Lisa Housh graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from Washington State University. She has also completed her National Director Credential through the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Mrs. Housh has several years of experience both in the classroom, as well as in a director role. Before joining our West Carmel team, she was the Executive Director for a private preschool in Fishers. In Ms. Housh’s free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.

Ms. Katie joined us in 2016 after having taught at one of our sister schools, Primrose at West Clay. She graduated from Hamilton Southeastern and has her CDA in Infants/Toddlers. When not at Primrose, Ms. Katie is spending them with her two little ones.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Andrea.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I graduated from Pike High School in 2012. After graduation, I began working at a children’s learning center, then I started at Primrose Wes Carmel in 2015. I enjoy working with children so much and went on to obtain my Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I am excited to continue my education with my Bachelor’s degree. I have worked with every age group within Primrose and am excited to help each classroom excel in my new role as the Curriculum Coordinator. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hometown: Miami, Florida
Favorite food: Italian food
Favorite weekend activity: Going to new places, spending time with my family and husband
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know each child and watching them learn and grow

Ms. Ashlee joined our team as an Office Assistant with multiple years of experience working with children. She graduated from Avon High School and currently working on her CDA. She lived in Hawaii for a couple of years where she met her husband. They share two amazing children.

Mrs. Susan is a wonderful asset to our office staff. She is always willing to help out in any way she can. Mrs. Susan has her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. She was a stay at home mom for 11 years and was at the West Clay Primrose for the past 7 years. During her free time she enjoys reading, crocheting, watching T.V., and spending time with her family.

Ms. Lola has worked as a kitchen manager in a childcare facility for over 7 years and an assistant teacher for 1. She raised 3 children and most recently helped her son take care of his first baby. She has a total of 18 years experience working with children. Ms. Lola enjoys spending time with family on the weekends and her favorite food is Mexican. Welcome to Primrose, Ms. Lola!

Let’s get to know each other.

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

I attended Illinois State University where I studied Family and Consumer Science teacher education. My favorite aspect was learning about child development and parenting. I was born in Illinois but have lived in Indiana my entire childhood. I love spending time with my family and friends, being outside, and going on walks with my dog, Daisy. I’m so excited to be a part of Primrose!

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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: Babysat for 3 years, was a teaching education major, and took part in clinical teaching experiences. 

Education:  Illinois State University

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Getting to see them grow and develop each day!

Favorite Children’s Book: Splat the Cat

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Having family breakfast on Christmas morning

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Daisy – dog (border collie/saint bernard)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my family and friends, workout, and watch tv. 

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Emma. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have a general education certificate. I lived in Vincennes until I was 17 before moving to Indy. At my previous child care facility, I work with Infants and Toddlers. I love going to concerts and spending time with my friends and their children.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: KinderCare and Children’s Courtyard

Education: Gen Ed. Certificate

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them grow and develop their own self.

Favorite Children’s Book: Harold and the Purple Crayon

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Favorite Family Tradition: Watching Christmas Vacation every Christmas Eve.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): 3 cats (Pinto, Sebastian and Maddie)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: go to concerts, watch anime and do puzzles

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Danielle and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am born and raised in Pendleton, Indiana. I chose to raise my 2, now young adult, children here as well. My daughter is about to make me a MiMi to a baby boy!

I’m the oldest of 4, so children have always been a part of my life. I’ve also been a night nanny for  newborns for 3 years. Every little one is precious, and this is where I feel at home!

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Night Nanny for newborns

Education: BS from Ball State

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Every day brings something new.

Favorite Children’s Book: My Many Colored Days

Favorite Holiday: Easter

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): English Bulldog named Heidi

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my young adult children and my family.

Let’s get to know each other.​

​I’m Ms. Jennell.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I  have been in childcare for over 20 years and have my CDA. I am currently finishing up my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I have 3 girls of my own, they are 8 years old, 6 years old, and 3 years old. I have been married to my husband for 11 years.​

 You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And 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.​

Name: Jennell​
Child care experience: 26 years​
Education Background: Bachelor’s degree and CDA​
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them develop from tiny babies to mobile toddlers​
Favorite children’s book: I Am Enough​
In My Personal Time: movies, shopping, outdoor activities with my 3 daughters and husband​
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know new families and watching the children grow and learn new skills.

