Primrose School of Willow Glen

Hello, my name is Gerardo, but you can call me “Mr. Jerry”. I am the school chef and I am very happy to join the Primrose Team. Here is a little bit more information about myself

Name: Gerardo “Jerry” Baltierra

Hometown: Guanajato, Mexico

Chef experience: I previously worked as a Sous chef for several popular Mexican restaurants in the Bay Area

Education Background: Attended school in Mexico

Favorite food: Mexican food!

Favorite weekend activity: BBQing and spending time with my wife & kids

Primrose character I most relate to: Percy the Rooster

Hello, my name is Kathleen. I enjoy everything about working with young children! It makes my day extremely enjoyable, and I like to watch them learn and develop across the ages. One of my favorite activities to do is to read and sing with the children and observe the expression on their faces.

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

Name: Kathleen Baltierra

Hometown: Los Banos, CA

Child care experience: I have been working in Early Childhood Education for 15 years

Education Background: I have a certificate in Early Childhood Education

Favorite food: Chinese food & pasta

Favorite weekend activity: I like to spend time with my family and traveling

Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the cow

What I’m most excited about this school year: I am mostly excited to see the children learn and grow from their new gained experiences.

Hi, I am Ms. Kelly!

I am so happy to begin a new chapter of my life here at Primrose! I have taught Preschool for 25+ years. It's important to me that your child feels that school is FUN and a place where they want to come. This is how we build the foundation for LOVE of learning.

I have been a resident of Willow Glen for over 20 years. My husband and I have raised our 2 children here and have built a wonderful and supportive community for ourselves while doing so. I am so proud and honored to be able to be a part of many young families lives who are now raising their children here. This community is very special.

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.

Name: Kelly Crawford

Hometown: Santa Cruz

Child care experience: 25 + Preschool Teaching Experience

Education Background: Early Child Education

Favorite food: Japanese and Thai

Favorite weekend activity:Somebody Feed Phil” on Netflix.

Favorite children’s book:The Day the Babies crawled Away

Primrose character I most relate to:Erwin the Dog.

What I’m most excited about this school year: looking forward to meeting all of the families here at Primrose and growing and learning together!

Hi there! I am Ms. Raechel and I’m excited to be assisting/teaching Pre-Kindergarten this year.

I have previously taught kindergarten and 1st grade. I was born and raised in San Diego, CA and I recently got married to my husband this past November. I’m currently residing in the Bay Area. I am so looking forward to this school year at Primrose- it’s going to be great!

Name: Raechel Anne Cunanan Jones

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Child care experience: While I was attending college, I worked as a Program Leader for an after school program in Long Beach for about a year. When I moved to the Bay Area, I was working at Stratford School as a Lunch & Extended Day Teacher. I’ve been working with children since I was about the age of 14 to my late teen years through teaching a Sunday School class at my home church as well.

Education Background: Graduated High school in 2014. Got my Secretarial Science Associate’s Degree in 2018.

Favorite food: Mexican, Thai, Mediterranean, Jamaican, and Filipino food :-)

Favorite weekend activity: Getting Brunch or looking for a nice coffee shop with my husband!

Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly

What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m most excited about meeting new friends (students and their families), and leading the classroom! It will be very fun!

Hi my name is JoAnn Munoz Escobedo, let me tell you about myself.

I was born and raised in San Jose. Since I was little, I would play school and I would always be the teacher. I enjoy being around and helping the children prepare for the next level of their life.Teaching is a passion of mine, I love to challenge the children. In my Free time, I love to relax with popcorn and watch a movie. I enjoy cooking and baking for my family. I also enjoy taking walks in the park.

Name: JoAnn or JoHometown: San Jose, CaliforniaChild

Care Experience: I have 12 years experience in child care. I was a Center Director for 12 years. For the past 15 years I've been teaching in the Pre-K class.

Education: I have my ECE requirements classes, I will continue to take classes to further my education.

My Favorite Food: I have 3 favorite pizza, french fries and pastas.

Favorite weekend Activity: Watching a good movie and enjoying my quiet time.

Favorite Childrens Book: I love Pete the Cat stories.

Primrose character I relate to most is Katie the Cat, I love to talk with my students and hear about anything they have to say.

What I’m most excited about this school year is being a part of the Primrose team. I want to develop a bond with children and parents. To  be able to meet  and exceed the expectations from parents and coworkers.

