Primrose School would love to meet your family.
Schedule A TourMeet Mrs. Ashley:
Mrs. Ashley decided to join the early childcare field to give the future generation a strong foundation of moral and academic values.
Ashley joined Primrose School at Tradition in August 2021 and has over 10 years of experience in early childhood education, including Preschool Administrator experience. She initially joined the PSAT team as the Education Coach. Within months Ashley, with her experience, passion and leadership skills naturally assumed the role of School Director.
Ashley loves the Primrose brand, mission, and all that it stands for and works to deliver the unexpected in all that she does. She loves building relationships with the children and families and strives for that school-family feel. Her fun loving nature keeps the school cheerful with Friday afternoon dance parties and encourages learning through messy creativity.
Ashley enjoys spending time with her Husband (who happens to be her High School sweetheart) and her Daughter Harper, who currently attends Primrose School at Tradition.
My Favorite Things:
Drink: Iced Coffee
Fast Food: Chick-Fil- A
Candy: Dark chocolate
Restaurants: Hibachi
Season: Fall
Stores: Athleta, Pink Lilly, Target
Dessert: Ice Cream
Savory Treat: Dark chocolate covered pretzel crisps
Fruit: Watermelon
Flowers: Sunflowers
Color: Baby Pink
Animal: Dog
Sport/Sports Team: Miami Dolphins (GO FINS!)
Hobby: Cricuting
Meet Mrs. Cristina:
Mrs. Cristina joined Primrose School at Tradition in January 2022. After teaching almost 10 years at the elementary level and obtaining a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership, she made the jump from elementary to early childhood education. With a love for curriculum and instruction, it is her passion to empower teachers to be the best they can be. She believes that teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning! As the Education Coach, Cristina loves working alongside PSAT’s teachers to help guide them in delivering engaging lessons. She passionately stands behind Primrose’s Balanced Learning approach and enjoys not only helping children grow academically but also through character development and life skills. Mrs. Cristina is always available to lend an ear to students, teachers, and parents and is committed to the successes of each child who walks in the door. In her free time, Mrs. Cristina enjoys spending time with her husband, Brian, and daughter, Primrose student, Isabella.
I’m Christie Shadoin. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Stuart, FL
Education/Experience:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
•5+ years of Early Childhood Experience (infants)
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out at the beach or pool
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Primrose character I most relate to: Og, I love story time
What I'm most excited about this school year: I cannot wait to start at a brand-new school! Primrose is an amazing school and I look forward to meeting my little babies and their families. I’m most excited to teach/watch the babies as they grow and learn!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Iced french vanilla coffee
Fast Food: Taco Bell
Restaurants: Flannigans and Mario's
Stores: Target, Victoria's Secret, Style Encore
Color: Blue and purple
I’m Mary Cockrell. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Antigo, Wisconsin
Education/Experience:
•Nearly 20 years of Early Childhood experience (private nanny, toddler/twos, Pre-K)
•DCF trained
Favorite food: Any Italian
Favorite weekend activity: Boat cruising to sand bar island
Favorite children’s book: Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow – Respect is an important foundation for a positive outlook in life, plus I am from America’s Dairy land and grew up on a dairy farm.
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know my coworkers and the Primrose families.
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Water with lemon and Starbucks coffee
Fast Food: Culvers
Restaurants: Sushi and seafood
Stores: Style Encore, Homegoods, and Marshalls
Color: Navy
I’m Subrina Thomas. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Long Beach, NY
Education/Experience:
•3 years as a Montessori Assistant
•Certification in Medical Assisting and Med Tech/CNA
Favorite food: Asian Cuisine
Favorite weekend activity: Painting, spending time with family
Favorite children’s book: The Napping House
Primrose character I most relate to: Og, I love to read to my kids! It’s so much fun to get lost in a book and go on a literary adventure.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to form bonds with my students, staff, and parents. I’m also excited to learn more about this school and what Primrose stands for!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Blackberry bubbly and Dr. Pepper
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Outback and Longhorn
Stores: Target, Ross, Torrid
Color: Blue and purple
I’m Jasmine Delgado. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Education/Experience:
•12 years of Early Childhood experience with Primrose (toddler/twos, before/after care)
•Early Childhood Care Diploma
•Child Development Specialist Certificate
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: I enjoy spending time with family and friends on the weekend
Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin – generosity
What I'm most excited about this school year: I am excited to learn about all the new children and new ways of teaching!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Water and hot chocolate
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A and Five Guys
Restaurants: Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, and First Watch
Stores: Target, Kohls, and Amazon
Color: Mint green
I’m Nina Cruz. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Port St. Lucie, FL
Education/Experience:
•2 years as a camp counselor
•Currently in college pursuing an Elementary Education degree
Favorite food: Tacos, smoothies, and shrimp scampi
Favorite weekend activity: Going to the beach and thrifting
Favorite children’s book: Five Little Monkeys
Primrose character I most relate to: Katie the Cat
What I'm most excited about this school year: I am excited to build relationships with all the students and help them learn and grow.
