Teachers & Staff

Ms. Nikki Kochevar
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Nikki, I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 this field since 2007, have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, have taught in FL, NH & CO. I also worked in child welfare licensing foster homes.
Education: Bachelors in Early childhood education
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The hilarious stories I get to keep
Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: THE RETURN OF PUMPKIN SPICE
Favorite Family Tradition: Friendsgiving
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Clementine (dog) and Bowie (cat)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Wrangle my kiddos, read, binge tv shows, garden, and bird watch

Ms. Jadah Smith
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Jadah. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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: Working at Primrose since 2019.
Education: EQIT, Pyramid Plus, conscious discipline and other state sponsored courses
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I get to help foster their sense of wonder, help guide their view of their role in the community/world.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: Family dinner every Sunday
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Nala (dog) She’s such a sweet girl!
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Build Lego sets, reading, fishing and being in the mountains.

Ms. Vikki Dyson
Hi my name is Vikki Dyson,
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Vikki. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have been in this field since 2000.
Education: Front Range-Director Certificate
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching their personality develop
Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: None
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Estrella (Grand pup)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: take walks, watch movies, and watch stand up comedy

Ms. Eva Bray
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Eva, I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have worked for Primrose since 2018. Also, I am a Mother of 3 and an Auntie to 6 children
Education: I obtained my ECT credentials through PDIS. I am currently in the Federal Director Apprenticeship Program.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Everything! The smiles, the hugs and the Ah-ha moments.
Favorite Children’s Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends and One Witch
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Yule. We gather to burn last years yule log and discuss out goals for the upcoming year.
Favorite Family Tradition: In our family we celebrate birthdays for a whole week.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: 4-Howl (Big Dog), Peach (small dog), Opal (killer cat), Roxas (sweet cat), assorted fish and frogs.
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Make costumes, bake, play the Witcher 3, watch and read Bridgerton, read Fantasy novels, watch the boys dance like no one is watching.

Ms. Alyssa Tippets
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Alyssa, I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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: Nanny, Tutoring elementary-High School students and Primrose
Education: High School and PDIS trainings
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching their confidence grow as they learn new things.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Watching the Harry Potter movie marathon every Fall.
Favorite Family Tradition: In our family we celebrate birthdays for a whole week.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Bentley (Yorkie), Fred (Toad), Pinky Pie (Millipede), and Strawberry (Tarantula)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Try new foods, watch shows, go hiking and draw

Ms. Alyssa Grant
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Alyssa. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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: Degree in early childhood education and elementary education and worked for a year at an elementary school in Nebraska before moving to Colorado.
Education: Attended University of Nebraska at Kearney. Studied elementary and early childhood education.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them grow and learn
Favorite Children’s Book: Memoirs of a Goldfish
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas saran ball
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Aspen -dog
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read and spend time outside

Ms. Jazmin Zambrano
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Jazmin. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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: Prior experience at another preschool.
Education: High school graduate and attending college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like seeing them excited to come to school and engaging with them.
Favorite Children’s Book: any Dr. Suess
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Going camping every summer
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish
Pets in the Home: a Beagle named Max
In My Personal Time, I Like To: read and paint

Ms. Gigi Gutierrez
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Gigi. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have taught at local preschools
Education: CDA
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing how different they are
Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my kids

Ms. Jadyn Propp-Cordova
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Jadyn. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have been working in the early childhood education field since 2022.
Education: I have training in the ECE field via Primrose Trainings and PDIS
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy working with children and helping them learn new things.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: None
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Bubba (dog)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: I have lived in Colorado for over 20 years and love to go camping. I am an Aunt and have been to the Bahamas.

