. Main Street Kennesaw, GA 30144. For more information please visit www.PrimroseKennesawNorth.com or call (770) 218-3500.

Our family would love to meet yours.

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*Study was conducted on a representative sample of Primrose Pre-Kindergarten students across twelve Primrose schools in nine states in the Spring of 2024. The Bracken School Readiness Assessment 4th Edition assesses children’s school readiness in terms of their understanding of concepts that are strongly related to early childhood cognitive and language development as well as early academic achievement.

**Based upon recent assessments of approximately 3,900 Primrose students aged 4 screened using the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition during the 2024-2025 school year. Ages & Stages Questionnaires® and ASQ® are registered trademarks of Paul H Brookes Publishing Co, Inc.