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Ms. Kali Morrison
Joined 2014
Ms. Kali Morrison
Director of Operations

Originally from Ohio, Kali has been in the Nashville area since 2011. She graduated from Malone University in Canton, Ohio in December 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in music education. She also obtained her master’s degree in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee in December 2021. Kali joined the Primrose School of Brentwood team in September 2014 as an early preschool teacher and eventually a pre-kindergarten teacher. She made the move to assistant director at the Primrose School of Nashville Midtown in November 2018. In May 2020, she came back home to Primrose School of Brentwood as Director of Operations. When not at Primrose, Kali loves spending time with her family, camping, and reading.

Ms. Vanessa Mantor
Ms. Vanessa Mantor
Director of Education

Mrs. Vanessa was born in Misawa, Japan and raised in Oklahoma. Mrs. Vanessa moved to Tennessee in 2002. She attended Tennessee Technological University and graduated in 2011. She majored in Elementary Education and has a passion for kids. She wants to help change the world little by little. She feels like joining Primrose will help her do this! Mrs.Vanessa joined Primrose School of Nashville Midtown in May 2015 and transferred to Primrose School of Brentwood in November 2018. She is excited to watch the children learn and grow!

 

Ms. Shanice Thomas
Joined 2024
Ms. Shanice Thomas
Education Coach

Ms. Shanice was born in Ohio and raised in Alabama. Her passion for childcare began early in life, and throughout her years she has served as a long term substitute teacher, early childcare educator, health and wellness coordinator, third in command, Assistant director, and Director. She has a TECTA Administration Credential. She has a love for children and a heart for learning and helping children grow.  She is very family oriented. She enjoys singing, trying out new recipes, and binge watching tv shows. She loves Jesus, all things pink and a good laugh. Ms. Shanice is excited to be apart of the Primrose team!

Ms. Sandy Mining
Ms. Sandy Mining
Employee Trainer

Ms. Sandy was born in California but grew up in Ipswich, England. Her family moved to Texas when she was 12 and lived there until a few years ago. She finally convinced her husband of 13 years to move to the beautiful state of Tennessee. Ms. Sandy loves Tennessee for many reasons, mainly because her parents now live here, and there are actually four seasons! She has a little boy named Payton Jack who is her everything! Being a parent is so wonderful and made her realize that every moment is a teachable moment and this is why Ms. Sandy loves her job. Ms. Sandy has her Child Development Associates Degree for infant-toddlers, and has been in the childcare field for many years! She loves the look on a child’s face when they master a task, and there is nothing better than their smile and excitement.

Ms. Sarah Shanaman
Ms. Sarah Shanaman
Hiring Coordinator

Sarah is a Nashville native. She graduated from Belmont University in 2008 with a degree in Music Education. She has enjoyed working with children and aiding them in their education.

Sarah joined Primrose School of Brentwood in the fall of 2010 as an Early Preschool teacher. During her time at Primrose School of Brentwood she served as the Assistant Director for two years. Since joining the Primrose family, Sarah and her husband have added to their family too!

Sarah is excited to be the Hiring Coordinator, and a part of the Primrose School of Brentwood team. She looks forward to watching your children learn and grow!

Emily Cotton
Joined 2024
Emily Cotton
Administrative Assistant

Ms. Emily was born and raised in Washington state, where she graduated from University of Washington with a geography degree. Ms. Emily loves children and enjoys interacting learning new things and experiences. During her free time she enjoys geocaching, which is a fun activity that allows you to explore new hikes, trails, or areas. Ms. Emily is happy to be apart of the Primrose Brentwood team!

Kaitlyn Vineyard
Joined 2021
Kaitlyn Vineyard
Assistant Director

Kaitlyn is a Nashville native. She graduated from Hillwood Highschool in 2018.  She has enjoyed working with children and helping them in their education.

Kaitlyn joined Primrose School of Nashville Midtown in the fall of 2021 as a Young Toddler teacher. During her time at Primrose School of Nashville Midtown, she served as an Early Preschool and Preschool Pathways teacher before becoming Assistant Director for Primrose School of Brentwood.

Kaitlyn is excited to be the Assistant Director, and a part of the Primrose School of Brentwood team. She looks forward to watching your children learn and grow!

Franchise Owner

Dakara Barton

Over the past 12 years, I have had the opportunity to work at Primrose.

Starting about 6 months after college, I was hired as a toddler teacher at the Primrose School of Brentwood. Since then, I have been a support staff member, Early Preschool teacher, preschool teacher, Pre-kindergarten teacher and Kindergarten assistant.

After stepping out of my classroom roles, I became the Administrative Assistant, then continued to grow into the Director of Operations. I have had the opportunity to work under Amy James at two of her Primrose Schools.

I have grown to love the Primrose community and have gotten so close to not just the staff but also the families. My oldest started at 7 weeks and graduated from Primrose in 2022. My daughter now attends Primrose and is in an Early Preschool class.

It is such a blessing to be able to watch my littles grow and be able to attend such a wonderful Private Preschool. Being able to learn and grow as a teacher and now being able to see it from a parent’s perspective, has been one of the greatest gifts.

I feel this has made me a strong leader in our school and has shown me much gratitude for our Primrose community. I am honored to be offered the opportunity to become an owner where it all started for me at the Primrose School of Brentwood.

I cannot wait to spend the next chapter of my life partnering with other amazing owners and building a foundational community.

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