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Coca-Cola
Fast Food: Taco Bell
Restaurants: Cheddars
Stores: Thrift stores and Pacsun
Color: Pink and purple
I’m Diana Paz-Monge. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: West Pam Beach, FL
Education/Experience:
•3 years of early childhood education
•Volunteer in a preschool setting
Favorite food: Taco Bell
Favorite weekend activity: The beach
Favorite children’s book: Curdoroy
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the Duck
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to see all of the children learn and grow!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Lemonade
Fast Food: Tropical Smoothie
Restaurants: Seafood
Stores: Windsor and Forever 21
Color: Blue
I’m Luci Barros. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Brazil
Education/Experience:
•20 years in the childcare industry
•Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education
Favorite food: Acai Bowl
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family, cooking, and going to the beach
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear
Primrose character I most relate to: Og the Bookworm
What I'm most excited about this school year: To make new memories and transform the classroom into a place you love to be
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Tea and lemonade
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A and Taco Bell
Restaurants: Olive Garden and Tijuana Flats
Stores: Bath & Bodyworks, Amazon, and Homegoods
Color: Black and blue
I’m Lylette Ramdeen. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Guyana
Education/Experience:
•Over 10 years working with kids
Favorite food: Soup
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family
Favorite children’s book: Goodnight Moon
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the Lamb
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to help the children, be loving and nurturing to each and everyone of them in their own way!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Green Tea
Fast Food: Noodles/soup
Restaurants: Any
Stores: Marshalls
Color: Rainbow
I’m Sabri Brown. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL
Education/Experience:
•Started babysitting at 13 years old
•Pursued Early Childhood Education while in high school and continued into college
Favorite food: Seafood, especially crab legs!
Favorite weekend activity: Trying new restaurants and blogging
Favorite children’s book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Primrose character I most relate to: Megy the Pig
What I’m most excited about this school year: Being able to connect with the little w=ones and be a part of their growth and milestones!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Watermelon juice
Fast Food: Burgers
Restaurants: Any where with seafood
Stores: Homegoods
Color: Purple
I’m Jessica Herron. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Education/Experience:
•Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
•Walt Disney World - Character Performer
Favorite food: Fettuccine Alfredo
Favorite weekend activity: Going to Walt Disney World
Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am so excited to embark on this journey with my Primrose family. I am most excited to begin my journey by creating some amazing new relationships with my co-workers, students, and their families!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Starbucks caramel ribbon frappuccino
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Bahama Breeze, Utiki, and 3 Natives
Stores: Homegoods, TJ Maxx, and Nordstrom
Color: Yellow
I’m Gwen Davis-Murray. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Rhoden Hall, Jamaica
Education/Experience:
•23 years working with infant through before & afterschool care
•Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
Favorite food: Ice cream
Favorite weekend activity: Going to church, gardening, watching the Hallmark channel
Favorite children’s book: Dr. Seuss
Primrose character I most relate to: Percy the rooster
What I'm most excited about this school year: Working with children to make them feel young and purposeful
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Water
Fast Food: Chicken nuggets
Restaurants: Any
Stores: JCPenny
Color: Red and green
I’m Carina Gasparini. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Hollywood, FL
Education/Experience:
•Babysitting and Nannying experience for many years
Favorite food: Fruit
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my husband and family doing outdoor adventures
Favorite children’s book: Magic Treehouse series
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear
What I'm most excited about this school year: I am excited to get to know every kiddo and their personalities!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Water
Fast Food: Wendy's
Restaurants: Anything with mac & cheese
Stores: TJ Maxx & Target
Color: Blue
I’m Shari Garcia.
