Teacher Training - All of our teachers have their CPR, First Aid and Fire Safety certifications. Our chef as well as assistants all have their Food Handler License. Our teachers are also trained in Brain Gym, Yoga, Spanish, Sign Language and Music Preludes. Our playgrounds are CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) inspected. We also have Speech Therapy, OT, Music Therapy, Social Integration Play Groups and the Canine Assistants available on site for screenings and/or individual/group sessions. Pre-K and Kindergarten classroom teachers are also trained on the CPAA (Children's Progress Academic Assessment) tool to gather formative data on children’s progress throughout the year.

We utilize Conscious Discipline as one method to teach our children good social interactions- recognizing that children must first feel safe and connected to their environment before true learning can take place.  We also teach good manners through our Goddard Guide to Getting Along.

Infants and Toddlers - Lambs, Chicks,  Ducks and Pigs Ms. Fatemeh has over 25 years of experience working with children. She has a certificate in occupational childcare from the Middlesex County Adult Technical School in New Jersey. Ms. Fatemeh has her CDA from Spelman College.  Years of service at our School: 8

Infants and Toddlers - Ms. Sharyn has worked as Teacher for two-year-olds and as a Director at Newnan Presbyterian’s Pre-School program. Ms. Sharyn also worked as a substitute in the Coweta County School System. She has two daughters and one granddaughter. Her granddaughter attends The Goddard School® near her home.  Years of service at our School: 4

Infants and Toddlers - Ms. Cheryl joins our Infant I classroom with over 40 years of experience working with young children and holds a B.A. in Psychology. Ms. Cheryl is so excited to be working with our babies!

Infant and Toddlers
Ms. Lauren moved to Atlanta from Nashville, TN.  One of her greatest passions is working with babies and young children.  Ms. Lauren has been substituting in local Goddard Schools prior to becoming full time in our Infant room. 

Infants and Toddlers -
Ms. Brigitte is from Germany. She began her career with children at the Waldorf and Steiner Kindergarten in Bavaria Germany. She moved to Atlanta in 1995 with her family. Ms. Brigitte has worked with children for almost twenty years including working as a nanny. She tells us "I love children - teaching and caring for them."  Years of service at our School: 8

Infants and Toddlers -
Ms. Kathleen, who is currently in Nursing School at Kennesaw State University, joins our Infant II/ First Steps classroom this fall. Ms. Kathleen has over 10 years of experience working with Infants & young Toddlers. Ms. Kathleen has a young daughter who also attends our School.

Infant - Little Lambs Ms. Carmela comes from corporate America where she worked as a VP on Wall Street for a securities company.  She left her career to raise her family and serve as a volunteer at her children's schools throughout their education.  Ms.Carmela also taught after school and was a Girl Scout troop leader for three years. 

Toddler -
Ms. Bianca, who is currently studying at Georgia State University to obtain her B.A. in Psychology and Pre-Med, joins our Toddler I classroom this fall. Ms. Bianca has previously worked as a personal nanny for several years.

Toddler - Ms. Erin began working at The Goddard School when she was in high school. After graduating she headed off to college to earn her degree in Education. When she had her daughter she knew just where she would send her to school – Goddard! Her daughter has since graduated from our Kindergarten class! Ms. Erin says that she has been so happy with her experiences at The Goddard School that she returned working here and decided to go back to school and finish her degree in Special Education. Ms. Erin has over 10 years experience working with children. Ms. Erin tells us "I love working with children and I am so excited to be back at The Goddard School!"  Years of service at our School: 4

Toddler- Ms. Emily G. in our Toddler II classroom joins us with over 8 years of experience working with young Toddlers. Ms. Emily has traveled around the world helping children at risk. She is thrilled to continue her passion, working with the children at our School!

Get Set for Preschool - Horses Ms. Katie is currently going to college to obtain her bachelor's degree in education. Ms. Katie has been teaching children for twelve years. Ms. Katie tells us, "Working with children is a very rewarding job and I enjoy working with all of them."  Years of service with our School: 5

Get Set for Preschool - Ms. Hannah is currently pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education at Kennesaw State University. Ms. Hannah has previously student taught at local elementary schools as well as an adult learning center. Ms. Hannah is excited to watch your children learn and grow! 

Preschool - Cows Ms. Stephanie obtained her CDA in 2006 from Spellman College. She tells us, "I have enjoyed teaching at The Goddard School® for over eight years! I have always had a passion for teaching since I was very young. I have over 15 years' experience working with children and have plans to become an Assistant Principal in the near future!"  Ms. Stephanie serves as Curriculum Coordinator for lesson planning and maintains consistency throughout our classrooms.  Years of service at our School: 8

Preschool - Cows Ms. Alyssa is orginally from central Pennsylvania where she graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education.  Ms. Alyssa's speciality is using role-playing to get children to grasp the idea of Reading Comprehension. 

Preschool - Cows Ms. Meg recently graduated from the University of Alabama with her degree in psychology.  She enjoys merging her passions for teaching and outdoors to help children learn and grow.

Preschool -
Mr. Josh is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine at Kennesaw State University and has worked with young children for the past 8 years. Mr. Josh has enjoyed working with the children in our Summer Program classroom this year. Mr. Josh is really thrilled to be joining our Preschool classroom this fall!

