Teachers & Staff

Mrs. Ravneet Chhabra
I have a background in business management and a passion for creativity. I am driven by my passion for providing the highest level of care and education to families in the Saddle Rock community. I love spending time with my husband and 2 elementary age children and as a family we enjoy going on hikes!

Mrs. Sarah Roby
Mrs. Roby started at Primrose in August 2012. She has her Elementary Education degree and was an Elementary school teacher for 14 years before joining our teaching team. She has taught in every classroom from Infants to Pre-Kindergarten. In 2017, she joined the leadership team. Mrs. Roby brings a positive daily outlook and lots of silliness. She has a passion for silly socks, teaching students and teachers as well as partnering with families to nurture their kids.
Mrs. Roby’s favorite thing about Primrose is the Balanced Learning curriculum. She believes the combination of free choice play and nurtured guidance from teachers sets children up for success!

Crystal Bicking
Ms. Crystal is our Assistant Director. She has a Sociology Degree and many years of experience in the Early Childhood field. Ms. Crystal has worked for Primrose School of Saddle Rock since February 2012 and is a mentor and resource to all of our teachers and families. She enjoys all things Disney, watching her daughter dance and perform in theatrical productions and traveling with her husband.

Beth Hoehler
Beth is bringing a rich background not only in Early Childhood but with Primrose specifically. She’s taught in several different age groups and has a passion for partnering with teachers to bring out their student’s best and their best as well! She likes the smell of lavender and citrus and she enjoys playing softball, going paddleboarding and hanging out with her daughter.

Judy Valles
We frequently refer to Mrs. Judy as the “Baby Whisperer”! She is one of our Infant Lead Teachers and she has a calming way about her that helps our little ones feel at ease. She has a variety of experience in the ECE field along with education specific to Infants and Toddlers. Mrs. Judy has worked for our school since August of 2017, and likes to travel to visit her two sons who live in Texas.

Ahlam Achmad Mahri
Ahlam has a smile as bright as the sun and a warm personality to match. She helps to create a clean, enriching and safe environment for our youngest learners in the Infant room.

Amanda Schaefer
Amanda excitedly joined our team this year, bringing with her several years of Primrose experience. She is loving and gentle and enjoys watching our youngest learners develop their own personalities. She has a passion to see each learner in her care learn & grow. She enjoys board games, watching old movies and snacking on beef jerky, brownies & sprite.

Sarah Folkner
Ms. Sarah is a passionate young lady who is new to Saddle Rock. She brings a bright smile and a positive spirit to the classroom each day. She enjoys fruit, veggie straws and hot apple cider as well as scrapbooking & rooting on the Green Bay Packers.

Parwin Rezaci
Ms. Parwin teaches in our Toddler room. She immigrated to the U.S. 2 years ago and enjoys spending time together with her son & husband going on little trips around Colorado and enjoying the great outdoors!

Fatima Mutahar
Fatima loves watching our 1-2 year olds learn through exploration! She engages with each student while making sure their physical, emotional & educational needs are met and helping them have fun too. She enjoys spending time with her husband and children.

Megen Dosh
Although new to our school, Ms. Megen comes with many years of Primrose experience. In the classroom, Ms. Megen enjoys the “lightbulb moment”, when a child learns something new, and watching movies & playing with her son at the park. She likes snacking on cookies and drinking iced coffee.

Raven Hernandez
Ms. Raven has an infectious smile and a bright personality! She has jumped into our Early Preschool with eagerness. She does a great job helping the 2 year olds start the potty training process and makes sure each day is full of a good balance of educational learning and fun. Raven enjoys building LEGOS, paddleboarding and hiking.

Lali Landa
Lali is a valuable member of our Early Preschool Team. She builds trusting and deep-rooted relationships with every kiddo in her class. In her spare time, she likes to read & crochet while sipping Boba.

Evelyn Lopez-Rojas
Ms. Evelyn teaches in our Preschool Pathways classroom. She enjoys working with 2-4 year olds helping them learn more about the world around them. She enjoys drinking hot chocolate, flowers and spending time playing with her children at the park.

Shey Alvarado
Ms. Shey is one of our Preschool Pathways classroom teachers. She is enthusiastic about working with young ones, helping them to learn and grow as they explore the world around them. She enjoys Chick-fil-a, iced coffee, going to festivals & concerts as well as cheering on the CU Buffs!

Perla Mondragon
Perla brings a strong background in education to her preschool classroom. She loves creating interesting enhancements that give her students a chance to play, think and learn during Children’s Choice time. Perla enjoys reading & spending time in the great outdoors with her 2 kids and husband.

Adriana Wasmundt
Ms. Adriana is new to our school and enjoys working with older students, helping them learn & grow each day. When she isn’t inspiring young minds, she likes to spend time drawing & doing art projects. She also enjoys cheering on the Denver Broncos and eating spicy chips & sweet tea.

Jayden Whitmire
Jayden comes every day with a positive attitude and a desire to see each child in his class achieve their best! He enjoys eating spicy Doritos, playing guitar, hanging with his siblings and collecting Pokemon cards.