Let’s get to know each other. ​

I’m Ms. Isabel and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am from Venezuela. I arrived 1.5 years ago with my family here in Indianapolis. I have worked in day care here for 10 months. I like to share time with my family, go to church, help others, learn, and work with children. ​

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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: 10 months​

Education: Specialist license in industrial hygiene and safety​

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to working with students on reading and learning games. ​

Favorite Children’s Book: The 5 Little Monkeys​

Favorite Holiday: Mother’s Day​

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: praying​

Favorite Family Tradition: celebrating Christmas​

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English ​

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): None​

In My Personal Time, I Like To: read and rest

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Sydney and I want to tell you a little about myself. I graduated from White River Valley High School in 2020. I went to a private school in Illinois to play college softball for two years then transferred to Purdue for Development and Family Science.  I enjoy arts and crafts and spending time with my family.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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 grew up babysitting. In high school, I student taught at the elementary school. In college, I worked at the daycare on campus.

Education: Purdue University

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: seeing them grow and develop.

Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition:  All my family coming home for Christmas and having a big meal

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Holly – English Bulldog

In My Personal Time, I Like To: spend time with family and friends  and visit new places

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Amina and I want to tell you a little about myself. I recently moved here from Algeria with my family. I am a mother of wonderful girls. I worked as an educator in a child care setting while in Algeria and  thankful for the opportunity to work with children again.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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: Day care teachers in Algeria

Education: High School

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like creating a healthy and present environment for them.

Favorite Children’s Book: Any fairy tales

Favorite Holiday: Summer holidays

Favorite Family Tradition: Wedding, Ramadan, Birthdays

Languages Spoken in the Home:  French, Arabic

Pets in the Home : Cats

In My Personal Time, I Like To: cook or go on walks, basketball with my daughters.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Nahla and I want to tell you a little about myself. I am originally from Syria, but I moved to Dubai when I got married. My husband and I have three boys.  I lived in UAE for 17 years where I was an Arabic Teacher. I really enjoy working with children. We moved to California in 2013 and relocated to Indiana in 2025. I have loved my time in the US.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Arabic Teacher

Education: Bachelor of Art and Child Development Integrated Certificates

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Playing, singing, and drawing

Favorite Children’s Book: Snow White

Favorite Holiday:  New Year’s

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid Al-fitr

Favorite Family Tradition: Ramadan fasting

Languages Spoken in the Home: Arabic

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): No

In My Personal Time, I Like To:  Spend time with my family

Let’s get to know each other.​

I’m Hanane and  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.​ I have an 10-year-old daughter who I love spending time with. I recently moved to the United States from Algeria. I have my master’s degree in biology. When I am not working, I love to do art.​

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And 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.​

Name: Hanane​
Child care experience: 1 year in toddlers, 1 year in Pre-k, 2 years in K​
Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, CDA​
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy seeing kids grow up and learn. I love to see their laugh. ​Favorite children’s book: Animals in Farm and Unicorn books​
In My Personal Time: I love to watch movies, hike with my youngest son, shop, go to gym, and try new foods. ​
What I’m most excited about this school year: Seeing the students be successful and see the growth since the beginning of the school year.

Let’s get to know each other.  ​

I’m Winny and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I studied in France where I received my BAFD (a nationally recognized child care certification program in France). I worked as a facilitator and teachers assistant in a school for two years with the toddler age group. I have lived in Indiana for 7 years with my three sons: Wenji, Didier , Dwight. ​

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Teacher assistant 2 years, Nanny 5 years ​

Education: high school diploma and BAFA certificate​

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Creating a warm environment and seeing children learn and grow. ​

Favorite Children’s Book: “La Caverne Mysterieuse” ( he Mysterious Cave)​

Favorite Holiday: Christmas​

Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas​

Languages Spoken in the Home: French and English​

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): None​

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Listen to music, cook, read, and spend time with my sons.

