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Mrs. Pivonka
40 Years of Experience
Mrs. Pivonka
Principal
Meet Mrs. Pivonka! 
Mrs. Pivonka is thrilled to be a part of the Primrose School of Middleton and its vibrant Leadership Team where she can contribute to a nurturing environment for children to grow, learn, and shine! With her contagious enthusiasm and a heart full of passion for early childhood education, she’s ready to make a difference every single day.
Armed with a teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and almost 40 years of experience in the early childhood field, Mrs. Pivonka has done it all! She began her adventure as a 2-year-old teacher and has worn nearly every hat from teacher to director to administrator. There’s no challenge too big or small for her to tackle!
Home is where the heart is, and for Mrs. Pivonka, that’s Middleton, where she lives with her husband, Frank. Together, they’ve built a family filled with love, laughter, and life—raising 5 grown children and spoiling their 4 absolutely amazing grandchildren. Fun fact: Mrs. Pivonka and Frank were once the proud owners of a cozy Chicago-style restaurant called Frank’s Franks! (Yes, the name is as awesome as it sounds.)
When they’re not busy giving back to their community or making everyone smile, you’ll likely find the Pivonka’s soaking up the summer sunshine. Weekends are for camping, boating, and creating memories with family, a perfect recipe for joy!
Mrs. Jain
8 Years of Experience
Mrs. Jain
Director of Education

Meet Mrs. Jain!

Mrs. Jain’s favorite parts of teaching are introducing children to new concepts and seeing them grow every day! She has 6 years of experience in her field, including a formal education with Wisconsin Early Childhood Credentials as well as a Master’s in Statistics.

Mrs. Torres
14 Years of Experience
Mrs. Torres
Infant Faculty

Meet Mrs. Torres!

Favorite thing about working with children:

I love sharing every moment of happiness with the children.

Their sweet smiles bring joy to my heart.  I also enjoy learning from them.

Favorite Family Tradition:

Going to the church on Sundays and praying as a family

Languages spoken at home:

Spanish

In my personal time like to:

Travel, explore and walk with my husband and daughter

Mrs. Veluswamy
3 Years of Experience
Mrs. Veluswamy
Infant Faculty

Meet Mrs. Veluswamy!

Ms. Veluswamy’s favorite part of teaching is watching the kids grow and building her relationship with them as well as her co-teachers. During a stressful day, a simple hug with the kids can instantly put a smile on her face!

Ms. Veluswamy has two years of experience in her field and has been with Primrose since 2023, as well as a formal education of Early Childhood Credentials and a Master’s in Business Administration.

Mrs. Murugiah
2 Years of Experience
Mrs. Murugiah
Infant Faculty
Mrs. Chen
8 Years of Experience
Mrs. Chen
Preschool Faculty

Meet Mrs. Chen!

Formal Education:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Law
    • WI Early Childhood Credentials

 

Years in Field: 5

Favorite Part of Teaching at Primrose:

    • Primrose Schools Balanced Learning Curriculum
Ms. McClary
6 Years of Experience
Ms. McClary
Early Preschool Faculty

Meet Ms. McClary-Keehn!

Formal Education:

    • Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
    • WI Credential in Preschool

 

Years in Field: 3

Favorite Part of Teaching at Primrose:

    • Primrose Schools Balanced Learning Curriculum
Mrs. Mane
3 Years of Experience
Mrs. Mane
Toddler Faculty

Meet Mrs. Mane! 

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 5 years

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The unique aspect of working with children lies in the joy and fulfillment that arises from their enthusiasm, curiosity, and the capacity to positively impact their lives. Witnessing their growth and development, while establishing strong relationships with them and their families.

Favorite Children’s Book: “Where the Wild Things Are”

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Ganesh Chaturthi

Favorite Family Tradition: Indian weddings, respect for elders, joint family festivals and celebrations, variety of food and hospitality.