I’m Veronica. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I have been working with young children and adolescents for 20 years now. What I enjoy the most about working with children is being able to see their growth and development throughout the years. My favorite activity to do with the children is enrichment art because children can explore and express themselves freely and create their ideas.

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

Name: Veronica Cervantez

Hometown:Santa Clara, Ca.

Child care experience:17 years (ages 3-5 years)

Education Background:Early Childhood Education

Favorite food: Tacos

Favorite weekend activity:Spending time with my daughter and my dog (Dutches)

Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree

Primrose character I most relate to:Libby the Lamb

What I’m most excited about this school year:Getting to know each child and family and having the experience to watch them learn and grow.

Hi, I’m Ms. Christine. I want to tell you a little about myself.

I was born and raised here in San Jose, CA for my entire life! I’ve always loved teaching and saw myself as a teacher while I was growing up even when I initially majored in a subject that was not related to education. After realizing how much I loved being around children and helping guide them through their development, I decided to pursue a career in early childhood education.

I love spending my free time relaxing and unwinding with my pet cat Abbi and my partner. My favorite things to do during my free time are cooking, crocheting, and reading. Other than that, I love going out and trying new cafes and restaurants here in San Jose!

Name: Christine Chin

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Child care experience: Other than babysitting, I have worked at SJSU’s Child Development Center as an assistant teacher for a year and volunteered at my local Head Start during my college years.

Education background: I have an A.A. in Liberal Arts with a focus in elementary teaching from Evergreen Valley College and a B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development degree with a focus in early childhood education at San Jose State University.

Favorite food: Sushi, tacos, and noodles.

Favorite weekend activity: Going to the park and having a picnic.

Favorite children’s book: The Night the Stars Went Out by Suz Hughes

Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the Duck

What I’m most excited about this school year: Furthering my professional development and creating beautiful bonds with the children, their families, and the rest of the Primrose family!

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

I have been working with young children for over 20 years. I enjoy working with children to see their growth and development throughout the years. I have three children and four grandchildren. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Hometown: San Jose, Ca

Childcare experience: 20 years (3-5 years)

Education Background: Early Childhood Education

Favorite food: Anything and Everything

Favorite weekend activity: Visiting my grandchildren

Favorite children’s book: Brown bear, Brown Bear

Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the dog.

What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know each child and family and having the experience to watch them learn and grow.

I’m Marjorie and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: San Jose
Child care experience: 3 years
Education Background: Currently attending DeAnza College and studying Child and Adolescent Development
Favorite food: Tacos/Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Going to the gym w/my husband
Favorite children’s book: A bad case of stripes
Primrose character I most relate to: Mia the mouse, she’s tiny but fierce
What I’m most excited about this school year: This school year I am most excited to impact the lives of the little humans we get to
work with every day

Hello, I’m Ms. Tyra! I look forward to joining the Primrose community and making connections with both students and parents.

I was born in Guam but raised in Morgan Hill, CA. I relocated to San Jose my senior year of high school where I then continued my education at San Jose State University (go spartans!). I completed my four years at SJSU with a B.A in Psychology.

I have always wanted to become a teacher ever since I was a little girl. Working with children has always been my passion. I am the youngest child in my family, therefore, I became an aunt at a really young age. Being able to help raise my nieces and nephews has always been so rewarding, especially after helping them accomplish a milestone throughout their life.

I have 12+ years of experience working with children of all ages. Overall, I look forward to getting to know each and every one of your little superstars and can’t wait to create a positive experience for them in the classroom!

Name: Tyra Quichocho Hometown: Morgan Hill, CA

Child care experience: Most of my experience with children has been through nannying different families (12+ years). I have also worked as a behavior technician for a short period of time with autistic children.

Education Background: I have completed my education at SJSU with a B.A in Psychology.

Favorite food: I am definitely not a picky eater but if I had to choose it would be street tacos! Favorite weekend activity: Going to the beach or exploring anywhere outdoors!

Favorite children’s book: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the Lamb What I’m most excited about this school year:

I am most excited to meet all the kiddos and create a fun learning environment inside and outside the classroom!

I’m Saniata Melchor.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself:

I am so delighted to begin a new chapter of my life here at Primrose! I have taught for almost 18 years as a Pre-K, Preschool and Toddler teacher. I am looking forward to learning from each of your children and at the same token each of them learning from me. I am also looking forward to building a relationship of trust, love and care with them. 

