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My name is Lori Monday, and I am so excited to be part of the Primrose family. I am the Regional School Director for Primrose School of Avon, Primrose School of Westlake, and Primrose School of North Ridgeville.
I have over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, with pleasure of serving as the School Director at Primrose School of Avon since the opening in March 2015.
Prior to that I have been in the early childhood industry since 1993 and have had the pleasure of serving in several roles, which included teaching Pre- Kindergarten, teaching Kindergarten, Supervisor of the Toddler Building, Assistant School Director, School Director. I also have had the privilege of working in the early childhood department of an inter-generational center in Erie, PA. In 2003, I took up the position of a Center Director at a NAEYC Accredited and Step Up to Quality Star 3 rated center. I loved being part of the community and was proud of all the young lives me and my team were impacting.
I am thrilled to be a part of the Primrose Schools family and this exciting journey. All aspects of Primrose school are child focused and take into account the best that early childhood education has to offer. The Primrose philosophy of balanced learning takes into account many trusted theories of education. With these tools we are able to provide the best early childhood education that is offered in the industry.
In my current role, I oversee and act as a liaison between the three schools, working closely with families, staff, respective school directors and the owners Jai & Divya Singh. I look forward to supporting each of you to continue bringing Primrose School’s mission and the quality of service.
My name is Sara Pennington and it is my honor to have accepted the school director position at Primrose School of North Ridgeville.
I have worked at Primrose School of Avon for the past 6 years, enjoying various roles including leadership, that have given me the opportunity to be where I am today. Primrose School of Avon has provided me with a great amount of knowledge, understanding, and experience that has led me to this point.
I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (K-3) through Ashland University in 2018. I had an amazing opportunity to student-teach at Avon Local Schools while managing to work full time at Primrose School of Avon. As I juggled between work and school, I came to the realization that my true passion is to work in Early Childhood Education with children Infants-K.
I am thrilled that you have chosen Primrose School of North Ridgeville for your child's early education years and to be a part of our Primrose family. I look forward to serving all families at Primrose School of North Ridgeville.
I look forward to working with our future leadership, staff, and above all families to deliver Primrose School’s mission and quality of service.
Thank you, and I look forward to meeting all of the new families and children!
My name is Amber Schmitz and I am truly thrilled to have accepted the Assistant Director position at Primrose School of North Ridgeville. I have worked at Primrose Schools for nearly 6 years including Primrose School of Avon, Primrose School of Westlake and now Primrose School of North Ridgeville. I have held various roles such as being a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and Education Coach. I will continue using the knowledge I have acquired in all of my roles and bring my experiences to Primrose School of North Ridgeville. I can not thank Primrose Schools enough for providing me with many opportunities to grow in my education career. I graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (K-3) in 2015. After teaching in the classroom for a few years I soon realized that I wanted to move forward in the Leadership/Administration aspect of Education. In this role I am able to branch out in many different areas of Education and help children and families in many different ways.
I recently married my now Husband, Kyle, in Aug. 2021 and we live in Westlake. We love going on various adventures and one of our favorite activities that we enjoy is Kayaking down the Rocky River river. Anything that is family oriented is very important to us.
I am excited to begin my new adventure with you at Primrose School of North Ridgeville. I look forward to working with my new team and meeting all of the wonderful families!
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I'm Ms. Hoefs. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I've been with Primrose since August 2020. I started my Primrose journey at Primrose School of Avon and joined the North Ridgeville Family when it opened. I've held various roles before joining the Leadsership Team and I look forward to serving our families and staff. When I am not at work, I love spending time with my family. I'm a mom of 3 who loves to go on Sunday brunch dates and celebrate Taco Tuesday! My kiddos and I love to bake and do fun crafts. I'm also a fur mom to two cats who never turns down iced coffee and sweet treats! I can't wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care Experience: 5 years
Education Background: CDA
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love getting the oppurtunity to explore the world again and supporting their educational growth!
In My Personal Time: baking, traveling, watching netflix
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My name is Kayla Smith and I am the Education Coach here at Primrose School of North Ridgeville! I am from North Ridgeville, Ohio but currently live with my husband, Drake, in Olmsted Falls. I worked at our sister school, Primrose School of Westlake, for two and a half years when I was in college working on my BS in Moderate/Intensive Special Education (K-12). After I graduated, I was an Intervention Specialist in an Intensive Needs classroom in public education for a bit before returning to Primrose Schools as an Infant teacher. My mom also works here at Primrose School of North Ridgeville in the Infant classrooms! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, and traveling. I am so excited to be of support to our teachers and families here at Primrose School of North Ridgeville.
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I’m Ms. Wilson. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am so happy to be here teaching your littles! I am a college student working toward an accounting degree. I have been in childcare for three years. I took on a lead preschool teacher role for 2 years and a lead infant teacher role for going on 2 years. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 3 years
Education Background: pursuing a CDA accounting degree
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: creating a safe space to watch them grow
Favorite children’s book: Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss
In My Personal Time: read, go on walks, write, fishing, spending time with my boyfriend
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I’m Ms. Husar. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. My whole life I have been surrounded by children and that is where my passion has always been. I am a mother to four of my own and have one granddaughter. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 20 years and counting!
