Teachers & Staff

Nichole
Hello my name is Miss Nichole! I am from Newton Falls Ohio. I graduated from Kent State University with my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working in child care for the past 7 years. I have worked with a variety of age groups from Toddlers to Pre-K. I have also been an Office Coordinator and a Director.
In my free time I love to spend time with my dog Ollie and my family! My favorite food is watermelon and if I had to pick a favorite children’s book it would be Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. The primrose friend that I relate to the most is Katie. I love being around other people and socializing!
I am excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Solon team and to get to know all of the children and families!

Cortnie
Hi! My name is Miss Cortnie. I’m from Detroit, Michigan, and I’ve been in childcare for over 20 years. I have one daughter, Brooklyn, and a strong passion for teaching and learning.
I studied Early Childhood Education at Virginia Union University for three years and continued my education at Cleveland State University with a minor in Special Education.
I truly love what I do and look forward to getting to know you and your family!

Ella
Hi! My name is Ella, and I’m so excited to be part of the team. I have 3½ years of childcare experience and studied early childhood education at Cuyahoga Community College. I love home-cooked meals, crafting, and reading with my family. My favorite children’s book is Fox in Socks. This year, I’m most excited to build bonds with the babies and watch them grow and learn!

Sherrie
Hi, I’m Ms. Sherrie. As a teacher I help in developing curriculums and provided learning tools for the children. As an administrator I set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs Once you get in where you fit in it becomes easy and once you start operating in your gift it will make room for other opportunities. Grow where your planted!

Jayla
Hi, my name is Jayla! I’m from Cleveland, Ohio. I have 5 years of experience in childcare and hold a high school diploma along with a DSP certificate. My favorite foods are seafood and Chipotle. On the weekends, I enjoy spending time with my younger sibling and having self-care days. This school year, I’m most excited about putting smiles on children’s faces through wonderful food and creating a warm, positive environment for them every day.

Marcia
Hi! My name is Marcia. I want to tell you little about myself. I’ve been working with children of all ages for over 20 years. I’ve had the pleasure of working with different age groups like Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K. My favorite food is pizza, BBQ and Ice cream. My favorite weekend activity shopping spending with my family and friends. My favorite children book Pete The Cat. What I’m most excited about this school year is to form meaningful relationship with all my students and make a difference in young learners’ life’s.

Heather
I’m Miss Heather! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have 5 years of experience in the childcare industry. I’ve worked with Infants, toddlers, and preschool. My favorite food is mac and cheese. My favorite weekend activity is shopping at thrift stores, watching movies, and spending time with my family. My favorite children’s book is Pete the Cat “I Love My White Shoes”. What I’m most excited about this school year is to form meaningful relationship with all my students and make a difference in young learners’ life’s.

Xemia
Hi! My name is Xemia, and I’m so excited to be working with you and your little one this year! I’m from Shaker Heights, Ohio, and my journey in childcare began with volunteering at church and tutoring. I’m currently working toward my CDA in Early Childhood Education, and I especially love working with older toddlers—watching their personalities grow is my favorite part! Outside the classroom, I enjoy the beach, outdoor activities, and going to the beach fun books like Fly Guy and Dork Diaries. I also love Chicken Alfredo and nachos! I’m looking forward to a year full of learning, laughter, and building special bonds with each child.

Ta'Kylia
Hello! My name is Ta’Kylia, and I’m excited to tell you a little about myself. I have been working with children for over two years, gaining experience with a variety of age groups. I have a high school diploma and a strong passion for helping children learn and grow. In my personal time, I love spending quality time with my daughter, which is one of my favorite ways to relax and recharge. My favorite food is salad, and my favorite children’s book is Girl Dad. What I’m most excited about this school year is watching each child grow, learn, and reach new milestones.

Katherine
Hi everyone! My name is Katherine, and I’m from Shaker, OH. I’ve spent the past three years working as a camp counselor, which has been such a rewarding and fun experience. I’m currently studying History at the University of Cincinnati, and I absolutely love learning about the past. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring the Cleveland Metroparks or enjoying a big bowl of pasta—my favorite food! One of my favorite childhood books is Hondo and Fabien, and it still makes me smile. I’m really looking forward to getting to know all the amazing kids this school year and making some unforgettable memories together.

