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Hello, my name is Ashley.
I am so excited to be joining the Leadership Team, as the Director, at The Primrose School of Wexford. My background includes over 16 years of experience with Early Childhood Education.
I attained a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2005 from Slippery Rock University, with a minor in exceptionalities.
My mission is to create a positive, welcoming, and nurturing environment in which children, families, and staff thrive. I truly enjoy guiding children during their first years of life and watching them meet various milestones along the way.
During my spare time I enjoy spending time with my fur babies and my beautiful teenage daughter Isabelle. I am an alumnus of North Allegheny School District and I am proud to bring this high-quality option to the neighborhood.
I am so excited to be part of The Primrose School of Wexford!
Hello, my name is Madison.
I am so excited to be joining the Leadership team, as Education Coach, at the Primrose School of Wexford. I have been in the field of Early Childhood for over twelve years.
I attained a bachelor's degree in Spanish and International Studies from Saint Vincent College in 2009 along with some graduate level studies from Carlow University in Early Childhood Education.
My goal at Primrose is to create a positive, meaningful, and encouraging atmosphere for staff, children, and their families. I am most passionate about helping children develop valuable social-emotional skills along with helping them to develop a true love of learning.
In my spare time I like to practice yoga, enjoy time outdoors, read books, and spend time with my family, friends, and cat, Gus. I look forward to working with you and your family!
I’m Jami. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Childcare experience: I have over 20 years of experience caring for children
Education Background: Child Development from Purdue University.
Favorite weekend activity: I enjoy watching period pieces on Masterpiece Theatre
Favorite children’s book: Pig William
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear, Generosity
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to serve your children meals that are not only healthy but taste great and that they enjoy eating.
“Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.”
I’m Aubrie. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Name: Aubrie
Hometown: Greensburg, PA
Childcare experience: I have over 4 years of experience at daycares and church children's programs.
Education Background: I have obtained my Child Development Associate certification from Waldorf University.
Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite weekend activity: spending time with my three kiddos and family.
Favorite children’s book: Guess how much I love you
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the Dog, I try to be friendly with everyone and enjoy making new friends.
I’m Esme. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Name: Esme
Hometown: Boston, MA
Childcare experience: Intern at a children’s art center
Education Background: Graduated from Quaker Valley High School
Favorite restaurant: Park Brough
Favorite weekend activity: Cuddling with my cat, Nigel
Favorite children’s book: Charlotte’s Web
Primrose character I most relate to: Og the bookworm, he’s different from the rest
I’m Melissa. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Name: Melissa
Hometown: Pine City, PA
Childcare experience: I have over 18 years of experience in childcare
Education Background: I graduated from Mars High School.
Favorite restaurant: anything Mexican
Favorite weekend activity: playing in the snow with my kids and then watchinga movie.
Favorite children’s book: Care Bears Book of Bedtime Poems
Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut the Pony, everything starts with honesty. The harder it is to have, the more important it is.
I’m Monica. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Cranberry Township, PA
Childcare Experience: I have approximately 6 years of childcare experience in daycares, private homes and rehabilitation centers.
Education Background: Public Health and OTA from Slippery Rock.
Favorite weekend activity: Working out/exercise
Favorite children’s book: The Cat in the Hat
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear because of his generosity.
Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.
I’m Amie. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Greensburg, PA
Childcare experience: I have more than 30 years of childcare experience in school, daycare and as a TSS therapist.
Education Background: BS in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Favorite restaurant: Texas de Brazil
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my children and grandchildren.
Favorite children’s book: The Places You’ll Go
Primrose character I most relate to: Ally & Libby, Responsibility.
Braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.
I’m Erica. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Economy, PA
Childcare Experience: I have been working with children since I was 14, about half my life!
Education Background: I have my Associates in Early Childhood Education. I am going to Carlow to get my Bachelor’s.
Favorite weekend activity: Playing with my son
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin- friendship is important to me
What I’m most excited about this school year: Enlightening young minds!
I’m Heather. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Name: Heather
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Childcare experience: I have over 6 years of childcare experience in the daycare setting, working with children from infants through 3 years-old.
Education Background: I have obtained my Infant & Toddler CDA from CCAC and a Special Education Certification from RMU.