Education Background: Associates Degree
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow and learn as they become their own person
Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
In My Personal Time: I spend time with my kids, grand baby, and fiancé! I love listening to all types of music and sitting around a campfire.
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I’m Ms. Anna Hopson. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in North Ridgeville, Ohio. I am a proud mother of three amazing children, Kayla, Alyssa, and Joey. Kayla is our Education Coach here at Primrose of North Ridgeville! I also have a fiancé, Eric. I enjoy spending time with my family in my free time. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 5 years
Education Background: I attended Kent State University for 2 and a half years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: their smiles and hugs!
Favorite children’s book: Goodnight Moon by Jon Stone
In My Personal Time: spending time with my family, reading a good book, & watching Netflix
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I’m Ms. Buga. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I grew up in Amherst, OH. I am very much a family person - I always say, “You can never spend too much time with family!” I am also an adventurous person. I love to be outside and go new places. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 2 months and counting!
Education Background: Lorain County JVS
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them reach their goals!
Favorite children’s book: The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
In My Personal Time: I love to spend time with my family and my dog.
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I’m Ms. Abood. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in Elyria, Ohio with my son, Aiden, and my husband, James. I was born in Okinawa, Japan but raised in the Cleveland area. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 2 years and counting! Education Background: high school diploma
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The smiles and laughter! I love to watch them grow and the bonds that we create.
Favorite children’s book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
In My Personal Time: I love to spend time with my husband and son. I love going out and doing fun family related activities. I also love photography.
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I’m Ms. Reed. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I love all-things kids! I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I am currently in my second year of college to receive my degree in Early Childhood Education! In my free time I love spending time with my amazing family and friends, making beautiful memories. I can't wait to learn more about you and your family!
Child care experience: less than a year, forever to go!
Education Background: Pursuing an Early Childhood degree
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: watching them grow!
Favorite children’s book: Chicka Chicka, Boom Boom by Bob Merrill
In My Personal Time: I love to shop, try new foods, and go to concerts!
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I’m Ms. Brickey. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have two children; my daughter is 19 and my son is 16. I enjoy spending as much time with them as possible. I also enjoy spending time with my boyfriend, going to movies, watching TV, trying new restaurants, and just going for a drive. I enjoy going to concerts and listening to music. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 5 years Education Background: high school
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: getting to know all of their different personalities
Favorite children’s book: The Monster at the End of this Book by Jon Stone
In My Personal Time: I love listening to music!
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I’m Ms. Wood. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been in this position for over a year and I absolutely love it. Being able to watch the children learn and grow is my favorite part. I enjoy being able to make a positive impact on people’s lives. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 1+ year and counting!
Education Background: Brookside High School
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: being able to grow a relationship with them & teaching them new things! I love getting to know all of the different personalities they have.
Favorite children’s book: Adaline
In My Personal Time: spending time with family
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I’m Ms. Terry. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I love working with children! It’s been my dream job for most of my life & it’s something I’ve always been very passionate about. Our children are the future, so I think being a teacher is such an important job. I take pride in my work at look at every day as an adventure! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 5+ years babysitting
Education Background: High School diploma
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: watching them learn & grow
Favorite children’s book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
In My Personal Time: I spend time with my dog, Lilly, & my fiancé
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I’m Ms. Beckwith. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I graduated from Heidelberg University in 2016 with a double major in Early Childhood Education and Special Education (K-12). After watching my nephew complete the Primrose experience, I knew I wanted to become a part of the Primrose community. I have previously taught Special Education in middle & high school over the past seven years. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: babysitting, my nephew, & undergrad
Education Background: Westlake High School, Heidelberg University
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: smiles & love
Favorite children’s book: A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
In My Personal Time: I love to read & play with my dog, Colt
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I’m Mr. Luiere. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I began teaching in 2015 after coaching intramural basketball and flag football. My favorite family vacation destination in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 8 years
Education Background: Polaris Career Center
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: knowing that each day will be new and exciting!
Favorite children’s book: I’m NOT Just a Scribble by Diane Alber
In My Personal Time: travel & watch my son play lacrosse
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I’m Ms. Diaz. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have always wanted to work with children and always had a desire to be a teacher. I have 13 years of experience in Special Education and Early Childhood Education. My favorite things to do are hiking, kayaking, and many more outdoor/athletic activities. You could say I have an adventurous and courageous spirit! Children are by nature very curious, and working with children reminds me of how amazing the world can be. I love seeing things through their eyes. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 13 years Education Background: degree in Theology & Pastoral Counseling
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: They share their love and happiness with you every day. Working with kids brings a new and exciting purpose to my life every day.
