Ms. Jayden holds an Associate’s degree as an Early Childhood Specialist from STI and brings six years of early childhood education experience, along with two years of volunteer work at Sanford Children’s Castle, to her role as Lead Infant 2 Teacher. She is passionate about whole-child development and creating nurturing environments where every infant feels safe, supported, and excited to grow. Outside of the classroom, she loves spending time with family and friends, going to the lake, and shopping — and her dogs Duke and Rocky are always happy to see her come home.

Ms. Ali brings patience and a nurturing spirit to the classroom, and she is passionate about building relationships with her students and coworkers. Her favorite part of the job is play time, and she is motivated by knowing she is making a positive, long-lasting impression on children. Her mom and grandma inspire her, and her favorite family tradition is Christmas Eve at her grandma’s house. When she is not at school, you can find her reading, writing, or playing video games. A fun fact about Ms. Ali: she is a wrestler and coach.

Ms. Taylor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and brings adaptability, compassion, and genuine patience to the classroom every single day. She is passionate about helping children reach their milestones and develop new skills in a supportive and encouraging environment, and her favorite part of the job is building meaningful connections and being someone each child can truly trust. When she is not at school, you can find her reading, coloring, baking, or getting a workout in. Her friends and family inspire her daily, and her favorite family tradition of Sunday dinners at her great grandma’s house is something she holds close to her heart.

Ms. Bailey brings over six years of childcare experience to her role as an Assistant Infant 1 Teacher, along with a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow, and discover new skills. She loves creating a caring, positive classroom environment and supporting both children and their families, and watching children reach milestones and accomplish new things is what inspires her every day. She especially loves watching children express their personalities and seeing how they interact with one another, and her goal is to help every child have fun and celebrate their successes as they learn and grow. Outside of school, she enjoys coloring, going on walks, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Ms. Darian brings positivity, kindness, and enthusiasm to her classroom each day, along with a talent for building strong, meaningful relationships with each child and their family. She loves how silly and lighthearted young children can be, and she finds it almost impossible to be in a bad mood around them. She is motivated by watching her students reach meaningful milestones and grow in confidence, and outside of school, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, including their Sunday family dinners.

Ms. Caitlyn brings a positive attitude and a careful eye for detail to the classroom every day. She is passionate about leaving a lasting impact on students’ lives, and her favorite part of the job is watching children learn and grow. When she is not at school, you can find her scrapbooking, coloring, or watching movies. Her mom and her children inspire her daily to be the best teacher she can be, and her favorite family tradition is the Thanksgiving gathering. A fun fact about Ms. Caitlyn: she has twin children, her sisters are twins, and her dad is a twin.

Ms. Lina is bilingual in English and Spanish and is passionate about giving every child the individualized support they need to succeed, bringing reliability, strong communication, and a positive attitude to her classroom each day. She lights up during those powerful “aha” moments when something finally clicks for a child, and she is motivated by knowing her dedication makes a real difference in their development. In her personal time, she loves being outdoors, shopping local, trying new foods, and treasures the family recipes passed down through generations.

Ms. Allyson brings 13 years of experience caring for children to her role as an Infant Assistant Teacher, including five years as a nanny and the past eight years in childcare centers. Originally from New Jersey, she moved to Sioux Falls in 2014. She loves watching children learn new things, and she is excited to be part of the Primrose family and to help your little ones learn and grow. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, cooking, and baking, and she shares her home with her two cats, Theo and Junio.