Hi, my name is Bela Desai, and I am thrilled to lead such amazing schools as the Franchise Owner-Operating Partner for the Rigley Primrose Schools. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead such a strong and nurturing team! I am committed to continue to represent Primrose in Dr. Rigley’s distinguished brand.

I’ve held various positions throughout my journey with previous Primrose ownership group as a infant teacher, toddler teacher, pre-kindergarten teacher, office manager, and director of admissions. I joined the Rigley Primrose team in 2020 with over 15 years of Primrose experience as the education director, executive director, and regional director for our 4 Dallas locations for over 4 years and now operating partner with Dr. Noel Rigley for all 6 locations in DFW! I am excited to extend my support to our Plano and Frisco leadership successes and ensure all aspects of the school is maintained at all times!

In 2018 I made a career change. I joined a childcare corporate company for a year and half. I served as a Consultant and Mentor for over 50 Franchisee’s and Directors guiding best practices to provide high-quality early childhood education. It was during this time I came to the realization that my heart was with Primrose.

I am originally from Kansas City. I moved to the Lone Star state for my college education in Nursing. While in college, my journey in teaching began with Primrose Schools in 2009. Primrose helped me realize my true passion, Early Childhood Education! I was motivated to pursue my degree in the field of education. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Health Studies in Child Development and my Master’s in Education in Educational Leadership. I am certified in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. I have also received my Texas Training Registry to conduct faculty trainings in the state of Texas.

I am proud to share Dr. Rigley’s passion to provide the best in Early Education within a nurturing and positive learning environment and committed to guiding the best practices of Primrose in order to provide high-quality early childhood education for all those I guide and inspire.

If you have any questions I am always available along with the amazing ladies at the school!

Sincerely,

Bela Desai

Franchise Owner- Operating Partner

Hi, I am Rashi Chopra. I am passionate about working with children, helping them grow and develop in every area. Together we are building our future community leaders. I look forward to using my experiences to mentor staff members and support our school to be the best in Early Childhood Education!

I was born in India and began my early childhood education at University in India, earning my Master of Arts Kanpur University, 2001 in Political Science, Diploma in Nursery Teachers Training; Advance Diploma in Computer Science and Technology, 2000; Bachelor of Arts, 1999. In the United States, I began teaching at a Montessori school in 2011 and earned my Early Childhood Credential – American Montessori Society, 2013. I have also completed my Childcare Director’s Credential, January 2022. I have lived in Texas for more than 16 years. My husband and I have raised our daughter here, and she is currently attending the University of Texas at Austin.

What excites me most about joining Dr. Rigley’s Primrose schools is his commitment to his team, families, and the execution of the Primrose curriculum. Primrose’s teaching philosophies pull together a balanced curriculum which enriches and supports individual learning methods.

I am highly motivated and a progress focused Director. I am eager to get to know your children and to learn what is important to you as we focus on their future. Please contact me with any questions.

Hi, my name is Stephanie Jimenez, and I am thrilled to be the Education Director at Primrose School of Plano at Preston Meadow.

I was born and raised in Plano, TX. I love hiking and going fishing with my family. Sculpting, arts, and all craft things is my absolute favorite! Love for shopping and anything girly!

I have been working in Early Childhood Education for over 2 years, working with all age groups. Previously worked in customer service.

Being a part of the Rigley group for over 2 years has been so rewarding and I love being able to watch children grow and seeing smiles on families faces!

I have dedicated my heart and soul to my career! I am so excited to be a part of an amazing leadership team!

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

Hi! My name is Stephanie Woodard and I am the Assistant Director of Primrose School of Plano at Preston Meadow.

I have over 20 years of experience in childcare. I have been a teacher at Primrose schools since 2003. My children have been my inspiration, they inspire me to be a better person, and a better teacher, every day!

I am positive and try to carry that positivity into the classroom. I am very excited to bring my classroom experiences to my new Leadership role as your Education Director! My goal is to carry on your child’s positive classroom experiences and support them through their Primrose journey. As an experienced teacher, I look forward to digging into our classrooms and supporting your child’s teachers, to provide them with my best so that they can give your child their best each day.

