Primrose School of Murfreesboro

My name is Denise Woods, and I was born and raised here in Rutherford County. I have two grown kids and a family that I love and live for. I have been working in childcare for over 25 years. I have spent the last 17 years working as a director but decided to step down this 2021 year. I really do enjoy working with children and they are definitely my passion. It will be a pleasure of mine to cook for your babies and make sure they are getting food each day. I am so excited to watch your sweet babies learn and grow!

Hello my name is Danielle Denise Thomas. I usually go by Ms. Denise. I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I was born and raised in Indiana. I married my husband at the age of 19, and we have 6 children.

I started my childcare career in 1990 working with preschoolers. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with infants through school agers.

My passion for quality childcare lead me to open my own childcare center in 2007. After 7 years I decided to close the center and help my church open their daycare center. After many yeras of being a Director of childcare, I have decided to return to the classroom.

I enjoy taking family vacations and cooking. My favorite color is red. I like to eat good savory foods, and for dessert I enjoy cakes and peach cobbler. 

I am excited to get to know you and your family.

Hello, my name is Sophia Tufour. I am originally from West Africa. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Art (Textiles and Fashion).

Children, especially from 6 weeks to 1 year are vulnerable and unable to take care of themselves. My philosophy of teaching that age group is providing them with a safe environment and studying them to know what they need.

One of my strengths is a strong desire to assist outside of my assigned schedule. I also enjoy watching movies in my spare time.

I am so excited to get to know you and your family!

Hello, my name is Eliza Bell. I was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN. I am a mother of 5 children.

I have been working with children since the age of 16. I enjoy the little ones and being able to be a major part of their success. 

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and reading a good book.

I am excited to get to know you and your family!

My name is Hannah Jane Grissom. I was born in Alabama but raised here in Murfreesboro all my life. I have a cat named Athena who is a multi-colored Tabby. She and I love snuggles and reading books. One of my old favs is Percy Jackson!

I also enjoy hiking and recently I have been working on some art, both digital and physical. Sometimes I will go roller skating and bring my table so I can draw what is around me.

Fun fact: I have a twin brother named Joshua and two older siblings as well. I plan to use my love for reading and the outdoors to help teach and entertain your child in what ever classroom I go in!

Hi, my name is Kesa Glover. I am originally from Lynchburg, VA, but I now reside in Murfreesboro, TN. I am happily married with four beautiful daughters. My husband and I share a blended family, all together we have eight girls and two boys.

I’ve been working in childcare since high school. I have 20 years of experience, and I love each and every moment of working with children. I love the warm hugs and greetings, it brightens my day. I would love to have my own child care center one day or become a Director.

I love to travel with my family, read scriptures, and be around positive people.

I am so excited to work with your children and get to know your family!

Hello, my name is Tanisia Baccus Norris. I was born and raised in Nashville, TN. I graduated from high school, and I have been in the childcare business for 20 plus years.

I have a daughter named Lydia that is my whole world. I have lived in Murfreesboro for 6 years, and I love it so much here.

My goal is to one day open up a special needs daycare. 

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

Hi, I’m Shirlee. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am from Murfreesboro and live with my husband of 30 years and my 2 adult children.

I originally studied Cosmetology. I also babysat from newborn to toddler ages. When I decided to start my family, I was a stay at home mom through newborn to preschool. I enjoyed every bit of it!

Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family and two fur babies. I love to go to amusement parks, hiking, explore caves, and camping.

Thank you for the pleasure to get to know you and your family.

Hello, my name is Gloria. I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I am originally from Nigeria, and I have lived in Nashville since 2013. I am a huge soccer fan! I played soccer in high school for 2 years, and my favorite soccer team is Chelsea FC. I am continuing my education to complete my Early Childhood Education and Child Psychology degree.

I have worked with children for 4 years, and I love watching them learn and grow. I am excited to be a part of the Primrose Family. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hey! My name is Lacey. I am 26 years old and I am from Manchester, TN.

I have over six years of child care experience.

I love hiking and going to music festivals in my spare time.

I am so excited to get to know you and your child!

Hi! Im Thaila. I am from Murfreesboro, Tn. I graduated from Riverdale High School and attended Motlow State Community College.

I love being outdoors and hiking! My favorite food is anything with noodles! I love pasta!

My favorite children’s book is There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.

I most relate to Benjamin Bear. Benjamin is happiest when he’s outdoors, as am I! He also cares about kindness and how we treat our friends, which I feel is very important.

I am so excited to get to know you and your sweet little ones and help them learn and grow into the best people they can be!

