Primrose School would love to meet your family.
Schedule A TourHi, I’m Ms. Patel. I love working at Primrose and I'm very passionate about working with children. I was born and raised in Ahwatukee, Arizona. I graduated from ASU with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education in May 2017. I have worked at this school since we opened in March 2018 as a Pre-K teacher, Curriculum Coach, and now Director. Inspiring learning and making a difference in children’s lives is the reason why I work at this school. I look forward to growing with the Primrose family!
Hi, I'm Mrs. Smith! I am from Camarillo, California. I have over 15 years of experience working in the childcare field with specific experience as a director and assistant director. On the weekends, I enjoy barbequing and watching sports with my family. I am most excited to get to know all of the wonderful Primrose families and witness the children learn and grow in and out of the classroom!
Hi, I'm Mrs. Devlin! I am from Mesa, AZ. I have been working with children of ages ranging 6 weeks to 12years old for almost 30 years in both a licensed and in home facilities. I'm currently working towards my AA with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy hiking, gardening, watching my kids play sports and reading. I relate most to Ally the Bunny -- even as a young child, I have always been super responsible. I'm excited to be a part of Primrose and work with the teachers to give the children and families an excellent preschool experience!
Hi I'm Mrs. Wahl! I am from Maddock, North Dakota. I have been working in the childcare field for over 20 years. I love Greek, German and Mexican food. I enjoy hanging out with my grandchildren and camping. I'm excited to be here at Primrose and get the kitchen in order, the way I like it!
Hi, I'm Ms. Jacobs! I am from Ukraine. I have over 4 years of childcare experience. I have my high school diploma and am currently studying for my college degree. I enjoy spending time with friends and working out in my spare time. My favorite children's book is "Courderoy" by Don Freeman and my favorite puppet is Libby the Lamb. I'm most excited to spend time with the children and watch them learn and grow!
Hi, I'm Ms. Travis! I am from Brookfield, CT. I have experience nannying and nursing care for special needs children and babies. I enjoy walking with my dogs, going to the gym, swimming and enjoying the beauty of Arizona. I relate most to Libby the Lamb, and I'm excited to be able to finally do what I've always wanted to do -- work with babies!
Hi, I'm Mrs. Worthington! I am from Salt Lake City, Utah. I have years of experience working as an assistant infant teacher and babysitting. I also have my associates degree in General Studies. I enjoy swimming and spending time with family and I love the book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff. I'm excited to watch the infants learn and grow.
Hi, I'm Mrs. Knolles! I am from Sierra Vista, AZ. I have 24 years of experience working as an elementary teacher. I graduated from NAU with my teaching degree. My favorite food is Italian and I love spending time with my family! I love working with infants and watching them meet their milestones!
Hi, I'm Ms. Asra! I am from Chandler, AZ. I have years of experience working with children in a private setting. I graduated from Hamilton High School and just finished my first year at Arizona State University. I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I'm so excited to spend time with the children and watch them grow!
Hi, I'm Ms. Jepson! I am from Gibert, AZ. I have over three years of experience working as a preschool teacher and have student taught in college. I also have my Associate's Degree in Arts/Education. I enjoy trying new coffee shops and traveling and I love the Angelina Ballerina book series! I am so excited to work in a new envirronment and meet my new colleagues and students!
Hi, I'm Ms. Santiago! I am from Phoenix, AZ. I have many years of experience watching children in a private setting. I enjoy spending time with family and my favorite Primrose puppet is Benjamin the Bear! I'm excited to meet new people and see the students grow and acheive new milestones!
Hi I'm Ms. Cobbs! I am from Phoenix, Arizona. I have a few years of experience working with children in a childcare setting. My favorite food is chicken strips and I love going to the park. I'm excited to be at Primrose and work with the children!
Hi, I'm Ms. Villegas! I am from the Phillipines. This is my first time working in a school, but I have experience taking care of my own children and three grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, camping and traveling! I relate most to Molly the Cow, who symbolizes respect for others. I am very big on respecting others -- of all ages. What I'm most excited about this year is the personal reward I will get from teaching these young children. To see a difference in their young lives. Every day brings something new!
Hi, I'm Ms. Ruiz! I am from Los Angeles, California. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. In my free time, I enjoy meditating and going to new restaurants with my family. I relate most to Katie the Cat and I am excited to watch my students learn and grow!
Hi, I'm Mrs. Miller! I am from Colima, Mexico. I have over four years of experience working with children. I also have my taching degree from University of Colima. On the weekends, I enjoy going to the park, watching movies and going out to eat with my family. I am very excited to be a part of the Primrose team and watch the students learn and grow!
Hi, I'm Ms. Parsons! I am from Page, AZ. I have been working with children for over 3 years. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and reading. I relate most to Benjamin the Bear. I am excited to watch the students learn and grow this year!
Hi I'm Ms. Maldonado! I am from Tempe, AZ. I have years of experience working as a lead teacher with 2 - 3 year olds. I obtained my CDA and have an AA degree. I enjoy relaxing, making hair bows and spending time with family. I love the book "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss and "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. I'm excited to be at Primrose and work with the children!
