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Wendy McCandless
Joined 2010
Wendy McCandless
Director of Operations

Hello! I’m Wendy. My family and I moved to Colorado from Pittsburgh in June of 2010. While in Pittsburgh, I worked in a public school for 17 years. Over the course of my service in PA, I worked with children in 2nd through 4th grade. When I am home, my favorite thing to do is spend time with my husband and two children.

 

 

 

Destiny Moua
Joined 2019
Destiny Moua
Director of Education

Hi, my name is Destiny. I am a Colorado native with a passion for working with children and supporting their growth at every stage. I began my ECE career as an infant teacher and have worked with toddlers, preschoolers, and classrooms across all age ranges. I am also a certified yoga instructor and enjoy incorporating mindfulness, movement, and positive energy into both my personal and professional life. When I’m not at school, you can find me spending time with my cat, Suki, dancing with friends, or practicing yoga.

Gianna McCandless
Joined 2022
Gianna McCandless
Education Coach

Hello! I’m Gianna, I am a Colorado native and I graduated from Black Hills State University (SD) with a Bachelor of Science in May of 2023 and a Masters in Strategic Leadership in May of 2025. While at Black Hills State, I played five years of division 2 softball and loved every minute.

When I’m not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our energetic Aussie-Doodle puppy, Noli!

Jenna Whiteplume
Joined 2023
Jenna Whiteplume
Office Administrator

Hello, I’m Jenna! I was born and raised in Lander, Wyoming, but I moved to Colorado in 2021. Since I grew up in Wyoming, I love being outdoors (mostly in the summer). I am a huge Denver sports fan (Go Broncos!) and I love going to concerts!

I have loved working at Primrose, building connections, and watching each child grow into their own person! It means so much to be able to be apart of each student’s growth process and I look forward to every day that I get to see their smiling faces!

Chef Doug
Joined 2015
Chef Doug
Kitchen Manager

Hello, Im Douglas and I appreciate the warm welcome I received from the Primrose teachers and the families of these wonderful children! I grew up in the deep south, however Ive lived in the Colorado area for 25 years! I love Colorado and I love cooking! Im sure my skills will help Primrose achieve our Balanced Nutrition Program.

Chef Andy
Joined 2025
Chef Andy
Kitchen Assistant
Ms. Anali
Joined 2023
Ms. Anali
Primary Young Infant Teacher

Hello, my name is Anali, I’ve been working at Primrose for 2023. I work in the infant room. I love to play with my 4 dogs and love to watch football!

Ms. Michelle
Joined 2024
Ms. Michelle
Infant & Toddler Pod Auxiliary Teacher

My name is Michelle.  I have worked at Primrose since January 2024.  I love working in the infant pod. I am a former elementary school teacher, and my degree is in early/elementary education.  I am a Colorado native.  I enjoy taking walks with my dog, hiking and traveling with my husband, and cuddling with my sweet cat.

Ms. Allyson
Joined 2025
Ms. Allyson
Primary Older Infant Teacher

Hello! My name is Allyson. I grew up in Missouri, near Kansas City. I have a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Acting at Minnesota State University. There, I met my boyfriend and moved to Colorado. I love a good craft, hiking with my dog, Duke, and snuggling up with a good book and my cat, Mabel!

Ms. Por
Joined 2025
Ms. Por
Older Infant Teacher

My name is Supanya, but you can call me Por. I’m originally from Thailand. I was living in Philadelphia, New Mexico and now I’ve just moved to Colorado about two years ago and I like it here. I came to the US in 2017 and now I have almost eight years of taking care of children, especially from 3 months old. I love to be around kids, I like to sing songs for them. I love to cook especially Thai-food  and Asian cuisine for myself and my family. I also spend a lot of time watching tv shows, shopping, and nesting in our cozy house.

Ms. Kodi
Joined 2020
Ms. Kodi
Primary Young Toddler Teacher

Hello! My name is Kodi. I have been working with Primrose School at The Flatirons since 2020. I have three amazing children, and when I’m not at work or chasing my own children, I enjoy reading, listening to music, or just being outside.

