Ms. Monday serves as the Regional School Director for Primrose Schools throughout the Greater Cleveland area, where she partners with school leadership teams to ensure every child and family experiences the exceptional care, education, and service that define the Primrose Schools experience.

With more than 30 years of experience in early childhood and special education, Ms. Monday has dedicated her career to helping children develop a lifelong love of learning while supporting educators in creating nurturing, engaging, and high-quality learning environments. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of leadership roles, including Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Teacher, Toddler Program Supervisor, Assistant School Director, School Director, and Center Director. She also had the privilege of working within the early childhood department of an intergenerational center in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she witnessed firsthand the meaningful impact of connecting children with older generations.

In 2003, Ms. Monday became the Center Director of a NAEYC-accredited, Step Up To Quality Star 4-rated early learning center, leading a team committed to educational excellence and strong family partnerships. In January 2015, she joined Primrose Schools as the founding School Director of Primrose School of Avon, where she helped establish a culture centered on exceptional education, operational excellence, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and staff.

As the organization expanded, Ms. Monday was promoted to Area Director for the West Region, providing leadership and operational oversight for the Primrose Schools of Avon, Westlake, and North Ridgeville. In this role, she partnered closely with each school’s leadership team to foster educational excellence, strengthen team development, support family engagement, and ensure a consistently exceptional Primrose experience across all three schools.

Today, as Regional School Director, Ms. Monday provides strategic leadership and support across the Greater Cleveland region. She mentors school directors, champions educational quality, and works collaboratively with school leadership teams to ensure the consistent implementation of the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach, operational excellence, and an outstanding experience for every child and family.

Ms. Monday is passionate about the Primrose mission and believes every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where curiosity is encouraged, confidence is built, and a lifelong love of learning begins. She considers it a privilege to partner with families and educators in making a lasting difference in the lives of children every day.

Ms. Stephanie Tillman serves as the Regional Operations Director for the Primrose Schools throughout the Greater Cleveland area. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services from the University at Buffalo and brings more than 17 years of experience in early childhood education.

Throughout her career, Ms. Tillman has served in a variety of leadership roles, including classroom teacher, Curriculum Director, School Director, and District Director. Her diverse experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of both school operations and educational leadership, allowing her to effectively support schools in delivering exceptional care, service, and educational excellence.

As Regional Operations Director, Ms. Tillman partners closely with school leadership teams to strengthen operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, enhance organizational consistency, and support the day-to-day success of each school. She is passionate about developing strong leaders, creating efficient systems, and fostering collaborative environments where educators feel supported and empowered to provide outstanding experiences for children and families.

Ms. Tillman is proud to be part of the Primrose Schools family, where the Balanced Learning® approach and unwavering commitment to quality align closely with her own philosophy of early childhood education. She believes that exceptional schools are built through intentional leadership, meaningful relationships, and a steadfast commitment to nurturing the whole child.

Working alongside school leaders, teachers, families, and ownership, Ms. Tillman is dedicated to helping each Primrose school provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive and every family experiences the exceptional care and service that define the Primrose Schools mission.

Ms. Hall is the School Director of Primrose School of Twinsburg, bringing more than 14 years of experience in early childhood education and a deep passion for helping children reach their fullest potential. She earned her degree in Child Development from the University of Akron and has dedicated her career to creating safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments where children feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Throughout her career, Ms. Hall has served in a variety of leadership and educational roles, giving her a well-rounded understanding of classroom excellence, school operations, family partnerships, and team development. She believes that strong relationships, open communication, and a collaborative school culture are the foundation of every successful early learning environment.

As both an educational leader and a mother, Ms. Hall understands the tremendous trust families place in those who care for their children. She and her husband are proud parents of three daughters. This personal perspective strengthens her commitment to ensuring every child receives exceptional care in an environment where their health, safety, well-being, and educational development are always the highest priorities.

