Hello, I’m Miss Ketanya!

I have over three years of experience working with infants and toddlers through both volunteer work and teaching. I love interacting with children and learning from them every day. It brings me joy to watch them grow, reach new milestones , and make meaningful progress.

In my free time, I enjoy reading and practicing my Spanish.

My favorite children’s book is Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin.

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

Hi, I’m Miss Karen!

I’ve been working with children for over 10 years, and I truly love what I do. Each say is a new adventure because kids are so wonderfully unpredictable! I enjoy engaging in different activities and watching my students grow and learn.

I speak both English and Spanish, and outside of the classroom, I love spending time with my two daughters and my amazing husband.

One of my favorite children’s books is Don’t Push the Button by Bill Cotter!

See you in the classroom!

Hi, I’m Miss Waheeda!

I’ve been a lead teacher for 2 years and I love watching children grow and learn, especially through fun science projects!

In my free time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my husband and our three cats: Ratzy, Coffee, and Zoe.

I’m excited to get to know you and your family!

Hi! I’m Miss Leanna.

I’ve worked with children of various ages for quite some time. I enjoy creating fun and safe environments where kids can feel comfortable expressing themselves. I love helping them learn and grow.

One of my favorite things about working with children is seeing their personalities develop and watching how excited they get every time they learn something new.

I absolutely love Horton Hears a Who?-  or really any Dr. Seuss book! I chose this one specifically because it’s not only fun and imaginative, but it also teaches a great lesson on empathy and respect for others.

In my free time, I enjoy being out in nature and going on spontaneous adventures to NYC. I also love trying new foods and listening to music- it helps me navigate my emotions and feel inspired. I also enjoy long car rides and experiencing the world!

Hello, I’m Miss Breanna!

I have been a teacher’ assistant for six months, and I truly enjoy helping children be creative, learn, and grow. It’s so rewarding to watch their imaginations come to life as they explore new ideas.

In my free time, I love reading, cross-stitching, photography, and spending time with my friends and family.

My favorite children’s books are The Rainbow Fish and This Little Artists!

Welcome to Our Classroom!

Hello, I’m Miss Genia, and I’m excited to get to know you and your child! With eight years of experience in childcare, I’m passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment where every child can grow and thrive. I have four wonderful children and two amazing grandchildren who inspire me daily.

In my free time, I enjoy working out, listening to music, and watching a good Netflix movie.

I can’t wait to learn more about your family and share this wonderful journey with you and your child!

Hello, I’m Miss Jackie!

I’ve been working with children since 2004. I love discovering what makes each child unique and truly enjoy their natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Watching them grow and progress brings me so much joy.

I’ve worked with children of all ages and abilities, including those with special needs and cerebral palsy.

In my free time, I enjoy photography, reading, researching, traveling, and hair styling.

One of my favorite children’s books is The Crayons’ Book of Feelings by Drew Daywalt.

Hi, I’m Miss Jen!

I’m the Pre-K 1 teacher here at Primrose of Melville.

One of my favorite things about working with children is watching how excited they are to learn new things each day. I have experience as an ABA teacher aide, substitute teacher, and preschool teacher.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the beach, and cheering on the Mets!

My favorite children’s books are the Arthur series =)

Hi, I’m Chef Deisy!

One of my favorite things is seeing the students happy and enjoying the food I make for them. It’s a joy being a part of their day!

One of my favorite children’s books is Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney. My son loves this book too.

In my free time, I enjoy being out in nature, reading books, and spending quality time with my son. Those moments mean the world to me.

Hello, I’m Miss Nicole!

I am the lead teacher for our UPK program. I’ve been working with young children for 3 years and love building strong, meaningful relationships with them.

One of my favorite books to read is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

In my free time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.

I have over four years of experience in child care and I love helping children grow, learn, and express their creativity.

At Primrose, I strive to create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to explore the world around them.

In my free time, I enjoy painting, drawing, and listening to music.

My favorite children’s book is Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton

I look forward to getting to know you and your family!

Hi, I’m Miss Priya!

I’ve been working with preschoolers for over 11 years. I love watching them grow, gain independence, and explore the world around them.

One of my favorite books is I Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.

In my free time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, and going on walks.