Our Preschool Classroom
Your 3-year-old is opening up their world, developing special friendships, learning new words and forming new ideas every day. Through purposeful play, meaningful questions and direct instruction, our Preschool teachers encourage your child to think in new and different ways. Your child will have so much fun that they won’t even realize they’re developing the skills they’ll need for reading and math.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®
Health & Safety
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
Our Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Tyler West
Mrs. West has been with Primrose OP since 2016. She has been in the Preschool classroom since 2021, with a year and a half off after she had her 3rd son. She has her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Springhill College. Mrs. West lives in Acworth with her husband, Clifton, 3 kids- Kinley(13), Jude(8) and Logan(2), and their cat, Fig. She loves all things Disney ang UGA! In her spare time, you can find her at one of her children’s sporting events or spending time with her family. We are so SO glad to have her back with our OP family!
Valencia Castillo
Ms. Valencia has been babysitting since she was 12 years old. She played a huge role in helping with her brother & younger cousins. Ms. Valencia enjoys spending time with children and being part of their upbringing. She’s excited to have the opportunity to build relationships with the students in her care. In her spare time, she loves to read. We’re excited for all the great things that she will bring to the Preschool classroom.
Rebecca Almy
Mrs. Almy has been at Primrose School at Oregon Park since 2007. She loves teaching children and especially enjoys exploring science center and activities. Mrs. Almy lives in Dallas with her husband, John, and their two dogs, Lucy and Murphy. During any spare time, she enjoys being outside with her dogs and traveling to see family in Tennessee, Kentucky. She is excited for another school year at Oregon Park!
Gretel Ismalej
Ms. Gretel Ismalej has over 5 years of experience working with young children and brings a strong passion for Early Childhood Education to the classroom. She enjoys creating a nurturing environment for children to feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. She recently relocated from Florida and is very excited to be a part of our Oregon Park community! In her free time, she enjoys reading and going to the gym.
Katelyn Brannan
Ms. Katelyn is from Dallas, GA. She graduated from Harrison High School and she is now in school at the University of West Georgia studying Physical Therapy. She coaches volleyball for 575 and at the North Paulding Middle School Program. She coaches many different age groups including girls who are just learning how to play. Ms. Katelyn has always loved kids. She has watched her twin cousins who are 5 and has done some babysitting. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and listening to music.