Ms. Hall’s personal leadership philosophy aligns with the values that define Primrose Schools. She is passionate about fostering meaningful relationships with families, empowering teachers to achieve their best, and creating enriching learning experiences that support the development of the whole child. She is committed to upholding the high standards of excellence that families expect while ensuring the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach is thoughtfully implemented to help every child build confidence, curiosity, character, and a lifelong love of learning.

Ms. Hall is excited to lead the Primrose School of Twinsburg into its next chapter and looks forward to partnering with families, faculty, and the community to build a school where every child feels safe, loved, challenged, and inspired to succeed.

Ms. Jill Sokolowski serves as the Education Coach at Primrose School of Twinsburg, bringing more than 35 years of experience in early childhood education and a lifelong passion for inspiring young learners. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to creating safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments where children feel valued, confident, and excited to discover the world around them.

Ms. Sokolowski’s journey in early childhood education began while she was still in high school, and her passion for teaching has continued to grow ever since. During her previous 16 years at an early learning center, she served as a Lead Toddler Teacher, Morning School Opener, and Staff Supervisor, mentoring fellow educators while helping maintain a positive, high-quality learning environment. Her extensive classroom and leadership experience provides her with a deep understanding of child development, effective teaching practices, and the importance of strong partnerships with families.

As the Education Coach, Ms. Sokolowski plays an integral role in supporting educational excellence throughout the school. She partners closely with teachers and school leadership to ensure the consistent implementation of the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and the high standards that define the Primrose experience. Through classroom observations, instructional coaching, curriculum support, and professional development, she mentors and empowers teachers to continually strengthen their instructional practices and create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for every child.

Ms. Sokolowski is passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning, not only for children, but also for the educators she supports each day. She believes that when teachers are encouraged, equipped, and inspired, they are able to provide exceptional educational experiences that help children build confidence, curiosity, character, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Outside of school, Ms. Sokolowski is the proud mother of three adult children and a devoted grandmother to two wonderful grandsons who bring her tremendous joy. She enjoys walking in the park, spending time at the beach, reading, cooking, baking, attending church and Bible study, and making memories with her family, friends, and her beloved cats, Mila and Princess.

Ms. Sokolowski is excited to be part of the Primrose School of Twinsburg family and looks forward to partnering with teachers, children, and families to cultivate a nurturing, inspiring, and engaging educational environment where every child can thrive.

Ms. Harrison serves as the Operations and Office Manager at Primrose School of Twinsburg. She is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming experience for every family and supporting the daily operations that help the school run smoothly. Her friendly personality, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional service make her an important resource for both families and faculty.

Ms. Harrison brings several years of experience in early childhood education and holds an Associate Degree in Education from Eastern Gateway Community College. Her background has provided her with a strong understanding of child development and the importance of building positive relationships with children, families, and educators.

In her role, Ms. Harrison supports the school’s day-to-day office operations, family communications, and administrative processes, helping ensure that families feel informed, welcomed, and connected throughout their Primrose experience. She enjoys being one of the first friendly faces families see each day and takes pride in helping create an organized and supportive school environment.

Outside of work, Ms. Harrison enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring new restaurants and shopping destinations, and making memories with her dog, Rosco, and her two cats, Squints and Frank. She is excited to be part of the Primrose School of Twinsburg family and looks forward to building lasting relationships with the children and families she serves.

Chef Adams serves as the School Chef at Primrose School of Westlake while also providing leadership as the Regional Chef, supporting multiple Primrose Schools throughout the organization. In his regional role, he partners with school leadership teams and kitchen staff to ensure every school consistently upholds the highest standards of food quality, nutrition, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

With a passion for preparing wholesome, chef-crafted meals, Chef Adams believes that nutritious food plays an essential role in supporting children’s healthy growth, development, and readiness to learn. He is committed to the Primrose Schools philosophy of serving fresh, balanced meals prepared on-site each day, introducing children to a variety of nutritious foods while creating positive mealtime experiences that encourage lifelong healthy eating habits.