 

Mr. Tyler
Joined 2026
Mr. Tyler
Young Toddler Teacher

Hi! My name is Tyler. I am 27 years old and I have lived in Colorado for my whole life. I love to golf, play video games, and basketball. I have three pugs named Gary, Henry, and Tinka. I also have a pitbull named Otis. My passion for working with children brought me to Primrose.

Ms. Meadow
Joined 2025
Ms. Meadow
Toddler Teacher

Hello everyone, I’m Meadow! I was born and raised in Broomfield, Colorado but spent the last four years in Fort Collins. I went to CSU where I recieved my Bachelors in Early Childhood Professions and found my passion for working with kids. Now I am going to MSU-Denver where I am working on my Masters in Early Childhood Education. When I’m not at work or school I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, being outisde, and reading!

Ms. Alma
Joined 2021
Ms. Alma
Primary Early Preschool Teacher

My name is Alma Isel Corchado, and I was born in Durango, Mexico. I came to live in the US when I was 10 years old. I spent most of my childhood in Boulder, CO. I have three children- Dulce Maria who is 17 years old, Isel Guadalupe who is 10 years old, and Patricio my youngest who is 6 years old. My parents moved back to Mexico in 2024, but I have a lot of family in Colorado, Texas, Oregan, Washington, Oklahoma, and California, who are very close to me. I love the state of Colorado, its weather and beautiful mountains. I have worked with children since 2016 and for Primrose Schools for 7 years. I love children and spending my days with them.

Ms. Olivia
Joined 2025
Ms. Olivia
Auxiliary Teacher

Hi I am Ms. Olivia and I am born and raised here in Colorado! I have worked here since last August and have absolutely loved watching these kids grow up! When I am not at work I am hanging out with my friends or at all of my brothers baseball games! I love this job so much and can’t wait for many years to come!!

Ms. Mariah M
Joined 2026
Ms. Mariah M
Assistant Teacher

Hi! I’m Mariah, an assistant teacher here at Primrose. I love working with young children and outside of work I like to travel. My favorite place I’ve been is Scotland. I’m a year away from graduating with a bachelor’s in Psychology with the goal of pursuing Child Psychology. I believe kids are full of personality and dreams and I’m so grateful to be apart of their growth process, especially at such an important point in their development.

Ms. Rachel
Joined 2022
Ms. Rachel
Primary Preschool Pathways Teacher

Hello! I’m Ms. Rachel and I am a Lead Teacher in Preschool Pathways. I have taught here at Primrose for 3 years and I have worked in education since 2007. I have a B.A. in communications, and a B.S. in hospitality from The Pennsylvania State University (We Are…!) I’m originally from NYC, now live in Broomfield with my two amazing teenagers and an orange tabby named Nittany. In my free time, I sing with the Denver Women’s Chorus and watch KDramas on Netflix. 🙂

Ms. Carleigh
Joined 2026
Ms. Carleigh
Primary Preschool Pathways Teacher

I am 23 and have worked with and babysat kids since I was 13, mainly with my 8 younger siblings as they got older, and eventually I started babysitting for doctors that my mom works with. I have always had a love for helping people and taking care of kids. I have 2 years of registered behavior technician experience working with children on the spectrum. I love to play the cello and spend time with my friends and family, and I go up to the mountains whenever I can. I am a huge nerd for Disney, Harry Potter, and Anime.

Ms. Emma
Joined 2025
Ms. Emma
ECT Teacher

Hello! I have been in childhood education for many years, but I have been at Primrose previously for one year before leaving to pursue a Masters in English. I am excited to provide my support and experience to your child over this summer session.

Ms. Quinn
Joined 2026
Ms. Quinn
Auxiliary Teacher

Hello! I’m Quinn, and this is my first year here at Primrose! I have lived in Colorado my whole life, and wouldn’t trade it for the world. I am a very creative person, having gone to school for Fine Arts. I love showing the children how to express themselves creatively and just watching them grow!

Ms. Maui
Joined 2024
Ms. Maui
Primary Preschool Teacher

I am a Mass Communication graduate with a strong passion for working with children. I take pride in every task and responsibility entrusted to me. Organizing the classroom, nurturing young minds, and providing love and care are always my top priority.