​

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Allyson and I want to tell you a little about myself. I graduated from Pike High School. I started babysitting when I was 16 years old. I have a niece and a nephew who I enjoy spending time with. In my free time, I enjoy traveling.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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: Babysitting

Education: High School Diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them learn new things

Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Favorite Family Tradition: Annual Family Christmas Party

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Roxi, a shar-pei/beagle mix

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Hang out with my friends and family.

Let’s get to know each other. ​

​I’m Victoria or Tori and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am originally from Crystal Lake, IL. I moved to Indiana July of 2024. I have 2 brothers ; 12 and 15 years old and 1 sister; 16 years old. My first job was at Urban Air Trampoline Park. I love volleyball, gymnastics, and soccer. My mom’s side of the family is Greek! I love to travel. I love to bring smiles to people’s faces. My favorite classes in college were my education classes.​

​At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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: 2 years​

Education: high school diploma and 2 years of college​

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: making connections and earning trust​

Favorite Children’s Book: Rainbow Fish ​

Favorite Holiday: Christmas​

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: My family is Greek, so any Greek holiday. ​

Favorite Family Tradition: traveling to Greece​

Languages Spoken in the Home: English​

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Riley–girl, golden retriever, 3 years old and Oliver—boy, Shih-Tzu, 11 years old​

In My Personal Time, I Like To: watch movies, go fishing, play volleyball, longboard rides, bike rides, spend time with friends and family

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Alyssa and I want to tell you a little about myself.  I recently graduated from UCF with a degree in Communications and Conflict. I’m excited to be working with children and helping create a fun, safe and supportive environment where they can learn and grow. I recently moved to Indiana from Illinois and love spending time with my family and two orange cats, Cheeto and Koa. In my free time, I enjoy reading, being outdoors, cooking and trying new things.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I am new to working in child care.

Education: BA in Communications and Conflict from University of Central Florida

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their personalities grow

Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:  N/A

Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas Eve at my parent’s house

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Koa and Cheeto – orange cats

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, spend time with family, diamond art, watch TV, and make sourdough bread.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m  Ms. Taylor and I want to tell you a little about myself. I am a Ball State graduate with a B.S. in Elementary Education, with a concentration in counseling and a minor in psychology. Prior to joining Primrose, I worked as a third grade teacher for about 2 years. I’m a born and raised Hoosier! My hobbies include hiking, reading, and baking!

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 1 year Pre-K and K, 2 years with 3rd grade.

Education: Ball State University, B.S. Elementary Ed.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their ‘light bulbs’ go off and seeing them grow confident and intrigued within their education.

Favorite Children’s Book: Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson or Corduroy

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:

Favorite Family Tradition: Watching Polar Express every Christmas Eve

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Gizmo (cat), Skeetah (bearded dragon)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Get outdoors, read a good book, and bake goodies for my family and friends.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Emily. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.  I love cats and all animals. Typically, my afternoons are spent surrounded by my two cats. Music is one my favorite things and is almost always playing in my home. I have been to over 30 concerts.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

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

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Center for Young Children at IUPUI as both support staff and lead teacher

Education: MSW (Master of Social Work), BS in Psychology

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Ability to watch them grow and change so quickly
Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Decorating home

Favorite Family Tradition: Going on walks on the levee

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): SaKura & Jun (calico cats)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Listen to music, read, and collect things

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Toree and I want to tell you little about myself. I graduated from North Central in 2020 then form Harris Stowe State University in 2025 with a BA in Biology. I have 6+ years of experience working with children between working at the Jewish Community Center, Christamore House, and Tower Grove Christian Academy. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, basketball, dancing, building Legos, and cooking/baking.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience:  6+ years

Education: Bachelors in Biology

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: meeting new personalities

Favorite Children’s Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and The Five Little Monkeys

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Caribbean Carnival

Favorite Family Tradition:  Traveling around the world

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

In My Personal Time, I Like To: cooking/baking, going on vacation, going to the movies, drawing, playing basketball, shopping online, and spending time with friends and family.