Beyond developing menus and maintaining culinary excellence, Chef Adams works closely with kitchen teams across multiple schools to provide training, reinforce best practices, and ensure consistency in meal preparation, sanitation, and operational standards. His leadership helps ensure that every child receives high-quality, nourishing meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

Although much of his day is spent in the kitchen, Chef Adams enjoys being an active part of each school community. Whether greeting children in the hallways, helping throughout the building, or receiving enthusiastic high-fives and fist bumps from students, he values the relationships he builds with the children and families he serves. One of his greatest joys is introducing young learners to new flavors and watching their excitement as they discover healthy foods they love.

Chef Adams takes great pride in contributing to the caring, nurturing environment that defines Primrose Schools, where exceptional nutrition complements exceptional early childhood education and helps every child thrive.

I have been working in childcare for 3½ years and have experience with all age groups, but I ultimately fell in love with working with infants. I graduated from Garfield Heights High School and also completed career school, earning my certification as a medical administrative specialist. In my free time, you’ll usually find me playing with my son, Mason. I also enjoy journaling and spending time outdoors. My favorite Primrose Friend is Benjamin the Bear because I love showing generosity and dressing for all kinds of weather. I can’t wait to get to know all of the families and build strong bonds with the children.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3 years

Education: Graduated from Garfield Heights High School

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: 

Favorite Children’s Book: If you give a mouse a Cookie

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:  

Favorite Family Tradition: Sunday Dinner 

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home N/A

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Journal and play with my son

I have been teaching and caring for children ranging from infants to 5 years old since the spring of 2010. I began my career working with preschool-aged children, and over the years I gained valuable experience with younger age groups. Through that experience, I discovered how much I enjoy working with and caring for infants and young toddlers. My favorite part of working with young children is the special bond that develops between teacher and child, along with all the laughs, smiles, and hugs that come with it. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 15 years. Preschool assistant for 7 years. Float, Infant and Wobbler assistant 8 years.

Education: High School

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Making them smile and laugh, and the bond with them.

Favorite Children’s Book: Good Morning Farm Friends, Under Water Dogs Colors

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Camping every Summer

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch Movies

I have been teaching toddlers throughout Ohio for the past 4 years, and I truly enjoy helping young children learn and grow during such an important stage of development. One of my favorite parts of teaching this age group is watching children progress from using only a few words to speaking in full sentences, while also seeing their unique personalities blossom each day. I value building strong connections with every child and appreciate the individuality each one brings to the classroom. Outside of teaching, I enjoy baking, crafting, and spending time shopping with my toddler. I am also a passionate advocate for congenital heart defect awareness, as my child was born with several heart defects that required open-heart surgery. In the near future, I plan to continue my education and pursue my teaching degree.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 4 years

Education: Some College

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Getting to see them grow.

Favorite Children’s Book: Don’t Push the Button

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Not cultural, but we celebrate my daughter’s “heartaversary” on Nov. 14 

Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas Eve at my Grandmothers

Languages Spoken in the Home: ASL and English

Pets in the Home Fish all named after Paw Patrol Dogs

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Shop with my daughter, spend time playing  board games with my fiancé, bake yummy treats, and advocate for congenital  heart defects. Fun Fact: February is CHD awareness month.

I graduated from Kent State in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Mild to Moderate Special Education. I am currently a mother of two children. On the weekends, my family and I enjoy spending time together by visiting the zoo and local parks.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I worked in childcare for five years.

Education: BA in ECE with a minor in mild/moderate SP ED from Kent State.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them learn something.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree By: Shel Silverstein

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Cooking Thanksgiving for my family.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home Daisy, Crown, Bob – cats

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Tale my children to the zoo, museums and hikes.

I’m 19 years old and graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School, where I participated in band, orchestra, and theater. I was the drum major of my high school marching band, which gave me the opportunity to audition for and earn a scholarship to join a traveling string orchestra. This is where I discovered my love for traveling. After high school, I took part in an exchange program called Semester at Sea, where I traveled to Europe, Africa, and Asia. I plan to return to college and continue exploring the world. I live with my mom, sister, brother, and our dog. I love working with kids because they give me hope for the future, and I enjoy watching them grow and adapt to the world around them. 

