I’m Jayley. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I have always had a passion to work with children since many of my family members are teachers. My goal with the children I work with is to build caring and supportive connections to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and cared for when in my care. I also have an esthetician license and graduated esthetician school in 2024. One of my favorite hobbies is golfing. I love golfing on the weekends with my brother and friends. When I am not working, I am taking care of my two huskies (Hudson & Bowie).

Childcare experience: 6 years before starting Primrose in December 2025
Education Background: Some college and esthetician
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow
Favorite children’s book: The Cool Bean
In My Personal Time: I love golfing and shopping
What I’m most excited about this school year: Watching the children grow and gain personal relationships with each child

I’m Shay. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I was born in Murfreesboro, and I have been here my whole life and love it! In my spare time, I like to take walks with my fur baby, Pixie, who keeps me active!

I live in Smyrna with my family. I truly love my job of teaching fundamental skills to the babies. I love watching them grow and excel through milestones!

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

Name: Shay
Child care experience: Early Childhood Education since 2021
Education Background: Motlow Community College
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them hit milestones and teaching them how thing work!
Favorite children’s book:
In My Personal Time: Spending time with my family, friends, and Pixie
What I’m most excited about this school year: Seeing your babies flourish into toddlers!

I’m Kristi. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I am from Thompsons Station, TN. I graduated from Page High School in Franklin. I went to college at MTSU. I have lived in and around Murfreesboro since college.

I have been married since 2011 and I have two fur babies that I adore! I love to decorate! Every Holiday is my favorite! I love being creative, whether it is painting, drawing, or writing.

I am excited to be here at Primrose. I can not think of anything more rewarding than working with children and being able to make a positive difference in their life.

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

Name: Kristi
Child care experience: 2.5 years
Education Background: Columbia State and MTSU
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Knowing I can make a positive difference in their lives.
Favorite children’s book: The Princess & the Pea
In My Personal Time: Spending time with family and friends.
What I’m most excited about this school year: Seeing all the kids I had when I first started graduate!

Hello, I’m Gail Walsh! I’m excited to be a part of Primrose School caring for the babies.

I moved to Murfreesboro from Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1991. I have a degree in Psychology and have worked for TEIS as well as another preschool as an infant teacher. The job experience I value the most was raising and educating my own five children, instilling in them a life long love of learning.

One of my favorite children’s book series is the Amelia Bedelia books. I love being active outside-walking, gardening, and enjoying God’s creation. I recently got my Real Estate license so I will be at Primrose part time in the afternoons.

Hi! My name is Karen Swenson. I have only one adult son. I am a granny of two, Braelyn and Oakleigh.

I enjoy taking the grandkids to feed the ducks at Gateway Island during the spring and summer.

I have been married for 31 years. I love to read but I have a part time job on the weekends, so I don’t get a lot of time to read. I enjoy writing my thoughts down in a journal.

I was a stay-at-home mom for 9 years and worked part-time in a daycare as the cook for a year. I watched neighborhood children for 5 years after that before joining my church nursery. I became a full-time daycare co-teacher in 2019 before coming to Primrose.

I am so excited to be a part of your children’s lives as they grow!

I’m Dasha. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I was born in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Tennessee in 2012 with my amazing grandmother. I am a caring and nurturing person by nature. Previously, I went to school for medical assisting but then had an opportunity to work as a teacher assistant working with 1st graders and fell in love with the field of education. I’m also a mommy of 2!

Name: Dasha
Childcare experience: 3 years
Education Background: Daymar College for Medical Assisting
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn and grow
Favorite children’s book: The Boxcar Children
In My Personal Time: I like trying new things with my family and being a social media manager
What I’m most excited about this school year: Working with all the new age groups!

I can be a shy person until we get to know each other. I love to learn new things everyday. I like to swim, and be outside with nature.

Kids make me remember my childhood and I love every bit of it. I am a very open person. I love to cook, and food is one of my love languages!

Name: Victoria Stokes
Child care experience: 1 1/2 years
Education Background: High School
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow
Favorite children’s book: If you give a mouse a cookie
In My Personal Time: I swim
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know the kids and watch them grow

I am a mom of three. My daughter Faith is 22 years old; she is in the master’s program for international relations. My boys Harley and Barrett are 14 and 12. When I am not in a classroom, I can be found at a ball field watching the bays play. I have been in childcare since 2020. Prior to childcare, I was a certified Pharmacy Tech. I love to read and camp when I am not at the ball field.

Childcare experience: 6+ years before starting Primrose March 2026
Education Background: Certified Pharmacy Tech
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching the changes over the course of the year
Favorite children’s book: Where The Wild Things Are
In My Personal Time: I am at the baseball field or camping
What I’m most excited about this school year: Watching the children grow

I was born and raised outside of Chicago and moved to Murfreesboro in June of 2023. I have a daughter named Annaliese. I’m an outdoor person. I played 10 plus years of travel softball growing up. I love to go camping!

Childcare experience: 3+ years before starting Primrose in June 2026
Education Background: High School
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Hearing them laugh
Favorite children’s book: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!
In My Personal Time: Reading, building Legos, and being outside
What I’m most excited about this school year: Seeing all the children learn and grow

I am originally from Upstate New York, but I moved to TN in July 2026. I graduated from Utica college with a degree in child psychology in 2021. After college, I spent my time as a lead toddler teacher and then as a Pre-K teaching assistant in the school district.

I enjoy spending my free time doing any physical activity outside. I love to play sports with my husband, family, and friends. When I’m inside, I love to crochet blankets, clothing, stuffed animals, and many other projects.

Working with children has always been my passion. I wake up every morning excited to get to work and teach!

Childcare experience: Since 2019, Started primrose in July 2026
Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology with credits in Early Childhood
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The energy the children bring and seeing them smile and grow!
Favorite children’s book: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
In My Personal Time: Golf, crochet, ride my longboard, run, and be outside
What I’m most excited about this school year: Watching the children develop relationships