Let’s get to know each other. ​

​I’m Ms. Malika and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Arabic studies. I have been in the United States for 6 years.  I really enjoy working at Primrose with the kids. ​ I have been married for 13 years. Together my husband and I have 3 children. We have a son named Abraham and twin girls named Ines and Remy. As a family, we love to spend time cooking and eating together. 

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 7 years total here and in Algeria​

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language​

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Taking attendance and doing art with them​

Favorite Children’s Book: Animal Books​

Favorite Holiday: Ramadan ​

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid-Al-Fitr​

Favorite Family Tradition: Eid-Al-Adha: The birth of the Prophet​

Languages Spoken in the Home: Arabic​

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): None​

In My Personal Time, I Like To: teach Arabic to my children and go shopping​

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Lionor. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I lived in California prior to moving to Indiana. I come from a big family, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. I try to stay busy with shopping, helping people in need and spending time with my dogs.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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: 3 years

Education: High School

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Making them smile Favorite Children’s Book: Green Eggs and Ham

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Dog: Bambi  (Chihuahua), Terry (Border Collie)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Taking my dogs on hikes.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Paola. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’m a proud mom of two (soon to be three in September). I’m from Jamaica, Queens, New York. I come from a big, loving family as the third of five children, and family is everything to me. For the past four years, I’ve poured my heart into Early Childhood Education, recently earning my Infant/Toddler CDA in January of 2025. I am eager to continue growing my knowledge and couldn’t be more excited to bring that passion to Primrose team.

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: 4 years of ECE

Education: High School Diploma and  CDA

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their knowledge grow and helping them develop a love for learning.

Favorite Children’s Book: Caps for Sale

Favorite Holiday:  Thanksgiving

Favorite Family Tradition: Polaroid pictures on Thanksgiving to hang on the Christmas tree.

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Do makeup, collect Sanrio items, spend time with family, listen to podcasts/audio books, getting nails done.

Let’s get to know each other.​

I’m Ms. Tina.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have my Bachelor Degree in planning and strategies. I am a former math teacher. I have 2 children of my own and we really enjoy cooking and traveling. In my home country I worked in the public procurement service at the town hall. There I was a state engineer in statistics of the territorial administration. ​

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And 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.​

Name: Tinhinane​
Child care experience: 6 months in the toddler room, 1.5 years in Pathways​
Education Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineer Statistics and Planning​
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing the kids grow and learn​
Favorite children’s book: Beauty and The Beast​
In My Personal Time: Baking and hanging out with my kids​
What I’m most excited about this school year: Seeing my students learn and achieve their goals

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Christina and I want to tell you a little about myself.  I have been working with children since I was 12 years old as babysitter, nanny, Sunday school teacher and a teacher.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Babysitting, personal nanny, Girls Inc, Baxter YMCA, KinderCare

Education: Franklin Central High School, University of Indianapolis

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching their personalities come through

Favorite Children’s Book: Love You Forever

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition:  Sunday night dinner

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

In My Personal Time, I Like To:  Bake, read, play violin and host

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Bailey and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am originally fromMarion, Indiana. Where I worked in childcare for almost 12 years. I have myAssociates Degree is Early Childhood Education. I come from a very large family,and I have a twin sister. Outside of my profession, I love going on hikes, attendingconcerts and being with friends and family! ​

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also afamily, 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-discoveryand a love of learning. ​

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 12 years​

Education: Associates Degree in ECE​

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: seeing their curiosity.​

Favorite Children’s Book: Marvin Gets Mad!​

Favorite Holiday: Christmas​

Languages Spoken in the Home: English​

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Dog named Lola​

In My Personal Time, I Like To: hike, attend concerts, play card games,spend time with friends and family

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Alexis and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I graduated from Carmel High School in 2021. For the past three years I studied at University College Dublin in Ireland where I played Division 2 volleyball. I am now working to complete my degree remotely. I was in the Indianapolis Children’s Choir for 9 years. I love traveling and have been to 13 countries

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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:  Children’s TherAplay volunteer and 3 years at Primrose during summer breaks.