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Primrose School of Twinsburg

Education: Walsh Jesuit high school, Colorado State University

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: They do and say funny things

Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Favorite Holiday: Christmas, Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Christmas eve

Favorite Family Tradition: Playing piano on Christmas eve

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home: Lucy, dog

In My Personal Time, I Like To: draw and write, play music, hike

I am the Preschool Pathways teacher. I have three years of childcare experience and have had the honor of being in this classroom for the past year. I have one son, Dahmir, and three dogs: Roxy, Earl, and Willow. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, swimming, reading books, and spending time in nature. My favorite part of working in childcare is seeing the children’s faces light up when they achieve a goal. Watching each child grow and reach their milestones is truly heartwarming. Thank you for allowing and trusting me to be a part of your children’s days and lives. It is something I truly cherish.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Discovery Preschool and Toddlers

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching their faces light up when accomplishing things. 

Favorite Children’s Book: Llama Llama books

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: St. Nicholas Day

Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas Cokie Decorating

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home Dogs – Willow, Roxy, and Earl

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my son, family and friends, read books, go for walks, swim.

I love teaching and educating young children and am passionate about helping them learn and grow. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and experiencing how people in different places live. I also enjoy walking in the park and appreciating the beauty of the mountains and the ocean. On weekends, my family and I love spending time together by visiting the zoo and local parks. I am incredibly thankful for my family and my career, and I hope for a better world for everyone.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have over 50 years of experience. 15 years with New Adventrures

Education: Associates Degree Dietetic Technician

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watch them learn and grow.

Favorite Children’s Book: Green Eggs and Ham

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving 

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Camping

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home No pets

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, watch mystery movies

My name is Aruni Mananayaka, and I am excited to be part of the Primrose family as the Lead Teacher in Preschool 1. I am originally from Sri Lanka and now live in Twinsburg with my wonderful husband, our amazing two children, Liyara and Liyan, and our lovable dog, Echo.

I have over 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and truly enjoy helping young children learn, grow, and build confidence every day. One of the things I love most about teaching young children is watching their personalities shine as they discover new skills, make friendships, and experience the joy of learning. Being able to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children is something I am very passionate about.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 15 years

Education: Child Development Associate Credential (CCDA)

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing the world through their eyes, their curiosity, honesty, and pure joy in the little things. Watching them grow, learn something new, and gain confidence is incredibly rewarding. Their laughter, creativity, and unfiltered excitement reminds me everyday why this work matters.

Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Srilankan New Year

Favorite Family Tradition: Decorating the Christmas Tree, gingerbread houses, and watching Christmas movies

Languages Spoken in the Home: English and Sinhola

Pets in the Home: Echo (dog-Cavapoo)

I have been working as the Preschool One Assistant since September 2025. My favorite part of my role is creating special memories with children and supporting their growth each day. I believe in fostering a kind and nurturing environment while celebrating the unique qualities of every child. Outside of work, I have a strong passion for the arts and spend much of my time participating in rehearsals and performances. I am excited to meet you and your family and look forward to building meaningful connections throughout the school year.

Child Care/Teaching Experience This is my first job in childcare; I started in September 2024.

Education: I graduated high school in 2023.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Getting to know the children’s unique personalities.

Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None

Favorite Family Tradition: Having a sleepover in my sister’s room on Christmas Eve.

Languages Spoken in the Home: 

Pets in the Home Cats: Vivian; Dog: Kooper

In My Personal Time, I Like To: I love doing shows at my hometown community theater and performing on stage.

Hello! My name is Miss Emily, and I have been teaching children of all ages since 2019. I started as a lead teacher in a toddler classroom before transitioning to preschool. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University and have always had a passion for working with children, gaining experience through nannying and church childcare programs throughout high school and college.

Coming from a family of educators, teaching has always been an important part of my life. I love bringing a fun, creative, and playful energy into the classroom while helping children learn, grow, and develop a love for learning.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cheering on Cleveland sports teams, and participating in community sports leagues. I live in Munroe Falls with my husband, Mark, our daughters, Maxine and Maggie, and our dog, Lou. 

