Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts
Health & Safety
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Michelle Warren
Ms. Michelle Warren grew up in the state of Maine. She moved to North Caroina three years ago. She earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development where she has four years of experience in early preschool, ten years of experience in Special Education, and three years as a Literacy Specialist. She loves working with early childhood to help children grow academically, verbally, physically, and socially/emotionally. She has two daughters ages 7 and 4 and they all enjoy going to the beach, playing at the park, nature walks, and swimming. In her spare time reading is what she enjoys most.
Ashley Johnson
Ashley has 30 years of experience working with children and in education. She started working with children when she was 14 years old and enjoys it so much, no matter where life takes her it has consistently included working with children. Ashley has three children and homeschooled all three. She loves teaching and has tutored family and friends over the years. Ashely also loves math, dogs and all things craft related.
Ms. Saira Campbell
Ms. Saira Campbell is from Columbia and has been teaching for 16 years. She believes that every child has the potential to succeed. Ms. Campbell is passionate about creating a positive learning environment.
Ms. Damekia Tucker
Damekia is a Charlotte native who is passionate about early childhood education and helping young learners grow with confidence. She enjoys creating a nurturing and engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn each day. Damekia has pursued her education through Central Piedmont Community College and is dedicated to grow in the field of early childhood education. She loves being part of the important journey of preparing children for their next stage in life. Damekia enjoys spending time with her family and her grandchildren.
Ms. Zarna Kothari
Ms. Zarna Kothari is originally from India. She has two handsome boys a rising senior and one attending college. She lived in Switzerland for 13 years and later in 2019 moved to Charlotte. Ms. Zarna can speak German and three different languages from her country. She has a dog named Simba and loves to spend time with him. She loves working with kids, especially teaching them math and making it easy for them to learn.