Education: high school diploma  and working on degree

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their excitement when they do something on their own.

Favorite Children’s Book: Corduroy by Don Freeman

Favorite Holiday: Birthdays!

Favorite Family Tradition:  Watching “White Christmas” every Christmas Eve.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Pennie, Luigi & Muffin (cats)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: w  I enjoy playing volleyball, reading books, riding horses, singing, shopping, and looking for flights

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Michelle and I want to tell you a little about myself.  I have worked in child care for 2 years. I was born and raised in Indy and have been able to travel to Mexico a few times. I am the oldest daughter with two younger sisters. I am set to finish my associates degree next year and am interested in pursuing further education in child care.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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:  Since 2023, I have worked with toddlers up to Pre-K

Education:  Currently working on my Associate in Accounting degree

Favorite Thing About Working with Children:  Seeing each child grow

Favorite Children’s Book:  Mittens

Favorite Holiday:  Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: December 12th

Favorite Family Tradition:  Going out to eat every Sunday

Languages Spoken in the Home:  Spanish and English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): 2 dogs, 1 cat

In My Personal Time, I Like To:  Read, crochet, walk, visit different cafes, and make lesson plans for Sunday school.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Destiny and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.  I was born in Puerto Rico, but I was raised in Chesterton, Indiana. After getting my Associates from Ball State, I went on to work in Special Education. I recently relocated to Indianapolis. I am excited and grateful to be a part of the Primrose community.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2 years

Education: AS in  General Studies/Arts

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Building relationships and being able to make a difference

Favorite Children’s Book: Pete the Cat

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas Eve with my distant family

Languages Spoken in the Family: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): two cats (Indy and Asher)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Go on walks and spend time with family and friends. I love going on hikes at the beach in my hometown.

Let’s get to know each other. ​

​I’m Lorri and I want to tell you a little about myself. ​

I am a mother to three wonderful kiddos. I have a daughter in Bloomington at IU,a son attending Vincennes and a daughter in middle school. Two of my three children have autism and ADHD, so over the past 20 years I’ve done manytrainings on behavior modification through IU. For about 10 years, I owned anon-profit working to support families through autism diagnosis and on to adulthood. I also owned an in-home daycare for 10 years before returning towork. ​

​At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also afamily, 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-discoveryand a love of learning. 

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Crystal.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.  I am from Mississippi but recently relocated to Indiana. I’ve worked in multiple job fields but realized that working with children is where my heart is. I started my career in child care in 2021 and I have my CDA. I want to be the person that makes a positive impact in a child’s life and help them reach every developmental milestone.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

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

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have been working with infants and toddlers since 2021.

Education: High School Diploma and  a CDA

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Connecting with children, teaching them, and letting them know that they are in a safe and warm environment

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

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Game Night, Family Breakfast and Movie Night

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Three dogs: Max, Budda, Clever

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cooking, listening to music, shopping and reading

Let’s get to know each other.​

I’m Ouassila (Wa-seal-uh)) and  I wanted to tell you a little about myself.​

I am married to a wonderful husband and have 3 handsome sons. I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in 2006 and my Master’s Degree in 2008. I worked from 2008-2011 at my first job before becoming a director of an international company in 2011, where I remained until I moved to America from Algeria in 2019. I recently received my CDA license since starting at Primrose. I have been at West Carmel for 5 years. ​

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And 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.​

