Hello everyone, my name is LuAnn Watts. I have been working in the Early Childhood Education profession for 29 years. Since I was a little girl, I have always wanted to be a teacher. I love the sense of community a school can create, the relationships between the families and educators, and the foundations we create for children’s early learning.

I started out as a teacher, working with infants to grade school aged children. I love all age groups, there is something special about the development and discoveries in each age group that is exciting to me. My priority is to provide a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for children to learn and grow.

I have six nieces and nephews who are my whole world. I have been a big part of their lives in one way or another. Besides spending time with my nieces and nephews, I enjoy photography, traveling, on and off Broadway shows, reading, and the coast. I also enjoy supporting the community. Primrose has given me more opportunities to do this with our giving projects and Adopt-a-grandparent. It is important for me to support our community whether it be for people in need or providing a service.

Hello,

My name is Ophélie. I grew up in France where my mom had her own in-home daycare. I grew up helping her with the kids and building a community with those families, which I am still in touch with to this day.

After studying Tourism and working as a front desk and tour guide in a wine museum, I decided to move to the US as an Au Pair. After 2 years of taking care of the most adorable twins, I stayed in California with my husband and became a Local Consultant for Au Pairs.

We moved to Oregon in 2021 and started my career (officially) in Early Childhood Education. I started as a French Preschool teacher. After a year, I became the Educational Mentor, followed by becoming the Assistant Director. I got the opportunity to work for the city of Hillsboro as a Early Childhood Lead Teacher where I was creating programs for children between 1 to 5 years old. I later crossed path with Primrose and started to work there as a part-time support teacher to now being the Assistant Director.

I always loved working with children, seeing the light in their face when they remember something their learned. I also thrive creating a community when everyone support each other.

In my free time I enjoy photography, hikes, travels, spend time with my family and friends, read and bake.

Hi everyone,

My name is Ms. Erin, and I’m excited to have joined the team here at Primrose! I have worked in childcare since 1995. I have assisted and taught all ages throughout my years of working with children. I became a cook in 2014 for the preschool I was working for and I have continued to love cooking and serving children ever since. When I’m not working, I enjoy my time with family, our dogs, reading, camping and just relaxing.

My name is Emily and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I’m so excited to be part of Primrose and get to know your child, and help them to grow and learn. I love to help provide a safe, comfortable and nurturing space for each child to learn and meet each milestone.

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

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 10 years working with infants and toddlers, with experience as an assistant director.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: building relationships with children and their families.

Favorite Children’s Book: Pout pout fish

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Pets in the Home : A black and white cat named Lola

In My Personal Time, I Like To: going for walks/hikes, read and baking.

Hi there! I’m Ms. Alondra, and I can’t wait to bring joy and learning to your little ones!

I’ve been working with children for over 6 years now. During this time, I’ve enjoyed being a nanny, infant teacher, toddler teacher, and assistant director at a local preschool. I absolutely love nurturing creativity, curiosity, and kindness in children, making every day feel special and fun!

I’m so excited to join Primrose and connect with your little ones, helping them grow and thrive.

Outside of work, I love to paint, hike, travel, and just explore. I also have a playful Jack Russell named Rosie who keeps me on my toes and makes every adventure extra fun!

I’m looking forward to getting to know your family and creating wonderful memories together!

I’m Isabel. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 10 years of childcare experience as an after school care attendant, cheer/tumbling coach and nanny

Education: Homeschooled

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn

Favorite Children’s Book : The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Dia de los muertos

Favorite Family Tradition: Every year we go camping with all of our extended family.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home : 3 cats : Boots, Bear and Cinder. 1 dog : Athena, 1 Snake : Ambrose

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, crochet and spend time with friends

My name is Sandy and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 6 years

Education: Bachelor degree in Child Youth and Families Studies.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: their curiosity and be able to see them grow

Favorite Children’s Book: Love you forever

Favorite Holiday: Christmas.

Other significant Cultural Celebrations in your home : Lunar New Year

Favorite family tradition: Make food for our ancestors

Pets : 1 dog, Troy

Languages spoken at home : Vietnamese

In My Personal Time, I Like To: go on walks and drink bubble tea

My name is Bri and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 8+ years

Education: High school diploma + working on CDA

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The joy of knowing I’m making a positive impact on the future generation(s).

Favorite Children’s Book: Guess how much I love you

Favorite Holiday: Christmas.