Hi, I'm Christine and I am excited about being part of the Primrose Murfreesboro team! I currently live in Murfreesboro, TN with my husband of almost 30 years, who I met in Germany while he was serving in the Air Force. We have two children who are currently going to college in Florida; sorry Volunteer fans, "Go Gators"/"Go Bulls"!

I absolutely love children and have over 20 years of childcare experience. I have owned and operated licensed in-home daycares in Japan, Montana, and Florida as we moved around the world.

I've lost track of the number of children I have watched over the years, but I still keep in contact with many, as they consider me to be part of their family. I look forward to being there for you and your children, and also giving them the best possible learning experience available.

When I'm not watching babies, I enjoy reading, bike riding, working out, and hanging out with my husband.

Hi, my name is Tamia Demarest. I was born in New Jersey, moved down to TN when I was 3 months old.

I enjoy playing soccer with friends, and I am always down to grab a bite to eat. I also reading and writing stories during my down time.

I own 2 pets, Koga is a Siberian Husky, and Onyx, my Bombay Black Cat. I love to take naps with my fur babies.

My favorite vacation spot is the beach, but I enjoy going to Hogwarts World at Universal Studios.

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

Hello, my name is Mrs. Kristina and I am one of your child's teachers. I earned my BA in elementary education with a minor in Psychology from Ashford University, and I am completing my MAT in elementary education at Grand Canyon University. I have been working in the public school system since 2009 and love every minute of it.

I have been married to my husband, Steven, since 2002. We have 3 wonderful children, Hannah, Sarah, and Zachary. I have coached little league, soccer, and have been a girl scout leader for my daughters since 2007.

I love teaching and watching little faces light up when they learn something new and achieve a goal. I am excited to be working with your children here at Primrose.

Hello, my name is Shannon!

I was born here in Murfreesboro.I earned my degree in Early Childhood Education from Middle Tennessee State University in 2020.

I have my teaching license in Tennessee. My passion is teaching children the foundations to learning and watching the children grow in knowledge.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I also enjoy shopping and spending time outdoors. I am married and we have two dogs that are our babies!

I look forward to meeting you and having a great school year with your child!

Hi! My name is Alexis Myers.

I love going hiking, playing video games, and reading.

My favorite activities during the school day are singing and playing outside.

I have a lot of pets and love animals! I have five goats, two dogs, and six cats.

Sour candy and spicy or cheesy foods are the way to my heart.

My favorite children's book is “Good Night Bunny”.

I am so excited to get to know you and your child and help them learn and grow.

Hello! I’m La’Dayshi.I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

Teaching has always been a passion of mine. I have three children. They always keep me smiling and on my toes. I am originally from Shelbyville.

I enjoy traveling across Tennessee and trying new things! A hobby of mine is shopping! I would describe my personality as outgoing and fun! Though I have never traveled outside of Tennessee, I would love to one day!

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and childcare education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.

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

Hello, My name is Mrs. Sherry and I am going to be one of your child’s teachers. I enjoy teaching children and watching their faces light up with a smile when they achieve a goal.

I have my CDA credential and Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been a childcare teacher since 1995.

I grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and moved to Murfreesboro in 1992. I have been married to my husband Keith since Aug. 1992 and we have 2 boys, Christopher and Sean. I enjoy going hiking with my family and cross-stitching in my spare time.

Hi, I am Ginger. I am originally from Oklahoma, and I moved to Murfreesboro about 7 years ago when I met my husband.

I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy watching movies when I get the chance.

I have been in some form of child care for over 15 years. I love this line of work, and I am currently working on my degree in Early Childhood Education.

I am looking forward to getting to know you and your family!

I am Kristi Hamby. 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.

Hello! My name is Sam!

I am from the small town of Shelbyville.

I earned my degree in Elementary Education in 2012 from MTSU and hold a state of TN teaching license. My passion is to teach children and to set them up with the proper foundation and confidence for Elementary school.

In my free time, I enjoy being with my family and friends. You can also find me spending as much time as possible with my horse!

I am looking forward to a wonderful year with your child.

Hi friends! I’m so excited to meet and get to know all of you. For those that I haven’t met yet, let me tell you a little about myself.

I am a Murfreesboro native, and I attended college at MTSU. I have worked with elementary aged kiddos since 2015 and loved it!

I have been married to my husband, Jeremy, for 4 years and together we have a cute tiny human named Phoebe. We also own a golden retriever, Copper. We got married at and actively attend New Vision Baptist Church!

Some of my favorite things to do are: garden, go out to eat at yummy restaurants, decorate my house, surf behind a boat at the lake, and go on walks with my family.