Name: Ouassila (Wa-seal-uh)​
Child care experience: 1 year in toddlers, 1 year in Pre-k, 2 years in K​
Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, CDA​
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy seeing kids grow up and learn. I love to see their laugh. ​
Favorite children’s book: Animals in Farm and Unicorn books​
In My Personal Time: I love to watch movies, hike with my youngest son, shop, go to gym, and try new foods. ​
What I’m most excited about this school year: Seeing the students be successful and see the growth since the beginning of the school year.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Tamana and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.  I am a highly enthusiastic and creative teacher, with a passion for nurturing young minds and helping them grow. I have a Bachler’s Degree in Literature.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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: New to the education field

Education: Bachler’s Degree in Literature

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Learning new things

Favorite Children’s Book: N/A

Favorite Holiday: Eid and summer holiday

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Naw Ruz

Favorite Family Tradition: None

Languages Spoken in the Home: Dari

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): None

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, go for a walk and watch TV

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Mr. Kainan. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I was a freelance Illustrator for several years before pivoting to childcare. I love drawing , cooking, singing and spending time with family and friends.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

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

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I’ve worked in a Montessori school, child care at a country club, cooked lunch for the preschool kids at my local community center. 

Education: Graduated from Pike High School in 2016

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: How inherently kind they are as well as the hilarious things they say.

Favorite Children’s Book: Bear Snores on by Karma Wilson

Favorite Holiday: Christmas or Halloween

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Kwanzaa

Languages Spoken in the Family: English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Nala and Max (dogs), Leo (cat)

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Draw, sing, cook and play games with friends.

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Jessica and I want to tell you little about myself. I have over 5 years of experience working in child care, three of which were teaching in an elementary school. I have an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from my home country, Cuba.  After moving to the US, I spent a year and a half as a nanny and half a year as a Spanish teacher. In Texas, I took several child development courses. I plan to continue growing professionally.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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: 5 years

Education: Accounting Technician

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: helping them learn and grow

Favorite Children’s Book: Arabian Nights for Kids

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebration in Your Home: The first and the last day of the year.

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): none

In My Personal Time, I Like To: read and explore new places

Let’s get to know each other.​

I’m Ms. Anita.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have 6 grown children and lots of grandchildren, including identical twin granddaughters. I love working with children and have experience with children of all ages for over 20 years. ​

I have a bachelor of science in Business Management. I went to IUPUI and took Pre-Nursing classes. I became and EMT in 1997. I received National Certification and Indiana Certification for EMT-B. I worked in childcare for over a decade. ​

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And 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.

Hometown: Detroit, MI
Favorite Sports Team: Pacers, Colts, and Denver Broncos
Favorite Food: salad, fish, chicken
Favorite Weekend Activity: Community volunteer in bible education
What I am most excited for this year: Being back at Primrose and making a positive difference

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Ms. Abby and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. Nurturing young minds is my passion. I have a B.A in Elementary Education from Purdue University. I’ve taught and volunteered in schools, churches and daycares for several years. My faith and family are my top priorities. When I am not working, I enjoy going on bike rides or to the park with my husband and son.

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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.

Child Care/Teaching Experience:  Taught and volunteered in daycare and schools.

Education: Bachelor’s in Elementary Education

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like their authentic and genuine love of learning.

Favorite Children’s Book: Anne of Green Gables and Ella Enchanted

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter, but I like to call it “Resurrection Sunday”.

Favorite Family Tradition: Singing Christmas carols around my mother’s piano

Languages Spoken in the Home: English

In My Personal Time, I Like To: read, going on long walks, and playing game with my family.

Let’s get to know each other. ​

I’m Ms. Natsinet. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am from Ethiopia, I lived there from birth until 13 years old. I graduated from North Central High School, then attended IUPUI and graduated from there with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. I worked at Exodus Refugee Immigration for 3 years . I also worked at the IUPUI daycare as a teacher assistant.. I am a boy mom. I currently live with my mother.​

At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care 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: day care on IUPUI campus​

Education: NCHS then IUPUI​

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love children!​

Favorite Children’s Book: N/A​

Favorite Holiday: lekatit 11​

Languages Spoken in the Home: Tigrinya, Amharic, English​

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): N/A​

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Hang out with friends