Teachers & Staff

“Hi, I am Anne Lewis, the owner and operator of the Primrose School of Shawnee.

I’d like to tell you about myself, my family and my Primrose Story. Growing up, my parents instilled strong family values in me that I continue to pass on to this day. One of the most rewarding things that I have ever done is raise my children! With my children being older now, I want to get involved in the community and make a difference in the world. I aim to provide the same high standard of care that I expect for my own children. This is what led me to opening the Primrose School of Shawnee. Primrose Schools provides a nurturing environment that feels like an extension of your own family.

Originally from Indiana, I graduated from Northern Illinois University and moved to Kansas. I have franchiser business experience and I have experience running a center and childcare. I understand the daunting challenges of balancing a career and family. At the school, I plan to handle the day-to-day operations, working closely with parents, children and staff. I am married to my awesome husband, Phil. I have three loving and amazing children; Alyssa, Abigail, and Dalton.

Primrose Schools strives to deliver the best and most trusted early education and care. We believe that who children become is as important as what they know. Our exclusive early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, confidence, creativity and compassion. We deliver more than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. I am excited to bring this exceptional quality care to the Shawnee community.

I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our Primrose family!”

I’m Mrs. Abby Wood. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working at the Primrose School of Shawnee for over 8 years! I am married to my husband Bryce who is a Operator of heavy machinery. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in unified early childhood education with an emphasis in special education and a certificate in service learning. During my time at the Primrose School of Shawnee I have been a Kindergarten teacher, Advanced pre-kindergarten teacher, Curriculum Director, and now Director. Working in early childhood education is my passion and I have always loved it! I am excited to work on curriculum in all the classrooms, support the needs of all the teachers, students and their families! The Primrose School of Shawnee is truly a family to me and I enjoy each day I get to be here! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

I’m Mrs. Nicolette Graham. I wanted to tell you some interesting things about myself. I was born in Arizona, but spent most of my life in Shawnee, KS. I live in Edwardsville, KS with my husband Travis and our two dachshunds Kauffman and Dodger. I love trying new foods, so our family picks a new place once a month to try out. I also love to shop at my favorite local boutiques and shops, but I am always looking for new ones to take my nieces to. Growing up my mom had licensed daycares and it was her love of children that really fostered a desire in me to teach.  I have been with Primrose over 19 years this September. I really enjoy every aspect of the job, but especially getting to know each of the children and their families. In my spare time, I enjoy coloring, reading, watching sports, and taking walks with my husband and dogs. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Ms. Davis, I wanted to tell you a little about myself. My daughter and I live with our dog Baxter in Prairie Village. Together we enjoy spending time outdoors, I also love playing volleyball and look forward to teaching my daughter how to play someday! I graduated from Shawnee Mission South in 2014, and started doing nursing classes when I realized early childhood education was where I was the happiest. Other than working with kids, I have my own photography LLC and fill extra free time of mine capturing weddings. I have worked with Primrose since 2017 and continue to enjoy every minute! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Mr. Bates. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working at the Primrose School of Shawnee since July of 2019. Before that I helped in our in-home daycare. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Management . In my spare time, I like to watch football and play yard games with my friends. I love playing cornhole; I used to play in cornhole tournaments at KU. I used to play baseball; it was my favorite sport as a kid. I am looking forward to meeting all of you! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. 

We are pleased to announce Ms. Klotz as our Apple of Our Eye for the month of November! Ms. Klotz comes to the Primrose School of Shawnee with 18 years of teaching experience. Ms. Klotz has three boys and three dogs at home. They have a standard poodle named Daisy, a mini golden doodle named Copper, and a rat terrier named Goose. Her favorite thing about being a teacher is building connections with her students and families while creating a solid foundation for becoming a life-long learner. When she is not teaching, she enjoys reading, puzzles, bowling, and playing cards with friends. She loves to travel, is family oriented, and is very active in her church. Her favorite food is Sushi or Mexican food and an interesting fact about Ms. Klotz is that she was quite the adventurist when she was younger. She jumped off a thirty five foot cliff into the Colorado River when she was 18. Ms. Klotz has fit right into the school and is doing an amazing job with the students in her class and implementing curriculum. We are so happy to have Ms. Klotz as a part of our Primrose School of Shawnee family!