I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Middletown, CT
Education/Experience:
•3 years working in Elementary School
•Associates Degree in Elementary Education
Favorite food: All foods
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out and making memories with my kids
Favorite children’s book: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Primrose character I most relate to: Katie
What I'm most excited about this school year: To build lasting relationships with my students
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Sprite and Coca-Cola
Fast Food: Any
Restaurants: Any
Stores: Walmart and Burlington
Color: Tye-dye
I’m Izzy Alvarez. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL
Education/Experience:
•Associates degree in Political Science
•Formally a program specialist for Boys and Girls Club of America
Favorite food: Pomegranates
Favorite weekend activity: Traveling with friends
Favorite children’s book: Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the Duck
What I'm most excited about this school year: I am most excited to watch my kiddos grow and learn new things everyday!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Bang energy drink
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Spice Thai
Stores: H&M
Color: Yellow
I’m Bianca Clark. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Washington Township, NJ
Education/Experience:
•AA Degree in Early Childhood Education (in process)
•CDA
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Go to the beach
Favorite children’s book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut, for Honesty
What I’m most excited about this school year: Meeting all new students and their families!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Starbucks coffee
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse
Stores: Bath & Bodyworks and Homegoods
Color: Purple
I’m Camila Iglesias. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Port St. Lucie, FL
Education/Experience:
•Babysitting and nannying for 2 years
Favorite food: Mexican Food
Favorite weekend activity: Going to the beach or Universal Theme Park
Favorite children’s book: Harry Potter series
Primrose character I most relate to: Percy the Rooster
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know the children and all the teachers!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Water
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Casa Amigos
Stores: Aritzia
Color: Any
I’m Kamila Vazquez. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Bayamon, PR
Education/Experience:
•Teacher at my church for over 4 years with ages from 1 to 14 years old
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite weekend activity: Late night beach strolls
Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess
Primrose character I most relate to: Og the Bookworm
What I’m most excited about this school year: Meeting all the new little ones that come to my class!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Sprite
Fast Food: Chipotle
Restaurants: Olive Garden
Stores: Target
Color: Burgandy
I’m Danielle Gonglewski. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Batavia, New York
Education/Experience:
•Babysitting experience for many children of all ages
Favorite food: Lasagna and Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my son
Favorite children’s book: Goodnight Moon
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the Lamb
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know the children and watching them learn and grow!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Lemonade, Pepsi, Water
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Olive Garden
Stores: Target and Amazon
Color: Purple
I’m Juliana Donnelly. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Education/Experience:
•Master’s Degree in Counselor Education with a certificate in Play Therapy
•8 years working with children (private nanny, camp counselor, babysitting)
Favorite food: Ice Cream
Favorite weekend activity: Reading by the pool
Favorite children’s book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Primrose character I most relate to: Og the Bookworm -Og is all about showing just how important it is to care about others, and caring is a big part of who I am. I also love to read like he does!
What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m so excited to get to know each of my children and see their growth throughout the year.
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Lime bubbly
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Red Lobster and Toojay's
Stores: Target, Kohl's, and Michaels
Color: Purple
I’m Stephanie Cales. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Education/Experience:
•Early Childhood Education volunteer work throughout High School
•Assistant Teacher at a Montessori School for almost 5 years
•AA in Elementary Education and Special Needs
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Playing with my kittens
Favorite children’s book: When You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow
What I'm most excited about this school year: I am most excited to meet and get to know all the families and kiddos!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Dr. Pepper & Coffee
Fast Food: Dunkin' Donuts
Restaurants: Chili's and Panda Express
Stores: Forever 21 & Fashion Nova
Color: Pink
I’m Ariana Diaz. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Puerto Rico
Education/Experience:
•Community service hours at her Church Daycare
Favorite food: Sushi and ice cream
Favorite weekend activity: A day at the beach
Favorite children’s book: Don’t Let the Pigeon Ride the Bus
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the duck
What I'm most excited about this school year: I am more than excited to get to know all the kids and be a part of their learning experience, seeing them grow mentally and physically everyday. It is a great satisfaction to know that I can be part of the most important learning steps of their life that turns them into a great future leader.
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Water and apple juice
Fast Food: Zaxby's
Restaurants: Texas Roadhouse
Stores: American Eagle, Forever 21, and Marshalls
Color: Yellow
I’m Joanne Kowitt. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Education/Experience:
•25 years of Early Childhood experience, including children with special needs
•A heart for volunteering
Favorite food: Lasagna
Favorite weekend activity: Going for walks and playing with my 2 Shelties, Teddy and Joey. Bicycling and exploring my new community! I love seeing Florida's beautiful water birds!
