John & Jody Agaman: Owners -
Jody earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and has worked with children for the past twenty-five years. John has his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and has worked with children throughout the years as a sports coach. Our combined experience has made us aware of the significance of providing a quality preschool setting with caring and professional teachers. As parents, we recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. We are happy to be able to provide Goddard’s outstanding program to the children in the Sparks community. We thank you for your part in fulfilling our dream by trusting us with your children each day.
Miss Nikki: Executive Director -
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Sacramento State University. I have worked with children since I graduated from high school. Before joining The Goddard School®, my experience included working as a curriculum and youth program coordinator and a lead teacher position. I am thankful to be part of a team that is fully dedicated to the overall well being of children and their development. I look forward to many happy moments and growth opportunities with you and your children.
Mrs. Anna: Educational Director -
I have had the pleasure of working with children for the past eleven years in private, public, state and federal funded programs. I obtained my Child Development Associate (CDA) degree and I am in the process of working towards my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have a great deal of hands on experience in the classroom working with the children in a group setting as well as individually. I have been a Director of a childcare center where I managed all aspects of the center including human resources, facility/licensing operation, financial and marketing systems and the faculty. What I hope to bring to The Goddard School® are my theories, my resourcefulness and my ability to work together with the families on expanding their child’s development for successful years to come.
Ms. Kaylee: Administrative Assistant - I am proud to be an employee with the Goddard team. My family and I moved to Reno after I graduated from high school in Southern California. I am currently a student at California State University, Chico, pursuing a degree in Communication Studies, focusing on Organizational Communications with a minor in Public Relations. I have a lot of preschool experience and working as a nanny. I love watching children develop in their own special ways and have so much fun teaching children of all ages.
Mrs. Michelle: Lead Teacher- Infants (Bunnies) - I attended University of Nevada, Reno and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. I taught preschool at Merry Berry Preschool for a year and spent three years working for the Child Assault Prevention Project as a Workshop Facilitator, Program Director and Executive Director. I then returned to University of Nevada, Reno and obtained my Master’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I am looking forward to working with the infants and their families at The Goddard School® and with all the great staff here.
Mrs. Jodie: Lead Teacher- First Steps (Deer) - I have been working in the childcare field for almost three years. I am finishing my degree in Early Childhood Education at Truckee Meadows Community College with an emphasis on infancy. I chose The Goddard School® because I believe in their philosophy and want to be a part of the growth and education of your children.
Ms. Amanda: Lead Teacher- Toddler 2 (Turtles) - I graduated from McQueen High School, and have been working with children ever since. I started in a childcare facility, became a nanny for two children, and then took a job at a Preschool. Now I am privileged to be a part of The Goddard School®. I graduated from Truckee Meadows Community College with my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and am currently working toward my Bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. I look forward to working with your children.
Miss Melisa: Lead Teacher - Get Set (Raccoons) -
I have been teaching in early childhood for nine years and have worked with children from birth to fourteen years. I have my Child Development Associate (CDA) degree in Early Childhood, a certificate from the apprenticeship program, and now I am working on three other degrees in Early Childhood Education. I am glad to be part of The Goddard School® among the first teachers at the Sparks location.
Ms. Maritza: Assitant Teacher- Preschool 1 (Mountian Lions) - I am happy to be a part of the Goddard family. Working at Goddard has been a wonderful experience. I hope the children learn from me as much as I have learned from them. In high school I had the opportunity to volunteer for two years with preschool, Kindergarten, and first grade. I am new to Nevada and I love it here. At this moment I am majoring in Early Childhood Education at Truckee Meadows Community College and hopefully soon I will finish my Sociology education as well.
Miss Brianne: Lead Teacher - Preschool 2 (Bluejays) -
I am currently pursuing a degree in Child Development. I have worked with every age group in various childcare centers for eleven years. I enjoy working with children and teaching them new things. I especially like working with children from three to six years. I chose to work for The Goddard School® because I feel the school is a positive environment for both children and faculty.