Favorite weekend activity: Relaxing
Favorite children’s book: Winnie the Pooh
Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the cow, because she respects others.
I’m Lexi. wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Sewickley, PA
Childcare Experience: I have worked with children for over 14 years in childcare and private homes.
Education Background: High School Diploma
Favorite restaurant: Joe’s Crab Shack
Favorite weekend activity: Video games and swimming.
Favorite children’s book: Always remember the first of Octember
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear, I am a very generous person.
We are a box of crayons each of us unique, but when we get together the picture is complete.
I’m Danielle. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Name: Danielle
Hometown: Freedom, PA
Childcare experience: I have over 5 years of experience in childcare
Education Background: Bachelors degree in Sociology in Education
Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite weekend activity: Reading
Favorite children’s book: Bear says Thanks by Karma Wilson
Primrose character I most relate to: Og the bookworm, caring for someone goes a long way and can help a child feel safe and open up. Plus, I’ve been called a bookworm a lot
“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most space in your heart” Winnie the Pooh
I’m Sara. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Name: Sara
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Childcare experience: I have over three years experience as a nanny and les than a year of experience as a nurse's assistant, prior to joining Primrose.
Education Background: I am enrolled at WGU for Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Favorite restaurant: Napa Prime
Favorite weekend activity: Brunch
Favorite children’s book: Ferdinand the Bull
Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow, I believe kindness is the key to happiness
“A person is a person no matter how small” Dr. Seuss
I’m Clare. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Shaler, PA
Child care experience: I’ve worked with children for about 18 years including age groups from infants through kindergarten in various settings. These include Head Start, university, and childcare centers. I also enjoy volunteering for summer camps and ministries (mission trips) as well.
Education Background: B.S. Applied Developmental Psych, Pitt
Professional Teaching Certification, Elementary Ed, Pitt
Favorite weekend activity: Playing with my son!
Favorite children’s book: Corduroy
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the dog because I like to celebrate friendship!
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know everyone!
I’m Josi. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Childcare experience: I have over five years of experience working with children in my church’s nursery and similar events. I also enjoy sharing my experience with theater and music.
Education Background: I graduated from North Allegheny School District
Favorite weekend activity: Playing board games and making memories with my friends.
Favorite children’s book: Harold and the Purple Crayon. It’s a classic!
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy is my bestie! I am always singing and dancing so Billy and I have a lot in common!
What I’m most excited about this school year: Meeting all the children and watching them learn and grow into their personalities. We will have fun while learning together. Our classroom will be full of fun, excitement and adventure.
I’m Lauren. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Mars, PA
Child care experience: I began my career in early childhood education/special education in 2014. My career began in Head Start where I taught preschool/prekindergarten children ages 3-5. Following my time with head start, I began teaching in an autism support classroom teaching children ages 5-8 years old using applied behavior analysis and intensive teaching language program. I also had the privilege of working in preschool for several years before joining Primrose!
Education Background: I received a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I received a degree in Child Development, Special Education and Educational Psychology
Favorite weekend activity: Playing with my son and hosting friends and family in my home.
Favorite children’s book: Princess Lulu Goes To Camp
Primrose character I most relate to: Ally the Bunny because I consider myself a very responsible teacher/person.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am most excited about experiencing new things with the children and watching them grow and develop
We are a box of crayons each of us unique, but when we get together the picture is complete.
I’m Karla. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Childcare experience: 7 Years of experience in Preschool and Kindergarten
Education Background: Bachelor’s in Early Ed/Special Education
Favorite weekend activity: Working outside in the yard
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear because I am also happiest when outdoors.
What I’m most excited about this school year: Meeting and getting to know each of the new smiling faces that will be joining Primrose.
I’m Irene, I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Cranberry Twp, PA
Childcare experience: I have more than 20 years of teaching experience, 10 years in early education and 10 years in High School. Teaching is my passion and I enjoy every minute with them.
Education Background: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education
Favorite weekend activity: Camping
Favorite children’s book: Dr. Seuss
Primrose character I most relate to: Og, because he is caring.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m excited to meet new kids and have fun together.
If we want our children to move mountains, we first have to let them get out of their chairs.
I’m Alicia. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Name: Alicia
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Childcare experience: I have over 5 years of childcare experience, primarily as a one-one child therapist
Education Background: I have a BA is Psychology from IUP.
