Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks

Ronata Edwards is a Greenville native and a graduate of Byrnes High School. She has three years of experience in classrooms of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and after-school students. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the movies, playing games with her family, spending time at the beach and the pool, and eating! :) Ms. Ronata is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family - She enjoys spoiling our sweet babies, and she truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Bettina Mg is a Rodalben, Germany native and a graduate of the American Academy of Pinecrest. She has also completed several medical courses at Greenville Technical College and Piedmont Technical College. She has over 7 years of experience working with children, and she often volunteered at her children’s school when they were little! She has worked with many age groups over the years - She also has five grown children and a wonderful daughter-in-law with four grandchildren (ranging in age from infants to teenagers)! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, doing anything that involves nature, and cooking up new recipes with her husband. Ms. Bettina loves learning and taking new opportunities to grow, and she is so excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family (and work with our wonderful families and staff)!

Brenda Allen is a Greenville native and a graduate of Eastside High School. She has over 25 years of experience with children of all ages - from infants through high school students! In her spare time, she enjoys reading and exercising. Ms. Brenda is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Marie Wilson is a Walterboro, SC native and a high school graduate. She has 10 years of experience with children of all ages! Ms. Marie is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Sylvia Whitt is a Brandon, FL native and a graduate of Laurens District 55 High School. She has four years of experience with children between the ages of 1 and 3! In her spare time, she enjoys crochet, painting, writing, sewing, coloring, baking, and learning new recipes. Ms. Sylvia is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She believes that watching children learn and grow is a special experience, and she is excited to be a part of it!

Maria Sanchez is a Dunn, North Carolina native and a graduate of Dorman High School. She has experience with infants, preschoolers, and elementary school students! In her spare time, she enjoys reading. Ms. Maria is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Joanna Sandoval is a Colombia native and a graduate of the Educational Institution Villacolombia. She has nine years of experience working with children, and two years of experience in toddler classrooms. In her spare time, she enjoys studying and traveling! Ms. Joanna is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Chonnipa “Oil” Lindsey is a Thailand native and a graduate of Mahanakorn, where she received a degree in Liberal Arts. She has experience with infants and toddlers, and she enjoys having new opportunities to learn and grow as she works in our classrooms! In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, fishing, and traveling. Ms. Oil is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and enjoys working with our wonderful families and staff!

Stacy Aiken is a Darnestown, Maryland native and a graduate of Endicott College, where she received a degree in Interior Design. She has over five years of experience with 2-year-olds and preschoolers. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, watching her daughter play soccer, and watching her two boys play baseball! Ms. Stacy is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She is proud to be a part of a program that values the education of young children and is dedicated to helping each child reach his or her full potential.

Mikala-lyn Eldred is a New York native and a graduate of Buffalo State College, where she received a degree in Communication and English. She has three years of experience with toddlers and preschoolers! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and visiting new places. Ms. Mikala-lyn is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Kailee Stevens is a Bracebridge, Canada native! She was homeschooled through high school, and she has over ten years of experience with children between the ages of infancy and sixteen years. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, hiking, drawing, and reading. Ms. Kailee is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Carolina Martinez is a Greenville native and a graduate of Hillcrest High School. She has previous experience with infants and preschoolers! In her spare time, she enjoys painting and going out with family or friends. Ms. Carolina is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She enjoys watching our children learn and grow more every day!

Ashleigh Falls is a Fountain Inn native and a graduate of Hillcrest High School. She has multiple years of experience with children from infants to Pre-K. In her spare time, Ashleigh enjoys spending time with family and her two kids, visiting Edisto Island, playing with her German Shepherd, Thor, and working in her garden. She is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Kathleen Ballard is a Greenville native and a graduate of Travelers Rest High School. She has ten years of experience with preschoolers! In her spare time, she enjoys taking care of plants, reading books, and painting. Ms. Kathleen is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Kathleen Moore is a Pendleton native and a graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School. She currently attends Emmanuel College and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2018. She has 5 years of experience working with young children. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, making wreaths, and painting. She is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to fulfilling her dream of being a teacher!

Rebekah Jackson is a native of Massachusetts and a graduate of Edgewater Christian School. She has several years of experience with infants, preschoolers, and elementary school students! In her spare time, she enjoys crochet, photography, and learning languages. Ms. Rebekah is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Marissa Bundy is a Greer native and a graduate of Bob Jones University. She holds a degree in Early Childcare and Development. She has over four years of experience in Preschool classrooms. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing soccer, and spending time with family and friends. She is so excited to be part of the new Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks and looks forward to getting to know each family and working with staff members to meet the needs of every child!

Marissa passed away, on March 6, 2017, after an 18 month battle with breast cancer. She fought this battle so courageously and for so long. We miss her terribly but have peace in the fact that she is free of pain. We love you sweet girl!

Lynda Amick is a South Carolina native and a graduate of Dorman High School. She has 4 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool, and elementary age children. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping at Target, hiking, and playing with her dogs. She is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to getting to know each child and working with their families!

