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)!

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!

Lorena Sastoque is a Colombia native, and she holds a degree in Business Administration. She has 2 years of experience in education, and she also has two children of her own! In her spare time, she enjoys camping and spending time with her family. Ms. Lorena is excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family - She loves children and is looking forward to this opportunity to grow personally and professionally!

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!

Mariana Lozano-Acevedo is a Mexico City native, and she is currently working on finishing her Pedagogy degree through an online Mexican college. She has over five years of experience with children, working primarily with infants and preschoolers as well as raising her own two children. In her spare time, she enjoys going out for ice cream and visiting playgrounds with her children, visiting restaurants, rollerskating, biking, and swimming at the lake. Ms. Mariana loves having the opportunity to amplify her educational skills, and she enjoys seeing the world through a child’s eyes! 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!

Gloria Cortes is a Bogotá, Colombia native! She has two years of experience working with children, and she currently serves in the preschool and children’s ministry areas at her church! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. Ms. Gloria is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family - She loves the children and enjoys working with our wonderful families and staff!

Bibiana Velandia Velásquez is a Bogotá Colombia native and a graduate of Universidad Católica de Colombia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has 4 years of experience in preschool classrooms, mostly working with 3-year-olds! In her spare time, she enjoys painting, reading, and writing. She is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family - She is so happy to be part of a team that provides a respectful and loving upbringing for the children. She feels blessed to be able to make an important mark in the lives of our children and wonderful families!

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!

Veronica Chavez is a Venezuelan native and a graduate of Monsenor Talavera Institute. She holds a Childcare Techinical Degree and has 20 years of experience working with infants and preschool age children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and family and participating in church activities. She is very excited to be in the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family because she has been a Primrose employee in the past and truly believes in the Primrose program!

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!

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!

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!

Jessica Hernandez is a San Antonio, TX native and a graduate of James Madison High School. She is currently working on a Business Management degree from Western Governor’s University! She has around six years of experience in with children ranging from infants to elementary school students. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, singing, and baking. Ms. Jessica is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with all of the bright students and staff! She is also hoping to have her own children attend here one day!

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!

Darlene Tavarez is a Paterson, NJ native and a graduate of William Paterson University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education, and is currently working on her Masters degree in Language and Literacy from the University of South Carolina! She has four years of experience with children from infancy through sixth grade. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, reading, working out, and shopping. Ms. Darlene 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 being a part of a great educational community with staff who cares to nurture the needs of each individual student!

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!

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!

Bayley King is a Raleigh, NC native and a graduate of Anderson University, where she earned a degree in Multi-Categorical Special Education. She has two years of experience in public education working with elementary school students! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, walking her dog, and spending time with her friends. Ms. Bayley is very excited to have joined the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and is looking forward to learning and growing with her students!

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!

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!

Beth Simmons is a Greenville native and a graduate of Greenville Technical College. She is a certified Dental Assistant, and she is excited to share her experience with children as a part of our Primrose family! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Ms. Beth 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 loves children and enjoys watching them learn and grow!

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!

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!

Susan Lawhorn is a Lynchburg, VA native and a graduate of Rustburg High. She holds a Child Development Associate Credential, and has over 10 years of experience with children between infancy and high school students! In her spare time, she enjoys painting and camping. Ms. Susan 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 feels that God has called her to work with children, and she is excited to be a part of this adventure at Primrose!

Annalise Oberle is a graduate of Kaiserslautern High School (located in Germany)! She has previous experience with infants and preschool students. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and reading! Ms. Annalise is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with and learning from 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!

Shantel Dieter is a New York native and a graduate of Alfred State College, Alfred University, and Strayer University. She holds an Associates degree in Nursing and Human Services, a Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology, and a Masters degree in Business Administration and Health Services. She has over 10 years of experience with infants and preschoolers. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, doing puzzles, watching TV, playing video games, and sleeping! Ms. Shantel loves children and is honored to be a part of their growth and development. 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!