I’m a passionate Pre-K teacher who loves creating a warm, fun, and engaging classroom where young learners can grow, explore, and build confidence. I believe in learning through play, kindness, and curiosity, and I enjoy helping children develop a love for school from the very beginning. Outside of the classroom, I’m a proud mom to my son, Karter, who inspires me every day. One of my favorite children’s books to share with students is Go, Dog. Go!—its playful rhythm and colorful illustrations never bring anything but smiles and excitement to story time.
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
Joined 2025
Ms. Chardonnay Perodin
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Chardonnay Perodin. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from the great city of Houston Tx. I joined the Primrose family in May 2025. I am happy to become apart of this wonderful Primrose family.
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.
Child care experience: 5 years
Education Background: HS Diploma
Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs and Ham
In My Personal Time: Spending time with my children.
Joined 2025
Aliyah Oneal
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Joined 2021
Ms. Shawnise Howard-Thomas
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Hello, I am Ms. Howard! I am so excited to be back with the Primrose family! I had the pleasure of teaching at Primrose Summerwood while I worked towards my degree. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful things our friends will accomplish at Primrose!
Joined 2025
Aniya Lewis
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