Ms. Faith Mendez
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Faith, I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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: While in middle school-high school my mom would babysit for family and friends, and I would help her out. I really enjoyed it and now I enjoy working at Primrose Thornton.
Education: High School graduate, college in 2022 with an associates degree in Professional Photography and PDIS.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: All of their different personalities, the funny conversations and the love I have for them and the love they have for me.
Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: Decorating and going all out for birthdays, celebrating New yeas out the front door at 12am when the ball drops.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Iceman (dog) chihuahua poodle mix (I think)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Hangout with family and friends, watch TV and movies, craft, shop for clothes and sleep (LOL)

Ms. Kat Oliva
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Kat. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 started babysitting at 15, worked with children 3 months through school age.
Education: some college (Colorado Mesa University), lots of training with Primrose and PDIS.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: watching them grow and learn, building relationship.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Couch Potato and the Bad Seed by Jory John
Favorite Holiday: Hanukkah, Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Same as above
Favorite Family Tradition: Setting up our Hanukkah tree and thanksgiving night
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Jack (tripod dog) Australian Cattle mix
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch Netflix, go on walks, do art, spend time with family and friends, practice new hobbies-guitar

Ms. Stephanie Wallace
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Stephanie, I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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: ECT, associates in education, working since 2007. Have taught infants through school age.
Education: Associates in education, ECT
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Creating together(ie. Games and stories) and their imaginations
Favorite Children’s Book: Green Eggs and Ham, Pout-Pout Fish, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
Favorite Holiday: Halloween and Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: Sunday dinners and sleeping over for major holidays for more time together
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Sydney (dog) and sometimes Charlie (dog) when pet sitting
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read a lot, started journaling a little and doing small home projects

Ms. Megan Carmosino
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Megan. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have experience teaching ages 3-10.
Education: Liberal Arts
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow in confidence and self expression
Favorite Children’s Book: Chrysanthemum
Favorite Holiday: I have 2 St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: We also celebrate the Chinese New Year
Favorite Family Tradition: We always show up for each other
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and mandarin
Pets in the Home: Parker and Esme (Golden Retrievers),
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, cook, sing, play with my daughter

Ms. ShyAnne Martinez
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. ShyAnne. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have spent years babysitting various ages.
Education: High Schoool
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: It’s very rewarding to help children learn and progress in life. The shaping of children is so so important.
Favorite Children’s Book: Mama, Do You Love Me?
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July/Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in the Home: Day of the Dead
Favorite Family Tradition: Cooking together
Languages Spoken in the Home: English/Spanish
Pets in the Home: Pitbull: Ajaxx, Staffy: Lilee
In My Personal Time, I Like To: play the drums, crochet, play games, or make tortillas!

Ms. Monica Martinez
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Monica. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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.
Experience: 15 years of cooking experience
Education: High School graduate
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to get to know them. They make me feel special, just like they are special to me.
Favorite Children’s Book: Curious George
Favorite Holiday: Valentine’s Day
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Celebrating Birthdays
Favorite Family Tradition: None
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Jasmin (7-year-old female cat) and Felix (male cat)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Clean house, yard work outside, listen to music and family get togethers

Ms. Areen Singh
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Areen. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have worked at Primrose School of Thornton for a total of 3 years.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Technology and currently in Nursing School.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Making a difference in their lives and seeing them learn and grow, making long lasting bonds, seeing their smiles, and their laughs make my day!
Favorite Children’s Book: The Stinky Wonky Donkey
Favorite Holiday: Diwali and Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Holi, Lohri
Favorite Family Tradition: Wearing traditional outfits on special occasions
Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi and Punjabi
Pets in the Home: Zyr (shih-tzu)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch movies or shows

Ms. Jessica Zambrano
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Jessica, I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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: This is my first center, and I love working here.
Education: Currently attending CU Denver and majoring in 3D graphics and Animation
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: All the hugs and cuddles, start talking and hitting major milestones.
Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?
Favorite Holiday: Christmas because of family traditions
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Day of the Dead and World Down Syndrome Day for my brother.
Favorite Family Tradition: Having a movie night in the backyard every Friday if weather permits.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English, some Spanish
Pets in the Home: Max (Beagle mix) and Foster Dog, Maxy (Poodle)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: stay home and watch movies or binge watch shows. I also love to bake sweet treats for my family and friends.