Favorite children’s book: Giraffes Can’t Dance By Giles Andreae
Primrose character I most relate to: Mia the mouse
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to meet and learn about each child’s personality and to engage their natural curiosity and creativity.
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Dunkin' mocha latte
Fast Food: Tijuana Flats
Restaurants: The Great Greek Grill
Stores: White House and Target
Color: Ocean blue
I’m James Oliveras. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Fairfield, NJ
Education/Experience:
•9 years of Early Childhood experience (infant/toddler, before/after care, summer camp)
•Director Credential
Favorite food: Spaghetti and meatballs with orange juice
Favorite weekend activity: Playing golf
Favorite children’s book: Character Kids Save the Day!
Primrose character I most relate to: Percy the Rooster
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited for this new journey I am taking, and to meet the new children and families! I am also excited for all the challenges!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Orange juice
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Friday's
Stores: Target
Color: Any
I’m Gloria Valenti. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Colombia
Education/Experience:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
•Fluent in English and Spanish
Favorite food: Chicken and Seafood
Favorite weekend activity: Boating (when my son doesn’t have soccer), spending time with my family doing anything inside or outside weather permitted.
Favorite children’s book: All Dr. Seuss’ books
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear
What I’m most excited about this school year: What I'm most excited about this school year is to meet new little faces and make a difference in their lives. I want to help the children grow socially, emotionally and developmentally, so they can be more self-sufficient and that their transition into Kindergarten will be smooth and successful.
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Half & Half iced tea
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Olive Garden, Carrabba's, and Claretta
Stores: Target, TJ Maxx, and Dillards
Color: Blue
I’m Jackie Lopez. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Port St. Lucie, FL
Education/Experience:
•3 years of Early Childhood experience– children’s ministry at church
•High School Diploma (in process)
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Going to the beach
Favorite children’s book: One by Kathryn Otoshi
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy for keeping promises
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to watch the children grow to see who they become!
Some of my favorite things:
Drink: Sweet tea
Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A
Restaurants: Hokkaido Hibachi
Stores: American Eagle
Color: Pink
I’m Sydney Santiago. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Palm City, FL
Education/Experience:
•Babysitting since the 8th grade
Favorite food: Grilled chicken alfredo
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with friends and family
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Goodnight Moon
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the duck
What I'm most excited about this school year: I am so excited to learn and grow with the kids and develop relationships with each of them and be an encourager and supporter for them! Kids are the next generation, and I am so grateful to be able to teach them!
Welcome to the Primrose School at Tradition!
My name is Amber Resetar and my husband Doug and I are the proud owners of the Primrose School at Tradition. We, as the blessed parents of two academically inclined teens, are major proponents of superior education. We credit our children's early education experience as to what we so firmly believe laid the foundation for their current and future success, along with their strong confidence and independence. We know the emotion and thought that goes into choosing that early education experience. As working parents (and on top of it, a child with severe food allergies) we know the difficulty of entrusting our children to someone else's care during our workday. We also know the commitment and sacrifice it takes to provide the best opportunity for our children. Through the journey of raising our children, we have learned and aligned with the Primrose belief that who children become is as important as what they know. We continue to be amazed by Primrose's outstanding approach to education, the accredited curriculum, enrichment and character development programs. As our own children grow, we wish to remain connected to education and community through children and families. It only makes sense that we share in bringing the Primrose Experience of premier early childhood education and care to Tradition. After all, as the old African Proverb says…”it takes a village to raise a child.”
Both graduates of Florida Atlantic University, Doug and I are both CPAs. Doug has been a partner at his firm in Palm Beach for over 20 years. I practiced at the same firm for about 8 years before venturing off to nurture my love for family and passion for community. It was at that time a few close neighbors and I, opened and ran a little children's consignment boutique which allowed us to connect and give back to new and growing families throughout our community. I was a part of the administrative team and the Business Manager of my children's school for over 7 years, before getting the wonderful opportunity of partnering with Primrose Schools. We are avid sports fans, very active in youth and high school sports, our community, and our church.
The Treasure Coast is our home and where we chose to raise our children. We believe in quality education, parental involvement and a sense of school family. We are excited to serve our community in this way and provide safe, loving care as well as a strong curriculum. The exclusive Primrose Balanced Learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.
We look forward to meeting you and your family!