Languages Spoken in the Home: Marathi and English

Favorite Animal: Dogs

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Do yoga, dance,  and read poetry

Mrs. Subramaniam
2 Years of Experience
Mrs. Subramaniam
Preschool Pathways Faculty

Meet Mrs. Subramaniam! 

Favorite thing about working with children:

Teaching children to be kind to themselves and others

Observing young children explore, express curiosity, and develop is a rewarding experience

Bringing happiness and growth into children’s lives

Favorite Family Tradition:

Following all the cultural events together as a family by getting together

Languages spoken at home:

English and Tamil

In my personal time I like to:

Practice photography

Explore places and food by traveling with my husband and my daughter

Mrs. Herbrand
16 Years of Experience
Mrs. Herbrand
Toddler Faculty

Meet Mrs. Herbrand!

Formal Education:

    • Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

 

Years in Field: 10

Favorite Part of Teaching at Primrose:

    • The understanding from the team when things come up personally and professionally.
Mrs. Elswick
7 Years of Experience
Mrs. Elswick
Pre-Kindergarten Faculty

Meet Mrs. Elswick!

Formal Education:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Personal Finance
    • Elementary Education Certification
    • Master’s Degree in Elementary Education

 

Years in Field: 4

Favorite Part of Teaching at Primrose:

    • Watching the children learn and grow
    • Learning from other teachers
Ms. Lisitza
Ms. Lisitza
School Support Faculty
Mr. Cano
6 Years of Experience
Mr. Cano
School Support Faculty
Mr. Kuhlman
1 Year of Experience
Mr. Kuhlman
Summer Adventure Club Faculty
Ms. Khang
Ms. Khang
School Support Faculty
Ms. Orisek
10 Years of Experience
Ms. Orisek
Infant Faculty
Mrs. Fadeyeva
11 Years of Experience
Mrs. Fadeyeva
Toddler Faculty
Ms. Nelson
Ms. Nelson
Preschool Faculty
Mr. Hajek
2 Years of Experience
Mr. Hajek
Preschool Faculty
Ms. Saravia
15 Years of Experience
Ms. Saravia
Toddler Faculty
Chef Davis
2028 Years of Experience
Chef Davis
School Chef
Mrs. Peterson
Mrs. Peterson
Early Preschool Faculty
Ms. Novak
Ms. Novak
Toddler Faculty
Mrs. Perez
Mrs. Perez
Preschool Pathways Faculty

Franchise Owners

Bethany Jana & Vikram Choudhary

Welcome to Primrose School of Middleton! We are proud to bring high-quality preschool and child care to young children and families in the Middleton community.

For Bethany, Primrose has always been a part of her life. Her journey began at just two years old when she attended a Primrose school herself. Her family later opened the first Primrose in Nebraska, where she grew up surrounded by the values and joy of the Primrose experience. Years later, she returned as a teacher and, most recently, as a parent when her son joined the Primrose Infant Classroom. Those roles – student, teacher, parent, and now owner-operator – have given her a deep appreciation for the meaningful connections that grow within a Primrose community.

Beyond her personal history with Primrose, Bethany’s professional background includes managing national research projects focused on child care and nutrition policy, as well as teacher mental health and wellbeing—work that further shaped her commitment to creating supportive, high-quality learning environments for both children and educators. She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Behavior from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.

Vikram’s connection to Primrose began as a parent. When his daughters were young, he wanted the best early education experience for them-and discovering Primrose was a turning point. That experience inspired him to bring the Primrose Vision to Wisconsin through the founding of Primrose School of Brookfield. Over the years, seeing the impact of the Primrose experience on children, families, and teachers has strengthened his belief in the power of nurturing environments that focus on both character development and early learning. Vikram earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Widener University and later received his MBA from Villanova University.

Together, we are committed to creating a school where children feel safe and inspired, families feel welcomed and supported, and teachers feel valued, empowered, and equipped to do their best work. At Primrose, we believe who children become is as important as what they know. Our exclusive early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.

Warmly,

Bethany and Vikram

Franchise Owners

Primrose School of Middleton

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