Ms. Heiley Ton
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Heiley, I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 used to teach children from 6 years old to 14-year-olds in my country, Vietnam, baby sitting and taking car of young children in their homes.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree of Education in Vietnam
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Singing with them and playing with them.
Favorite Children’s Book: 101 Dalmatian’s, Robin Hood, Best Friends and Farm Animals
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving and Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: The Lunar New Year and our Family Reunion
Favorite Family Tradition: Our Family Reunion
Languages Spoken in the Home: Vietnamese and English
Pets in the Home: No Pets
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Listen to classical music and take walks

Ms. Alexis Anderson
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Alexis. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have worked with children ages 6 months to 12 years with working in a formal elementary and middle school setting for 5 years.
Education: I am currently attending MSU in Denver.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Leaving a positive impact in their lives!
Favorite Children’s Book: Any Dr. Suess book
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: None yet!
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my family and friends.

Mr. Miles Bray
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Mr. Miles. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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: Newer to the field and excited to learn!
Education: High school graduate
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The fun and silly moments that come with each day.
Favorite Children’s Book: The “Fly Guy” series by Tedd Arnold
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Thanksgiving and Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Decorating for Halloween
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Howl, Peach (dogs) and Haus (cat)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Listen to and create music

Ms. Emily Cordova
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Emily. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have worked in childcare for over 20 years.
Education: I have taken some college classes, completed Pyramid Plus, and have my CDA.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see the children grow!
Favorite Children’s Book: All the Places We can Go
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Family BBQs and spending time with my children
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: None
In My Personal Time, I Like To: shop and spend time with my husband and children.

Ms. Alex Galanti
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Alex. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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: Head Start
Education: High school graduate
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: You get to mold their minds and, in some cases, be their peace.
Favorite Children’s Book: Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Suess
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Dogs- Gunner and Honey
In My Personal Time, I Like To: take my kids to do fun activities

Ms. Haley Cruz
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Haley. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have worked at local preschools and as a nanny
Education: High school graduate
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn new things
Favorite Children’s Book: The Pout Pout Fish
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas puzzle
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Dogs- Bella, Duke, and Daisy
In My Personal Time, I Like To: shop, watch tv, bake, and spend time with my friends and family

Ms. Iyana Smith
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ms. Iyana. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
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 have spent years babysitting various ages.
Education: High Schoool
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them be curious.
Favorite Children’s Book: Chrysanthemum
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Shih tzu named Gus Gus
In My Personal Time, I Like To: watch movies, read, and hang with my family

Franchise Owner
Beth Deasy
Beth Deasy, owner and operator of Primrose School of Thornton, believes that the greatest wish she can have for children is that they become adults who love who they are and what they do. Helping to develop such self-knowledge and passion for life in young children requires a delicate balance of nurturing and education. At Primrose School of Thornton, our faculty helps children unlock their potential so they may find fulfillment and success in life. We also partner with parents, bringing a sense of balance to families as they nurture, encourage and promote the educational, emotional and psychological readiness of the whole child. Previous to becoming a Primrose School owner, Beth worked at one of the Rocky Mountain region’s largest law firms where she represented some of Colorado’s largest businesses and developers. Having deep seeded roots in the early childhood education arena, she designed, built and operated a large, private preschool in Tucson, Arizona that was quickly recognized as the gold standard’ for private preschool in the state. After learning she was expecting twins, she decided to build a preschool in the Denver area. She continuously heard from business and community leaders that Primrose was the BEST preschool provider in Colorado. After investigating other providers in the area and learning more about the Primrose philosophy of providing premier early childhood education, she agreed that Primrose was her choice, and decided to open the Primrose School of Thornton. Primrose School of Thornton is the culmination of a long term dream of hers. Beth is delighted to be able to offer you the best care and education for your children and is thrilled to be a part of such a dynamic community!