I have lived in San Jose for over 35+ years. I am a single mother to a son named Elijah who is now 25 years old and graduated from Dominican University. I am engaged to James Mull who has been my greatest support.

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

Name: Saniata Melchor

Hometown: San Jose

Child care experience: 18+ Teaching Experience

Education Background: AS Degree in Early Childhood Education 

Favorite food: pasta, filipino dishes, cheesecake and of course rice.

Favorite weekend activity: I enjoy going to art & wine festivals, listening to live music, dancing, singing, cooking and going to church on Sundays.

Favorite children’s book: Very Hungry Caterpillar, Love You Forever, Green Eggs & Ham, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, All Better

Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the Dog

What I’m most excited about this school year: What I am most excited about this school year is getting to know each and every child, witnessing each child’s growth, having fun with them, and making a difference as well as a positive impact in each child’s lives and families. I look forward to creating lasting memories with everyone.

Hello! I'm Cristina & I am excited to be joining the Primrose family! I have been working with young children for over 14 years. I love working with children. I love teaching & supporting their academic, social, & personal development.

I'm also the Director at the Children's Ministry at my church.

Name: Cristina Covarrubias

Hometown: Mexico

Childcare experience: 14+ teaching experience

Education background: Early Childhood Education

Favorite food: Chinese, Italian, & Hawaiian 

Favorite weekend activity: Going to the gym & church

Favorite chirldren's book: Love You Forever

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow

What i'm most excited about this whole school year: to get to know my students & their families, & to watch them learn & grow

Hello! My name is Ms. Martha. I am a Primrose preschool teacher. I have been in early childhood education for over 3 years. What I love the most about being a teacher is growing and playing with my preschool friends. I am truly excited to create a fun and loving environment for my Primrose families. Outside of school I love to spend quality time with my daughter Aaliyah, my husband Sergio, and our husky, Luna. We enjoy playing golf, baseball, and basketball. On nice weekends we love to ride our bicycles to downtown Willow Glen, make huge sandcastles at the beach, and go fishing at the lake. We especially love trying out new restaurants! I look forward to creating great memories with you and your child here at Primrose. 

Hometown: Gilroy, California

Education Background: Early Child Development

Favorite Food: Mexican Tacos, IN-N-OUT Burgers! :) 

Favorite Weekend Activity: Visiting grandma and grandpa

Primrose Charachter I Most Relate To: Erwin the Dog

What I'm Most Excited About This School Year: Playing, learning, and dancing with my friends!

Hello! My name is Ms. Brianna and I am truly so excited about meeting you all soon and getting to know your wonderfully curious little ones. I have been working with children for almost 10 years now since 2013 when I began my journey into the early education field, although my time caring for children and modeling teaching behaviors has extended far into my childhood. My parents would often come to pick me up at my own school center only to find me classrooms down helping the other teachers with the babies! Even at 6, I knew I was a natural-born caregiver, I mean it when I say I have a deep passion for working with children. During my time in the early education field, I have worked in many preschool classrooms, ran a home daycare center for mixed-ages, and have spent some time as a behavior technician implementing services to children with autism. Since joining the Primrose family as a teacher and as a parent I am bursting with new opportunities. My daughter is flourishing in their Pathways program and I am overjoyed to soon begin anew with a fresh class of young learners. As a teacher, I like to learn about my kids' individual temperaments and get to know what personally makes them sing. If I'm your child's teacher, expect us to get creative, get messy, and have fun! Preschool is hands down my favorite age because it is the discovery age, children do everything for the first time and in that, there is magic.

Hometown: San Jacinto, CA (Southern Cali)

Child care experience: Professional experience since 2013+

Education Background: AA in Early Childhood & Education Sciences

Favorite food: Mexican Food

Favorite weekend activities: Taking walks & small adventures with my partner and our daughter, cracking open a good book, creating art, writing poetry, dancing it out in our living room to sweet beats.

Favorite children's book: Favorite book forever all time, "The Little Prince" by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

Primrose character I most relate to: Og the Bookworm, not only is Og our resident book lover who encourages children to use their imagination but also symbolizes the importance of caring for one another.

What I'm most excited about this school year: Creating meaningful experiences with children and laying the foundation for future building blocks. I want to help foster a love for learning and community in every child.

