Malay and Vineeta Jindal (Owners) - We are the owners of The Goddard School® located in Cary. We have lived in the Triangle since 1994 and find this to be one of the best places to live in the United States. Malay has a Master's degree in Atmospheric Science from North Carolina State University and has worked as an Environmental Engineer for 20 years. Vineeta has a Master's degree in nursing and works as a Nurse Practitioner at a hospital in Raleigh. We have two children, a 15 year-old daughter and a 11 year-old son, with whom we thoroughly enjoy our family time. We love the outdoors - beach trips and camping are two of our favorite vacations. We thank you for being a part of our school. We look forward to getting to know you and your children well.
Beth Moore (Director) - I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Women's Studies, and a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Wake Tech. I love working with children and families, and think Early Childhood Education is essential to developing a lifelong love of learning. I am excited about my role at The Goddard School located in Cary. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, photography, cooking, hiking and spending time with my husband and two children. We love to go to the beach, mountains and sporting events. It is wonderful to get to know the children and families. I look forward to meeting everyone.
Melissa Stephenson (Asst. Director) - I graduated from Wake Technical Community College in 2002 with my Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children in the field for over 11 years. I have experience with children ranging in age from infants to school-aged! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, relaxing and spending time outside with my child. I look forward to getting to know the Goddard families.
Ms. Monica (Preschool) - I am a Teacher at The Goddard School located in Cary. I have worked in childcare since 1999, and at Goddard since March of 2001. I teach in the Older Preschool class, but have also worked with children ages 18 to 24 months. I enjoy teaching because the children bring me joy everyday. I get a feeling of accomplishment when I see them grow and learn.
Ms. Tina (Pre-K) - I have taught at The Goddard School located in Cary since 2001. I have my North Carolina teaching credentials and have been teaching for more than 20 years. My passion is teaching children how to read. There is nothing better than the 'ah-ha' moment on a child's face when they understand how to sound out words and read on their own.
Ms. Nancy (Infant) - I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and enjoyed nursing for many years. Since 1997, I have worked in the Early Childhood field. I joined the faculty of The Goddard School located in Cary in February of 2006. To further my education, I attend one class per semester at Wake Tech in the early childhood field. I teach in the Infant class, and am fascinated by children. I enjoy watching infants discover how things work. I believe that children learn best through hands-on experiences and play. I live in Cary with my husband. Both my children are in college. In my free time I enjoy reading, sewing, cooking and gardening.
Ms. Dee (Preschool) - I am originally from Mexico and moved to Los Angeles, California, at the age of six. I studied Child Development at Los Angeles College and earned my early childhood credentials. I have taught in a Montessori preschool class for seven years, a Pre-Kindergarten Headstart class for three years and joined the faculty at Goddard in July of 2006. I love teaching children and am very happy to work at The Goddard School located in Cary. In my free time, I like to read, watch movies and spend time with my daughter 14 year-old daughter.
Ms. Laura (Toddler) - I am the Lead Teacher in the Toddler class. I graduated from Peace College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development and a minor is Psychology. I am currently working on my Master's in Social Work at North Carolina State University. I joined the faculty of The Goddard School located in Cary since May of 2007. I love working with children because it is exciting to watch them grow and develop their personalities. In my free time, I like watching college football, listening to music, traveling and enjoying time with friends.
Ms. Hope (Preschool) - I teach in the Younger Preschool classroom and have 11 years of experience in the early childhood field. I have my North Carolina credentials and am currently in school to obtain a degree in Early Childhood Education. I joined the faculty of The Goddard School located in Cary in May of 2008. I have a four-year-old daughter who attends Goddard. I love working with young children and am excited to meet you and answer any questions you may have.
Ms. Jen (Pre K) - Ms. Jen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Eastern Michigan University. She has taught Pre-K and Kindergarten classes as well as substituted Michigan and North Carolina. Ms. Jen understands what is expected of children in Kindergarten and aims to prepare them for the structured environment they are about to enter. Ms. Jen has worked at The Goddard School located in Cary since December of 2008 and is very happy to be a part of the team. Both of her daughters attend school with her as well. She loves sports, cooking and spending quality family time with her husband and daughters.
Ms. Amanda (Get Set) - Ms. Amanda has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from UNC-Greensboro and Early Childhood credentials from CCCC. She has worked with two-year-old children since 2007 and has loved every minute of it. Ms. Amanda is honored to be a part of The Goddard School's excellent school of learning. In her spare time she likes reading, cooking, sewing and making scrapbooks. Ms. Amanda and her husband also like snowboarding in the mountains of North Carolina.