Ms. Mona: Assistant Teacher- Preschool 2 (Bluejays) - I have worked with children at another center for six months before coming to The Goddard School®. I love working with kids. It has always been a dream to go to school to become a teacher and to work with children. I chose The Goddard School® because the people here are amazing and fun to work with. This school shows how much they care and love the children unconditionally, that is what I feel is an important step to a child’s development and security.
Mrs. Nikki: Lead Teacher- Pre-K (Fish) - I have been in the Early Childhood field for the past 10 years. I have worked with children up to the age of six. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in both Early Childhood Education and Human Development and Family Studies. I enjoy working with children because I find it is exciting to watch as their eyes light up when they learn new things. I also believe that children teach me just as much as I teach them.
Ms. Susan: Assistant Teacher- Get Set (Raccoons) -
I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. I babysat through half of middle school and all through high school. On holidays I used to volunteer for children's events at a recreation center. My senior year I went to RTI/Glenn Hare and took and Early Childhood Education class through Spanish Springs High School and Truckee Meadows Community College. A couple of years after, I graduated I took a couple of courses for Early Childhood Education. I have worked in childcare since my senior year. I love children because they are unique in their own little way, and I hope to create the same unique characteristics here at The Goddard School®.
Mrs. Jamie: Kindergarten Teacher (Bears) - I graduated from the University of Nevada with a BA in Behavioral Psychology, and am currently enrolled at Truckee Meadows Community College to continue my education in the Early Childhood field. I have spent many years working with individuals ranging in ages afflicted with autism, developmental disabilities, mental, and behavioral disorders. This will be my third year teaching Kindergarten.
Ms. Nicholle: Kindergarten Assistant Teacher (Bears) - I attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where I played softball and will be receiving my Bachelors Degree. I previously worked for the City of Sparks as a counselor. I enjoy working with children because every day is a new learning experience for them as well as me. I am excited to be part of the Goddard team and look forward to watching the children grow!
Ms. Nicole: School Aide - I graduated from Reed High School and am currently attending Truckee Meadows Community College to earn my Associates Degree. I absolutely love working with children because they are amazing, have unique spirits, and their smiles can make me happy and always can put a smile on my face.
Ms. Kristen: Aide - I was born in Southern California and moved to Reno two years ago with my family who opened The Goddard School®. I have babysat kids since I was twelve and love being around them. I just graduated from high school and I am going to attend Chico State this fall.
Mrs. Annette: Assistant Teacher- Toddler 1 (Turtles) - I have been an assistant teacher in childcare for five years.
My goal is to provide a loving and safe environment for each child that I care for at The Goddard School. I want to give them a little bit of the Aloha spirit that I carry within me.
Ms. Holly: Lead Teacher- Preschool 1 (Mountain Lions) - I received my Bachelors Degree in English with a minor in Elementary Education from Grand Valley State University. I have worked with children of all ages in after school programs, tutoring, and substituting. I am very passionate about teaching and excited to get to know the staff and families of The Goddard School.
Ms. Melinda: Assistant Teacher- Pre-K (Fish) - I was born and raised in Lake Tahoe, California. I studied some Early Childhood Development while attending Chico State for a few years. I am currently attending Truckee Meadow Community College to earn my Associates Degree. I have worked with children for over five years. I genuinely enjoy working with children because their enthusiasm for life and learning is contagious. Working at The Goddard School will not only allow me to help the children learn, but it will also help me learn and grow as a teacher.
Ms. Kelsie: Teacher’s Aide - I graduated from Galena High School in 2009 and I am now attending University of Nevada, Reno. I have been babysitting since I was twelve; I love working children. The happiness they carry themselves with and how they can spread it to others is contagious.
Ms. Ashley: Teacher’s Aide - I graduated from Truckee Meadows Community College in 2006 with my Fine Arts Degree. In 2009, I graduated from International Academy of Design and Technology. I love working with children and helping them learn new things.