Dariana Varela
Dariana approaches each day as a new opportunity to help her students gain the skills they need to grow their minds & bodies. She likes to eat veggie straws and drink tea as well as work out and go hiking.

Karen Moore
Mrs. Moore has been part of the Primrose team since September of 2006! She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. As an experienced teacher at our school, she has helped to mentor many new teachers and taught hundreds of students over the years. She has 3 grandkids she loves spending time with.

Meghan Bryant
Ms. Meghan is an artist at heart. She teaches in the Pre-K classroom and specializes in bringing classroom centers to life by enhancing them to meet each month’s themes. She enjoys spending time with her family in the evening and on weekends.

Stephanie Sneideman
Ms. Stephanie comes from New York and enjoys sushi, chocolate, and painting/ drawing and dancing! She loves building confidence in her young students and helping kids learn and grow academically so they are ready for Kindergarten. Stephanie loves spending time in the outdoors with her young son & husband.

Kimberly Pendell
Ms. Kimberly is a valuable part of our Pre- Kindergarten team. She takes pleasure in helping children gain the academic & social skills necessary to head into Elementary school successfully. She likes crocheting, knitting, the smell of lavender or sage as well as spending time with her infant son and husband.

Heather Springer
Ms. Heather has a passion for food and enjoys creating new and enticing meals! She and her husband have 3 children and she enjoys painting, creating and thrift shopping for old, unique items.

Aubrey Welsh
Aubrey is a hard-working staff member who does a great job helping our kiddos learn and grow. She brings a wealth of experience as both a Primrose teacher from Indiana and a mother of 2 school-age boys. She enjoys quilting and crafting.

Karen Cowan
Ms. Karen works primarily with students in our Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten classes. She enjoys being part of the “lightbulb moment” when they grasp a new concept or idea. She enjoys eating ice cream, popcorn & chocolate and in her free time, she likes to read and watch old movies.

Gabryella Bense
Gabryella has been part of our teaching team for 2 years and enjoys working in our Preschool classes. In her free time, she enjoys reading and art. Her favorite color is yellow.

Sarah Bicking
Ms. Sarah is an energetic college student who loves dance, theater and children! She is a proud CU Buff during the school year, but comes home for long breaks with a passion to help kids of all ages reach their full potential. She goes into any room ready to sing, play and guide these young learners to reaching their fullest potential.

Bailey Ayres
Bailey is a high school student whose bright smile & positivity brings joy to everyone around her! She loves helping our young learners and easily fits into any age group.

Julia Hamilton
Ms. Julia has a positive outlook to each day and takes joy in helping kids learn new things! She loves snowboarding, hiking and paddleboarding.

Makenzie Gwartney
Ms. Kenzie brings the joy wherever she goes- her smile lights up every room. She primarily works in our Infant classrooms but eagerly steps into any room to help the kiddos learn & grow. She is in school getting her teaching credentials. In her free time, Kenzie is in school part time, enjoys helping at her church and loves Disney!

Tina Ngo
Ms. Tina helps out in every classroom, making sure each child enjoys each day to its fullest.

Rachael Heim
Ms. Rachael Heim is one of our Lead Infant Teachers. She has a variety of experience in ECE along with Early Childhood Education classes. Ms. Rachael has worked for our school since August of 2018 and worked for another Primrose school prior to that. Her years of experience have made her a teacher that can help with any age groups and has helped her become a resource for our new teachers. She loves camping with family and friends.

Franchise Owners
Ravneet Chhabra and Nikhil Saluja
Welcome to the Primrose School of Saddle Rock!
Allow us to introduce ourselves – I’m Rav Chhabra and together with my husband Nik Saluja, we are the proud owners of Primrose School of Saddle Rock. It’s a privilege to extend a warm welcome to you and your family, and we’re thrilled to embark on this journey together in providing the gold standard in early childhood education.
As parents ourselves, we understand the challenges of finding a nurturing and safe environment for our children’s growth and development. We firmly believe that every child deserves the best education and care during their formative years. Our journey with Primrose began when we were searching for childcare and early learning options for our son. We were immediately impressed by the level of care and the high-quality curriculum offered at our local Primrose school, and we knew we wanted to be a part of the Primrose family.
With my background in business management and a passion for creativity, I ensure that every aspect of the Primrose experience is crafted with care and thoughtfulness to meet the unique needs of each child and family. Nik, a CU Boulder alumnus and a Computer engineer, brings his expertise in technology and innovation to our school, driving our commitment to excellence in early childhood education.
Together, we are driven by our passion for providing the highest level of care and education to families in our community. Our two beautiful children, Riaan and Aarza, are our greatest treasures. Both are in elementary school after graduating from Primrose.
At the heart of our approach, is the belief that who children become is as important as what they know. Our Balanced Learning® approach combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers, fostering curiosity, creativity, confidence, and compassion in every child. We don’t just offer curriculum; it’s a transformative early learning experience for children and their families.
We are thrilled to extend the Primrose experience to your family and eagerly anticipate welcoming you to our Primrose family!




