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!

Gina has a BA in Early Childhood Studies and has been in the field since 1991. Gina has held a director position for the past 15 years. She holds a Consultant Certification with the Office of Early Childhood as well as a Head Teacher Certification. Gina has 5 children of her own and enjoys their family adventures together. Gina looks forward to being a part of the Goddard School.

Sandra has an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology and has been working with children for over 20 years. She holds a head teacher certificate in CT and MA. Sandra enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Sandra is very excited to be a part of the Goddard Team!

Cathy started working in early education facilities in 1987. She holds an ECE degree and a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She 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 re Sandra Boynton and Tomie dePaola.

Ms. Richa has a bachelors degree in education and previously worked as a teacher. She has always been fond of working with children, it has been immensely joyful and satisfactory and given her sense of belonging and fulfillment. Her friends and family describe her as patient, kind, and hardworking and as they say "Once a teacher always a teacher". Ms. Richa is incredibly grateful to be working in the childcare field and strives to help the children with their growth and develpment. Its a pleasure to work with the kids and the staff at the Goddard School.

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.

As a teacher I have a love for fostering early childhood development. I am dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and social skills in young learners. I also want to create a safe and enriching experience for every child. I have a degree in Interior Design and am passionate about making customized cakes. I am a proud mom that loves to spend time with family and friends. Happy to be a part of The Goddard School!

Ms. Usha has a Master's degree in computer applications. Ms. Usha has also volunteered as a teacher in language school. She is happy to work with kids as someone who loves kids wholeheartedly. Working with children brings immense joy and fulfillment. 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.

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 play with her dog and tend to her houseplants. Her favorite children’s book is Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.

Miss. Alyssa is currently a full time student pursuing a bachelors 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!!

From a young age, I have always loved to be around children. I started my journey babysitting kids in my neighborhood and for other family members. Kids always bring good vibes which makes me happy. I am ready to play, teach, and grow with each child in this wonderful school.

Miss. Jalexa has been working in the childcare field since high school! When she graduated high school, she got her first job in a childcare center. She loves helping kids learn new things and to see them grow. Miss. Jalexa is also a mom to a beautiful 2-year-old girl! She has always dreamed of being a teacher and is so thankful for this opportunity!

Ms. Elba has been working with kids for over 6 years. Children bring Ms. Elba nothing but joy and happiness! Watching them learn, while also having fun is always her goal with all her students. Ms. Elba has always felt that children learn best through play and guidance.

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 crochet. Melissa can’t just choose one favorite book as she loves reading them all to her son!

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!!

Prarthana was born in Paris,France and moved to Connecticut in 2015. She is attending University online for Business Management. In her free time she enjoys shopping, movies and spending time with her family. She is excited to be a part of the Goddard Family!

Priscilla has a BA degree in Education. She has been working with Children of all ages since 2008. Priscilla enjoys working in this field because she loves being part of a child’s first experience. In her free time Priscilla loves reading, cooking and going camping with her family. Priscilla is very happy to be part of The Goddard School Team and is looking forward to getting to know all the children and families.

Pushpanjali 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. Pushpanjali 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.

Very excited to be a part of the Goddard Team!

Nora is a passionate teacher with aspirations in being a public school teacher, she is currently in her Junior year of college for her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She has always enjoyed working with kids. Her first job was working in a private daycare since 2012. 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 book is called “It’s Okay to Be Different” by Todd Parr.

I have my Master's in Geology. I love children with all my heart and I enjoy teaching them! I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and helping each child based on their individual needs. I'm here to work with your children and to help them as they grow. I would like to teach each child about respecting each other and believing in themselves. My motivation as a teacher is that kids have the value of family and they grow up in a healthy environment.

Pritha has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. She enjoys working with kids and being a part of their early life. Pritha finds it so rewarding to see the kids grow and explore new things. In her free time, Pritha, spends time with family and enjoys reading novels and autobiographies. 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 with children for 3 years 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.

Alicia is always excited to welcome families to the Get Set program! Her main focus is providing an environment where children can learn and grow. She provides strong relationships with families by communicating regularly with them. Alicia received her CDA in 2020 and in her free time she loves baking, reading, and going camping with her family! Her favorite children's books are "Oh The Places You'll Go!" and "The Giving Tree".

Ms. Emza is originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina and she moved to Connecticut from Florida in 2015. She has a BA in English language and literature and was a high school teacher in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In her free time she loves to read books and watch Netflix. Ms. Emza enjoys reading to young children and she hopes every child will develop a love for books.

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.

I have worked in childcare centers on and off for 15 years. In my free time I enjoy reading, going to Rhode Island, and spending time with my friends and family. I have 2 dogs named Clancy and Tyson, and we love to spend time outside!

Miss. Rosa just recently joined The Goddard family and is exicited to learn about our little friends and watch them develop and grow. Miss. 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. Miss. Rosa's favorite book is "Grandma loves me".

Miss. Nash comes to us after working with children with Autism and ADHD. She is a mother of two beautiful kiddos named Paisley and Micah! Working with children has become very beneficial to her life. She enjoys learning different educational studies to bring home to her own children. Her favorite color is Yellow and she would trade her life savings for a good pasta!!!

Chance grew up in New York and moved to Connecticut. For the past few years he has pursued his dream of working with children as a preschool teacher. He enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, and playing basketball.

Hi I'm Lakshmi. I am a certified Montessori teacher and I previously worked in an Elementary school in India for four years. The Goddard School incorporates learning in a fun and exciting way, which is perhaps the best way to start the development of early childhood skills. I look forward to having a positive influence on each child in the classroom. Outside of the classroom, I am a proud mom of two boys and I love spending time with family. I am very happy to be a part of the Goddard School.

I am so excited to start my time here at the Goddard School! I enjoy all of the time I get to spend with the kids and reading to them before nap. In my free time I love to read. My favorite book is by Shel Silverstien "Where the Sidewalk Ends".

Excited to be a part of the Goddard Team!

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. Ann also works as a recreation coordinator at a campground on the weekends.

Excited to be part of the Goddard Team!

I have my Bachelors in mathematics and I previously worked as a teacher. I love to teach children and my dream job is to be a teacher. I am a mother of 2 boys and a very kindhearted person! When I am not working, I enjoy taking care of my sweet family and cooking. My hobbies are paper quilling and listening to music.

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