Favorite family tradition: talking about Jesus around Christmas time and sharing the good news

Pets : no pets

Languages spoken at home : English and Spanish

In My Personal Time, I Like To: go on trails with my children, go to church, share the gospel, and cook.

My name is Ms. Abigail and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3 years experience in  daycare setting, 8 years of baby-sitting

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their joy and curiosity light up and witnessing their growth and get to have a meaningful impact on their lives.

Favorite Children’s Book :The very hungry caterpillar

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Pets in the Home : Labrador boxer named Sadie

In My Personal Time, I Like To: go on walks with my dog or read books

Hi, my name is Ms. Sana!

My home town is Karachi, Pakistan and I moved to Oregon in 2009.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 11 years

Education: Bachelors of Education

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: watching them grow

Favorite Children’s Book: I like it when!

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Ramadan

Languages Spoken in the Home: Urdu

In My Personal Time, I Like To: watch movies or go shopping

Hello, I’m Ms. Jordyn! I’m very excited to have the opportunity to be your little one’s teacher!

My name is Kali and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 8 years

Education: Early Childhood Education classes

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: watching them grow

Favorite Children’s Book: Chrysanthemum

Favorite Holiday: Christmas.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your home : Dragobete

Favorite Family Tradition: Annual

Languages spoken in the home: English and Romanian

Pets : none

In My Personal Time, I Like To: spend time with my husband, go to the gym, make music, do nails

I’m Ms. Alisha. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have worked in childcare since 2009 with infants through preschool.
Education: Associates in General Studies (family and human services). Currently working on my Bachelors in Psychology and Human Development. I am a Step 9 in Oregon Registry.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: My favorite thing about working with children would have to be watching their personalities develop and grow. It’s a blessing to be able to watch each child develop in the different stages of their lives.

Favorite Children’s Book: My favorite children’s book would have to be “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”. I read this to my daughter growing up and used it in classrooms with activities throughout my classrooms. It’s just a super fun and interactive book.

Favorite Holiday: CHRISTMAS. There is just something about the holiday spirit that puts everyone in a great mood. I love the holiday time because it means getting to spend more quality time with families, both at work and at home.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: I have three kids of my own, so a lot of my personal time is spent with them. I enjoy going hiking, a lot of the times they get to go with me. We enjoy getting outdoors as much as we can. I also enjoy spending time with my parents and siblings, the kids and I spend a lot of our time hanging out with family and making memories!

Hi, my name is Ms. Caitlyn.

My name is Emily and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have been working with kids since I am 16 years old. I used to baby sitting but also ran my own classroom at the church my family goes to.

Education: I graduated high school in 2017 from ACMA with a Fine Art and Photography majors. I am currently in college for my ECE degree that I will finish in March 2027.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children : I love learning with kids. They are so smart and I love to see their face light up when they learn something new!

Favorite Children’s Book: The grouchy ladybug

Favorite Holiday: Halloween and 4th of July

Favorite Family Tradition: I love to go to Peacock lane with my family and eat new food.

Pets in the Home : 2 dogs : Oldest is Dallas, a Chewinee and the youngest, a mini poodle named Daphne.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: spend time with my mom and dogs. I also like getting tattoos and travels.

Hi, I’m Ms. Zoe. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I’m from California and moved here 8 years ago. I have six brothers and two sisters. I love to collect things like plants, crystals, books, and more. I’ve always loved working with and being around children from a young age and feel that it’s one of the most important jobs a person can do.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 7 years

Education: High School

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Building relationship / giving them the support they need to learn and grow

Favorite Children’s Book : The BFG

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Mabon, Yule, Lughnasadh

Favorite Family Tradition:

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home : 2 cats : Muta and Genghis

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Scrapbook, read, hike, write, craft, explore, watch movies

Hi, I’m Ms. Alma.

Hi everyone, my name is Ms. Laurie.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 20+ years

Education: Clark College in Vancouver,WA. Multiple Early Childhood courses in Oregon.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them happy and cared for throughout the day

Favorite Children’s Book : The Day the Crayon Quit

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter and Thanksgiving

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Favorite Family Tradition: Having family dinner on Sundays

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home : One cat, Johnny

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read books, go for walks and watch movies at the theater

My name is Amy and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 6 years

Education: High School diploma and currently working toward my CDA credentials.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and safe to explore.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: read, crafts and exploring nature.

I am committed to build a strong partnership with parents, working collaboratively to support each child’s development.