Owner and Operator, Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills//Operating Manager, Primrose School at Hudl

Betsy Tonniges served as a public school educator, elementary principal, curriculum developer and in district administration prior to opening Primrose Schools. She graduated from Doane University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary and middle school education, with an emphasis in language arts and social sciences. She went on to earn master’s degrees in curriculum instruction and educational leadership, along with endorsements in early childhood, ELL and Reading Specialist. Betsy earned National Board for Professional Teaching Standards credentials in the area of literacy, and completed her Doctorate of Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is also a certified executive coach specializing in culture, systems and change in the business industry. Betsy is married to Jesse (CFO for Primrose at Wilderness Hills and Hudl) and they are the proud parents of two school-age children, and one who attends Primrose School. She also volunteers on several boards in the Lincoln area impacting women, children and economic growth, and serves on the board of trustees for her alma mater. #gotigers!