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Kate McEuen
Joined 2021
Kate McEuen
Owner and Acting Executive Director

Kate has over 15 years of experience in the Early Childcare Industry working as a Preschool teacher for 10 years, volunteering in children programs at her church, youth sports programs for her own children and other various volunteer positions at the local schools.  She is drawn to nurturing and caring for children and believes in developing each child to their full potential. Kate has five kids of her own and has invested the last 20 years to being an intricate part of their education.  Outside of work, Kate loves any activity that involves spending time with her family especially outdoor activities including sporting events, hiking and sitting on the beach!

 

Kate Lamora
Kate Lamora
Regional Director of Operations

Kate, originally from Port Huron, Michigan, relocated to Arizona with her husband, Nathan, in 2019. Their family first joined Primrose as part of our Venture program. After welcoming their second child, Kate presented us with an incredible opportunity to join our team, and she officially became a member of the Primrose family in September 2022. It didn’t take long for us to recognize Kate’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and talent. She quickly earned a place on our Leadership Team as Director of Operations. In 2024, she was promoted to Regional Director of Operations, where she now oversees all three of our Primrose campuses. Kate’s passion for working with children began during high school and college while serving on missionary trips to orphanages in Mexicali, Mexico. Those experiences inspired a lifelong commitment to making a difference in the lives of young children and their families. She later graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and spent six years in the finance industry before returning to her true passion—Early Childhood Education. Outside of work, Kate enjoys hiking, camping, and longboarding with her family. When she finds a little extra time, she also loves photography and reading. She and Nathan are proud parents of three boys, all of whom are Primrose students. Kate has made an extraordinary impact by building meaningful relationships with every child and family she serves. Her warmth, leadership, and genuine care help create a welcoming environment where children thrive, and she is committed to making a lasting impression that extends far beyond each family’s time at Primrose.

 

Sheena Gamache
Joined 2021
Sheena Gamache
Regional Director of Admissions

Sheena was born and raised in Aluquerque New Mexico and moved to Arizona in 2002 when working for P.F. Chang’s as a corporate trainier.  She graduated from UNM in Albuquerque with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing. She has 3 boys and her youngest son graduated in 2026 Primrose Venture program.  She has a passion for Early Childhood Education and loves to watch each child have their own lightbulb moments as they explore and create new things every day. Sheena loves developing a personal bond with each child and works hard to make every child feel like they are the most important student at the school.  We are so lucky to have her!

 

Mayra Perez
Joined 2021
Mayra Perez
Director

Mayra has been with us since day one! She has 3 kids of her own and has been working with children for over 6 years.  She is the hardest worker with the biggest heart. She is kind, honest, ambitious and so good with our kiddos! She is an incredible role model for our teachers and a true joy to be around. She always has something uplifting and motivating to say and is an outstanding team player.

 

Maci McEuen
Maci McEuen
Early Preschool Teacher
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Eva
Chef
Adriana Benitez
Joined 2022
Adriana Benitez
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Toddler Teacher
Toddler Teacher
Toddler Teacher
Kali Conway
Kali Conway
Preschool Teacher

 

 

Margaret Harrison
Margaret Harrison
Preschool Teacher
Hannah Landis
Hannah Landis
Early Preschool Teacher
Karena Barnes
Karena Barnes
Early Preschool Teacher
Anku Kumari
Anku Kumari
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

 

 

Baylee Kwasiborski
Baylee Kwasiborski
Toddler Teacher

 

 

Hana Sarbandi
Hana Sarbandi
Toddler Teacher
Carrigan Brady
Carrigan Brady
Infant Teacher
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Licity McEuen
Infant Teacher

 

 

Brooke Hallsted
Joined 2021
Brooke Hallsted
Cirriculum Support Teacher

Ms. Brooke is one of our very first teachers that joined the team when we first opened. There is no energy like Brooke’s energy. She loves both the infant and toddler classrooms whole heartedly. She sees the value in implementing cirriculum- especially in the first year. She is one we can always count on to have a great classroom environment full of life, love and dance parties.

Azuba Jamis
Azuba Jamis
Support Teacher
Natalie Ridge
Natalie Ridge
Support Teacher
Briana McDuffee
Briana McDuffee
Infant Teacher
Madison Merritt
Madison Merritt
Infant One Teacher
Janet Perez
Janet Perez
Support Teacher

Franchise Owners

Kate & Kyle McEuen

Welcome to the Primrose Schools!

We are Kate and Kyle McEuen, the proud owners of Primrose School of West Gilbert!

As the parents of five beautiful children, family means everything to us and we strive to teach our children the value of education, the importance of being kind to everyone, and the value of giving back to your community. When hearing about Primrose Schools, we were so excited to learn how closely their values aligned with our own! With Primrose Schools outstanding approach to education balanced with character development programs, we knew this was a brand that we wanted to bring to our community!

With a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Arizona, Kyle has spent the last 15 years in the franchise industries helping organizations recognize opportunities for growth and improvement. And, with a love for learning, particularly around children and early education, Kate has dedicated the last two decades to raising their family, including running an in-home preschool. Most recently Kate has been a realtor working primarily with families in the Gilbert area. Outside of work, Kate and Kyle are deeply dedicated to their community, volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America, managing local sports teams and giving back to their local church. As a family, the McEuen’s enjoy staying active, hiking across the beautiful Southwest any opportunity they get.

Who children become is as important as what they know is a belief that is at the core of our Balanced Learning® approach. Our exclusive early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. We deliver more than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.

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