Hi, I'm Ms. McDaniels! I am from Chicago, IL. I have worked in childcare for over 12 years and have taught at Primrose in Illinois for almost three years. I also have my Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University. I enjoy watching TV and spending time with my friends on the weekends. I love all the Primrose puppets! I really love Mia the Mouse, Peanut the Pony, Og the Bookworm, Katie the Cat and Molly the Cow the most! I'm most excited for the opportunity to meet new children and their families and to help the children learn through play.
Hi, I'm Mrs. Joshi! I am from Mumbai, India. I have previous experience working with children in a preschool in India and I have my bachelor of Arts. I enjoy spending time with my family, cycling, reading and cooking. I'm most excited to make connections with the children and make their life successful!
Hi, I'm Ms. Deitch! I am from Bayside, New York. I have many years of experience working with children in a childcare facility. I relate most to Libby the Lamb and I love the book "Are You My Mother?" by P. D. Eastman. I'm excited to be at a new school meeting neww students and making it a great learning experience.
Hi, I'm Ms. Marcela! I am from Fusagasuga, Columbia. I have over nine years of experience working in early childhood education as an assistant teacher. I graduated from the University Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca in Bogota, Colombia with a Bachelor's degree in Bacteriology and Clinical Laboratory. I love to walk my dog during the weekends, watch movies and go shopping. I am very excited to be a part of the Primrose family and to meet the children and their families.
Hi, I'm Ms. Davis! I am from Elgin, IL. I have been working with children for many years. I started my first career working with children as a camp counselor for 4 years, an activity coordinator for a year, a camper engagement specialist, teaching assistant for two years, lead school age teacher for a year, and many other childcare volunteer opportunities. I have my Bachelors degree and am currently wokring towards my Masters degree. Working with children is my passion. I believe that early childhood is the most important years of a child’s life. I enjoy watching children grow and learn new things. I'm looking forward to building relationships with my students, families and fellow staff!
Hi, I'm Ms. Watkins! I am from Pasadena, CA. I have over 7 years of experience working in childcare. I have my Associates degree in humanities and behavioral science. I love spending time with friends and going to the museum or sight seeing! My goal is to create the best learning opportunities to build your child's confidence and encourage them to see learning as enjoyable and fun. I am looking forward to starting a new and exciting school year with you and your child.
Hi, I'm Ms. Sandoval! I am from Tucson, AZ. I have over four years of experience working with children and have my degree in Elementary Education. I enjoy hiking and watching movies in my spare time. I'm excited to meet everyone here at Primrose!
Hi, I'm Mrs. Natiola! I am from Manila, Philippines. I have previous experience working in a preschool with 2-3 year old children. I have my Master of Arts in Education with a major in guidance and counceling. I enjoy cooking, spending time with my children and reading!I'm so excited to be here at Primrose and working younger children again!
Hi, I'm Ms. Sanchez! I am from Chandler, Arizona. This is my first time working in a childcare facility, but I have experience taking care of younger relatives and babysitting. I am currently studying at CGCC to earn my CDA. I hope to transfer to ASU to earn my bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I'm excited to see how the children learn through their environment and surroundings and how they will learn more about themselves as the year progresses!
Hi, I'm Mrs. Asghar. I am from Karachi, Pakistan. This is my first time working in a childcare facility, but I have many years of experience raising my own children and grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with my family and I love the book "I Love You Forever" by Robert Munch. I'm so excited to teach the children and spend time with them.
Hi, I'm Ms. Dworshak! I am from Silver Lake, Minnesota. I have been working at Primrose for over a year now. I enjoy gardening and the children's book "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss. I love working at Primrose and watching the little ones grow!
Meet Anita and Pramod Patel, proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of West Chandler. As longtime residents of Phoenix, this couple is thrilled to bring the unique Primrose Experience to the children and families in the greater Phoenix area.
Anita and Pramod have been married more than 30 years and been residents of Ahwatukee for nearly 25 years. The couple has three grown children of their own and always placed the highest value on education, both for themselves and their family.The Patels were first introduced to Primrose in 2014 when a family friend became a Franchise Owner. The couple’s daughters have both worked in early education, so the whole family was inspired by the opportunity to bring high-quality education and care to their community.
“My family has always been involved in business, and my two daughters have enjoyed working in education,” said Anita. “Opening a school seemed like the perfect way to combine our family’s history with our passion for education, and once we learned about the Balanced Learning® approach and its emphasis on character development, we knew we wanted to open a Primrose school.”
Originally from the United Kingdom, Anita and her parents have owned several businesses focused on customer service in both the U.K. and the U.S. Her parents’ legacy and dedication to customer service excellence inspired Anita to open her own Primrose school with her own family. Anita will manage the daily operations, putting her MBA to good use. Pramod will manage marketing and be the resident “IT guy,” while continuing his work as an engineer. Pramod and Anita’s middle daughter will also work at the school, putting her degree in Early Childhood Education and years of experience from teaching at a Montessori school to good use.
“We believe in the Primrose mission to forge a path to a brighter future for all children, and we want to start by making a positive impact on the lives and futures of the children and families in Arizona,” said Pramod. “Our community deserves the fun, safe environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion in children.”