Favorite restaurant: Eddie V’s
Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with my grandma.
Favorite children’s book: The Snowy Day by Erza Jack Keats
Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow, respecting others is important
I’m Katy. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Ambridge, PA
Childcare Experience: I have over 20 years of childcare experience in daycares and schools for children from ages infant through 6th grade.
Education Background: Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State
Favorite weekend activity: Going to shows and hanging out with my teens
Favorite children’s book: The Day the Crayons Quit
Primrose character I most relate to: Katie the Cat, she is cooperative, polite and helps children learn how to share and care about each other.
Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.
I’m Madhavi. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Name: Madhavi
Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Childcare experience: I have worked with children for over 4 years, primarily in an afterschool program.
Education Background: Bachelors in Commerce from Osmania University.
Favorite restaurant: Chick Fil A
Favorite weekend activity: Watching movies and Hiking
Favorite children’s book: Giraffes can’t dance
Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the cow – respect for others
I’m Suman. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Name: Suman
Hometown: Bagalkot, India
Childcare experience: I have experience as a computer teacher and a childcare teacher.
Education Background: Bachelor of Engineering
Favorite restaurant: Chipotle
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my family
Favorite children’s book: Goodnight Thumper
I’m Ariana. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Name: Ariana
Hometown: Costa Rica
Childcare experience: I have over 3 years of experience teaching preschool
Education Background: Bachelors degree in Nutrition
Favorite restaurant: Anything Thai or Italian
Favorite weekend activity: Outdoor activities with my family
Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think” Margaret Mead
I’m Linda. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Name: Linda
Hometown: Coraopolis, PA
Childcare experience: Over 10 years of experience working with Preschool aged children in early childhood education.
Education Background: I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood and working toward obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree.
Favorite weekend activity: Kickboxing
Favorite children’s book: Can I Play Too? By Eric Carle
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear because I love to be outdoors!
What I’m most excited about this school year: Being with the kids and teaching!
I’m Neha. I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Assam, India
Childcare experience: I have worked as an Early childhood educator in India and also the United States. I am a Teacher for India Fellow. I have worked with kids at Gymboree Play and Music. I have also been a Homeroom Parent and worked as a member on the Board of Directors in a Preschool.
Education Background: I am a Law Graduate
Favorite weekend activity: I love meeting my friends and exploring new places with my family.
Favorite children’s book: The wonderful things you will be by Emily Winfield Martin
Primrose character I most relate to: I am a caring person just like our dear Og.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I can’t wait to meet all the kids and create wonderful things together.
I’m Cameron . I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Childcare experience: I have been working with children since I was in middle school. I started by working with church and cheer camps and instantly fell in love! I have also worked in daycares as well as elementary schools.
Education Background: I graduated from Duquesne University with an Early Childhood Education Degree.
Favorite weekend activity: Trying new restaurants with friends and family.
Favorite children’s book: A Bad Case of Stripes
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the duck because we both love music!
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am really excited to work with the younger children and form relationships with them. In education not only are you teaching but you learn everyday from the children, that is one of my favorite parts.
We are a box of crayons each of us unique, but when we get together the picture is complete.
Welcome to the Primrose School of Wexford!
We are Liz & Rob Meeder, the proud owners and operators of the Primrose School of Wexford!
We have two amazing children, Ashley and Alex, students at Seneca Valley. Our Primrose journey began when our son was young, and at the time was having issues at his childcare center. We searched for another high-quality childcare option in the northern Pittsburgh area and were unable to find anything that fit exactly what we were looking for. That is when we realized parents in our area need more options for high-quality, safe, and enriching childcare.
Full-time childcare for our children made such an enormous impact on our lives, and enabled Rob and I to both continue working. We also saw the significant benefits of early education in our kids as they started school. As I was searching for a career change of my own, I decided to bring a new childcare option to the area and began researched numerous options. When I came across Primrose Schools, I fell in love with the culture, the research informed curriculum and dedication to nurturing the entire child.
Prior to opening our Primrose School, I was a CPA and Rob currently works in the medical device industry. We met at and attended Pennsylvania State University, and together enjoy playing tennis and riding bikes with our children.
We are so excited to bring the second Primrose School to the Pittsburgh area! 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 is a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.
We are excited to meet you and your family!