Pre-Kindergarten - Rabbits Ms. Rehab tells us, "For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for children. I consider each child here an extension of my own family." Ms. Rehab has a Kindergarten Montessori Teaching Diploma and is only a test away from receiving her Teaching Certificate, K-5. Her experience includes teaching Kindergarten (2 years) and 12 years' experience working with children in elementary schools and other childcare centers. She has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and interior decoration. "I love to see smiling faces and the excitement the kids feel when they accomplish a new task. I believe that children are like seeds and need to be nurtured so they can blossom into wonderful little people. My goals are to teach them, love them and encourage them to try new things. Most importantly, I wish to instill self-confidence. We need to have the attitude of a champion to help them achieve their goals through motivation, confidence and energy."  Years of service at our School: 5

Pre-Kindergarten - For the past eight years Ms. Jenn has worked with children, who, she says, are her passion! Ms. Jenn says "I love to watch children grow and encourage them to learn on a daily basis. I believe that children truly are a gift. I love The Goddard School!" Ms. Jenn is currently working on her degree in Early Childhood Education.  Years of service at our School: 4

Pre-Kindergarten -
Ms. Dee joins our Goddard School with experience owning her own childcare center in Long Island from 1992-2007!  Ms. Dee moved to Atlanta in 2007 and continued working with children at a small center in Alpharetta.  Ms. Dee has  ECE credentials and her warmth and energy with the children is contagious!

Pre-K - Rabbits Ms. Amber graduated from Liberty University with a B. A. in teaching english as a second language and a minor in inter-cultural studies.  She volunteers at church as a small group leader and also tutors children grades 1-8 in Math.

Kindergarten - Cats Ms. Kata tells us, “For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for children.  I consider each child here as an extension of my family." She has been teaching in early childcare for over 12 years. She has successfully completed many classes, including Classroom Management for Toddler Teachers, Developmental Doorways, Infant/Child CPR, and Fire Safety classes. She has also had the privilege of attending a teaching institute for a week of training. Ms. Kata has earned her associate's degree in early childhood education and is working towards her bachelor's degree.  Finally, she hopes to earn her master's degree in elementary education.  Years of service at our School: 8

After-School - Cats Ms. Caitlin is currently a student at Georgia Perimeter College where she is studying early childhood education! Ms. Caitlin has been working with young children for over six years. After college she plans to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a teacher. Caitlin tells us, "I really enjoy working with children and I’m really glad to have the opportunity to work with your amazing children!"  Years of service at our School: 4

After-School - Cats Ms. T.J. has been working with children since 2006 and has previously worked The Goddard School.  Ms. T.J. recently retired from the U. S. Army and has a three-year-old daughter.  She is happy to be back and enjoys working with our after-school children daily.

After School Ms. Amanda lived and attended school in Mexico and is fluent in Spanish.  She loves to vacation there each year.  Ms. Amanda is currently attending cosmetology school.  She looks for the art in every thing and loves helping kids!

Administration - Ms. Stephanie is the Executive Director here at our wonderful School! She is a graduate of Kennesaw State University where she obtained her Bachelor's degree of Science in Psychology. She has two younger siblings who are graduates of The Goddard School®. Ms. Stephanie has worked at The Goddard School for over six years and has enjoyed every day she has spent with our amazing children! Ms. Stephanie tells us “I am so happy to be a part of our great team of teachers and Directors here at our fabulous School!”  Years of service at our School: 6

Administration - Curriculum - Ms. Stephanie B is our Curriculum Coordinator. She ensures the consistency of our FLEX™ Learning Program and the integration of the learning domains and enrichment programs. Years of service at our School: 8

Administration - QA - Ms. Rehab is our Quality Assurance Coordinator. She ensures the excellence of our corporate QA Reviews in the areas of Health & Safety, Curriculum, Appearance and Programs. Years of service at our School: 4

Owner I am Debra Braun, the proud owner of The Goddard School®, located in Historic Crabapple, since 2002. My husband Stephen and I have three children: one married and an 8 and 10 year old.  Our youngest two children, Corey and Nina, attended Goddard since infants and both graduated from our Kindergarten program and now join us for Afterschool! Our Historic Crabapple location is our one and only school and we enjoy operating in a safe, small setting, neighborhood environment. Our incorporated business name is “Childhood- The Joy of Being” which utilizes the initials of my son- for it is truly through his eyes that I have enjoyed the spontaneity of education and learning all over again. We pride ourselves in recognizing the uniqueness of each and every child that comes through our doors and strive daily to provide honest and open communication with our families. I enjoy being on the cutting edge of education for our Preschoolers by offering such programs as Brain Gym, Sensory Integration, Organic/Healthy meals prepared on site, TRAA, CPAA, and POP. In preparation for opening my own school I helped open three other local schools in the area and have taught as well as directed. I believe this allows me to understand my employees needs and manage my business better! Previous to opening my school I held the position of Director of Financial Services for Randstad Work Force. Perhaps my most exciting role with Randstad was that of managing the 1996 Olympic Staffing Plan and supervising teams of hundreds of personnel! I made my choice to leave corporate America when my middle child was born and I no longer wanted to travel Internationally; being so far from home regularly. I have been blessed to live my professional dream of opening my own school; while enjoying raising my children and watching their love of learning grow through our nurturing school environment! It is my wish to offer that to all of your children as well!