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 6 years professionally, 10+ years outside of the classroom setting.

Education: Bachelor of Arts from KSU

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: It allows me to be creative and playful while learning and exploring with my students.

Favorite Children’s Book: There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: 

Favorite Family Tradition: Anytime we get together as a family and enjoy each others company. 

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home Dog, Lou – German Shepard

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with friends and family playing games, sports or attending sporting events in Cleveland.

I have been teaching for 32 years, from preschool through sixth grade, and I have enjoyed every minute of being in the classroom, watching and admiring children as they grow and learn. While I may teach them their ABCs and 1-2-3s, they have taught me how to be more loving, patient, creative, and to have a better sense of humor. When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family—my two daughters, two grandsons, Don, and my dog, Bruce Wayne—playing, eating, shopping, and napping.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3 yrs substitute (K-12), 2 yrs Kindergarten, 10 yrs first grade, 2 yrs sixth grade, 14 yrs Preschool 3

Education: Bachelors in Elementary Ed for Kent State, Associates Degree in Early Ed from Cincinnati State.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Making a difference in their life.

Favorite Children’s Book: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus By: Mo Willems

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Christmas Eve Dinner ( 7 fishes)

Favorite Family Tradition: Family summer vacation to the beach.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English 

Pets in the Home Dog “Bruce Wayne” Siberian Husky AKA: Batman

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Play games, shop, go out to eat, with my daughters.

Favorite Primrose Friend: Erwin the dog because he is about friendship.

I began my teaching career as a substitute teacher before joining Fremont schools. After completing my master’s degree in Hindi Language in India, I went directly into teaching. My favorite part of working with children is their excitement to learn new things each day. Their curiosity and enthusiasm makes teaching incredibly rewarding. My favorite holidays are Diwali and Rakhi because these are special Indian cultural celebrations that bring family together to celebrate. I speak three languages at home in addition to English: Hindi, Punjabi, and Sindhi. I have two children. My son is settled in Seattle, and my daughter is studying at Kent, where she is pursuing a dual major. In my personal time, I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and shopping.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: New Adventures 13th Feb 2023-Present. St. Xavier’s School April 1993 – April 96

Education: Tri-C college(May 2001-Dec) (Basic English and Math Classes) Master Of Arts ( April 1996) from Chandigarh (India)

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their happiness and excitement while learning new things.

Favorite Children’s Book: Author Mo Williams Books like a)Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus b)The Pigeon Wants a Puppy

Favorite Holiday: Diwali (Indian Festival Of Lights)

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Lohri and Rakhi (Indian Festivals)

Favorite Family Tradition: Spending time together and celebrating special moments as a family.

Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi, Puryabi and Sindhi

Pets in the Home Seven Parakeets

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy crafting and spending time with my friends and family. I recently started gardening with my boyfriend, and last summer we grew cucumbers, carrots, and other vegetables. My favorite color is green, I love sushi, and cats are my favorite animal.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2 years in childcare

Education: B.S. Human Development and Family Science from Ohio State University

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Building positive relationships with students and their families and helping guide students to grow and learn new skills.

Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Celebrating Hanukkah with my boyfriend and his family.

Favorite Family Tradition: Decorating the Christmas Tree

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home Fishtank

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my friends and family, watch new movies or spend time painting and crafting.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I babysat in High school. I worked at a Day Care during college. I also volunteered at Hattie Larlham during college.

Education: I have a bachelors in special education degree. 

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: They make me laugh. I like it when they play but also learn.

Favorite Children’s Book: I have many favorite books. My new favorite for school age is “Our class is a Family”

Favorite Holiday: Halloween and Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Many traditions during Christmas(St. Nicholas Day)

Favorite Family Tradition: At Christmas Eve we had to perform for Santa to get a gift.

Languages Spoken in the Home English

Pets in the Home None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch TV, and spend times with friends and family.