Hi, I’m Ms. Priscilla Martinez. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

Name: Priscilla 

Hometown: Heart of San Jose 

Child care experience: 12 years Teaching

Background: Mission College & West Valley College

Favorite food: Italian Food 

Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my family and expolring new places (Mostly Disneyland)

Favorite children’s book: Yurtle the Turtle

Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear

What I’m most excited about this school year: To meet all our new friends, watch them grow, and see all the lightbulb moments.

Hello! My name is Jennifer. After working in the retail for 11 years, I happily changed my career path and began teaching. I live in San Jose with my 5 year old daughter Elena and my husband, Cesar. I look forward to working with you and creating a wonderful preschool experience for your child!

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

Name: Jennifer Magana

Hometown: San Jose

Child care experience: I have one year as a Preschool Teacher and 4 years as an Infant-Toddler Teacher

Education Background: I have 2 years of General Education & 2 years of Child Development

Favorite food: Pizza, Donuts

Favorite weekend activity: Sleeping in, going to the park with my two dogs, daughter and husband. I also like going to many family events, watching movies and reading books.

Favorite children’s book: I Love You Forever by Roberto N. Munsch! For the reason that no matter how old you get or what you do, your mother will always be with you.

Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the dog because Erwin is very trustworthy as well as patient.

What I’m most excited about this school year: I am most excited about getting to meet all my new little friends and Parents.

Hello! I’m Ms.Yasmine! I am so happy to be a part of Primrose and look forward to getting to know students and parents.

I am born and raised in San Jose, CA. I enjoy going to the beach, hiking, traveling, watching sports, spending time with family/ friends, shopping, and attending concerts/music festivals. I used to play softball and played for 13 years. I come from a big family being the eldest girl and have had to help with taking care of my siblings. I’ve worked with Elementary-HighSchool students. I attended San Jose City Community College (SJCC) being a student-athlete graduating with an AA degree in Liberal Arts. The sport I played at SJCC was Softball. Then transferred to San Jose State University graduating with a BA degree in Social Work.

Name: Yasmine Hernandez

Hometown: San Jose

Education Background: Early Child Development, Social Work

Favorite Food: Mexican, Chinese, and Filipino food, Pasta, Sushi, Wings, and Soups

Favorite Weekend Activity: Beach, Hiking, Traveling

Favorite Children's Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Primrose Character I Relate To The Most: Molly the Cow

What I'm Most Excited About This School Year: This is the first school I have worked at and I hope to create some best moments/ memories here

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Andrea Alvarez. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I am 27 years old and grew up living in the Bay Area and love it here! I have always wanted to be a teacher, whenever we had “what i want to be when I grow up” projects in school Teacher was always the first thing on the list. I have a dog named Enzo and 3 pet African Dwarf Frogs at home. I love to read on my free time and enjoy baking. I also enjoy being crafty and doing different art projects, I believe art should be messy and creative fun for the kids and can’t wait to share with everyone.

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: Andrea Alvarez

Hometown: San Jose

Child care experience: 9 years. 4 years in different afterschool programs for K-5 and 5 years as a Preschool teacher at a private center.

Education Background:DeAnza College

Favorite food: My grandma’s enchiladas and rice

Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with my family

Favorite children’s book: Puff the Magic Dragon

Primrose character I most relate to: Og, I love to read!

What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know all the Primrose Friends throughout the year

Let’s get to know each other.

I’m Karina Cabrera. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I grew up in a small town called Castroville. I have always loved kids in fact when I was a small girl, I would spend most of my time playing with babies. I felt tremendous love and joy being around babies. Which is why, I decided to attend Monterey Peninsula College to become an Early childhood education teacher. I currently do not have children of my own yet, but I hope to build a family soon with my husband. I am very active, friendly, humble, and respectful. I look forward in meeting you all, and I am glad to be part of the Primrose family!

You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and childcare education specialists. We are 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 cannot wait to learn more about you and your family.

Name: Karina Cabrera

Hometown: Castroville, California

Childcare experience: 3 years (ages 3-5)

Education Background: Early Childhood Education

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite weekend activity: Biking and Hiking with my husband

Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish

Primrose character I most relate to: Ally the bunny.

What I am most excited about this school year: I will get witness the babies making new discoveries and growing in their relationship with each other, and the staff members.

