Malay and Vineeta Jindal (Owners) - Malay and Vineeta Jindal are the owners of The Goddard School® located on Creedmoor Road in Raleigh. They have lived in the Triangle since 1994 and find the community 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 has worked as a Nurse Practitioner for over 20 years. They have two children, an 18 year-old daughter and a 13 year-old son. Malay and Vineeta thank you for being a part of the School and look forward to getting to know you and your children well.
Robin Fuller-Jones (Director) - Robin Fuller-Jones has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology. She has been a Center Director since 1998 and is a Level 3 Director in North Carolina. She is a qualified Child Development Associate (CDA) program instructor and a North Carolina approved trainer for childcare workers. Robin loves working at a high quality preschool and in an environment where learning begins. Originally from New York, Robin moved to Raleigh with her husband and two children in early 2008.
Dee Stroud (Asst. Director) - Dee earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Vance Granville Community College, and is currently pursuing her Bachelors degree from UNC-Greensboro in Human Development and Family Relations. She has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education since 2002, both as a director and a teacher. She is a North Carolina certified SIDS trainer as well as an approved in-service trainer for child care workers. Dee is honored to be entrusted with the education and care of children at The Goddard School. She looks forward to partnering with you to make this the best year for your children.
Ms. Julie (Infant) - Ms. Julie holds a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Studies from North Carolina A&T State University. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Ms. Julie has been employed in childcare since 2002 and has worked with infants since 2006. While she has worked with all age groups, she has found infants to be her favorite age group. She enjoys meeting new people and learning about them through conversation. Ms. Julie is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina and has lived in the area since 2007.
Ms. Serena (Infant) - Ms. Serena is currently attending Vance Granville Community College to complete her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in special needs. She also intends to further her education with a Bachelor's degree in education. Ms. Serena has worked with young children since 1999. At home, she loves to spend time with her own three children.
Ms. Heather (First Steps) - Ms. Heather earned her Associate in Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Wake Technical Community College and will pursue her Bachelor's degree from UNC-Greensboro. She has 11 years of experience working with young children. Ms. Heather previously worked in our infant class and has now joined the First Steps class. She has a passion for teaching infants and one-year old children, and is excited to be a part of the Goddard faculty.
Ms. Sarah (First Steps) - Ms. Sarah is currently enrolled at Durham Technical Community College and working on completing her Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She has her Early Childhood credentials and 8 years of experience, having worked with children of all ages from infants to school-age. She loves working with toddlers.
Ms. Anitra (Pre-Toddler) - Ms. Anitra earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Birth-Kindergarten from Fayetteville State University. She has taught children since 2001 and has worked with different age groups from infants to school-age. Ms. Anitra believes that children are like sponges that absorb everything around them and strives to support each child's growth. She is excited to be a part of the team at The Goddard School® located on Creedmoor Road in Raleigh and looks forward to teaching your children.
Ms. Mary R. (Pre-Toddler) - Ms. Mary is currently working on her Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education at Wake Technical Community College and looks forward to finishing it soon. She has experience in working with children since 2006. She truly enjoys working with the toddlers, and appreciates the opportunity to be with your children.
Ms. Rachelle (Toddler) - Ms. Rachelle has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education and intends to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Birth to Kindergarten. Her first teaching experience was in 2000. Since then, Ms. Rachelle has taught various age groups including infants, two and four year old children. Ms. Rachelle has a lot of fun working with children and is fascinated with their sense of humor and innocence. In addition to English, Ms. Rachelle speaks French and Creole.
Ms. Nessy (Toddler) - Ms. Nessy has an Associates Degree in Paraprofessional Educational Studies, a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, and a Masters Degree in Professional Studies/ Psychology. She has worked with preschool children since 2001. She is a mother of one and advocates for all children.
Ms. Jackie (Infant/Toddler) - Ms. Jackie has completed several courses in early childhood education from Wake Technical Community College and has her Early Childhood Credentials. She has taught children from infants to five years of age since 2006. Ms. Jackie loves to teach children and finds her job to be a rewarding experience.
Ms. Robin (Infant/Toddler) - Ms. Robin earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology from Appalachian State University. She has enjoyed working with children of all ages for many years, and truly enjoys working with children in the young ages (infants and toddlers). She also has a twelve-year-old daughter who is very special to her.
Ms. Stephanie (Infant/Toddler) - Ms. Stephanie is currently working on her Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education. She has been working with children since 2005 and loves spending quality time with them. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends.
Ms. Tamika (Get Set) - Ms. Tamika earned her Bachelor's degree from North Carolina Central University in Child Development and Family Relations, and plans to complete her Master's degree as well. She has worked with children from infant through Pre-K for over 12 years. Ms. Tamika is excited to be a part of The Goddard School, and express and carry out the theories of Piaget. In her spare time, she helps coach basketball for the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Center.
Ms. Anita (Get Set) - Ms. Anita has an Associates degree as well as a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. She plans to continue her education with a Masters degree in Teaching and Special Education. She has been teaching young children since 1999 and is excited to be a part of The Goddard School® faculty.
Ms. Tracy (Preschool) - Ms. Tracy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University and is currently pursuing her Master's degree specializing in children Birth to Kindergarten from Appalachian State University. She has experience working with all age groups from infants to five year old children and loves being in the preschool classroom. In her free time, Ms. Tracy enjoys reading, writing, cooking and spending time with friends.
Ms. Deanna Y. (Preschool) - Ms. Deanna has a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Youngstown State University in Ohio. She has worked with young children since 2000. Prior to joining The Goddard School®, she was a teacher in a Pre-K program. She is excited to be a part of the family at The Goddard School located on Creedmoor Road in Raleigh.
Ms. DeAnna H. (Preschool) - Ms. DeAnna earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Winston-Salem State University and has taken Early Childhood Education classes at Durham Technical Community College. She is currently in transition to pursue a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. DeAnna has taught young children since 2007.
Ms. Rhianon (Preschool) - Ms. Rhianon graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Studies. She loves working with children and considers it to be her passion.
Ms. Megan (Pre-K) - Ms. Megan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Christopher Newport University and her teaching license from University of Richmond. Prior to joining The Goddard School in Raleigh, Ms. Megan worked for 4 years at The Goddard School in Richmond, VA, and has taught children since 2000. She moved to Raleigh in 2011 with her family. In her spare time she enjoys art, reading and cooking. Ms. Megan looks forward to working with your children.
Ms. Nadia (Pre-K) - Ms. Nadia has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and her CDA (Child Development Associate) in Early Childhood Education. She has many years of experience in early childhood education, and loves teaching Preschool and Pre-K classes. She has two children and two grandchildren (who attend another Goddard in the triangle area), and enjoys spending time with her family. Ms. Nadia is very happy to be working at The Goddard School.
Ms. Mary E. (Pre-K) - Ms. Mary has a Master's degree in Social Work from University of South Carolina in Columbia and her Early Childhood credentials. She has worked with children for over 16 years. Her prior experience includes working at other Goddard Schools. She looks forward to working with your children.
Ms. Elizabeth (Pre-K) - Ms. Elizabeth earned her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Vance Granville Community College and is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Birth through Kindergarten from UNC-Greensboro. She has lived in Raleigh since 1998 and has worked with young children since 2004. Ms. Elizabeth considers teaching children to be her passion and looks forward to working everyday with all the children in her class.
Ms. Ayana (Floater) Ms. Ayana is working towards her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development and has completed several Child Development courses. She has also completed her PITC training (Program for Infant and Toddler Care). She started working with children in 2002 and enjoys working at The Goddard School.