Primrose School at Palm Valley

Our Staff

  • Andrea Sornberger, Regional Manager

    Andrea Sornberger

    Regional Manager

    Andrea joined Early Foundations, a Primrose operator, in 2022, with many years of experience in the early childhood education field. She began her journey in childcare as a two-year-old teacher in 2001. She continued to grow in her career as she transitioned into a Curriculum Specialist, Director, District Manager, and a Franchise Business Consultant for preschools. In addition to her experience, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and has extensive early childhood training.

  • Sarah Brockey, School Director

    Sarah Brockey

    School Director

    Hello my name is Sarah Brockey. I am an Arizona native and so is my husband and our two amazing girls. My education background is a mixture of both early childhood education and healthcare. It has always been a passion of mine to take care of people. My work experience has always been centered around children. I started out babysitting, worked at an elementary school and now here at Primrose. I started as a Primrose teacher in 2011 starting in early preschool, then becoming the lead toddler teacher shortly after where I have been ever since. I took some time off when I had my second daughter and could not wait to come back. In my spare time I am usually spending time with my family, going to the movies, and doing arts and crafts which I enjoy doing in the classroom as well. I love being a Primrose teacher and being able to bring my daughter here as well. I get to watch her grow and learn with all of the great teachers and friends in such an amazing environment!

  • Kori Friendt, Assistant Director

    Kori Friendt

    Assistant Director

    I am honored to be at Primrose School at Palm Valley. I started my journey with Primrose back in my home state Minnesota. I transferred here in 2021 and love being part of your leadership team. I graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in Minnesota with a degree in Childhood Education. I have worked in the childcare industry for over 20 years as a teacher, administrator and a school owner. I have a passion for children and their families and pride myself in attempting to deliver the WOW factor daily.

  • Mallory Tolp, Education Coach

    Mallory Tolp

    Education Coach

    I have been dedicated to Early childhood Education for over a decade. I have a background in both Montessori and Traditional education models and I have experience teaching in classrooms ranging from infants to children 10 years in age. I found my home here at Primrose of Palm Valley in 2018 and taught predominantly in the Preschool classroom. I continued to grow here and was promoted to Education Coach in October of 2022.  In my spare time I enjoy reading, painting, and spending time in nature. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

  • Early Foundations a Primrose Operator, Franchise Owner

    Early Foundations a Primrose Operator

    Franchise Owner

    At Early Foundations, we foster growth in our children by following the Primrose Promise in everything we do. From charity to community events, to staff appreciation, we strive to be the best Early Childhood Educator for all families.