Teachers & Staff
Shannon Metros
I started my Primrose journey as an Early Preschool teacher. I have worked my way up to my Director position while obtaining my National CDA credential and Director Credential. I have learned so much over the years working at Primrose. I have a son named Maverick. I enjoy spending all my free time with my family. I love watching all our students learn and grow. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
At Primrose, we’re more than a team of childcare 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.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Since 2016
Education: National CDA and Director Credential
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn and grow
Favorite Children’s Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Family Tradition: Making Christmas Cookies
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my family, go to the pool
Diane Cramer
I was born in the Philippines and came to the states when I was 3 years old. An only child living the military life, we moved a lot, my favorite places to live was Guam and Key West. Before, I started High School we moved back to the states. I have 5 amazing children 3 boys and 2 girls. Being a mommy is the best part of my life! I have worked as a teacher, Management Support, Education Coach and now Co-Director!
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.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have worked in childcare since I was 20. Being with Primrose for 6 year now, I have been the Education Coach, Assistant Director and now Co-Director
Education: High School with some college, National CDA and Directors Credential
Favorite Children’s Book: Anything with Winnie the Pooh
Favorite Holiday: My birthday and Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: We watch scary movies and eat Chinese food for Thanksgiving and For Christmas we have a big family dinner
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and Tagalog
In My Personal Time, I Like To: find new places to eat with my family, I also like to spend time alone
Dedra Blue
I’m from South Florida but I have lived in Jacksonville since 2009. I have an amazing family. I have worked with children professionally since 2004. I joined Primrose as the chef in 2019. I have worked as a teacher, management support and chef. Teaching, learning, and inspiring others has always been my passion. I love being a part of Primrose School at St. John’s Forest.
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.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 10+ years
Education: Degree in Early Childhood Management, Director Credential
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them learn and grow
Favorite Children’s Book: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus P Fisher
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving, Christmas, My Birthday
Favorite Family Tradition: cooking and baking together
In My Personal Time, I Like To: read, shop, hang out with my family
Victoria Montoya
I moved to Jacksonville from Orlando, FL and am so happy to be a part of the Primrose family. I want to help your child grow and become the best versions of themselves. I loved my time as a 4k2 teacher but am so incredibly grateful to be working with our amazing management team to make Primrose the best private pre-school!
At Primrose, we’re more than a team of childcare 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.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: VPK teacher here at Primrose School
Education: A.A Degree from Valencia College
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them explore their curiosity and learn new things
Favorite Children’s Book: “The Good Egg” By Jory John
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Making Venezuelan “Hallacas” at Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Secret Santa
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and un poquito Spanish
Pets in the Home : None
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, Watch Movies and Swim
Amber R. Walker
I’m originally from the Midwest but have lived in the Jacksonville FL area since 2003. I am the wife of a retired Navy chief and have two beautiful children that are becoming young adults. My children have gone through the Primrose program and built a strong educational foundation. I love my position and the fact that I get to help mold our future leaders as well as work with such phenomenal teachers.
At Primrose, we’re more than a team of childcare 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.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I’ve been in Early Childhood Education since 2003, I joined the Primrose Family in 2008, I have worked as a teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, Director and now the Area Director.
Education: Degree in Early Childhood Education, 45 DCF hours, National CDA, Directors Credential with VPK endorsement.
Favorite Children’s Book: “I am Enough” by Grace Byers
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Juneteenth
Favorite Family Tradition: Family Memory night
Pets in the Home: A Lhaso Apso and Greyhuahua mixed dog named Biggie
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cruise, Travel
Franchise Owners
Ed and Marta Guevara
We are Ed and Marta Guevara we are so proud to be part of the American dream by
owning two Primrose Schools.
Ed is from Venezuela and Marta is from Cuba. We came to this country many years ago
and started out in the restaurant industry, with lots of hard work and dedication we
became owners of Primrose School of Longwood in 2012. We then purchased Primrose
School of Julington Creek and St. Johns Forest in 2016 and currently own these 2
schools in the Jacksonville area. Primrose Schools is the leader in early education and
we believe it’s like no other in the industry and that is why we wanted to be a part of it.
Primrose Schools not only has provided our family with a great income, but as an
owner we are also part of the future of the children in our community and that make us
very happy. In our free time we love to go camping as much as possible with our two
children who are now married and are starting new families of their own.
Ed and Marta Guevara
We are Ed and Marta Guevara we are so proud to be part of the American dream by
owning two Primrose Schools.
Ed is from Venezuela and Marta is from Cuba. We came to this country many years ago
and started out in the restaurant industry, with lots of hard work and dedication we
became owners of Primrose School of Longwood in 2012. We then purchased Primrose
School of Julington Creek and St. Johns Forest in 2016 and currently own these 2
schools in the Jacksonville area. Primrose Schools is the leader in early education and
we believe it’s like no other in the industry and that is why we wanted to be a part of it.
Primrose Schools not only has provided our family with a great income, but as an
owner we are also part of the future of the children in our community and that make us
very happy. In our free time we love to go camping as much as possible with our two
children who are now married and are starting new families of their own.