I look forward to partnering with you and influencing your positive Primrose experiences. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hi! My name is Maria, and I am so happy to be a part of the Primrose team. I was born and raised in Columbia South America, and moved to Texas at the age of 21.  I am a proud mother of a 28 year old ambitious daughter, who is currently experiencing life in Hawaii.   In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, cooking, and gardening.

My passion has always been to cook. I have been in the culinary industry for over 28 years, and truly enjoy it. I am always getting feedback about how wonderful I make the school smell with my cooking.  The children  are always so happy when I enter their classroom.  I get greeted daily with a smile and a “Ms. Maria!” The show of excitement on their little faces about what Ms. Maria made them today is priceless. Maybe one day I will open up my own little cafe.

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Over 19 years working with children

Education: High school Diploma

My favorite thing about working with children: Seeing them enjoy all the food

Favorite Children’s book: Winnie the Pooh

Favorite Holiday: 

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Traditions: 

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish, and English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): I have two cats named Mama, and Milo

In my Personal Time, I like to: Be outside gardening, and taking care of my plants

Hi,

I’m June, and I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I am devoted to making your children feel safe, loved, and cared for. Helping them strive to meet milestones and learn new skills.

I approached teaching with an attachment base approach, building a trusting, and loving relationships with my students! I can’t wait to meet you!

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Over a year working with children

Education: Pursuing a degree in child Development at Texas Women’s University

My Favorite thing about working with children: Watching them become a unique person

Favorite Children’s book: Alligator Pie by Dennis Lee

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Traditions: 

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): I have three rats, Jesse, Pete, and Walter,  and two cats, Clementine, and Ellie

In my Personal Time, I like to: Crochet, knit, and Sew

Hi! I’m Suzan, and I am happy to be a part of the Preston Meadow team. I enjoy working with children, and create a safe, love, and inviting environment. Family is very important to me. I have patience and kindness, which reflects in how I teach. Being a parent has helped me understand how important patience, care, and supportive environment are for children. I will make sure that I do the same for the children that are in my care.

Childcare/Teaching Experience: I’ve worked around children on, and off for many years

Education: I studied business back at home

My Favorite thing about working with children: Their curiosity, and questions make me look for the answers. It is so awesome to watch them grow, and want to know so much about everything!

Favorite Children’s book: The Three Little Pigs

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: Nawroz

Favorite Family Traditions: Weekly Family Dinners, Movie Nights

Languages Spoken in the Home: Kurdish

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): I have a dog named Rockie

In my Personal Time, I like to: Cook, Read, and Exercise

My name is Ari, and I am originally from Gretna Louisiana. I graduated from Helen Cox high school, and moved to Texas soon after. I have been here for several years now, and I love it! I have a lot of siblings that I have been a big sister too, and who looked up to me as I was growing up. I believe that is what has given me the passion to work with children. I enjoy being a part of their journey. Watching them grow, and learn, puts a smile on my face. I can’t wait to meet you, and your family!

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Over three years of childcare experience

Education : High School Diploma, and are in the process of attaining my Early Childhood Development, and Education

My Favorite thing about working with children: I enjoy watching them grow

Favorite Children’s book: Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry

Favorite Holiday: 

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Traditions: 

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): I have six pets. Three birds named  Owen, Sno, and Zim, and three dogs named Broly, Beignet, and Bani

In my Personal Time, I like to: play games, solve puzzles, paint, and read books

I’m  Anees, a proud mom of three children who I adore. Outside of caring for children, I enjoy cooking, road trips, and spending time with my family. I have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, however I would enjoy working with children. I find great joy in being around kids and supporting their growth!

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: One year

Education: Masters in Business Administration

My favorite thing about working with children: Watching them grow, giggle, and learn

Favorite Children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Favorite Holiday: Ramadan

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: Ramadan

Favorite Family Traditions: 

Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, and English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): 

In my Personal Time, I like to: Spend time with my children

I have a few years of experience working with children. They bring me such joy whenever I am around them. I  enjoy supporting child development, and watching them achieve their milestones.  I have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in human resource, and finance. I can’t wait to meet you!

