My name is Cindy, and I am thrilled to join the Primrose School of Memphis family. I hail from Kansas City, Missouri, and earned my Business Administration degree from Baker University. In 2006, my husband, Jason, and I relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with our two incredible children.

To keep our family active, we enrolled in taekwondo classes together. Inspired by this experience, I began teaching and training for nine years, eventually earning my third-degree black belt. While pursuing this passion, I also returned to school and completed my Education degree from the University of Mississippi. Over the past two decades, I have honed my teaching and caregiving skills, working with children of all ages.

I am incredibly excited to embark on this new journey as the Director of Primrose School of Memphis at Germantown. My passion lies in providing high-quality educational childcare to our community, and I am eager to leverage my extensive experience to help our children develop into lifelong learners of education and life.

I have lived in Memphis and the surrounding areas most of my life and am proud to call this community home. I am married and blessed with five amazing children and eight precious grandchildren who bring so much joy to my life.

For over 15 years, my husband and I have co-owned a Taekwondo school, where our primary focus has been teaching children leadership and essential life skills. We emphasize values such as respect, honesty, perseverance, integrity, and self-control, helping children grow not only physically, but also in character and confidence.

I have worked with children of all ages for more than 25 years and have spent four years in early childhood education, serving in both teaching and administrative roles. I am passionate about creating nurturing environments where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Seeing children learn, laugh, and thrive is one of the most rewarding parts of my career.

I am truly overjoyed to be part of the Primrose School of Memphis at Germantown. It is a privilege to work alongside a team that shares a deep heart for children and possesses the knowledge and dedication to support their academic growth and character development.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 6 Months

Education: Associates degree in Business Administration

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their sweet, innocent smiles everyday and getting to be apart of the earliest phases in their lives.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Suess

Favorite Holiday: Valentine’s Day

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Liberian Independence Day

Favorite Family Tradition: Gathering together on Sundays

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cook for my family and watch movies.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have been teaching in childcare for 10 years and absolutely love it!

Education: Associates in Dental Assistant

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Nurturing and watching them grow throughout their milestones. Ultimately, becoming their safe place and experiencing them show their different personalities.

Favorite Children’s Book: Tales of the Rainbow Fish

Favorite Holiday: My Birthday

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Traveling to see my family up state and across two other states.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Draw, hand knit, paint, read, sing, go to the park, go to my favorite restaurant, but most of all spend time with my family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I am a former teacher at Cornerstone Learning Center for 3 years and 5 months.

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love working with children. They are my passion. I love teaching them, watching them grow, and just being around them brings me joy.

Favorite Dish: Chicken Alfredo

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: We love taking family vacations every summer.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Casse (dog)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Study the Bible and read.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 18 months

Education: Degree in Computer Science Engineering

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Working with children allows me to experience the joy and wonder of childhood on a daily basis. Being around them is fun and uplifting.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Favorite Holiday: Halloween, enjoyed for its festive atmosphere with dressing up and the fun of costumes.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali- the entire family comes together to celebrate

Favorite Family Tradition: Respecting elders through gestures like touching their feet, the Namaste greeting.

Languages Spoken in the Home: “Telugu” Indian Language

Pets in the Home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch movies and listen to music

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Babysitting

Education: I am currently in college

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: My favorite thing about working with children is the idea of helping children grow into the best versions of themselves.

Favorite Children’s Book: Rainbow Fish

Favorite Holiday: Eid

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: My family celebrates Christmas, Easter, the Fourth of July, etc.

Favorite Family Tradition: We love Sunday Movies

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, go to the gym, and play games.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I’ve been in childcare for 10 years and teaching for 4 years.

Education:  High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: : I would say one of big ones is working with children’s is being able to be a part of and help them on reaching the milestone/goal they need to moving up and learning more cause you never stop learning.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Little Engine That Could By Watty Piper. Is my favorite because it stays positive keeps going doesn’t stop believing in itself.

Favorite Holiday: That’s a tough one  I would have to go with Christmas. Having family time, celebrating Jesus, excuse to cozy up & watch movies, and decorate/create new traditions.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Hispanic Heritage Month- we like to incorporate some new or old thing into each week such as games, foods, stories, hobbies, etc.

Favorite Family Tradition: On our birthdays we get three wishes. Also two of my brothers and I get to have a party together since we are all January babies.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English and Spanish

Pets in the Home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Go on trail walks and spending time with family such as doing cookouts, playing games/sports, hanging with the littles, and building puzzles.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have taught at Primrose School of Edmond in Oklahoma City and Kiddie Academy of Collierville

Education: I have a degree in Financial Economics

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love working with young children. I think it’s so inspiring and fun to see how much they grow in such a short period of time. It’s fun to help them learn, grown, discover. It’s emotionally rewarding.

