Primrose School of North Edison

Our Staff

  • ​Miss Katherine, Assistant Director

    ​Miss Katherine

    Assistant Director

    Hello my name is Katherine.

    I am from Sayreville, NJ

    I have a bachelors degree in History from Rutgers University. I have also completed my CDA credential and am working on furthering my education in the early childhood field.

    I have worked in Early Childhood Education for over 5 years and my last job was at another Primrose location as an Early Preschool Teacher.

    My favorite food is Mexican food.

    In my free time I enjoy participating in theater and volunteer with a local community theater organization as a member of their board of trustees. I also like spending time with family and dog.

    My favorite children’s book is “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.”

    I am very passionate about early childhood education and believe it is one of the most important times in a child’s life.

    I am very excited to get to work with the staff here at Primrose and help the children learn and grow through their early childhood years.

  • Ms. Jessica, School Chef

    Ms. Jessica

    School Chef

    Hello, my name is Jessica.

    I am the school chef here at Primrose School of North Edison.

    I have been cooking since I was 18 years old in a restaurant setting.

    Cooking is an art and experimentation; my favorite cousins are Peruvian and Dominican filled with flavors.

    What I enjoy the most being at Primrose School of North Edison is seeing children eat their food which I have freshly prepared provides me the most satisfaction. I also enjoy working with friendly staff who are like family.

     

  • Miss Wynisha, Infant Teacher

    Miss Wynisha

    Infant Teacher
    Apple of Our Eye

    I am from Edison and am proud to be a part of this community. This is my second time working at a Primrose School in my 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. I love working with children and watching them grow!

    My favorite foods are steak and crab legs. Some of my hobbies include fashion and reading, and my favorite childhood book is Amelia Bedelia.

    I am most excited about working with the rest of the Primrose team to make this a place where children learn and have fun!

    Sincerely,

    Wynisha Evans

  • Miss ​Zania, Infants Teacher

    Miss ​Zania

    Infants Teacher

     

    Hello my name is Zania.

    I am from Orange, NJ

    I have a bachelors degree in Psychology from Kean University.

    I began working with children at a young age by babysitting my younger siblings. More recently I worked in a home day care center and worked with children with special needs.

    My favorite food is salmon.

    On the weekends, I love spending time with family and friends, shopping, singing, and having fun! My favorite children’s book is “Where the Sidewalk Ends.”

    I am excited to meet all the new students and watch them grow and be a part of that beautiful journey!

  • Mrs. Sudipta, Toddler Teacher

    Mrs. Sudipta

    Toddler Teacher

    Hello, my name is Sudipta Dasgupta Mondal.

    I am from Durgapur, West Bengal, India

    I have a Master’s in Arts in Geography, Bachelor’s in Education and I am Certified Nursing Assistant.

    My favorite food is diverse types of Seafood and Fries.

    In my free time I love to prepare my favorite dishes and watch movies.

    My favorite children’s book is “Dairy of a Wimpy Kid”

    I am overly excited to learn Primrose teaching process and applying my experience to enhance toddlers learning.

     

  • Miss Visha, Toddler Teacher

    Miss Visha

    Toddler Teacher

    Hello, my name is Visha.

    I am from South Plainfield, NJ.

    I have a Bachelor’s in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology.

    I have a year of assisting and providing childcare experience for toddler's classroom.

    My favorite food is Tacos and Pizza!

    I enjoy watching movies and spending time with my family during the weekends.

    My favorite children’s book is “Cat in the Hat”.

    I am extremely excited to meet the children, engage with the staff and learning about childcare along this journey,

     

  • Miss Betty, Infant/Toddler Teacher

    Miss Betty

    Infant/Toddler Teacher

    Hello, my name is Betty Aiken.

    I am from Plainfield, NJ.

    I have 9 years of experience as a foster parent and 21 years as a program manager of children with disabilities.

    My favorite food is Chicken or Fish baked mash potatoes and broccoli.

    I love singing with church chois on the weekend.

    My favorite children’s book is “Cat in the Hat”.

    I am extremely excited about meeting new friends and new teachers. Learning something new about each student, being dedicated to the student and all the parents this year. Give students a better opportunity to learn and function at their highest level for a great achievement this school year.