Name: Lilia Singh

Hometown: Santa Barbara CA.

Child Care Experience: I worked as a Teacher Assistant for WeeCare Preschool. After a few years, I decided to try working with older students at an elementary school in Santa Barbara County named Hollister Elementary School. I also worked part time at a high school in Goleta called Dos Pueblos High School.

Education Background: Went to High School at Dos Pueblos High school in Goleta CA. I graduated with a full college scholarship and attended Allen Hancock College in Santa Maria CA. I’m currently attending Evergreen Valley College majoring in Administration of Justice and Law Enforcement. My goal is to become a Correctional officer/ mentor / counselor and work with our youth.

Favorite Food: My favorite food is Mexican food and Indian food.

Favorite Weekend Activity: Right now my favorite weekend activities are exploring this new city (San Jose) I live in, gardening and going to the movies.

Favorite Children’s Book: My Favorite children’s book is, How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss.

Primrose Character I most relate to: The Primrose character I’m can relate to is Percy, the proud rooster- I like to provide and set good example of good character.

What I’m Most Excited About This school Year: This school year I’m excited about everything in general. Excited to just see what the students and staff have to offer to make it a great year.

Name: Jyoti Arora

Hometown: Hazaribagh,India

Childcare experience: Eight  years of preschool teaching experience/ six years of first grade teaching experience in India. 

Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in History, Honors from Vinoba Bhave University, India. ECE credential from De Anza College & CCEI (Child Care Education Institute) Online.

Favorite Food: Indian Food

Favorite Weekend Activity: Spending time with my family and friends. Favorite Chiren's Book: "Have  you Filled Your Bucket Today” by Carol McCloud.This heartwarming  book encourages  positive  behavior  by using the concept of an invisible  bucket to show children how easy and rewarding  it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love by "filling buckets."

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow & Katie the curious cat. Molly teaches children about respect and Katie teaches children about sharing & caring.

What I’m most excited about this school year: I am very excited to meet new children and am looking forward  to having  fun, learning, and exploring together. It’s so rewarding seeing a child progress and seeing the happiness they show when they have achieved  something for the first time.

.Best way to schedule time to talk: Through the office 

Hi, I am Maye. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I am happy that I am fulfilling my passion. I enjoy seeing the children accomplish their milestones and meeting the parents. I really love reading to the children and doing art activities with them. 

In my spare time, I like to relax, watch TV, and visit my grandbaby. 

Name: Maye Mendoza

Hometown: San Jose, California

Child care experience: 10 years at a childcare/preschool

Education Background: ECE San Jose City College

Favorite food: Flautas, rice

Favorite weekend activity: Hang out with my kids

Favorite children’s book: “I Was So Mad” by Mercer Meyer. I used to read this book to my kids when they were little. 

My Favorite Prmrose Character is Peanut because I beleive that honesty is very important 

Natalia Rosas
Early Preschool Teacher
Classroom 2
Greetings! I am Miss. Natalia and this is a little tidbit about me! I was born and raised in
San Jose and have always been interested in the field of education. Working with
children and seeing them grow into the confident learners that I know they will be,
brings me joy! Watching the excitement and eagerness on their faces is the most
fulfilling part of my day. In my freetime, I love to spend time with friends and family
creating new memories. I enjoy reading and try to keep up with my one book a week
goal! If I’m not home and you can’t find me at the local bookstore, then you can find me
at the beach soaking in the sun.
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Childcare experience: I have worked 4 years ( and counting) grades Preschool-3rd!
Education Background: AA in Early Childhood & Education Sciences
Favorite Food: Anything Mexican or from my Mama's recipes.
Favorite Weekend Activities: My favorite activities include going on hikes, listening to live
music, and relaxing at the beach with a good book.
Favorite Children’s book: My favorite is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Truly a
classic!

Primrose character I most relate to: Og the Bookworm
What I'm most excited about this school year: I am most excited to create meaningful
relationships and experiences that hopefully will have a long lasting impression! I can
not wait to meet you all!

Hi!

My name is Andrea Holt. I was born in Germany and moved to the United States at the age of 19. I began working with young Infants 15 years ago. I started out in Brooklyn, New York. I completed all my required training there. After four years, we moved to Ft. Hood, Texas where I began working with young Infants at Meadows Child Development Center and received my Child Development Associates in 2011. I worked at Meadows Child Development Center with young Infants for ten years. When an opportunity arose to move to California I decided to move here.