I’m Miss B! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have two children, who both attend the Primrose School of Shawnee. I’m currently engaged to my high school sweetheart! I enjoy spending time with my kids, and my family and cannot wait to get to know yours! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Ms. R and I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I love learning just as much as I love teaching. I have studied and know words and phrases in Dari and Spanish! I love learning new languages. I also enjoy working with books, I bind fanfiction and rebind published work with custom covers! I absolutely love helping others, kids, and adults alike! I am a trained doula and lactation counselor. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Mrs. C and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been a teacher here at the Primrose School of Shawnee since August of 2020 and I have been a teacher in the Kansas City area for over 12 years. My goal each day for our classroom is that the students learn, feel safe, and have fun. I own a small in-home bakery called Pretty in Peach Bakery! My favorite color is green and my favorite animals are elephants and turtles. I love my job and the opportunity I get each year to build trusting relationships with my students and their families. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hello! My name is Mrs. J and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am so excited to be joining your child’s classroom this year! I’m looking forward to getting to know each of you and creating a classroom where every student feels safe, supported, and excited to learn. A little bit about me. I am a mom of three amazing kids, ages 11, 5, and 2, so I know firsthand how important it is for children to feel cared for, encouraged, and understood. Outside of the classroom, I love spending time at the lake with my family, working out, and making memories with my family. I believe that building strong relationships with students and families is such an important part of a successful school year. I can’t wait to learn about your child. Their interests, strengths, personality, and all the things that make them unique! I’m so excited for the year ahead and feel very lucky to be a part of your child’s journey. Here’s to a wonderful year filled with learning, laughter, growth, and lots of great memories! I’m so happy to be here, and I can’t wait to meet you all!At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Ms. M! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have a son, Mason who will be going into first grade and a daughter named Nova who attends the Primrose School of Shawnee in the Preschool Pathways classroom! In my spare time, i like to spend time outside doing activities with my kids or inside reading a book. I also love to grill out with family and friends. I am very passionate about working with children, it makes me so happy seeing the children hit new milestones. I love working with children of all ages. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Miss P and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am so excited to be a part of your child’s learning journey, I cannot wait to hear laughter fill our classroom. Growing up I had four other siblings, we always enjoyed Sunday dinners together. I really enjoy music, and love to experience concerts! I have been working in childcare for 1 1/2 years and  am currently attending JCCC. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Mrs. M and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live at home with my three kids and husband. My husband is a Fire Captain for Olathe Fire. At home I enjoy passing time by baking, doing puzzles, and reading. My favorite thing about working with children is watching them learn new skills. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Miss S and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I worked with children prior to the Primrose School of Shawnee mentoring kids in middle school. I know basic sign language signs, and cannot wait to help teach them to our class. I also look forward to doing Harmony and Hearts as I sang in the choir for 8 years. My favorite thing about working with children is seeing them build bonds and relationships with each other. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family. 

I’m Miss B and I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I am new to the childcare setting and am excited for my journey at the Primrose School of Shawnee. I love baking and spending time being creative. I enjoy doing ceramics, drawing, painting, and making bracelets. I am excited to be working with children and cannot wait to see them find their own creativity! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Miss H and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I recently moved back to Kansas City after living in North Carolina for five years! I am currently in school for Labor and Delivery, and I am also studying criminal justice. I am so excited to get to know you and your child and help them grow. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Ms. C. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family. I have two children, Matias and Emily. They are in the explorer’s program at the Primrose School of Shawnee with me! I have been with Primrose since January of 2023. I love coming into work and being there for all of my students. I love seeing them learn new things each and every day; I also love seeing how much they grow throughout the school year! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Miss C. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am a big fan of traveling and I enjoy being active outdoors. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family. I have 4 years of experience in childcare and love watching children hit their milestones! I am currently finishing my bachelors degree in kinesiology. One of my favorite children’s books if “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Miss M. I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I absolutely love working with animals, especially dogs. I am currently going to school to be an ultrasound technician! My favorite color is pink and my favorite children’s book is “Humpty Dumpty”. One thing I look forward to is seeing my class smile every morning. I am new to childcare but excited! In my free time I love to listen to music. At Primrose, we are more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Miss J, and I wanted to share a little bit about myself! I’m a high school graduate and have spent the past three summers working with the Unified Government summer programs. I’ve always enjoyed being around children and getting to know their unique personalities, and I love the opportunity to make a positive impact in their lives while encouraging their curiosity and helping them learn and grow. A few fun facts about me: I have a kitten named Peanut! In my free time, I love watching movies,  and spending time with my friends and family. I’m excited to be part of your child’s learning journey and to create fun, meaningful experiences with them each day! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