     

     

  • Miss Cathleen, Early Preschool Teacher

    Miss Cathleen

    Early Preschool Teacher

    My name is Cathleen.

    I am from Laurence Harbor NJ.

    I have over 10 years of experience with children 6 to13 years of age. I owned and operated my own Childcare Center for 6 years.

    I hold Medical Assistant degree.

    My favorite food is Sushi.

    My favorite thing to do on the weekends is to spend time with my family.

    My favorite children’s book is “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” and “The Giving Tree”

    I am really looking forward to meeting the children, parents and staff. I am excited to interact with the children and learn from them. I love helping them understand the content of any course.

  • Miss Ashley, Early Preschool Teacher

    Miss Ashley

    Early Preschool Teacher

    Hello my name is Ashley.

    I grew up in Edison, New Jersey.

    I have 4 plus years of working in childcare.

    I am a 2020 graduate of John Paul Steven High School and I am undecided what career path I want to go down.

    My favorite food is Pizza and Pasta.

    “The very hungry caterpillars” is my favorite children’s books.

    I am most excited to join the Primrose school of north Edison family and working with staff to help children develop and grow.

  • Mrs. Wessal, Early Preschool Teacher

    Mrs. Wessal

    Early Preschool Teacher

    Hello, my name is Wessal.

    I am from Palestine.

    My favorite food is Arabic and Italian food.

    In weekends I love seeing my kids playing around me, go for a long walk or drive and bake my favorite sweets.

    My favorite children’s book is “I love you more" by Dr. Seuss Books”.

    School is not just about education and learning, it is about growing as an individual, I am excited to train myself to communicate with others in a kind and respectful way.

     

  • Mrs. Maria, Preschool Teacher

    Mrs. Maria

    Preschool Teacher

    My name is Maria.

    I live in North Brunswick, NJ.

    I have worked in childcare with various age groups for about 9 years. My previous job was in a Primrose School at another location!

    I went to Metuchen High school and graduated from Kean University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

    My favorite food is Pizza or anything covered in cheese or chocolate!

    My favorite thing to do on the weekends is to just be with my family, either at home or outdoors.

    My favorite children’s book is Oh, the Places You will Go! by Dr. Suess.

    I am really looking forward to joining the Primrose team again as well as meeting and getting to know all the children and parents!

  • Mrs. Pratibha, Preschool Teacher

    Mrs. Pratibha

    Preschool Teacher

    Hello my name is Pratibha Maurya.

    I am from Edison, NJ

    I have a bachelor’s degree in Science and master’s degree in chemistry.

    My like sandwiches.

    On the weekends, I love spending time with family, shopping and cooking.

    My favorite children’s book is “llama llama mess mess mess” and “Down by the bay”

    I am most excited to be doing what I love to do. I love Primrose School of North Edison because of its fantastic work culture and excellent results it achieved. This year my goal is to give the children at Primrose School of North Edison the best learning to nourish young minds.

     

  • Mrs. Pratibha, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

    Mrs. Pratibha

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

    I am from Colonia, New Jersey

    I have a Masters Degree in Social Work. I love working with children and several years ago decided to make it my full time job.

    My favorite food is pizza.

    I love taking long walks in parks, and reading.

    My favorite children's book is A Very Hungry Caterpillar.

    I am most looking forward to getting to be a part of a great team, and to helping children learn new and exciting things!

     

  • Mrs. Soumita, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

    Mrs. Soumita

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

    Hello, my name is Soumita.

    I grew up in Edison, New Jersey.

    I hold bachelor’s in nutrition.

    My favorite food is Fish & Chips.

    On the weekends, I love to spend time with my family and watching late night movies

    “Box car Children” is my favorite children’s books.

    I am most excited to teach and spend time with all the students.

     

  • Mrs. Ada, Kindergarten Teacher

    Mrs. Ada

    Kindergarten Teacher

    My original hometown is The Bronx, New York. Today I call my hometown Matawan, New Jersey.

    My childcare experience began as a teenager babysitting the children in the family and it has continued as an adult. I began teaching after graduating college and I haven’t stopped.