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

Hello, my name is Jenna Kerr. Most people call me Jenn. I just wanted to tell you all some things about myself.

I was born in Nashville, but I have lived in Murfreesboro all my life. I have 3 horses, 4 cows, 2 dogs. I help my grandparents run a big farm, which is where I spend most of my time.

I go to college at Cumberland University. I am working to get my bachelor’s in Criminal Justice to work with children in that field as well. I plan to take each thing I learn here and apply it to my future career.

My hobbies are riding horses, singing, and taking care of animals. I also love spending time with my family and friends as much as I can. I have a lot of passions in agriculture, teaching, singing, ministering to children, and criminal justice.

I am happy to get to know you all as we work together to make a huge impact on each child.

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.

Hello everyone, my name is Jess. I just moved here from Idaho about two months ago. So far I have fallen in love with the greenery and nature that surrounds us.

I originally moved here to start up and run a dog rescue. I still spend my mornings and evenings with our rescues, but I’m overjoyed to be teaching again.

My greatest passions in life are growth and learning. I am constantly challenging myself to grow mentally, emotionally, and physically. Bringing a positive and loving attitude to each day is one of the biggest ways I like to lead by example.

I look forward to getting to know you all and I am so grateful to be a part of the Primrose family.

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!

Hello! I’m Lia! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I am a Christian. I enjoy working with children. I have been working in childcare since 2005. My experience has led me to Primrose School of Murfreesboro.

My favorite hobbies are shopping, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends. A fun fact about myself is I have a passion for cooking. My favorite children’s book is “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”

I live a positive life by being an example for others and strive to be a leader.

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and childcare education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.

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

Hi, my name is Ms. Shay. I am excited to be a teacher here!

I was born and raised in Murfreesboro, and I love it here. I got involved in childcare through Murfreesboro City Schools. I am honored to be employed with Primrose.

My favorite thing about children is the true wonder and amazement they experience when interacting with the world. Helping them learn the world is something that truly gives me joy. I can’t wait to show your child more of this incredible world every day.

I look forward to getting to know you and your family here at Primrose.

Hello, my name is Sade Holloway. I was born and raised in Knoxville. I have been a dancer for over 12 years, and I plan to pursue a professional career after I graduate. I have also been teaching dance for several years.

I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy traveling and being outside.

I cannot wait to spend time with your little ones. I look forward to watching them grown and learn.

Hello! My name is Amanda May, and I am from Murfreesboro. Growing up I went from Blackman elementary all the way to Blackman High School, where I graduated from in 2019.

I am a 2021 graduate, with my AA degree from Florida College in Tampa. Now I am taking some time to finish getting my BS in Elementary Education from MTSU.

A fun fact about me is that I have an identical twin sister, whom I thankfully get along great with. I love watching movies and listening to music. I also enjoy going for runs and spending time with my family and friends.

I love being around kids and helping them learn and grow. I am so glad to be a part of the Primrose Team and I can’t wait to get to know you and your child!

Hello, My name is Stephanie. I moved to Murfreesboro, TN from Long Island, NY 2 years ago with My Husband, Son,  5 parrots and our beautiful Poodle (Penelope)

We moved here to be closer to family that made the move to Murfreesboro 9 years ago. 

I come from a long background of Preschool Education as I was at the same Preschool for over 20 years. I was very apprehensive about working in the same field here in Tn , unsure of what preschool and education meant here. The preschool I came from back in NY was a  very special school and wonderful place to work and always staying on top of Learning and early childhood development. 

I am so happy to have found the same wonderful values, knowledge, warmth and care here at Primrose. The Staff has welcomed me with open arms and love!! 

This too is a VERY SPECIAL place and I’m lucky to be here doing what I love and know so well. I’m so Happy to be part of the Primrose Family.

Hi, my name is Damia Lewis. I go by Ms. Mia. I am a student at MTSU. My major is Child Development and Family Studies. I hope to become a CPS investigator.

I am from Memphis, TN. I have one younger brother who is 8 years younger than me.

I love to travel, write, journal, and swim.

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

Hi! My name is Brittany. I am a student at MTSU majoring in Child Development and Family Studies with a minor in Business Admin.

I live in Memphis, but I reside in Murfreesboro during the school year.

My favorite things to do are to hang out with my friends, be involved on campus, and travel with my family.

I am so glad to have this learning opportunity at Primrose. I'm excited to meet you all!

Hello, I’m Lauren. I was born and raised in Michigan but moved to TN in early 2023.

I have worked with kids for many years, and I love to watch them grow!

My favorite thing to do is spend time with my husband and fur babies!

I look forward to meeting you and your children!