Shannon Rafferty is a Greenville native and a graduate of Lane Academy. She has four years of experience with children from infants to elementary school students! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and watching movies. Ms. Shannon is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Debbie Himes is an Indianapolis, IN native and a graduate of the Indiana University Indianapolis. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Business. She has over 20 years of experience with preschoolers, infants, and elementary-aged children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and attending concerts. Debbie is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family, and she enjoys meeting and working with our Pre-Kindergarten friends and their families!

Letashia Moton is a Greenwood native and a graduate of Greenville Technical College. She holds an Associates Degree in Early Care and Education. She has 3 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and two year olds. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, watching movies, spending time with family, and relaxing at home. She is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to teaching and helping each child grow!

Alyssa Martin is a Farmington Hills, Michigan native and a graduate of Spartanburg Community College. She holds an Associate’s degree in Applied Science. She has experience with infants and preschoolers, mostly through her family! In her spare time, she enjoys baking, traveling, swimming, and reading poetry. Ms. Alyssa is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She enjoys helping children learn, and is excited to be in a fun educational environment!

Sadia Sikander is a Pakistan native and a graduate of Allama Iqbal Open University. She holds a Master of Philosophy in Education. She has 22 years of experience in classrooms, with children between the ages of 4 and 6! In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies and listening to music! Ms. Sadia is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family because she loves teaching, and she wants to share her knowledge by making and creating a nurturing environment for children!

Tatiana Brahm is a native of Brazil and a graduate of the Lutheran University of Brazil. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychical Therapy and Education Management. She has 15 years of experience with children of all ages - from preschoolers to high school students! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, camping, and fishing. Ms. Tatiana is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She values the partnership between schools and parents, and is looking forward to building trusted relationships with our students and their families!

Meg Pearson is a Arlington, VA native and a graduate of Wheelock College in Boston, MA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She has 10 years of experience in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade classrooms. In her spare time, she enjoys walks with her dogs, reading, and watching the Red Sox and Patriot games! She is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to developing lasting relationships with our children and our families in a fun, engaging environment!

Lesly Rincon is a native of Cali, Colombia and a graduate of Liceo Bernando Uribe Londóno in Colombia. She has 17 years of experience working with preschool age children. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, baking, swimming, spending time with her family, drawing, and reading. She is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to working with our wonderful families and staff!

Erin Williams is a Taylors, SC native and a graduate of Greenville Technical College. She is currently attending Liberty College in Virginia working towards her degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She has experience working with preschool and elementary age children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, and playing basketball. She is very excited to be in the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to getting to know the children and sharing experiences with them!

Andrea Chavez is a Pembrooke Pines, FL native and a graduate of Greenville Technical Charter High School. She is currently a student at Clemson University! She has 1 year of babysitting experience with preschool and elementary-aged children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as studying for classes. She is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Amanda McCroskey is a Greenville native and a graduate of Greenville Technical Charter High School. She has four years of experience with children from newborns to elementary school students, and she has also worked with middle school special needs students! In her spare time, she enjoys baking, hiking, cooking, and reading. Chef Amanda is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family - She truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff, and providing delicious and nutritious meals for the children!

Cheryl Gobble is an Illinois native and a graduate of Byron High School. She has 6 years of experience working with preschool age children and elementary age children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, walking, hiking and being outdoors. She is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to working with each of our wonderful children!

Sue Weins is a Hawaii native and a graduate of Molokai High School. She has 4 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and crocheting. She is very excited to have joined the in the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to meeting our families and children and wathcing them learn and grow!

Sara Jackson is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Joseph A. Foran High School. She has 10 years of in-home childcare experience, and she has worked with infants, preschoolers, and elementary school children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, seeing live music, going to the movies, and spending time with her family. Sara is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to working with our wonderful families and staff!

Lily Salas is a Venezuelan native. She is a graduate of Escuela Técnica Popular Don Bosco, and has 18 years of experience working with infants and preschool age children. In her spare time, she enjoys running and spending time with her family! She is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family - Ms. Lily enjoys spending each day with the children, seeing their beautiful smiles and sharing knowledge with them! She is also blessed to work with our families and wonderful staff!

Phillipa Sessa is a London native and attended Brookdale Community College. She has 40 years of experience with children of all ages! In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, sewing, reading, and sitting in Barnes and Noble with a latte. Raising her boys was the best time in her life, and she is looking forward to investing in the lives of our children here at Primrose! Ms. Phillipa is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Taylor Crump is a Gaffney, SC native and a graduate of RDM Memorial Academy. In her spare time, she enjoys taking her dogs for a hike. Ms. Taylor is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff (and all of their smiling faces)!

Shaina Gunter is a Greenville native and a graduate of Travelers Rest High School. She has experience working with infants and toddlers, and helped with her nieces and nephews as well as the children she babysat throughout high school! In her spare time, she enjoys going shopping, walking her dog, watching movies, sleeping, and hanging out with her family and friends. Ms. Shaina is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!

Morgan Whitmire is a Rock Hill, SC native and a graduate of South Pointe High School. She has experience with elementary-aged students diagnosed with autism! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, going to Clemson football games, and gardening. Ms. Morgan is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!