Hometown: Germany

Education : Child Development Associate. I also have a current pediatric first aid and infant/child CPR certification.

Child care experience: 15 years working with Infants

Favorite children’s book: “Love you forever” by Robert Munsch

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow! I believe that you should always treat people with respect, show you care and always lend a helping hand.

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite weekend activity: My favorite weekend activity is spending time with my fiancé, and my dog. I like going out and exploring the area which is new to me, since I just moved here a month ago.

Hello! My name is Ms. Celena.  I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I love to travel, spend time with my family. I love going to new place and try new foods. I have a husky named blue that I love to go on walks with. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Name: Celena Gonzalez 

Hometown: San Jose 

Child care experience: Early Childhood Development

Education Background: Bachelors’s in Psychology

Favorite food: Wings

Favorite weekend activity: Hiking 

Favorite children’s book:

Primrose character I most relate to:(insert answer)

What I’m most excited about this school year: Learn about the students

I’m Cherie Dotson. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I have been in the childcare field for 36 years. I have worked with every age group and have been an Assistant Director as well as a Director. My most favorite age group is the young infants. It has always amazed me how much an infant learns from 0 to 12 months, from being born to walking, eating table food, and talking by 12 months.

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

Name: Cherie Dotson

Hometown: San Jose

Child care experience:36 years

Education Background: Early Childhood Education

Favorite food: Italian

Favorite weekend activity: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy all water activities and visiting the coast often. I enjoy sewing and doing crafts.

Favorite children’s book: Eric Carly books

Primrose character I most relate to: Og is the Primrose character I most relate to, I love reading stories to the Infants, they get excited, and are eager to listen, see, touch and feel.

What I’m most excited about this school year: Being able to share in the nurturing and education of the infants in my care.

Hi! I’m Ms. Natalie!

I am looking forward to meeting each and everyone one of you.

I love caring for people and doing my dream job---taking care of infants

and being around all the caring and loving people at Primrose.

When I am not here ar Primrose, I love to spend time with my son and visit my parents in Vacaville.

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: Natalie Jones

Hometown: Milpitas, CA

Child care experience: 28 years of ECE Teaching Experience

Education Background: Early Child Education

Favorite food: Anything with carbs

Favorite weekend activity:watching movies with my family

Favorite children’s book:I love you this much

Primrose character I most relate to:Benjamin the Bear

What I’m most excited about this school year: getting to know my infant room babies!

I’m Adriana Lomeli. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

Hi, I am 26 years old. I am a mother of a 4-year-old. My son and I love doing arts and crafts together and exploring new places. He is the reason for my happiness. He's also a big reason why I want to work with children now.

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

Name: Adriana Lomeli

Hometown: Palo Alto

Child care experience: Worked at Silicon Valley International School and volunteer at their child care campus.

Education Background: Studied in UCSC business and administration. Now studying child development at Foothill College.

Favorite food: Acai bowls

Favorite weekend activity: go to the beach, hike, run, and swim with my kid.

Favorite children’s book: The youngest marcher

Primrose character I most relate to: I portray Benjamin the Bear characteristics the most.

What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m excited to discover my potential when it comes to working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Hi, I’m Brenda Salas. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.

I am originally from Mexico and I will love to teach your kids a little bit more about my culture.
Such as the holly days that we celebrate and about the different things that my country has around it. In the process of getting to know the children, I will also love to learn about the different things and celebrations that they might love to do at home.
About me: I began my journey in the child care field about three years ago; in the previous school where I was at I did learn a lot about how to communicate with the kids and how to help them when they are feeling upset or they are having a hard day. Even though it was hard at times I did manage to make the kids comfortable and loved by me.
I am a very simple person but like every single person, I do love to pamper myself every now and then I will reward myself by going shopping or just grabbing dinner at a restaurant.

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

Name: Brenda J. Salas Islas
Hometown: Mexico, city
Child care experience: three years
Education Background: ECE units.
Favorite food: Italian food
Favorite weekend activity: going to the beach
Favorite children’s book: is in Spanish and it was a book from a Disney movie little mermaid
Primrose character I most relate to is Erwin the dog
What I’m most excited about this school year:to learn and interact with the kids and about their favorite things to do

Hello. My name is Nadia Malik. I am an immigrant and currently living in San jose. This is my very first year working as a teacher at preschool level. I have worked as an Assistant Director (Administration) in a well reputed University of Pakistan for 14 years.