Favorite Children’s Book: Llama Llama Red Pajama

Favorite Holiday: New Year Day

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid al fir

Favorite Family Tradition: Fasting for the month of Ramadan

Languages Spoken in the Home: Arabic and English

Pets in the Home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Drink coffee and watch TV

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 4 years in Childcare

Education: Pursuing an Elementary Education Degree

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching their personalities develop

Favorite Children’s Book: Where the Wild Things Are

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Sunday Family Dinner

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: 2 Dogs named Honey and Winnie and 3 Cats named Hazel, Stella, and Astro

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I spent the last year and a half as a daycare teacher working with kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Before that, I was an after-school tutor for kids in grades 3-5 for two years.

Education: Pursuing a B.S. in Information Systems

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being able to work with different age groups, my favorite thing is seeing kids reach milestones such as first steps, potting, and writing their names.

Favorite Children’s Book: Magic Tree House

Favorite Holiday: Valentine’s Day

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Annual Summer trip to Austin, TX.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English, Lao

Pets in the Home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Travel and Play Tennis

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 18 months

Education: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Working with each individual personality and it is fun to help them learn.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Cat in the Hat

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Festival of Lights Called Diwali

Favorite Family Tradition: Getting together on festival days and special occasions.

Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu & English

Pets in the Home: One dog, a Shih-Poo

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with her Shih-Poo by going on walks, car rides, and playing with her is the most relaxing part.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 4 and a half years teaching at Montessori School. Two years assisting with children’s feeding program, 15 yrs stay home mom

Education: Graduated from High School 1997, Associates degree in early childhood development/ applied science

Favorite Thing About Working with Children:  Watching them learn and grow!

Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Juneteenth

Favorite Family Tradition: Movie and game night, and Birthday Trips

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Jay Jay we had him 15 years but he passed recently

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Shop with my three daughters!

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 1.5 years in Childcare

Education: Currently in school for a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a minor in accounting.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: They are super fun and even on my worst days, they can make me feel loved.

Favorite Children’s Book: Biting Hurts, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, anything Dr. Seuss

Favorite Holiday: My Birthday (of course), Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter

Favorite Family Tradition: Family game night, 4th of July Wars, Secret Santa

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my nieces and nephews, family time in general, personal care, and watching movies.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2 years in Childcare

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy working with children because they allow me to bring out my inner child while still being a positive role model. I’ve always had it in my heart to work with kids, and I love creating an environment where they feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. Being around their energy and curiosity inspires me, and I find joy in helping them grow and discover new things.

Favorite Children’s Book: Junie B Jones

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Sunday Dinner

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Listen to music and do my makeup and read on Wattpad

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have worked with children 7 years of age and various classrooms for 2 years.

Education: B.S. in Education received from the University of Memphis

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love their vibrant personalities and admire their hunger to always learn new things.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: All family members gathering in the living room to discuss world topics/issues and reading together.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Currently I have no pets but I love animals.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch/listen to documentaries and podcasts

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Over 8 years in Childcare

Education: Pre-Elementary Major from Shelby State Community College

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Children’s genuine curiosity and their honesty.

Favorite Children’s Book: Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas at my sister’s house.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read fiction and non-fiction books. I love listening to all types of music.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Over four months.

Education: Currently pursuing my degree in Social Work

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their excitement when they learn a new skill.

Favorite Children’s Book: Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Parades.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the home: Two goldfish

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read and color

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I was a preschool teacher for about 8 years.

Education: Bachelors in Healthcare Administration, Master’s Degree Human Resource Management.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being able to witness their development and learn the unique and unpredictable daily experiences that they bring.

Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham.

Favorite Holiday: Christmas & Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Spending time with family

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: A Golden Doodle Puppy named Chloe

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Sing, write books, and spend time with my nieces and nephews.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 10 + years in childcare

What inspired you to become a learning center cook? I love to cook. I believe healthy and nutritious meals play a key part in brain development.

Education: Highschool diploma, TECCTA, and other S. West training in Admin.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The bond that is created between the student and the teacher. As well as seeing students solve problems/make their own decisions.

Favorite Dish: Anything Italian, pastas, baked chicken with fresh vegetables.

Favorite Holiday: Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Every year, my family attends Bellevue Baptist Church during Christmas time to watch “The Singing Christmas Tree” production. *If you have not been, you should check it out!*

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the home: Poppi (a male black cat).

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with friends and family. Travel/shop. Attend plays (I hope to see a Broadway production one day). Music and painting.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have over 30 years working in the child care industry. I have a strong background in youth programs, literacy initiatives and government partnerships including Head Start.

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Making them feel safe, creating bonds, and supporting them throughout their education.

Favorite Children’s Book: Where the Wild Things Are

Favorite Holiday: I love all of the holidays especially when I am able to celebrate among family and friends.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Getting together during family reunions. The holiday’s are a time we pass recipes along the younger family members.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the home: None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Travel, fish, and gardening. I also like to participate in volunteering in my community.