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Ms. Hannah
Joined 2023
Ms. Hannah
School Director

My name is Hannah Rockwell and I have been with Primrose of North Olathe since September of 2023. I have my bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and have worked in the field for over 8 years. I was born and raised in Jefferson City, Missouri and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. Go Tigers! I am a proud aunt to two incredible little kids, and I love to visit them in my hometown every chance I get. My passion is to advocate for the best care for all children. I believe every child has the right to learn in a compassionate, safe & quality environment. I am so happy to be a part of the Primrose family!

 

Ms. Perez
Joined 2019
Ms. Perez
Education Coach - Wonder Hall

Hello, I am Ms. Perez and I have been with the Primrose School of North Olathe for 4 years working as our operations manager.  In my role I support many different roles in the school.  I love being in the classroom and responsible for all the fun decorations you see during our special school events!  I was born in Reynosa, Mexico and raised in Texas and have been in the Olathe area since elementary school.  I have been married for 15 years  and have 3 children and  enjoy spending time with them!  I am also expecting another baby on the way this December!  I love working at the Primrose School of North Olathe and wearing the very many different hats daily!

 

Ms. Scmoker
Joined 2016
Ms. Scmoker
School Chef

I was born in Liberal, Ks.  I came from a family of 3 half siblings and 3 full siblings (counting myself).  I graduated from Liberal High School and attended Liberal Area Votech, where I received a certificate in bricklaying.  My Dad had a brick and stone company where I worked as a bricklayer for 25+ years.  I also managed a Dollar Tree for 8 years.  Then, I worked at a beef packing plant. I have one daughter and two grandkids!  I moved here to be close to my daughter and granddaughter. I enjoy making balanced nutritious meals for our children daily!

Ms. Rowland
Joined 2021
Ms. Rowland
Lead Pre-K Teacher

I have been teaching preschool for 30 years! I love to garden, go to garage sales, scrapbook, and spend time with my grandkids. I have been married for almost 40 years. I love seeing the look in the eye of a child when “They get it”! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family. Hometown: Baldwin, KS – Childcare experience: 32 Years – Education Background: Owned Dance Studio and Preschool, College Degree – Favorite food: Mexican – Favorite weekend activity: Garden or Flea Markets – Favorite children’s book: Dr. Suess (Any) – Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow – What I’m most excited about this school year: Meeting new friends!

Ms. Morgan
Joined 2023
Ms. Morgan
Lead Infant Teacher

I’m Ms. Morgan  , I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I have been teaching for 23 years. I love the outdoors, hiking, camping, 4wheeling, horse back riding. I am married with 4 kids and we have 3 dogs. I can’t wait to learn more about you & your family! Hometown:  Olathe, Ks – Childcare experience:  25 Years

Education Background: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential & Criminal Justice Degree

Favorite food: Mexican

Favorite weekend activity: Camping, hiking, 4wheeling and dirt biking

Favorite children’s book: Dr. Seuss

Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut the Pony

What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m to build new relationships and help our friends grow!

Ms. Jasmine
Joined 2023
Ms. Jasmine
Lead 2's Teacher

I’m from Kansas City, Missouri. I went to Olathe East High School & gradated in 2014 then I went to the University of Kansas. I ran track & field and got my degree in Liberal arts & Science in 2018 since then I have been a High School track & field coach and working in childcare for 5 years now.

I can’t wait to learn more about you & your family!

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri

Childcare experience: 7 yrs

Education Background: Olathe East(2014)KU(2018)

Favorite food: Mexican Food

Favorite weekend activity: Play with my dog and watch TV

Favorite children’s book: 5 Little MonkeyJumping on the Bed

Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin

What I’m most excited about this school year:  I’m excited to see what the kids learn and watch them learn.

Ms. Steele
Joined 2019
Ms. Steele
Lead Explorers Teacher

I was born in Frankfurt, Germany. I have 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. I have been in childcare since I was 18! I have been a teacher, assistant director, and director through my 40 years. I enjoy seeing children happy and having fun. I love going to antique stores and spending time with family!

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

Hometown: Spring Hill, KS

Childcare experience: 40 years experience

Education Background: Degree in Child Development

Favorite food: Salads

Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with grandchildren

Favorite children’s book: The Red Balloon

Primrose character I most relate to: Og

What I’m most excited about this school year: Working with the Explorers

Lead 2's Teacher
Joined 2019
Lead 2's Teacher
Ms. Gina

I’m  Ms. Gina, I wanted to tell you a little about myself!

I like to sing, and I love spending time with kids! I love working at Primrose and with all the families!

I can’t wait to learn more about you & your family!

Hometown: China.

Childcare experience: 2 years.

Education Background: College.

Favorite food: Seafood.

Favorite weekend activity: Watching TV.

Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree.

Primrose character I most relate to: Megy.

What I’m most excited about this school year: Having fun with the children.

Ms. Maggie
Joined 2023
Ms. Maggie
Lead Infant Teacher

I’m Ms. Maggie, I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I have been teaching preschool since the mid 80’s but my favorite job was raising my 4 children (now all adults). I love the fresh, inquisitive and innocent nature of children and feel so blessed to be able to work in this field. I can’t wait to share this journey with you.

I can’t wait to learn more about you & your family!

Hometown: Kansas City.

Childcare experience: Taught preschool & worked with children since the mid 80’s.

