Our Goddard School Teachers

Phil and Darlene Dubois, the heart of the Goddard School of Fort Myers, bring unmatched passion and dedication to children’s growth. With decades of leadership and community involvement, they combine business expertise with a heartfelt commitment to creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive. Proud parents of Abigail and Jack, the Dubois family’s dedication to education is a true family endeavor. Abigail will soon join the faculty after earning her Early Childhood Development degree from the University of Central Florida, marking the start of a multigenerational commitment to early education. As seasoned entrepreneurs, Phil and Darlene have excelled in executive roles, building relationships, mentoring teams, and driving success. Their careers are defined by fostering growth and development. Beyond their professional achievements, they’ve spent over 16 seasons coaching youth sports, serving on boards, and fundraising for young athletes.

Angela is an early childhood education leader at The Goddard School, bringing more than 25 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, school directing, and executive leadership. She believes early childhood is the foundation for lifelong learning and is committed to building a school culture where every child is nurtured and every family feels at home. A mother of five, Angela channels her passion for education and service into everything she does.

With more than 25 years of experience working with children—including 8 years as a Child Care Director—I am passionate about creating safe, nurturing spaces where every child can thrive. My leadership has focused on building strong teams, maintaining high-quality early childhood programs, and forming trusted partnerships with families and the community. Watching children grow into confident, capable individuals remains the most rewarding part of my work. Outside the classroom, I treasure time with my family, especially my grandson, and enjoy traveling and staying active—habits that keep me bringing energy, compassion, and enthusiasm to all I do.

Hi my name is Ms.Abi and I am the Lead VPK teacher at the Goddard School of Fort Myers! I have 4 years of experience working in Early Childhood Development. I have my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Development from The University of Central Florida. Something to know about me is I have a dog named Remi who I love to take to the beach in my free time. My favorite part of working with VPK students is watching those special breakthrough moments when everything starts to click. I also love partnering with families to support each child's growth and help them reach their fullest potential!

Hi my name is Ms.Bekah and I am an infant room teacher! I have over 30 years of experience in the Early Childhood field. My education background is an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Something to know about me is I love taking my jeep out on the trails and going to Disney in my free time! My favorite part about working with infants is building strong bonds with the babies and watching them grow in trust and confidence.

Hi my name is Ms.Brittanya and I am the twos teacher at The Goddard School of Fort Myers! I have four and a half years of experience working in Early Childhood Development. I have my Early Childhood Professional Certificate. Something to know about me is I love to swim! My favorite part about working with two year olds is watching them boost their motor skills daily, seeing their confidence grow, and creating a fun and nurturing environment!

Hi my name is Ms.Annamaria and I am an infant room teacher! I have 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood Development field. I have my Associates degree from Miami Dade College. Something to know about me is I love going to Universal Studios with my family in my free time! My favorite part of the day is singing to the babies and forming special bonds with each little one.

Hi my name is Ms.Genesis and I am one of the VPK Teachers at The Goddard School of Fort Myers. I have four years of experience working in the education field. I am a high school graduate and am currently working towards getting my Associates Degree at Florida SouthWestern State College. I love to paint and draw! I also am currently training to become a Registered Behavioral Therapist! My favorite part about teaching is helping my VPK students build the skills and confidence they need to be ready for Kindergarten!

My name is Mrs.Sharisse and I am a Toddler teacher at the Goddard School of Fort Myers! I have 8 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. I received my A.A. in Education and currently in the process of getting my B.S. in Early Childhood Development an anticipated graduation date of August 2027! A fun fact about me is that I am an Early Childhood Education and Parent Leader Advocate! My favorite part about working with toddlers is watching little ones blossom and discover their own unique personalities everyday!

Hi I am Ms.Kayla and I am a preschool teacher at The Goddard School of Fort Myers! I have 5 years of experience in the Early Childhood Development field! I am a high school graduate and I have taken multiple college classes in Elementary Education. Something to know about me is I have my own small business making custom hand painted banners. My favorite part about working with preschoolers is their boundless energy and curiosity!

Hi my name is Ms.Kat and I am a preschool teacher! I have 16 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. I have taken multiple college classes in Early Childhood Development and Psychology. Something to know about me is I love nature, traveling, and writing poetry as well as children's novels! My favorite part about working with preschool is watching children grow and discover new ideas everyday!

Hi my name is Ms.Lazara and I am one of the Toddler teachers! I have 3 years of experience in Early Childhood Development. I have an Early Education Professional Certificate. Something to know about me is I love the outdoors and animals. I also enjoy spending my free time watching movies and being with my loved ones! My favorite part about working with toddlers is seeing them develop new skills each day and seeing their pure joy when they make exciting discoveries.