Teachers & Staff
Savitha Dhanvanthari
Jacquelyn D Evenezer-Gold
Sky Elrod
Pavithra Shankar
Alma Garcia
Alma Garcia, otherwise known as Ms. Alma to the children is our amazing chef. She delivers a healthy and balanced menu with a smile. And every Friday morning, you can count on the scent of homemade cookies, getting us all through the day in anticipation of what waits for us at the end of a long week….Cookie Friday. And if we forget, be sure to ask to see our kitchen when you come by to tour our school. Chef Alma prides herself on providing a safe, clean and healthy environment for our children.
Joined 2023
Chhaya Sharma
Ms. Chhaya is our Lead Infant teacher and has been working with us for two years! She has a Master’s in computer applications. In her free time, she enjoys painting, coding, playing chess, and watching mystery/ crime shows. When asked what her highlight was of working in childcare she said, “I am so excited to help nurture infants, helping them learn and grow. Their smiles and hugs make my day”. We are so grateful for having Ms. Chhaya as part of our PSAE family!
Joined 2001
Engracia Garcia
Maria Rincon
Harshali Sawant
Cheyenne Spells
Tanaka Mahachi
Ramya Itha
Victoria Oliveira
Ms. Victoria is our Assistant Toddler teacher and has been working with us since September! She is currently a freshman at Georgia State University and has worked with students since she was in high school! When asked what was her highlight of working in child care she said, ” Working at Primrose has reminded me to love more, be less fearless, and more curious. We are so greatful for having Ms. Victoria as part of our PSAE family!
Haritha Peyyala
Sheree Douglas
Agness Sakala
Christine Gallagher Torres
Mrs. Christine is the Lead Preschool 1 teacher at Primrose School of Alpharetta East. Christine is CDA certified and has been at PSAE for 10 years. When asked what was her favorite thing about teaching she said, “The love and enthusiasm the children show for learning and exploring new things”. During her free time, we will Mrs. Christine reading, gardening, workingout, hiking, and doing juijtsu.
Gabriela Ramirez
Indira Moday
Ms. Indira is our Lead Teacher in Preschool 2 teacher and has been working with us for 3 years! She has a bachelor’s degree. When asked what was her highlight of working in childcare she said, “I have so much joy and sense of fulfillment through actively shaping young minds.” She enjoys reading any and all children’s books. In her free time Ms. Indira enjoys spending time with her family and shopping. We are so grateful to have Ms. Indira be a part of our PSAE family!
Radhamadhavi Gujjula
Shantay Samuels
Joined 2024
Manuthi Karpakula
Ms. Manuthi is the Lead Explorer and Adventure Club teacher at Primrose School of Alpharetta East. Ms. Manuthi has an MBA and has been with us for 6 months. When asked what was her favorite thing about working with children she said, “Children always have something they can teach us. When we grow up, our minds stop growing but theirs is always growing and learning and teaching us”. During her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and have get togethers. We are so happy to have her with us at PSAE!
Anahita Mohseni
Yoselin Lora
Ms. Yoselin has been working here at Primrose School of Alpharetta East for over 3 years now! She helps out in all our classrooms and the office. Ms. Yoselin graduated from Lanier Technical College with an Associate of Science and has over 8 years of experience working in Childcare. When asked what her favorite thing about working at PSAE was, she said, ” I am so excited for your little ones and see what this year holds.”
Franchise Owners
Lauren & Josh Jones
Welcome to Primrose School of Alpharetta East!
Our names are Lauren and Josh Jones, and we are the proud owners of the Primrose School of Alpharetta East. With the strong reputation Primrose Schools has across the Atlanta community, we first discovered Primrose looking for a place where our daughter could thrive. We were immediately drawn to Primrose Schools’ focus on character development and excellence in teaching children in a holistic, balanced approach. Now with three little children, we are so thankful to be a part of the Primrose family and are thrilled to bring our passion for education to the Primrose School of Alpharetta East and the greater Alpharetta community.
Before joining the Primrose family, Lauren worked as an elementary education teacher for fifteen years. A Georgia native – born and raised in Marietta, Georgia – she studied at Berry College and earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree in Early Childhood Education. She has teaching experience in the state of Georgia and Monterrey, Mexico as an international teacher. Most recently, Lauren worked as a first-grade teacher with the Lovett School in Atlanta.
Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Josh moved to Atlanta for work ten years ago and currently works as a technology consultant. He studied at Furman University and University of Virginia, earning a degree in accounting and is a Georgia Certified Public Accountant. Josh will support Lauren by helping with the school’s accounting and finance needs.
“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’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.
We are truly thrilled to be a part of your family’s education journey!
~Lauren and Josh Jones
Lauren & Josh Jones
Welcome to Primrose School of Alpharetta East!
Our names are Lauren and Josh Jones, and we are the proud owners of the Primrose School of Alpharetta East. With the strong reputation Primrose Schools has across the Atlanta community, we first discovered Primrose looking for a place where our daughter could thrive. We were immediately drawn to Primrose Schools’ focus on character development and excellence in teaching children in a holistic, balanced approach. Now with three little children, we are so thankful to be a part of the Primrose family and are thrilled to bring our passion for education to the Primrose School of Alpharetta East and the greater Alpharetta community.
Before joining the Primrose family, Lauren worked as an elementary education teacher for fifteen years. A Georgia native – born and raised in Marietta, Georgia – she studied at Berry College and earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree in Early Childhood Education. She has teaching experience in the state of Georgia and Monterrey, Mexico as an international teacher. Most recently, Lauren worked as a first-grade teacher with the Lovett School in Atlanta.
Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Josh moved to Atlanta for work ten years ago and currently works as a technology consultant. He studied at Furman University and University of Virginia, earning a degree in accounting and is a Georgia Certified Public Accountant. Josh will support Lauren by helping with the school’s accounting and finance needs.
“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’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.
We are truly thrilled to be a part of your family’s education journey!
~Lauren and Josh Jones
