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Stacey Palomarez
Joined 2024
Stacey Palomarez
Director

Stacey Palomarez is the Director and a lifelong Houston resident who is proud to call Texas home. She graduated from the University of Houston in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and began her teaching career in 2010.

Throughout her career, Stacey has worked with students ranging from Pre-K through 12th grade. Her areas of expertise include painting, photography, and sculpture, and she is passionate about inspiring creativity and fostering a love of learning in young minds.

Stacey is also the proud mother of three children. She is excited to be part of the Primrose Schools family and is passionate about partnering with families to support each child’s growth and development.

Jasmine Castillo
Joined 2020
Jasmine Castillo
Assistant Director

Ms. Jasmine Castillo is the Assistant Director at Primrose School of The Westchase District. She attended Lone Star Community College, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and in 2025, she completed her Director’s Certification.

Jasmine began her Primrose journey in 2018 at the Primrose School of Woodcreek Reserve. She first served as the Pre-Kindergarten closer and later transitioned to the Preschool classroom. By 2020, she began assisting the front office team with closing responsibilities. Her professionalism, reliability, and natural leadership quickly demonstrated that she was an excellent fit for administrative work. She officially became the office assistant at Primrose Woodcreek and joined the leadership team in August 2022.

Jasmine is uniquely connected to Primrose – She grew up in Primrose as a student from ages 3 to 11. Her lifelong experience with the Primrose culture fuels her passion for supporting children, families, and staff. She loves engaging in the school community and is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment where every child can thrive.

Samar Ebrahim
Samar Ebrahim
Office Manager

Ms. Samar Ebrahim is the Office Manager at Primrose School of The Westchase District. Originally from Egypt, Samar moved to Texas in 2026 and was excited to begin a new chapter of her life in Houston.

Samar loves working with children and brings a warm, family-centered perspective to her role as the proud mother of two beautiful daughters. She is fluent in Arabic, English, and Spanish, allowing her to connect with families from diverse backgrounds.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and plans to continue her education in the future. We are thrilled to have Samar as part of the Primrose family and look forward to the positive impact she will make in our school community.

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Nancy Emery
Office Manager
Lesley Prosper
Joined 2009
Lesley Prosper
Area Educational Coach

Ms. Lesley Prosper is originally from St. John’s, Antigua, and attended the University of the West Indies. She began her journey with Primrose Schools in 2009 as a Preschool Teacher at Primrose School of Eldridge Parkway.

Over the years, Ms. Prosper has served in a variety of leadership and coaching roles. She was an Educational Coach for the Venture Program at Eldridge Parkway until 2023, when she transitioned to supporting four Primrose Schools as an Educational Coach.

With more than 16 years of experience in early childhood education, Ms. Prosper is passionate about mentoring teachers, supporting high-quality classroom practices, and helping create engaging learning environments where children can thrive.

 

Gail Bailey
Joined 2014
Gail Bailey
Lead Infant A Teacher
Marianela Mendez De Angarita
Joined 2021
Marianela Mendez De Angarita
Infant A Teacher
Taraneh Navabzadeh Esfahani
Joined 2019
Taraneh Navabzadeh Esfahani
Infant A Teacher
Belaynesh Asrat
Joined 2021
Belaynesh Asrat
Young Toddler Teacher
Laura Ramos
Joined 2021
Laura Ramos
Early Preschool Teacher
Sadaf Zaidi
Joined 2024
Sadaf Zaidi
Infant B Teacher
Eugenia Moya
Joined 2024
Eugenia Moya
Lead Preschool Teacher
Zully Torres de Olivares
Joined 2020
Zully Torres de Olivares
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Maria Jimanez
Joined 2023
Maria Jimanez
Toddler Teacher
Dhamia El Maaz-Hildalgo
Joined 2023
Dhamia El Maaz-Hildalgo
Lead Infant B Teacher
Andrea Guerrero Fagioli
Joined 2024
Andrea Guerrero Fagioli
Lead Early Preschool B Teacher
Conny Rodriquez
Joined 2023
Conny Rodriquez
Lead Early Preschool Teacher
Kacy Mah
Joined 2017
Kacy Mah
Lead Preschool Pathways Teacher
Aisha Faizan
Joined 2024
Aisha Faizan
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Franchise Owners

Anne and Hank Emery

Hello, I am Anne Emery. Along with my husband Hank and seasoned Primrose Franchise Owners Lou Ann and Michael McLaughlin, we are the proud Franchise Owners of the new Primrose School of The Westchase District.

As dedicated educators and parents, we are thrilled with the opportunity to bring the Primrose Experience to an urban setting. I have a strong background in education, having earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood education from Oregon State University. I began my career at Primrose School of Cinco Ranch in 2001. I have since held the titles of Kindergarten Teacher, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and most recently, Director of Operations for seven Houston area Primrose schools and the Primrose School of Midland at Westridge. My husband, Hank, and I have been happily married for 35 years and have two children, Max and Abby.

The McLaughlins are recipients of the prestigious Primrose Schools President’s Award for outstanding achievement, are active participants in the Houston Children’s Fund and are proud grandparents of five grandchildren. Lou Ann holds a Master’s Degree in educational administration from the University of Houston and is a certified preschool director and trainer. We understand the importance of instilling a love of learning during a child’s early years, and we believe this to be essential to building a confident, well-educated generation of bright citizens. Primrose Schools is the Leader in Educational Child Care, and we are committed to delivering the best possible experience when it comes to your child’s education. We look forward to meeting you!

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