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Two years

Education: Masters in Business Administration in Human Resources and finance

My favorite thing about working with children: I genuinely enjoy supporting Child Development and watching them achieve their milestones

Favorite Children’s book: I couldn’t pick just one, Pete the Cat; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do you See?

Favorite Holiday: Christmas, Diwali

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali

Favorite Family Traditions: 

Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi, and English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): 

In my Personal Time, I like to: Spending time with my family, and going dancing

I have over 4 years experience working with children. My favorite thing about working with children is that I get a chance to be a big kid. There are times throughout the day where I can run, jump, and play alongside the children in my class.

Whenever I can, I like to travel, and go to the theater. Since I was young, I’ve always really enjoyed the arts. I competed in a competition, won, and now I have apiece of my artwork hanging in the Dallas Museum of Art! I look forward to being a part of your child’s educational journey!

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Four years

Education: Midwestern State University

My favorite thing about working with children: being a part of their experiences

Favorite Children’s book: One Fish, Two Fish

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Traditions: Going to the movies on the Weekend

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish, and English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): I have two cats named Neo, and Lucky, and one dog named Cici

In my Personal Time, I like to: Hiking, Knitting, and Reading

Hi I’m Cadence

I was born in Terrell Texas, and I am the youngest of four siblings. My family and I are very close, and spend a lot of time together. I enjoy being around children. My brother’s have children that I adore. I babysit them any chance I get. I enjoy watching them grow into their own little person.

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Eight years

Education: High school Diploma, attending College

My favorite thing about working with children: Knowing that we are taking great care of our future generation

Favorite Children’s book: Amelia Beclelia

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Traditions: On Christmas Eve, we always build a fire, and open one present

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): A German Sheppard named Moose , three cats named Rocket Max, and Mia and two lizards whose names are Tripod, and Stripes

In my Personal Time, I like to: Be outside gardening, and taking care of my plants

Hi! I’m Sweta

I love to cook, paint, craft, travel, and shop. I enjoy gardening, and listening  to music whenever I can. I am from India, where most of my family is. I moved to Texas with my husband, and my daughter. Working with children make me happy. I love to see them smile. That makes my day. I have been working with children for almost a year, and  love it!

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: One year

Education: Masters degree in Computer Application

My favorite thing about working with children: Their smiles

Favorite Children’s book: Panchatantra

Favorite Holiday: Diwali

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali

Favorite Family Traditions: Discussing every small and big events with family

Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi, Odia, and English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): 

In my Personal Time, I like to: talk to my mom, daughter, and sister-in-law

I have worked with children for over 14 years back in my country. I have received childcare, and childhood certificates. I have wrote two children’s books on behavior in children. I enjoy working with children because they make my heart smile. I love to watch them grow, and learn new things everyday!

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Fourteen years

Education: Early Childhood certifications

My favorite thing about working with children: When I spend time with children, I feel happy

Favorite Children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Favorite Holiday: Nowruz

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: Our family celebration is Nowruz with traditional dishes

Favorite Family Traditions: Every weekend, we visit with family and cook together

Languages Spoken in the Home: Persian

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): 

In my Personal Time, I like to: cook, read, and go for walks

I am Neeraja born in India. I completed my post graduation from S.V. University in India. I love interacting with children. They carry so many cute moments. I have worked with children for over 4 years, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I worked for 2 years at schools, and a college in India before coming to Texas.

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Four years

Education: Postgraduate

My favorite thing about working with children: The interactions, and getting to enjoy the cute moments with them

Favorite Children’s book: 

Favorite Holiday: 

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Traditions: 

Languages Spoken in the Home:  English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): 

In my Personal Time, I like to: Spend time with my family and friends

I am so excited to get to know you, and your kiddo. I grew up in Plano, and been a part of the Primrose family since 2024. I am very close with my family. We enjoy board games, video games, Dungeons, and Dragons, and more. I enjoy getting to know all the different personalities of the children. I have so much fun getting to know each and every one.

