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Kelly Wallace
Joined 2017
Kelly Wallace
Divisional Vice President

Ms. Kelly Wallace is the Divisional Vice President of our Minnesota region and has been with Primrose since 2009. After working several years as a Director at multiple Primrose Schools, Ms. Wallace is continuing her passion for quality Early Childhood Education as an Executive Director with Early Foundations, a Primrose Schools Operator. Ms. Wallace supports and oversees operations of several Primrose Schools owned by Early Foundations in Minnesota.  Ms. Wallace has her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education along with her Elementary Teaching License from Michigan State University and has been an Early Childhood Educator and Leader for over 30 years. Ms. Wallace has a passion for establishing trusted relationships with each family and working with the teachers and children on a daily basis to provide the best and most trusted early education and care.

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is it intentionally embodies developmentally appropriate activities and a balanced schedule to encourage each child to reach their potential.

I love our schools because I love influencing the next generation of early childhood educators and creating a premier early childhood experience for our families!

Brittany Saunders
Joined 2015
Brittany Saunders
Director
Hi, I’m Brittany Saunders.  I have worked with children for over 10 years and with Primrose since 2015.  I have experience teaching each age group, and I am now the Director at the Primrose School of Minnetonka.  I enjoy working with children as it brings me so much joy and entertainment!  I love building relationships with students and their parents too, one of the best highlights in my day.  Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Robbin Groth
Joined 2014
Robbin Groth
Assistant Director

Hello! My name is Robbin, and I am proud to be the Assistant Director at Primrose!  Ensure our families have the premier experience from start to finish is my passion.  I love introducing new families to our Balanced Learning Curriculum and getting to know how each student learns.  The thing I love most about our school is being a part of the family community our teachers and families have created

Mara Sullivan
Joined 2018
Mara Sullivan
Lead EPS Teacher

Hello! My name is Mara and I am proud to be the Early Preschool teacher at Primrose!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is the consistent schedule for the students.

I love our school environment because this is my second home, and I love watching my students grow through the program.

Emily Sponsel
Joined 2021
Emily Sponsel
Education Coach

Hello! My name is Emily and I am proud to be the Education Coach at Primrose!  My favorite part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is the way it differentiates for each students learning.  We are able to meet each student where they are at, foster a love of learning and track their progress through each program.  My passion for supporting teachers and watching their growth as educators is what I love about my position.  My favorite part about our school is the community of support it provides.

 

Laci Garcia
Joined 2025
Laci Garcia
Lead Toddler Teacher

Hello!  My name is Laci and I’m proud to be a Toddler teacher at the Primrose School of Minnetonka.

Courtney Seaberg
Joined 2021
Courtney Seaberg
Lead Pre-K teacher

Hello! My name is Courtney and I am proud to be the Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Primrose!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is project time and the STEAM experiments.

I love our school environment because my co-workers and families are the best!

Catie McKean
Joined 2018
Catie McKean
Lead Pathways Teacher

Hello! My name is Catie and I am proud to be the Pathways teacher at Primrose!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is watching the wheels turning in the children’s heads with each new experience.

I love our school environment because my co-workers have become like my second family.

Kim Nienow
Joined 2019
Kim Nienow
Lead Older Infant Teacher

Hello! My name is Kim and I am proud to be the Older Infant teacher at Primrose!

Brenda Jimenez
Joined 2023
Brenda Jimenez
Lead EPS Teacher

Hello! My name is Brenda and I am proud to be the Early Preschool teacher at Primrose!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is Early Art Masters.

I love our school environment because we respect each other with different teaching styles and backgrounds.

Mackenzie Anhorn
Joined 2024
Mackenzie Anhorn
Lead Infant Teacher

Hello! My name is Mackenzie and I am proud to be an Infant Teacher at Primrose!

Tracy Rodriguez
Joined 2022
Tracy Rodriguez
Lead Preschool Teacher

Hello! My name is Tracy and I am proud to be the Preschool teacher at Primrose!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is how it is open to students’ needs and different learning styles.

I love our school environment because I love the families and building relationships with students!

Kara Hand
Joined 2024
Kara Hand
Lead Preschool Teacher

Hello! My name is Kara and I am proud to be the Preschool teacher at Primrose!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is how it fosters growth in the children over the school year.

I love our school environment because I love the family feeling with my co-workers and students!

Danielle Fuller
Joined 2020
Danielle Fuller
Lead Pre-K Teacher

Hello! My name is Danielle and I am proud to be the Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Primrose!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is the “balanced” part. Teachers truly utilize every style of learning.

I love our school environment because of the teamwork and camaraderie.

Lidia Castillo
Joined 2024
Lidia Castillo
Lead Infant Teacher

Hello! My name is Lidia and I am proud to be the Infant teacher at Primrose!

My favorite aspect of the Balanced Learning Curriculum is how thorough and descriptive each lesson is.

I love our school because it’s a welcoming and helpful environment to work in.

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