Teachers & Staff
Sarah Tarry
Hello, I am Ms. Tarry!
Hometown: Lambertville, MI
Started with Primrose: 2017
Education background: B.S. in Psychology
Favorite food: Ice Cream
Favorite weekend activity: Being with my Family
Favorite children’s book: The Berenstain Bears Series
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin
This school year, I’m excited to: Watch relationships grow and friendships flourish!
Nicky Pesina
Hello, I am Ms. Pesina!
Hometown: Toledo, OH
Started with Primrose: 2018
Education background: A.S. in Early Childhood Development
Favorite food: Asian cuisine or French fries
Favorite weekend activity: Making memories with friends & family
Favorite children’s book: Where the Wild Things Are
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy
This school year, I’m excited to: Connect with teachers, students, and families to brighten each school day!
Colleen Churchill
Hello, I am Ms. Colleen!
Hometown: Toledo, OH
Started with Primrose: 2017
Education background: A.S. in Horticulture
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Being at the lake with friends
Favorite children’s book: Pippi Long Stocking
Primrose character I most relate to: Mia
This school year, I’m excited to: Add more fun activities for the children as well as the teachers! Also, watch the excitement on the children’s faces when they do something new!
Alicia Reitz
Hello, I am Ms. Reitz!
Hometown: Cloverdale, OH
Started with Primrose: 2017
Education background: B.S. in Dietetics
Favorite food: Mac & Cheese
Favorite weekend activity: Family trips to the zoo
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy
This school year, I’m excited to: Meet new students and families and embrace new challenges!
Pam Bishop
Hello, I Ms. Bishop
Hometown: Pennsauken, New Jersey
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Italian Cuisine
Favorite weekend activity: Day trips & relaxing with my family
Favorite children’s book: Chicka Chicka, Boom Boom
Primrose Character I most relate to: Mia
This school year, I’m excited to: Get to know my new class and watch them learn and grow while have having fun!
Grace Book
Hello, I am Ms. Book!
Hometown: Perrysburg, OH
Started with Primrose: 2023
Education background: CDA
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Being outside
Favorite children’s book: Llama Llama Red Pajama
Primrose Character I most relate to: Ally
This school year, I’m excited to: Make connections with new students!
Taylor Cortez
Hello, I am Ms. Cortez!
Hometown: Wauseon, OH
Started with Primrose: 2023
Education background: Cosmetology License
Favorite food: Tacos & Rice
Favorite weekend activity: Zoo & Family Time
Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree
Primrose Character I most relate to: Benjamin
This school year, I’m excited to: Make new friends!
Brooke Ervin
Hello, I am Ms. Ervin!
Hometown: Temperance, MI
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Pot Roast
Favorite weekend activity: Going to the lake house
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Primrose Character I most relate to: Katie
This school year, I’m excited to: Continue to grow the relationships made with peers and children! I also can’t wait to see the a-ha moments, and they learn new concepts!
Breanna Good
Hello, I Ms. Good
Hometown: Toledo, OH
Started with Primrose: 2025
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family
Favorite children’s book: Cat in the Hat
Primrose Character I most relate to: Erwin
This school year, I’m excited to: Meet all the teachers and students!
Francisca Harmon
Hello, I am Ms. Harmon!
Hometown: Philippines & Perrysburg, OH
Started with Primrose: 2017
Education background: B.S. in Secondary Education
Favorite food: Pancit and Asian Noodles
Favorite weekend activity: Watching TV & taking care of my plants
Favorite children’s book: Are You My Mother
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin
This school year, I’m excited to: Teach a new group of students as they learn and grow! I’m also excited to prep for the exciting journey into Kindergarten!
Tammy Henderson
Hello, I am Ms. Henderson!
Hometown: Bowling Green, OH
Started with Primrose: 2017
Education background: CDA
Favorite Food: Mexican cuisine
Favorite weekend activity: Family time & Sports
Favorite children’s book: My Many-Colored Days, by Dr. Seuss
Primrose character I most relate to: OG
This school year, I’m excited to: Get to know the children and families while watching them learn and grow!
Olivia Lampkin
Hello, I am Ms. Lampkin!
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Started with Primrose: 2023
Education background: B.S. in Speech, Language & Hearing Science
Favorite food: Mexican Cuisine
Favorite weekend activity: Crocheting, Knitting, & spending time with friends and family
Favorite children’s book: Harold & the Purple Crayon
Primrose Character I most relate to: Peanut
This school year, I’m excited to: Support both infant classrooms and having fun with the babies!
Jade Leffel
Hello, I am Ms. Maurer!
Hometown: Bowling Green, OH
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: B.A. in Education
Favorite food: Pasta or Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family & friends!
Favorite children’s book: Chompy Has a Friend for Lunch!
Primrose Character I most relate to: Molly
This school year, I’m excited to: Show my students how fun it is to learn and grow!
Kayla Mayer
Hello, I am Ms. Mayer!
Hometown: Rossford, OH
Started with Primrose: 2022
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Hibachi & Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with friends or reading a book!
Favorite children’s book: Don’t Let Pigeon Drive the Bus
Primrose Character I most relate to: Molly
This school year, I’m excited to: Watch my students grow and learn while having fun!