Ms. Heather
Joined 2008
Ms. Heather
Preschool Pod Auxiliary Teacher

Hi my name is Heather. I recently got married to my husband Bryan and we have a beautiful daughter, Kaylan and two fur babies, Norman and Luna. We are a very active family. We spend our weekends hiking or paddle-boarding. We are passionate about travelling and travel often. We are big vegan foodies and love supporting our local vegan food trucks and restaurants. We have big hearts for all animals and love visiting and supporting the nearby farm sanctuaries. Any day we can snuggle animals and show them love is a good day to us. I am strong in my faith and thank Jesus Christ my Savior for the many blessings he has given me. God is so good.

 

Ms. Lori
Joined 2024
Ms. Lori
Preschool Pod Auxiliary Teacher

Hi! I’m Mrs. Lori. I’m a Colorado native. I have been at Primrose for almost 4 years. My youngest daughter works here, and my two youngest grandkids attend Primrose.

Ms. Aylin
Joined 2020
Ms. Aylin
Primary Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Hello! My name is Aylin. I was born and raised in Boulder, CO. I enjoy spending time with my family and outside. One of my favorite things to do during the summer is to go fishing or go up to the mountains. I started working at Primrose back in 2020 and have been loving it ever since!

 

Ms. Mackenzie
Joined 2024
Ms. Mackenzie
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

This is my second summer working at Primrose School at The Flatirons and I have enjoyed watching the kids grow and helping them prepare for kindergarten.

I graduated from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN with a bachelor’s in psychology. I am currently getting my masters and Ed.s in school psychology.

When I am not at work, I am enjoying time outside with friends and family.

Ms. Amber
Joined 2025
Ms. Amber
Pre Kindergarten Teacher

I grew up in Punxsutawney, PA (the groundhog town). I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in 2021 with a major in Business management and minor in Economics.

For the past two years, I was living in Pittsburg, PA and working at a financial planning company. I recently moved to Colorado in the fall of 2024 with my dog Belle, and my boyfriend. After moving, I decided to change my career path and follow my passion for teaching. I have been loving it!

Ms. Angelina
Joined 2024
Ms. Angelina
Auxiliary Teacher

Hi, I’m Angelina! I’ve been working as a float at Primrose School at the Flatirons since September 2024, and I absolutely love getting to spend time with all the incredible kiddos here. Floating gives me the chance to see so many unique personalities and moments of growth, and it’s so fun to walk into the class every day and be a part of whatever’s happening.

I’m a Colorado native and graduated high school in spring 2024. I’m currently taking classes at Front Range Community College to earn my associate’s degree in chemistry. When I’m not at work or school, you can find me hiking Colorado’s beautiful trails, hanging out with friends, or pressing flowers I find along the way. I also grew up dancing and competed for 14 years!

It’s such a privilege to be part of this amazing community, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow alongside the kids here at Primrose—the catalysts of my enthusiasm!

Ms. Olympe
Joined 2026
Ms. Olympe
Auxiliary Teacher

My name is Olympe. I am passionate about working with children and helping them learn, grow, and succeed in a safe and nurturing enviroment. When I’m not at school I like to spend time with my 4 animals and my boyfriend. I love to go hiking, camping during summer time and cooking for my boyfiend.

Ms. Katrina
Joined 2026
Ms. Katrina
Auxiliary Teacher

Hi, I am Ms. Katrina, I was born and raised in Colorado. I have been babysitting and working with kids since I was 12 years old. I have watched kids as young as 4 months old to as old as 12 years old and love working with each age. I am currently going to school at Metropolitan State University and I am majoring in Criminal Justice and Criminology. After I graduate I plan to go to law school to study Family law. Outside of work and school I love hanging out with my Fiance, my family and my dogs, I have three dogs, all poodles and all three are different sizes and they all have different personalities. I also love to read and bake in my free time.

Ms. Savannah
Joined 2026
Ms. Savannah
Auxiliary Teacher

Hi, my name is Savannah. I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. I have been working with children for eight years. I have always loved working with kids. I enjoy helping them learn and grow. I have worked as a nanny, a RBT, and in other school settings. In the future I would like a career in pediatric healthcare. I am honored to be working as an assistant teacher here at Primrose. When I am not at work I am reading or hiking with my sisters.