Favorite children’s book: Meet Biscuit
In My Personal Time: cooking, volunteering for the community, gardening, camping, artwork, spending time with family
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I’m Ms. Cruz. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’ve been working for Primrose Schools and in childcare for four years now. I have always loved working with children. I am a mom as well! I am going to school to be an ultrasound technician in the Fall. Primrose has helped me grow in so many ways and I am so thankful to be a part of the Primrose family! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 4 years
Education Background: high school diploma
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: learning from them!
Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle
In My Personal Time: I like to go to the gym and spend time with my son.
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I’m Mr. Laursen. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am the middle child out of seven and there are a lot of educators in my family, including two superintendents! I have three dogs at home who keep me pretty busy. I really love football and basketball. One last fun fact is that I played the tuba for seven years! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 4 years in child care
Education Background: Senior at Ashland University, student teaching
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: getting to watch & be a part of character development
Favorite children’s book: Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
In My Personal Time: read books, play video games, listen to music
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I’m Ms. Lennerth. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in Grafton, Ohio. I have a sister who I’m very close with. I enjoy going to the beach with my family. Any time we all get together is a blast. I love traveling to different places. I would love to visit Scotland and Ireland one day. A favorite memory of mine is when my sister got married last year - that night was so much fun! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: joined Primrose School of North Ridgeville in May 2023
Education Background: Midview High School
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: the look on a student’s face when they accomplish a goal, or when they are excited to see you - that alone can brighten up any day!
Favorite children’s book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bob Merrill
In My Personal Time: I enjoy cooking and baking
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I’m Ms. Perkins. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I love getting to know each and every child here at Primrose and watching them grow. I have loved working with children ever since I started babysitting as a middle schooler. I’m looking forward to finishing my business administration degree in a couple years. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 1 year at Primrose
Education Background: getting my Bachelor’s from Liberty University
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: getting to see life from their perspective
Favorite children’s book: Anything by Mo Willems!
In My Personal Time: I love spending time with friends and family, rising local coffee shops, or curling up with a good book
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I’m Ms. Thomas. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I graduated from Ashland University in 2021 with a BS for PreK-3rd grade Education/Special Education. I have been working with students for the last two years in public education. I have a little white dog named Bella, who keeps me on my toes! I am also new to the North Ridgeville area, having lived here just over a year. I am originally from Findlay, OH, which is 2.5 hours from here! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 2 years in child care, 2 years in public school
Education Background: BS in Early Childhood & Special Education
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: watching them grow
Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat books!
In My Personal Time: I like to play with my dog, Bella, & be with my family
Meet Divya and Jai Singh – proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of Avon, Primrose School of Westlake, and coming soon Primrose School of North Ridgeville. Longtime residents of Cleveland, the Singh’s began their entrepreneurial journey in 2011. They are thrilled to bring the Primrose experience offering premier early education and care to families in the Westlake community.
Divya and Jai have three daughters – Baani, Myra and Noor. They first discovered Primrose in 2011 when they were searching for high-quality education and care providers for their oldest daughter Baani. After learning about Primrose through a family member, they toured the nearest school at the time, more than two hours away, and immediately fell in love with the curriculum and culture. Recognizing that the community they wanted to raise their children in did not offer what Primrose could offer, they made the decision to open their own Primrose school. Baani and Myra have attended and Noor attends Primrose School of Avon.
Divya and Jai, middle school sweethearts, are originally from India and relocated to the United States to pursue higher education. Coming from a cultural background that greatly values education, the Singh’s knew that opening a Primrose school would give them the opportunity to offer a high-quality preschool education not only for their own children but also for the children and families of the greater Avon area.
Prior to becoming Franchise Owners, Divya always had a strong passion to work with children. She attended Cleveland State University and earned a master’s degree in occupational therapy and is also a licensed occupational therapist with specializations in pediatric and geriatric therapy. Jai works in technology sales and earned his master’s degree in computer science from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
“After touring a Primrose school and learning about the impact the exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum has on a child’s cognitive, social and emotional development, we immediately knew Primrose was the right fit for our family and for our community,” said Divya. “Our children are our inspiration for this school and we not only look forward to providing them with the best education, but also introducing Primrose to Avon families and offering their children the same high-quality education and care.”
The Singh’s goal is to offer an atmosphere where children can grow their Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts® and provide parents with peace of mind knowing their children are well cared for and receiving a premier education. At the school, Divya will handle the day-to-day operations working closely with parents, children and staff. Jai will also play an active role in supporting the new school, while continuing his career in technology sales.
Coming Soon - Primrose School of North Ridgeville will feature the exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 6-years-old. Developed by, and taught exclusively at Primrose Schools, the research-based curriculum blends purposeful play and nurturing guidance by teachers with emphasis on life skills and character development.
Primrose School of Avon, opened in March 2015, is located at 1115 Nagel Road, Avon, OH 44011. For more information, visit www.PrimroseAvon.com
Primrose School of Westlake, opened in April 2018, is located at 25400 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145. For more information, visit www.PrimroseSchoolWestlake.com
Primrose School of North Ridgeville, coming Winter 2021-22, is located on 32121 Cook Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039. For more information, visit www.PrimroseNorthRidgeville.com