Our Teachers

As the owner of The Goddard School in Rocky Hill, Harpreet is proud to be part of a vibrant community and to be offering a unique nurturing approach to give children the opportunity to develop into a joyful, confident learner and prepare them for success in school and in life. Harpreet comes to Goddard with a varied professional experience in the field of Architecture, Teaching, and owning a Small Business. Having a strong education background and going through the wonderful experience of raising 2 beautiful daughters, Harpreet believes that providing right environment for mental as well as physical growth of kids is crucial. Welcome to The Goddard School Family!

Seema is proud to be one of the owners of this Goddard school in Rocky Hill. Seema enjoys working with kids and loves to see them having fun. She believes in providing them with safe and nurturing environment to keep them happy and healthy. Seema has a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. She loves to travel along with her family, and they enjoy the beach and water sports. In her spare time, Seema enjoys listening to music and cooking. She looks forward to serving the community in and around Rocky Hill area!

Maria brings over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, with a career rooted in dedication and passion for nurturing young minds. She spent 12 years with her previous company, where she progressed from a classroom educator to Assistant Director and eventually took on the role of Center Director a position she held for five years. Maria also served as a Human Resources Director, furthering her commitment to supporting staff and fostering a welcoming environment for families. Maria’s passion for building meaningful connections with families, caring for children, and maintaining the highest quality of care makes her a perfect fit for our team. She is excited to join The Goddard Family and looks forward to developing strong relationships with both our teachers and families. Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and being with her husband, their three children, and their dog. We are confident that Maria will bring exceptional leadership!

Miss Alicia has been a part of the team at The Goddard School of Rocky Hill since 2018! She has worked with children of all age groups, and is very excited to help your children learn and grow. She is pursuing her Bachelors in Child Studies at Charter Oak State. In her free time she likes to bake, read, and go to concerts. Her favorite children's books are "Oh The Places You'll Go!" and "The Giving Tree".

Ms. Cathy started working in early childhood education facilities in 1987. She holds an ECE degree and a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She has worked with various ages ranging from birth to 21. However, she always finds her way back to teaching infants! In her free time, she loves to spend time with her three children and two grandchildren. Her favorite children’s authors are Sandra Boynton and Tomie dePaola.

Ms. Richa has a Bachelor's degree in education and has previously worked as a teacher. She has always been fond of working with children, it has been immensely joyful and satisfactory and has given her a sense of belonging and fulfillment. Ms. Richa is incredibly grateful to be working in the childcare field and strives to help the children with their growth and development. It is a pleasure to work with all of the kids and the staff at the Goddard School.

Ms. Yari is attending Goodwin University and studying nursing. Her goal is to become a neonatal nurse as she loves working with infants. She has always loved working with infants because she loves to see them grow and watch their creativity. In her free time, she loves to paint, tie-dye and be with family. Her favorite children’s book is, “The Rainbow Fish,” by Marcus Pfister.

Ms. Deepa has a love for fostering early childhood development. She is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and social skills in young learners. Ms. Deepa has a degree in Interior Design and is passionate about making customized cakes. She is a proud mom that loves to spend time with her family and friends. She is happy to be a part of The Goddard School!

Emily has worked with children since 1998. She enjoys working with children because she loves helping them learn and grow. Their hugs and smiles especially make her day! In her free time, she likes to tend to her houseplants. Her favorite children’s book is, "Where the Wild Things Are," by Maurice Sendak.

Ms. Lakshmi is a certified Montessori teacher and has previously worked in an elementary school in India for four years. She looks forward to having a positive influence on each child in the classroom. Outside of the classroom, she is a proud mom of two boys and loves spending time with her family. She is very happy to be a part of the Goddard School.

Miss Alyssa is currently a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in business and entrepreneurship. Miss Alyssa has worked with children since 2021 and believes she has found her calling with teaching children. She loves being able to care and teach the children in her classroom. Miss Alyssa is a huge book lover and all things to do with art. She is super excited to work here at Goddard!

Miss Jatia has always loved working with children. She started her journey babysitting children in her neighborhood and for other family members. Children always bring good vibes which makes her happy. She is excited to play, teach, and grow with each child in this wonderful school.

Miss Jalexa has been working in the childcare field since 2017. She loves helping kids learn new things and watching them grow. Miss Jalexa is also a mom to a beautiful little girl! She has always dreamed of being a teacher and is so thankful for this opportunity!

Miss Janaiza has always wanted to work with kids. As she started getting older her family started to grow, and she would watch her little cousins all the time. Miss Janaiza has been working in the early childhood field since 2021 and absolutely loves it! Miss Janaiza's dream job is to be a kindergarten teacher!

Stephanie began working with children at a young age by babysitting her family. She enjoyed reading with them, playing, and going to the park. This began her journey into childcare. Stephanie enjoys helping and watching the children grow. In her free time Stephanie likes to go shopping and play video games!!

