Teachers & Staff

Beth West
I am originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, where I met my husband right out of college. We have three little boys who are our whole world, and they also attend Primrose. I have a degree in Communication and a minor in Psychology. I have been with Primrose for nearly 5 years, I taught Pre-K for several years prior. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family outdoors. I spend most of my summer days by the pool or on a hiking trail in the mountains. I love spending time in my community and getting to know the families that attend our school. Primrose has made a big impact on my life and my children’s lives over the years and I hope to continue growing here for many years.

Bre Newsom
Bre has worked in early education for over 10 years. She has been with Primrose for five years and has plenty of experience teaching all ages. Bre has taught programs ranging from infant to prekindergarten at the Primrose School of Brentwood location. She has a beautiful daughter and husband whom she loves spending time within her free time. Bre is so excited to begin this new journey as Director of Primrose School of Nashville 12 South. She is passionate about the growth of children and is ready to implement all of her experience to help them grow.

Cayce Jaganathan
Cayce was born and raised in Nashville, and lives in East Nashville with her husband Atul, son Alex, and daughter Emi. She went to college to study History and Special Education. Cayce and her family love traveling and experiencing new cultures. In her free time, she loves reading and spending time at the ball field.

Alexis Oldenburg
Alexis was born and raised in Tennessee. She has been with Primrose since the summer of 2021. She recently moved from Primrose School of Nashville Midtown, where she taught in the Toddler and Preschool programs. Alexis is so excited to be an Assistant Director at the Primrose School of Nashville 12 South and cannot wait for this journey. In her free time, she likes hanging out with her family and friends. She also enjoys kayaking and going on hikes.

Kayla Dean
Kayla has been working in early education for six years. She knew early on in life that early education would be her niche. She has tons of experience teaching toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten at the Primrose School of Nashville Midtown location. Kayla is now embarking on a new journey as the Assistant Director for Primrose School of Nashville 12 South. In her free time, Kayla enjoys cooking, singing and spending time with her beautiful daughter and husband. She is very excited to be part of this community and helping the children here reach their full potential.

Miriah Petrescu
Miriah was born in Massachusetts then raised in Clarksville, TN. She currently lives in Gallatin, Tennessee with her husband, Cosmin and 2 kids (Luca and Vivian). She has over 10 years of experience in Early Education, experience ranging from Infants to Early Preschool. She started at the Primrose School of Brentwood and worked there for 7 years. She then transferred to Primrose School of Nashville 12 South when they opened to be a little closer to home. She loves connecting with families and helping little ones reach those important childhood milestones. In her free time, Miriah enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is so excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Nashville 12 South team!

Becca Pollak
Becca started at Primrose Nashville 12 South in May of 2023 teaching Pre-K, she then moved to a Young Toddler classroom. She has always had a passion working with kids and has loved to see all her students flourish and learn new things. She’s very excited to be Administrative Assistant at Primrose Nashville 12 South and to continue to see the kids at Primrose learn and grow!

Dee Dillard
Dee started with Primrose 12 south team July 2023 as a Young Todds teacher then later moved to become an Early Preschool teacher. She’s always had a passion for helping and teaching young children. She’s very excited to be an Administrative assistant at Primrose 12th South helping, and watching your young ones grow!

Jamie Reed
Jamie moved to Nashville in Sept. 2020 and started teaching infants at the Primrose Midtown location. She then came to the Primrose 12 South location in June 2023 as an administrative assistant. She loves working with kids and loves being able to watch them learn and grow! Jamie is very excited to be a part of the Primrose Nashville 12 South team!

Sarah Shanaman
Sarah is a Nashville native. She graduated from Belmont University in 2008 with a degree in Music Education. She has always enjoyed working with children and aiding them in their education.
Sarah joined Primrose School of Brentwood in the fall of 2010 as an Early Preschool teacher. During her time at Primrose School of Brentwood she also served as the Assistant Director for two years before moving to Primrose School of Nashville Midtown. Where she served as the Director for 7 years. She now enjoys helping teachers start their time at Primrose!
Outside of Primrose Sarah enjoys spending time with her family going on adventures, being outdoors, gardening and crafting.