Ashley
Hi, I’m Ashley! I’m from Houston, TX and have several years of childcare experience, including four years at Primrose working with different age groups. I have an Associate of Arts from Cuyahoga Community College. My favorite weekend activity is spending time with family, and my favorite children’s book is “No, David!”. This year, I’m excited to watch my new friends learn and grow!

Noor
I’m Noor! I’d love to tell you a little about myself.
I was born in Lima, Peru, and I’m passionate about helping every child achieve their goals. I studied in two different countries and graduated from Solon High School. I’m currently pursuing minors in Zoology and Early Childhood Education.
In my free time, I enjoy drawing, reading, dancing, and spending time with my family. One of my favorite children’s books is Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. What I’m most excited about this school year is meeting all the new students and families!

Joy
My name is Joy ,’m from Fort Wayne, Indiana. I have a background in business, marketing, and floral design. While I’m new to childcare, I bring extensive experience in life enrichment and activity programming for older adults.
My favorite food is Mexican cuisine, and I enjoy spending my weekends thrifting and visiting farmers markets. One of my favorite children’s books is Petunia.
What excites me most about this school year is the opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences and inspire children to develop a lifelong love of learning. I look forward to getting to know each child and being part of their growth and success throughout the year.

Teri
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Teri! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’m from Youngtown, Ohio. I have over 36 years childcare experience. I have an Early Literacy Mentor specialist license. My favorite food is Fish. My favorite weekend activity shopping on-line and pampering my dog. My favorite Children’s book “ Dinosaur’s Don’t Eat Children Elephant Tantrum. What I’m most excited about this school year is teaching the students new things.

Kari
I’m Ms. Kari, I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have three sons. I love being outside and gardening or making fairy gardens. I am the oldest of my 5 siblings. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Diamond
My name is Diamond, and I’m from South Euclid, I have 10 years of childcare experience and 2 years of nannying. I have my CDA in infant and toddler and now pursuing my CDA for preschool. My favorite food is Tacos and Nachos. My favorite weekend activity is Hiking, Building miniature house. My favorite children’s book “ The Hungry Caterpillar”. I’m looking forward to all the learning, laughter, and growth this year will bring!

Nafisa
Hello! My name is Nafisa, and I was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I hold a master’s degree in economics and have experience teaching 4th grade. My favorite food is steak, and in my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, reading, and playing board games with friends and family. One of my favorite children’s book series is Harry Potter. This school year, I’m excited to build strong bonds with both my students and their families!

Keeley
Hi! My name is Keeley, and I’m from Garfield, Ohio.
I’ve been working in childcare for five years, primarily as a nanny. I love working with children of all ages-, it truly brings me joy. My favorite food is pasta, and during the weekends, I enjoy hiking and fishing. One of my favorite children’s books is “ He Place You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss. This school year, I’m most excited about meeting new friends and creating wonderful memories together.

Skyla
Hi, I’m Skyla! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’ve from Cleveland, Ohio. my journey in childcare began with nannying all ages and that’s where I fall in love with children, with a daughter of my own I have tons of experience. My favorite food is seafood. My favorite weekend activity is spending time with my daughter and family. My favorite children’s book is Matilda. I’m excited to help my students grow and create a warm, fun classroom this year!

April
Hi! I’m April Wilcoxson, and I’d love to tell you a little about myself. I’m from Cleveland, Ohio, and this is my first experience working in childcare. Before this, I spent over 15 years cooking professionally, and I truly love bringing joy to others through food. My favorite foods are fried chicken wings and pasta. On the weekends, I enjoy going to the movie theater and spending time with my family and friends. One of my favorite children’s books is The Little Red Hen. What I’m most excited about this school year is sharing my love of cooking with the children and helping create fun, meaningful experiences for them.