Pooja has earned a Master's Degree in English Literature. She decided to share her experience of motherhood after nurturing her own 2 kids, with other kids of the community. She is patient, humble and a caring person and has artistic hobbies in fashion designing, cooking and loves to spend time with her family.

Ms. Dhivya is excited to be a part of our Goddard School team. She has her Master’s Degree in Business Management, along with 11 years of experience in Project Administration, Procurement and IT Coupa Consultant. It brings Ms. Dhivya joy to see their smiling faces every day. In her free time she loves to listen to music, watch movies, and go shopping.

Ms. Sumathi has her Bachelor's Degree in mathematics and has previously worked as a teacher. She loves to teach children and her dream job is to be a teacher. She is a mother of 2 boys and a very kindhearted person! When she is not working she enjoys taking care of my sweet family and cooking. Her hobbies are paper quilling and listening to music.

Ms. Melissa started working in the early childhood field in 2022. She likes to work with children because she gets to help and observe children learn new things. She also loves the opportunity to help each child grow! In her free time, she likes playing with her son and crocheting. Ms. Melissa can’t just choose one favorite children's book as she loves reading them all to her son!

Ms. Varsha has her diploma in instrumentation engineering, along with an Early Childhood Education and Administration certificate. She came to Goddard in 2023 with 7 years of teaching in early childhood. Ms. Varsha would describe herself as positive, energetic and a knowledgeable teacher. She loves to be with children to help them grow. Ms. Varsha is very excited to be here with us at the Goddard School!

Ms. Usha has a Master's Degree in Computer Applications. Ms. Usha has also volunteered as a teacher in language school. Working with children brings immense joy and fulfillment to her. Witnessing the curiosity and growth of these young minds is what truly drives her passion by creating memorable experiences, contributing to the early years of learning and finding great purpose in fostering their development. Ms. Usha is a family-orientated individual who cherishes quality time spent with loved ones and has a passion for baking.

Ms. Nora is a passionate teacher with aspirations of being a public school teacher. She is pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has always enjoyed working with kids. She has been working in early childhood education since 2012. Ms. Nora's philosophy is “children learn best when they are engaged and having fun!” In her free time she loves to spend time with her family. Her favorite children's book is, “It’s Okay to Be Different,” by Todd Parr.

Ms. Meghana has her Master's degree in Geology. She loves children with all her heart and enjoys teaching them! She is looking forward to sharing my knowledge and helping each child based on their individual needs. She is here to work with your children and to help them as they grow. She would like to teach each child about respecting each other and believing in themselves. Her motivation as a teacher is that kids have the value of family and they grow up in a healthy environment.

Ms. Pritha has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. She enjoys working with children and being a part of their early life. Ms. Pritha finds it so rewarding to see the children grow and explore new things. In her free time, Ms. Pritha, spends time with her family and enjoys reading novels and autobiographies. Ms. Pritha is happy to be a part of the Goddard family and help provide a safe and happy environment to our little friends.

Miss Jenna has been working in the early childhood field since 2020, and her passion for teaching has grown each year. Miss Jenna enjoys seeing how children grow and learn new things everyday. Her favorite thing to do with the children is dancing, and building with them.

Robyn has been teaching early childhood education for over ten years and has been at the Goddard School since 2018. Robyn loves teaching young children and being a part of their growth and development at such an important period in a child's lifetime. As a teacher Robyn's goals are to inspire positive, confident approaches to learning, enhance children's self-esteem, and build skills needed for Kindergarten readiness. Outside of school she enjoys reading, nature, art and being with her loved ones.

Miss Caylee is so excited to be a part of the Goddard School team! She enjoys all of the time she gets to spend with the kids and reading to them before nap. In her free time she loves to read. Her favorite children's book is "Where the Sidewalk Ends," by Shel Silverstein.

Miss Caitlin has worked in the early childhood education field on and off for 15 years. In her free time she enjoys reading, going to Rhode Island, and spending time with her friends and family. She has 2 dogs, named Clancy and Tyson, and they love to spend time outside!

Ms. Rosa just recently joined The Goddard family and is excited to learn about our friends and watch them develop and grow. Ms. Rosa has been working with children since the age of 14, she has 14 nieces and nephews and 23 great nieces and nephews. In her free time she loves to spend time with her grandson, cooking, crafting, and going on road trips. Ms. Rosa's favorite children's book is "Grandma Loves Me."

Ann is excited to be joining the team and working with the children. The best part about working with children is their optimism, creativity, and thoughtfulness. Ann believes that, watching children grow in their learning and getting to be a part of it is very rewarding.

Ms. Angie is very excited to be a part of our Goddard team! In her free time, she loves to cook and spend time with her granddaughter!

Miss Channelle has a love for teaching young children and allowing them to be themselves. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughter and exploring new places!

Ms. Pushpa earned her master's degree in computer science. She has over 10 years of teaching experience, working with children of all ages from toddlers to college students. Ms. Pushpa is a lifelong learner and is looking for ways to contribute, lead, and grow. She believes children teach her just as much as she teaches them. In her free time she enjoys gardening, shopping, and spending time with her friends and family.