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Over Two Years

Education: High School graduate

My favorite thing about working with children: Getting to see all their different personalities

Favorite Children’s book: The Water Hole

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Traditions: 

Languages Spoken in the Home: English, and some french

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): Two dogs named Journey, and Bailey, and a cat named Pippin

In my Personal Time, I like to: Play games, watch movies, crochet, and bake

Hi, My name is Nahal, and I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

Before moving to the United States, I was living in a close-knit household with my parents, and sister in Iran. I enjoy traveling, concerts, and theater, and spending quality time with my family. We truly cherish the time we get to spend together. From discovering new places, or enjoying the arts, these shared experiences created lasting memories that continue to ground and inspire me, even from afar.

Childcare/Teaching Experience: Three years

Education: I have a Master’s degree in Graphic Design

My Favorite thing about working with Children: What I love most is the caring, and supportive atmosphere. It’s a place where children are encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive-surrounded by compassionate, committed educators.

My favorite thing about working with children: I enjoy watching children grow, learn, and thrive

Favorite Children’s book: 

Favorite Holiday: Noroz

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Traditions: 

Languages Spoken in the Home: Persian

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): 

In my Personal Time, I like to: Go to concerts, and the theater

I became a part of the Primrose at Preston Meadow family in 2022 and I have been working with children for 1 year. I graduated from Plano Senior High in 2020, and I am currently enrolled at Collin College for an Early Childhood Education degree.  My passions include working with children using creativity to help them flourish and develop.  I enjoy relaxing with my family, going to the park with my son, and baking.

Childcare/ Teaching Experience: Eight years

Education: High school Diploma, seeking my nursing degree

My favorite thing about working with children: Seeing them enjoy all the food

Favorite Children’s book: Winnie the Pooh

Favorite Holiday: 

Other Significant Culture Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Traditions: 

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish, and English

Pets in the Home: ( Name and Type of Animal): I have two cats named Mama, and Milo

In my Personal Time, I like to: Be outside gardening, and taking care of my plants

I’m Munira and I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I was born in Pakistan. I have dedicated my heart and soul to my job and love being able to watch children grow.  I have 1 year of early childhood education and I have been a part of the Primrose School of Preston Meadow family since July 2023.

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

I joined Primrose in August 2022. I have 11 years of experience working with children.  I graduated from Plano East Senior High, and am passionate about learning new skills. I also am passionate about traveling.

I enjoy going to the movies and spending time with my family and friends

I am the first in my family to relocate to another country and make a career here in the U.S. I am very quiet, but focused at work. I love traveling, and trying new foods. My culinary skills have quite the reputation. I have over 2 years in childcare experience, and I believe happy children learn best!

I’m Kavya and I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I have dedicated my heart and soul to my job and love being able to watch children grow.  I have 1 year of early childhood education and I have been a part of the Primrose School of Preston Meadow family since July 2024.

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

Hello, I’m Ms. Ryburn, and I I became a part of the Primrose at Preston Meadow family in 2018 and I have been working with children for over 20 years.

I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business & Accounting from Grayson County College & a degree in Radio and Broadcasting from Columbia School of Broadcasting.

My passions include spending time with my family and relaxing and enjoying coffee.

I enjoy spending hours coloring with gel pens in coloring books.

Hello, my name is Karien, and I am Peruvian. I moved to the United States a couple of years ago with my family. I have two daughters. We moved to the United States mainly because one of my daughters is training in gymnastics at a high level. She represents Peru in international events. Professionally, I am a teacher, and have worked with children for many years. Teaching is truly my passion.

I can’t wait to meet you, and your family!

Child Care Experience: 25 Years of teaching

Education Background: I am a teacher with postgraduate studies in education

My Favorite Thing about Working with Children: I like to see them grow, and learn

Languages spoken at home: Spanish

I’m Anita and I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I was born and received my education in India. I feel that we can learn from children and I love being a part of their learning journey. I have been a part of the Primrose School of Preston Meadow family since March of 2023.  I enjoy eating Indian Food while traveling all over the world.

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

I’m Sharmila and I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I was born and received my education in India. I feel that we can learn from children and I love being a part of their learning journey. I have been a part of the Primrose School of Preston Meadow family since February of 2023.

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