Primrose is my new family ,where we care for every child as though he or she is my own. I am fun, loving, creative, innovative, and a team-oriented person. I love to add some more life in the classroom by engaging students in interesting activities. I have done my Master’s in Mass Communication. My communication skills and understanding for the emotional world of children, specially at preschool level, is my greatest strength as a teacher.

Name: Nadia Malik

Hometown: Pakistan

Child care experience: one year

Education Background:  Mass Communication

Favorite food: Pasta/Biryani

Favorite weekend activity: Movies/cooking

Primrose character I most relate to: Billy

Hello! I’m Amandeep.I am so delighted to be a part of the Primrose Family and look forward to great learning and fun.I was born and brought up in India. Presently,I live in Santa Clara with my husband. I am a hardworking,organized and disciplined person.I am a Science graduate who always wanted to be a teacher. I am a nature loving person who loves cooking, reading, and listening to music.

Name: Amandeep Kaur

Hometown:Amritsar,India

Education Background:B.Sc (Hons.)B.Ed from Punjab University Chandigarh,India

Early Childhood Education: Education Units from De Anza College,Cupertino 

Favorite Food: Thai Food

Favorite weekend activity:Shopping,watching t.v,Cooking,Beaching 

Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein 

Primrose Character I most relate to: Molly the Cow as I am September born and love Math.

What I’m most excited about this school year: I am most excited about learning new skills and getting familiar with children and colleagues

Hello, my name is Shania. I am very happy to be a part of the Primrose team! 

Name: Shania A

Hometown: Colorado 

Child care experience: 4 years

Education Background: Early Childhood Development 

Favorite food: Pizza & Pasta 

Favorite weekend activity: Going to the beach 

Favorite children’s book: The kissing Hand by Audrey Penn 

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the cow & Erwin the dog 

Name: Bindu

Hometown:San Jose

Child care experience:3 years

Education Background: Master of Commerce

Favorite food: Mediterranean

Favorite weekend activity:Hikes

Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpiller

Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the Dog

What I’m most excited about this school year:(Meeting New students)

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

Name: Maria M.

Hometown:I’ve lived in San Jose since 1979.

Child care experience: I've been in childcare for over 30 years. 

Education Background:Over 30 ECE units

Favorite food: Chile relleno

Favorite weekend activity:Relax, visit my grandaughter & our pet, Astro, & do some cleaning

Favorite children’s book:Little Red Riding Hood & Gingerbread Man. They bring back childhood memories.

Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the Lamb because fairness is important

What I’m most excited about this school year:I’m excited about going back to school to continue my education and being back with the children and the parents

Best way to schedule time to talk:Schedule through the office

I’m Ms. Michelle.

I wanted to tell you a little about myself 

Working with children brings me so much joy, and knowing that I make a difference in their lives is what makes me happy. My favorite part of being a teacher is seeing them reach milestones and observing their expressions when they have mastered a skill.

I have been working with children for about 4 years in a child care setting as a volunteer after school programs and as a behavior technician for children with Autism.

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

Name: Michelle Morales

Hometown: San Jose Education

Background: I am currently finishing up my B.A. in Early Childhood Education with a double minor in Deaf Education and Psychology at San Jose State University!

Favorite food: Pepperoni Pizza

Favorite weekend activity:Spending time with my family and friends

Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the Lamb!

What I’m most excited about this school year: Making new connections, building relationships and watching all our friends grow!

Hi everyone! I am Ms. Rubi, I am very excited to start my journey here at Primrose!

Here is a little bit about myself:

I was born and raised in the Bay Area. I love spending time with my family. I love to read, journal and go to the beach as well. I have been working with young children for over 5 years!

I can’t wait to meet you and your family!

Rubi Hernandez

Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA

Child care experience: Day Care teacher, babysitting and Early Preschool class Education Background: 12 ECE units De Anza/Foothill College (Child Development)

Favorite food: Sushi and Tacos

Favorite weekend activity: Reading and going to coffee shops

Favorite children’s book:: Brown bear, brown bear, What do you see?

Primrose character I most relate to: Katie the curious cat

What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know my kiddos and helping them achieve their goal