Favorite food: Wheat bread.

Favorite weekend activity: Sitting on my front porch & playing with my grandchildren.

Favorite children’s book: Miss. Suzy

Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut the Pony.

What I’m most excited about this school year: I am so excited to be at Primrose & get to watch your children as they blossom and grow.

Lead 2's Teacher
Joined 2021
Lead 2's Teacher
Ms. Chism

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

I grew up here, in KC, most of my life, but I’m originally from Wisconsin. I am the middle of three! I love spending as much time with my family as I can, especially with my niece and nephews.

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

Hometown: Overland Park, Ks

Childcare experience: 4 years

Education Background: High School Diploma

Favorite food: Any kind of Pizza!

Favorite weekend activity: Going to the lake to paddle board

Favorite children’s book: Junie B. Jones

Primrose character I most relate to: Megy or Erwin

What I’m most excited about this school year: Growing and learning with the kids!

Ms. L'Ecuyer
Joined 2017
Ms. L'Ecuyer
Lead Float/Support

I’m Ms. L’Ecuyer.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I was born in Shawnee, KS. I have 1 brother. I met my husband in High School & followed him around the world while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. We’ve been married for four years & have three dogs. I am excited to be back in Kansas after spending the last 3 years in Pensacola, FL. Living by the beach was nice, but I love having seasons.

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

Hometown: Shawnee, KS

Child care experience: 19 Years

Education Background: Law School for 7 Years

Favorite food: Mexican

Favorite weekend activity: Playing with my dogs

Favorite children’s book: Rainbow Fish

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly

What I’m most excited about this school year: Building my connecting with the children

Ms. Ciann
Joined 2022
Ms. Ciann
Lead 2's Teacher

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

I haven been working in childcare for almost 13 years and my joy is never ending when it come to teaching and learning from all the children. I have three kids, two boys and a girl. We love singing karaoke on the weekends and watching funny movies. I love the new puss and boots last wish movie.

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

Hometown: De Soto, KS

Childcare experience: 11 years.

Education Background: Highschool Diploma.

Favorite food: Chinese

Favorite weekend activity: Singing Karaoke & watching funny movies.

Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs & Ham.

Primrose character I most relate to: Mia the Mouse.

What I’m most excited about this school year: I can’t wait to build a strong relationship with my students, so we can learn together!

Ms. De La Cruz
Joined 2021
Ms. De La Cruz
Lead Toddler Teacher

I’m Ms. Delacruz, I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I come from a family of seven and I always loved working in education. Ibe been living in Olathe my whole life. I enjoy working on my garden on my free time and enjoy coming to work every day!

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

Hometown: Olathe, KS.

Childcare experience: 5 years.

Education Background: High school; working on associates.

Favorite food: Baked potatoes.

Favorite weekend activity: Gardening.

Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?

Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the duck.

What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to meet new friends and learning new things.

Ms. Rich
Joined 2019
Ms. Rich
Lead Preschool Teacher

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 15yrs

Education:

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Getting to be a kid my-self sometimes

Favorite Children’s Book:

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

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Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home : Chase(Dog)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read and attend my children’s sports and activities

Ms. Morris
Joined 2021
Ms. Morris
Lead Preschool Teacher

Let’s get to know each other.

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

I am Ms. Morris, and I am new to the area! I grew up in Arkansas and moved here to start a new chapter in my life. I do not have children of my own yet, so I enjoy time spent with my students! My favorite past times include taking care of my house plants and playing with my cat!

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

Hometown: Olathe, KS

Childcare experience: 9 years , 3 – Elem  6 – Daycare

Education Background: Bachelors- Arkansas Tech University

Favorite food: Chicken strips and gravy

Favorite weekend activity: exploring the community

Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat series

Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the dog.

What I’m most excited about this school year: New experiences

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Ms. Veatch
Joined 2022
Ms. Veatch
Lead Support Teacher

I’m Ms. Veatch . I wanted to tell you a little about myself & can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hometown:  Kansas City, KS.

Child care experience: Baby sat my whole life & I volunteered in a classroom setting.

Education Background: Graduated from Blue Vally Highschool, & have taken many classes at JCCC.

Favorite food:  Sushi.

Favorite weekend activity: Playing my favorite video games!

Favorite children’s book: Frog & Toad

Primrose character I most relate to:  Molly the Cow

What I’m most excited about this school year: Seeing the kids learn new skills & fine new interest.

Franchise Owner

Magda and Bob Wyko

Welcome to Primrose School of North Olathe! We are proud to bring high-quality preschool and child care to young children and families in the Johnson County community. Our connection to Primrose began as parents. Both of our children, Henrik and Helena, attended Primrose, and we saw firsthand how a nurturing, exceptional school can shape a child’s confidence, curiosity and development. That experience inspired us to bring the Primrose approach to more families in our community and ensure other children feel the same sense of encouragement and belonging our own children did.

Before becoming Franchise Owners, Magda spent more than 20 years in talent development and organizational strategy, creating people-first cultures where teams felt valued and supported. Bob brings a strong background in business operations and risk management and currently serves as Managing Counsel at National General, an Allstate Company. Together, our strengths allow us to build a school where teachers are empowered, systems are strong and families feel confident in the care their children receive.

At Primrose, we believe who children become is as important as what they know. Our exclusive early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. We are excited to meet you and your family!

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