Primrose School of St. Paul at Merriam Park

Hello I'm Chef Mary Pat. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I love to cook, bake, read, and walk my dog!! I also love to travel, especially to visit my children who reside in Chicago and San Francisco. I have been working with the culinary arts for over 35 years. One of my favorite childrens books is The Blueberry Girl.

I look forward to getting to know all the families here at Primrose St. Paul.

Hello, I'm Ms. Stephanie. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I went to Dakota County Technical College and Concordia University St. Paul for my B.S Degree in Early Child Education as well as an Associates Degree in Child Development from Concordia University. I choose early childhood because I enjoy teaching children! Its fun to see the light bulb turn on when a child's curiosity is sparked. I also enjoy spending time with my dog Lotti and my cat Greta! In my spare time, I love to travel and try new food places.

I look forward to getting to know all the families and watching the children grow and learn.

Hello, I'm Ms. Ashley. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I went to Northwest Technical College in Bemidji for Child Development. I've been working with infants for over 18 years. I love working with infants and being apart of the Primrose Family!

I look forward to caring for your little one!

I’m Ms. Salam. I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I have been working with children since 2016. I have my degree in Business Management, however since moving to the United States I have found my passion is working with young children. I really enjoy watching the children's faces light up with they are intrigued by something new.

Hello I'm Olivia. I wanted to tell you about myself.

I recently graduated from the University of St. Thomas, with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Justice and Peace Studies. I've always had a passion for education and early childhood development and have been working in childcare since highschool! I'm excited to get to know more about you and your child. 

Hello! My name is Jamila. I have 3 children. I grew up in Ethiopia. When I was young, I wanted to be teacher. As a grew up, I started taking Child Development and Teaching classes. I love working with children and enjoy the time I get to spend with them.

Hello I’m Ms. Bria. I wanted to tell you a bit about myself. I went to college for 2 years at USF in Florida and graduate from Winona State. I am a BIG Vikings fan and love the Twins! I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends.

I can’t wait to learn more about our families and friends.

Hello, My name is Ms. Yvonne. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I grew up here in St. Paul Minnesota! I have been working in Early Childhood for over 9 years. I have 2 boys of my own that keep me on my toes. In my spare time, I love drawing and crafting. I have always enjoyed working in childcare and watching the children grow and learn.

I look forward most to getting to know more about the children and family's here at Primrose.

Hello I'm Ms. Aine. I wanted to tell you about myself. 

I graduated from South High School in Minneapolis and hope to go back to school in the fall to complete my undergraduate degree. I have been working in childcare and nannying for families for nearly a decade and I always wanted to be a teacher! I'm looking forward to getting more experience working in a classroom setting and getting to know your little ones!

Hello, I'm Mrs. Vilma. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I attended Pedagogical University in Vilnius, Lithuania and graduated with a Masters in Geography. I have 12 years + of experience working in Early Childhood Schools and Middle Schools. In my spare time I enjoy exploring and hiking outside with my family. I hope to encourage your children to develop into curious learners that will last a lifetime!

I look forward to watching your children grow, explore and learn.

Hello I'm Ms. Jessica. I wanted to tell you about myself. 

I'm a mom of tow girls, ages 2 and 7. I am currently taking online colege courses and am still deciding on my major. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors. I also really enjoy arts and crafts and DIY (do it yourself) projects.

Hello I’m Ms. Erin.I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I live in St. Paul and have one older sister who lives in Hollandale MN. I went to school at Augsburg and the U of M.I like to spend the weekends at my parents cabin, enjoying the water and hanging out with my family. I am excited to get to know my students and families.

Let’s have a great year!

Hello I'm Ms. Autumn. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I have been working in Early Childhood for over 5 years and went to St. Paul College. I use to be a bible study teacher and lead daycare provider. I enjoy camping, art, board games, Disney movies and cooking! I also have a dog named Luna and two cats; Shadow and Bean! In my free time I love to create art, go camping, and meditate to unwind!

I can't wait to learn more about you and your family!

Hello I'm Ms. Jenny. I wanted to tell you about myself.

I'm a mom of a 20 year old daughter. I am currently working at getting my Child Development Certification (CDA). Before working at Primrose, I worked for a day program working with adults with special needs for 21 years. I went to school for medical assisting. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family, friends, going to my boyfriends' cabin, traveling, and cooking.

I'm Ms. Deanna. I wanted to tell you a bit about myself.

My husband and I are from Chicago. We live in Saint Paul with our four beautiful daughters. During my spare time, I enjoy writing and actually self-published my own book, years ago! I also enjoy sewing.

Hello I'm Ms. Claire. I wanted to tell you about myself.

I'm from Saint Paul, Minnesota. I have always known that I wanted to work with children. I aim to get a Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education. I am so excited to get to know the kids better throughout the school year!

Hello, I'm Ms. Alyce. I wanted to tell you a little about myself..

I am a mom of 3 wonderful children; a 4 year old daughter, 3 year old son and a newborn son. I attended Century College. I have always enjoyed working with children at a young age. I started off as a camp counselor then switched between being a private nanny and working in childcare centers. In my spare time I enjoy reading, going to the zoo with my children and bake.

I am most excited to witness the children learning and watching them grow.

Hello I'm Mrs. Alyssa. I want to tell you about myself.

I grew up in Minnesota and have worked with children since 2014. I spent some time as a nanny and worked at two childcare centers before finding my home at Primrose. I am currently studying social work. I have my own daughter, Clea, who is in the infant program here at Primrose!

Hello I'm Ms. Emily. I wanted to tell you about myself.

I graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a Bachelor's Degree. I am a huge bookworm and enjoy reading during my time off. I participated in a tutor/mentor program for a few years and have been babysitting since a young age. 

I can't wiat to meet all of our students!

Hello I'm Mr. Zac. I wanted to tell you about myself.

After starting my career in law, I switched to education in 2016 and have worked in a variety of roles at elementary schools and childcare centers. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, art, camping, and watching sports. I am originally from Michigan and love Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Red Wings. I hope to be a published author in the future.

Hello I’m Ms. Ashley. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!

Teaching began for me with my brother learning his ABCs and animal facts in our impromptu classroom of upside-down clothes basket desks with National Geographic magazines at home. Even then I had always known a love of school would resonant with me well into adulthood. Since those days, I have traveled to Guatemala and as far as Cuenca, Ecuador. I worked as a Spanish/English substitute and later taught in an CEDEI Preschool.

I aim to be a guide in the learning process by providing a warm and caring nature (and a bit of energetic and dramatic flair) to each day!

Thank you for your loving welcome into the Primrose family!

Hello I'm Teacher Matty. I want to tell you about myself.

I grew up in Michigan. I met my fiancè there when we were in high school. I have an orange Scottish Fold cat named Poppet. He has been my kitty since 2012! I moved to Minnesota in April of 2022. I am non-binary and my pronouns are they/them.

Hello I'm Ms. Beatrice. I wanted to tell you about myself.

I grew up in an international environment. Our household spoke several languages, as well as our neighbors. The community was multi-cultural and we all traveled extensively. Reading, board games, gardening, and playing outside domenated our free time as children. I am looking forward to seeing the young students progress int heir learning and being proud of their accomplishments, here at Primrose.

I’m Mrs. Albrecht. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. My passion is teaching! I love making lessons come alive. I have taught preschool, Pre K, multi-age classrooms, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade.

Hello I’m Ms. Hannah. I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I really enjoy working with children and have been working in the Child Care field since 2011. I chose this line of work because I love watching them learn and grow. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my friends, going to bonfire and going to museums.

I am excited about being apart of each child’s learning in growth.

Hello I'm Mr. Jack. I wanted to tell you about myself.

I am currently studying Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the University of Minnesota. I chose this major and career because I have a passion for teaching. I grew up in Lakeville, MN before moving to the cities for college. I am absolutely thrilled to be working with Primrose and for the opportunity to put my growing knowledge into practice. It is my goal to provide an optimal learning environment for every child I work with. I plan to achieve this goal here by pushing each student towards reaching their greatest potential in a nurturing environment.

Hello, I'm Ms. Deborah. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I have been working in a Child Care setting for over 17 years. I love to watch the young children in my care grow and learn what we have been practicing in class. I love to cook soul food and being with family. My favorite book to read to the kiddos is Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss.

I can't wait to learn more about you and your family!

Hello I’m Ms. Edith!

I have always enjoyed working with children and have been working in early childhood since 2010. I have two playful and energetic children at home that I love spending time with.

I look forward to meeting and getting to know the families and children including their personalities here at Primrose.

I’m Ms. Janet. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I come from a large family and have many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and great nephews. I love children and have been working in early childhood for some time. I enjoy movies and reading in my spare time. I look forward watching children grow and learn new things.

Hello, I'm Ms. Jessica. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I grew up in New York city as a child. I have over 20 years experience in a Child Care setting. I love to live a healthy Vegan lifestyle! Some of my favorite things to do is meditate, take walks, dance and jog. I love to watch how children learn, grow, and move forward with development. I am also excited about meeting new families and maintaining relationships with past ones.

I can't wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hello I'm Ms. Emma. I wanted to tell you about myself. 

I am 19 years old and I'm from a family that is insanely huge and FULL of babies, so this has always been a calling! I live with my best friends, 3 cats, and a bunny! My cat, Bluebell, is like the daughter I never had. I can't wait to learn more about you, too!

Hello I'm Mrs. Kelsey. I wanted to tell you about myself.

I live in Minneapolis with my husband, Jordan. We have three cats named Peanut, Zeus, and Kitty. I also have a bearded dragon, named Waffles. My family is everything to me! I am one of nine kids, along with my twin sister named Heather. She is my best friend. In my free time, I love to swim, fish, go bike riding, and horse back riding at my uncle's house. \

I can't wait to help your child learn and grow into a wonderful little person!

Hello I'm Ms. Alesha. I wanted to tell you about myself. 

My passion has always been children -- being an example and providing leadership. I'm all about providing emotional support and nurturing care to any child I come across. I look forward to seeing and helping the children at Primrose, be the best in individuals they can.

Hello I'm Ms.Jasmine. I wanted to tell you about myself.

I was raised in a small town with five sisters. I am the second oldest. I graduated in May of 2022 with my Bachelor's in Psychology and will eventually go back for my Master's. I love hanging out with friends! I am excited to watch the kids learn and grow.

Hello I'm Ms. Heather. I wanted to tell you about myself. 

I grew up taking care of children, as I was a nanny for many years. I graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota where I studied Arts and Communication. In my free time, I enjoy writing poetry, scuba diving, visiting museums, and going on adventures! I look forward to getting to know all the kids more personally and seeing them grow each day!

Hello! I’m Ms. Serena. I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I graduated from Roseville Area High School and am currently working on my CDA (Child Development Associates). I chose this field simply because I love being part of a child’s learning and development. Outside of work, I love to go bowling and be with friends and family. I look forward to getting to know the children and their families.

Hello I'm Ms. Hailey. I wanted to tell you about myself.

I chose childcare bcause I love being a part of the children's learning and development.I love watching them grow bigger, stronger, and smarter every day.