Ms. Aly
Joined 2026
Ms. Aly
Auxiliary Teacher

Hi!! My name is Aly and I am currently a sophmore at Colorado State University majoring in Criminology and minoring in Legal Studies to hopefully someday become an FBI field agent. In my off my time I go skiing, swimming, rock climbing, going to the gym, playing the piano and hanging out with my friends whenever I can. I have a special place in my heart for working in childcare jobs after watching my mom work with her students wh0 are elementary age children with special needs. This is my second job working in childcare and I absolutely love it. Working with pre-kindergarteners never gets old, and I always feel happy and entertained while I am working with them.

Ms. Ashley
Joined 2026
Ms. Ashley
Auxiliary Teacher

Hi! I’m Ashley, I’m a college student getting my associates of science for public health. I’ve always had a passion for working with kids but before this I had only approached it in a healthcare setting. I’m so excited to get started on my adventure here at Primrose.

Ms. Meriah H
Joined 2026
Ms. Meriah H
Auxiliary Teacher

Hello, I’m Meriah! I was born and raised in Thornton, Colorado. I graduated high school in 2025, I am a current student athlete at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa playing soccer and I am majoring in Nursing. I am hoping to be a labor and delivery nurse when I graduate and move back home when I am finished to continue my career. When I am not at work or school I love spending time with my family, friends and dogs. I love going to the movies, shopping, going to Rockies games. going to the lake, or going to the field with my old team! I grew up playing soccer while I have been playing for almost 14 years!

It’s been so fun and exciting coming to work everyday getting to experience all of the kids’ different personalities and getting to do fun art activities or reading to them with them everyday. Being at Primrose is an amazing and welcoming community, and I am so greateful to be able to along of their different journeys and learning paths. Coming in everyday is so different while you don’t walk into the same thing everyday but it keeps it exciting and keeps me on my toes each day but I wouldn’t have it any other way! I can’t wait to continue to grow and learn more everyday along with the kiddos here at Primrose!

Ms. Jasmine
Joined 2026
Ms. Jasmine
Auxiliary Teacher

My name is Jasmine. I love working with kids and started loving it ever since I started babysitting and due to that, helping them learn and grow seems very interesting to me. When I’m outside of school I like to go out with my cousin and go random places. I also really love shopping.

Ms. Naveah
Joined 2026
Ms. Naveah
Auxiliary Teacher

Hello my name is Naveah I am a recent gradute from highschool. I have always had a passion to teach children ever since I watched the movie Matilda. It always inspired me to want to be a teacher or even teach kids. I am very happy to be an assistant teacher here at primrose, it has taught me so many diffrent things especially learning about children.

Ms. Mack
Joined 2026
Ms. Mack
Auxiliary Teacher

Hi I’m Mrs. Mack! I love working at Primrose and seeing the children grow and learn throughout the year. I have a deep passion for working with children. I have a background in working in ABA therapy. In my spare time I like go on adventures with my corgi and husband such as hikes, paddle boarding, and exploring new places like the ice castles, sand dunes and more. Originally I’m from the east coast and my peronal hobbies include trapeze, and practing guitar. My favorite food to cook is musubi and steak. I’m excited and grateful to meet all parents and children! Looking forward to a great year!

Ms. Leyla
Joined 2026
Ms. Leyla
Auxiliary Teacher

Hello I’m Leyla. I am a Colorado native. I’m a teacher here at Primrose. I was a CNA for two years. I like to do puzzles and play with my two cats at home.

Ms. Mareena
Joined 2026
Ms. Mareena
Auxiliary Teacher

Hi there, I am Mareena or Ms. Meena for short. Born in Texas, but raised in Colorado. When I am not at work am gardening, hiking, or going on adventures with my husband, daughter, and/or two kitties (Yes, I am a crazy cat lady who walks my cats!)

Franchise Owners

Greg and Kim Patrick

Greg and Kim Patrick feel honored to be the Franchise Owners of the Primrose School at The Flatirons. Greg and Kim feel there is no greater privilege or responsibility than being entrusted to care for someone’s child. They pledge to provide every child in their school with a safe, loving and fun environment in which they will flourish and learn the skills that will help prepare them for success in their lives ahead.

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