I’m Miss K. I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I just recently graduated from cosmetology school, and am currently working towards my associates degree which I will have next month! I grew up alongside my 8 siblings, and cannot wait to watch my class grow with each other. I have a dog named Pablo, he is a Frenchie! My favorite thing about working with children is seeing their smiles each day. At Primrose, we are more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hi I’m Mrs. S. I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I have over 9 years of teaching experience! My family and I love to go camping and have an annual camping trip that we go on. I have one granddaughter named Remington and one grandson named Ryken! I love coming to work and seeing the children smile every day and learn new things throughout the school year! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Mrs. A. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have two children, my four year old daughter named Delaney and a three year old son name Eugene! I’ve worked with Primrose for three years now! Someday in the near future I hope to start training to run a marathon, with the goal to run one in the next three years! My favorite thing about working with children is watching them grow mentally and physically! My favorite children’s book is “Put Me in The Zoo” and the favorite holiday is Christmas! One of my favorite family traditions is every year my husbands family does a giant white elephant Christmas celebration! In my personal time, I like to read, crochet, binge watch Gilmore Girls, and go shopping! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hi I’m Miss U and I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I go to Mill Valley high school and have five siblings! I am the second oldest sibling. I love spending time outside with my siblings and friends. Being outside is one of my favorite hobbies! My favorite children’s book is “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. My favorite thing about working with children is seeing the smiles on their faces each day! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hi I’m Mrs. E! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have worked for 3 years teaching 1 year olds and I have worked 3 years with infants! I have my associates degree in general studies and my favorite thing about working with children is watching them grow and reach milestones! My favorite children’s book is “Brown Bear Brown Bear”. My favorite holiday is Christmas, I love gift giving! My favorite family tradition is that we have family game nights 2x a month with the kids picking what we eat! At home I speak English and I have an Australian Shepard named Sissy. In my personal time, I like to watch movies with my family, diamond painting, arts & crafts, and cozy PC games! Three fun facts about my include I had a small in-home bakery with my sister. We closed shop when Covid hit. I don’t like cooking but love baking! I have a shellfish allergy that developed when I was 26. before that I loved seafood! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Ms. K and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have worked in childcare for 18 years! I have three sons sages 7, 9, and 12. We love to spend time discovering new parks to play at together. I have a degree in Elementary Education from Kansas State University. My favorite thing about working with children is making connections with them. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Ms. G. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I went to JCCC and Mid-America Nazarene for college; I have a Bachelors degree in early childhood education. While at JCCC I played volleyball for a year and I was a baseball manager for 4 years. I love to cook, I attended cooking school for 2 years. My favorite college team is K-State! I love coming into work and seeing all of the children in my class grow and learn new things. I have been with the Primrose School of Shawnee since July 2023. At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. 

I’m Mrs. J. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working in child care for over 14 years now. I used to work at an in-home daycare in 2010 until I became a stay at home mom a couple years later. My family and I are Irish, we enjoy having Irish foods and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day together every year! I have a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies and Child Development. I am currently enrolled at Fort Hayes State University where I am pursuing a degree in sociology. I have been with the Primrose School of Shawnee since October of 2022. I love coming to work and seeing the children smile every day and learn new things throughout the school year! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hi I’m Miss C. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. Before Primrose I have child care experience through babysitting. I am currently attending Mill Valley High school. My favorite thing about working with children is the environment and all the happiness! My favorite children’s book is “Horton Hears a Who”. My favorite holiday to celebrate is Christmas! One of my favorite family traditions is going to the lake. At home I speak English and I have 1 dog named Cleatus. In my personal time, I like to play volleyball! Some fun facts about me are I love to read, my favorite color is blue, and I like to play volleyball! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Ms. B and I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I have worked with children for roughly six years. I am the oldest of my four siblings. I have a beautiful baby girl that attends Primrose School of Shawnee in one of the infant classrooms. My favorite thing about working with children is watching them grow and learn new things. I am so excited to get to know all of you! At Primrose, we are more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hi I’m Miss M. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. Before Primrose I have child care experience nannying and babysitting. I am currently a high school student and my favorite thing about working with children is watching them learn new things! My favorite children’s book is “Goodnight Moon” and my favorite holiday to celebrate is Halloween! One of my favorite family traditions is driving around to watch and look at Christmas lights. At home I speak English with my family and we have two dogs named Fred and Roxy. In my personal time, I like to play volleyball, shop, and spend time with friends and family! Some fun facts about me are that my favorite color is orange, my favorite food is strawberries, and my birthday is on Groundhogs day! I play volleyball, soccer, and basketball. I just won state volleyball for my high school for class 6A! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

I’m Miss H! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have 5 siblings-three sisters and two brothers. I studied and know some french! I used to spend free time horse back riding! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hi I’m Mr. Allen! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I drive the bus here at the Primrose School of Shawnee! This is my second year driving the morning and afternoon bus route. I have 7 years childcare experience coaching youth football. I have my BS in Accounting and my favorite holiday to celebrate is Thanksgiving! At home I have two French bulldogs named Pepper and Birdie. In my personal time, I like to go to the gym, watch football, and watch hockey! Some fun facts about myself are that I have 2 sons ages 17 and 19. My 19-year-old is in the United States Marine Corps. My 17-year-old is a senior in high school. After graduating college, I coached high school football for 2 years. I am a retired police caption, and I spent 27 years in law enforcement! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of childcare specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.