    I have a Bachelor Degree from Lehman College in Psychology, graduate credits in Education from Fordham University and Bilingual Special Education credits from Adelphi University. I’ve continued my educational training using online training courses, because a teacher is always a student.

    My favorite food is Italian food, particularly fresh baked Italian bread.

    My favorite weekend activity is reading a good book and walking along the beach.

    My favorite children’s book today is Catching the Moon, Written by: Crystal Hubbard.

    I am excited to meet all my new friends and show my new friends the beauty and wonder they will find in books.

     

  • Miss Salma, Support Staff

    Miss Salma

    Support Staff

    Hello my name is Salma.

    I grew up in Edison, New Jersey.

    I am currently working towards my BA in Early Childhood Education and Psychology.

    I hold 3 plus years of working with childcare.

    My favorite food is Tacos and I love Ice cream.

    “Cat in the hat” is my favorite children’s books.

    I am most excited to join the Primrose school of north Edison family and meeting all of the staff and Children as well as educating and teaching our future leaders.

  • ​Miss Ashley, Support Staff

    ​Miss Ashley

    Support Staff


    Hello my name is Ashley.

    I am from Edison, New Jersey.

    I am currently in High School.

    I have worked with children before, babysitting infants and toddlers.

    My favorite foods are tacos and ice cream.

    On the weekends, I enjoy reading, riding my bike, and shopping.

    My favorite children’s book is “Cat in the Hat.”

    I am most excited to meet all of the staff and children as well as learn more about education and helping to teach our future leaders!

  • Miss Carly, Support Staff

    Miss Carly

    Support Staff

    Hello, my name is Carly.

    I am from Edison, New Jersey.

    I am Graduated from High School this year.

    I have worked at AEZ Learning Center tutoring 4-5 years olds. I have been working at primrose School for last 9 months.

    My favorite foods are yellow rice and shredded chicken.

    On the weekends, I like to relax and spend time with my friends.

    My favorite children’s book is “If you give a mouse a cookie”

    I am most excited to meet all of the children grow and become the best versions of themselves.

     

  • Miss. Nicole

    Support Staff

    Hello, my name is Nicole.

    I am from Edison, New Jersey.

    I have a high school diploma.

    My favorite food is Grilled Cheese

    On the weekends, I go out with friends.

    My favorite children’s book is “Biscuit”.

    I am most excited to watch the kids grow up and learn new things.

     

  • Miss. Larissa

    Support Staff

    Hello, my name is Larissa,

    I am from New Brunswick, NJ.

    I have 2 years of experience in daycare.

    I love going out with my friends over the weekends.

    I am excited to get to know everyone, have a good bond with the kids and learn a lot of new things.

     

  • Mr. Justin, Support Staff

    Mr. Justin

    Support Staff

    Hello, my name is Justin.

    I am from Edison, New Jersey.

    I am currently in High School.

    I have worked with children before, babysitting infants and toddlers.

    My favorite food is Pancakes.

    On the weekends, I enjoy hanging out with my friends.

    My favorite children’s book is “Where’s Spot” by Eric Hill.

    I am most excited to meet all of the staff, children and can’t wait to celebrate all the holidays over here at Primrose School of North Edison.

     

  • Anand & Kinjal Parekh, Tina & Ketul Patel, Franchise Owner

    Anand & Kinjal Parekh, Tina & Ketul Patel

    Franchise Owners

    Meet Anand & Kinjal Parekh, Tina & Ketul Patel; We are close friends and proud owners of Primrose School of North Edison.

    Between our two families, we have four beautiful young children. They are the reason why we fell in love with Primrose Schools. As parents, we quickly realized what early childhood education meant for our children’s development and when we started looking for a quality institute in our area with such offering, we struggled to find one that met our needs. In that moment, we decided that we needed to serve our community and address this critical gap.

    As long-time residents of Edison with deep socio-economic ties to central New Jersey, we bring diverse background, education and experiences to exceed your expectations and serve our community better.

    Primrose School of North Edison is a provider of an industry leading, exclusive Balanced Learning® approach that balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. We are at work to ensure we set highest possible standards of health and safety for children of all ages.

    We are excited to meet you and welcome you to our Primrose Family!

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