Christina Marshall
Hello, I am Ms. Marshall!
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Started with Primrose: 2018
Education background: A.S. in Early Childhood Education
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my husband and two boys!
Favorite children’s book: There Was An Old Lady Series
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin
This school year, I’m excited to: Meet new students and helping them reach their milestones!
Leah McElfresh
Hello, I am Ms. Leah
Hometown: Carroll, IN
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: Cosmetology License
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite weekend activity: Shopping
Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs & Ham
Primrose Character I most relate to: Peanut
This school year, I’m excited to: See the children grow!
Madelyne Mossbarger
Hello, I am Ms. Mossbarger!
Hometown: Wayne, OH
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: B.A in Exercise Science
Favorite food: Chips & Salsa
Favorite weekend activity: Reading & Watching Football
Favorite children’s book: Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave
Primrose Character I most relate to: OG
This school year, I’m excited to: Watch my students learn and grow while creating a bond with them and my co-teachers!
Emma Murphy
Hello, I am Ms. Murphy
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: B.S. in Music – Vocal Performance
Favorite food: Paneer Makhani
Favorite weekend activity: Trying new restaurants & going to the movies
Favorite children’s book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Primrose Character I most relate to: Megy
This school year, I’m excited to: Build relationships with my students and see their love of learning grow!
Nataziona Nelson
Hello, I am Ms. Nelson
Hometown: Cleveland, Tennessee
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Potatoes
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my boyfriend & shopping!
Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish
Primrose Character I most relate to: Molly
This school year, I’m excited to: Watch children grow and be able to help them succeed!
Destyni Pitney
Hello, I am Ms. Pitney!
Hometown: Toledo, OH
Started with Primrose: 2021
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Mexican Cuisine
Favorite weekend activity: Galivanting!
Favorite children’s book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Primrose Character I most relate to: Percy
This school year, I’m excited to: Build connections with my students!
Kelly Ramirez
Hello, I am Ms. Ramirez!
Hometown: Toledo, OH
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: A.S. In Assisted Living
Favorite food: Seafood & Steak
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my grandkids!
Favorite children’s book: Peter Pan
Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut
This school year, I’m excited to: Meet new students!
Laura Resendiz Box
Hello, I am Ms. Resendiz Box!
Hometown: Puebla, Mexico
Started with Primrose: 2020
Education background: B.S. in Human Development & Family Science
Favorite foods: Italian, Japanese, Indian, & Mexican cuisine!
Favorite weekend activity: Hiking or watching movies with my family!
Favorite children’s book: Little Tree
Primrose Character I most relate to: Billy
This school year, I’m excited to: Work alongside my students as they face new challenges!
Parker Samiper
Hello, I am Tr. Sampier!
Hometown: Marysville, MI
Started with Primrose: 2022
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite weekend activity: Playing rugby
Favorite children’s book: Two Tough Trucks Get Lost
Primrose Character I most relate to: Mia
This school year, I’m excited to: Create long lasting relationships with the students!
Mahsa Sazgar
Hello, I am Ms. Sazgar
Hometown: Iran
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: B.S in Business Administration
Favorite food: My moms vegetable stew!
Favorite weekend activity: Playing tennis, running, or hanging out with friends!
Favorite children’s book: Who I Am?
Primrose Character I most relate to: OG
This school year, I’m excited to: Meet new people, watch my students grow, learn new things, and create a classroom environment where everyone feels valued!
Miranda Sellers
Hello, I am Ms. Sellers!
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Started with Primrose: 2018
Education background: A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education
Favorite food: Cheeseburgers
Favorite weekend activity: Shopping
Favorite children’s book: Dragons Love Tacos
Primrose Character I most relate to: Benjamin
This school year, I’m excited to: Getting to know a new class and help learn new things everyday!
Kim Sypherd
Hello, I am Ms. Sypherd!
Hometown: Bluffton, OH
Started with Primrose: 2022
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Mac & Cheese
Favorite weekend activity: Reading & Spending time with family
Favorite children’s book: The Kissing Hand
Primrose Character I most relate to: OG
This school year, I’m excited to: Get to know my students & families, while watching them grow!
Mallory Swartz
Hello, I am Ms. Swartz
Hometown: Pemberville, OH
Started with Primrose: 2024
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family & friends
Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat series
Primrose Character I most relate to: Libby
This school year, I’m excited to: Get to know the children and their parents!
Ace Truman
Hello, I am Tr. Truman!
Hometown: Sylvania OH,
Started with Primrose: 2023
Education background: B.S. in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Favorite food: Fajitas
Favorite weekend activity: Reading
Favorite children’s book: Gerald & Piggie Series
Primrose Character I most relate to: Og
This school year, I’m excited to: Get to know what friends like to play and learn about!
Matilda Vipperman
Hello, I am Ms. Vipperman!
Hometown: Marysville, OH
Started with Primrose: 2022
Education background: B.S. in Inclusive Early Childhood
Favorite food: Seafood
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family & friends
Favorite children’s book: Winnie the Pooh
Primrose Character I most relate to: Benjamin
This school year, I’m excited to: Learn and grow alongside my new students as we build a strong learning community!
Dustin Watters
Hello, I am Mr. Watters!
Hometown: Perrysburg, OH
Started with Primrose: 2023
Education background: High School Graduate
Favorite food: Italian & Mexican Cuisine
Favorite weekend activity: Adventures with my family
Favorite children’s book: When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left
Primrose Character I most relate to: Peanut
This school year, I’m excited to: Help students reach their potential!
Mikayla Wilson
Hello, I am Ms. Wilson!
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Started with Primrose: 2022
Education background: CDA
Favorite food: Potatoes
Favorite weekend activity: Reading & spending time with my families
Favorite children’s book: Where the Sidewalk Ends
Primrose Character I most relate to: Ally
This school year, I’m excited to: Build relationships with our students and families!
Franchise Owner
Sarah and Aaron Churchill
Meet Sarah and Aaron Churchill, the new Franchise Owners of Primrose School of Perrysburg. Born and raised in the Toledo area, the Churchill’s are happy to bring the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach they know and love to their hometown.
While the couple is originally from Toledo, college and work moved them to Columbus, OH. It was there that the family discovered and fell in love with Primrose Schools while searching for child care for their oldest daughter.
“When we found Primrose, we immediately knew it was the right fit for our family,” said Sarah. “We, of course, loved the curriculum and the mission, but the little things they do differently from other schools also mattered to us. For example, our daughter’s Teacher was always available in-person each day to greet us, and the front desk Staff was always knowledgeable and attentive. These things make a huge difference when you’re leaving your child at a school, and that’s why we are committed to hiring the right Teachers and Staff to make our families feel part of our school in Perrysburg.”
Sarah and Aaron are high school sweethearts and Ohio State graduates. After graduating with a degree in accounting and mechanical engineering, respectively, they settled down in Columbus. After a few years of working in their fields, they decided to move back home to Toledo to be close to family and friends. Prior to moving, they researched child care and quickly realized the existing schools in their community did not provide the same high quality education they had come to expect from Primrose.
“That’s when I first hatched the idea to open our own Primrose school,” said Sarah. “The opportunity to do something greater for our children and our community was so appealing that we knew it was something we couldn’t pass up.”
Sarah’s parents were small business owners, and their experience and entrepreneurial spirit encouraged her to open the school. Sarah and Aaron believe in the Primrose business and academic model and know this type of quality education is what their community needs. They are thrilled to begin nurturing and teaching the youngest citizens and future leaders of Perrysburg. The Churchills’ three daughters attend the school. Sarah handles the day-to-day operations and management of the school and Aaron supports the school as he continues his career at a company near Perrysburg.
Primrose School of Perrysburg opened its doors in August 2017. The school features the Balanced Learning approach in infant through Pre-Kindergarten classrooms and the Primrose Explorers before and after-school program for students up to age 12. Developed and taught exclusively at Primrose Schools, the research-informed curriculum blends purposeful play with nurturing guidance to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.
Sarah and Aaron Churchill
Meet Sarah and Aaron Churchill, the new Franchise Owners of Primrose School of Perrysburg. Born and raised in the Toledo area, the Churchill’s are happy to bring the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach they know and love to their hometown.
While the couple is originally from Toledo, college and work moved them to Columbus, OH. It was there that the family discovered and fell in love with Primrose Schools while searching for child care for their oldest daughter.
“When we found Primrose, we immediately knew it was the right fit for our family,” said Sarah. “We, of course, loved the curriculum and the mission, but the little things they do differently from other schools also mattered to us. For example, our daughter’s Teacher was always available in-person each day to greet us, and the front desk Staff was always knowledgeable and attentive. These things make a huge difference when you’re leaving your child at a school, and that’s why we are committed to hiring the right Teachers and Staff to make our families feel part of our school in Perrysburg.”
Sarah and Aaron are high school sweethearts and Ohio State graduates. After graduating with a degree in accounting and mechanical engineering, respectively, they settled down in Columbus. After a few years of working in their fields, they decided to move back home to Toledo to be close to family and friends. Prior to moving, they researched child care and quickly realized the existing schools in their community did not provide the same high quality education they had come to expect from Primrose.
“That’s when I first hatched the idea to open our own Primrose school,” said Sarah. “The opportunity to do something greater for our children and our community was so appealing that we knew it was something we couldn’t pass up.”
Sarah’s parents were small business owners, and their experience and entrepreneurial spirit encouraged her to open the school. Sarah and Aaron believe in the Primrose business and academic model and know this type of quality education is what their community needs. They are thrilled to begin nurturing and teaching the youngest citizens and future leaders of Perrysburg. The Churchills’ three daughters attend the school. Sarah handles the day-to-day operations and management of the school and Aaron supports the school as he continues his career at a company near Perrysburg.
Primrose School of Perrysburg opened its doors in August 2017. The school features the Balanced Learning approach in infant through Pre-Kindergarten classrooms and the Primrose Explorers before and after-school program for students up to age 12. Developed and taught exclusively at Primrose Schools, the research-informed curriculum blends purposeful play with nurturing guidance to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.
