Our Teachers

Mr. Kunal & Mrs. Amisha opened their Goddard School back in early 2022. They are both the proud parents of their daughter Amaya, and son Krish, who are both currently enrolled at the school. Kunal holds a BSBA in Accounting & Finance from the University of Central Florida. His wife Amisha, holds a Masters Degree as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and handles the marketing for the school. The Shah's enjoy time together in the local parks, traveling, and spending time with their family. At Our Goddard School, you will find the heart of our Wonder of Learning program, which is vital to the success of our teachers and students. As the on-site owner, directors, and teachers, we are committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the Children in the Land O’ Lakes Community. “We are excited you are joining The Goddard School Family and we cannot wait to meet all of you and to get started!”

Hello! My name is Kim. I have been working in Early Childhood for over 10 years, as I hold a passion for building a foundation of learning in young children. I believe that this is important in establishing a love of learning that sets the stage for building a journey of success that children will take with them into their education and lives. In my education, I have earned a VPK endorsed Director's Credential, an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education-Special needs, and am currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education Leadership. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, my son, two daughters, and my chihuahua, Pedro. I love to be outdoors in any aspect such as gardening, kayaking, camping, going to the beach, and just relaxing outdoors. I am excited to be a part of The Goddard School and look forward to working with the community, children and families of our school, as we help them to learn and grow during these formative years.

Hi there! My name is Krizia and I'm a mother for one. Spending time with my husband and daughter is my favorite. We enjoy going to the beach/pool. We also like to try new restaurants. Before having a family, I was a teacher out in California for 6 years. I am now happily living here in Bexley, and I love that the Goddard School gets to serve our community. I am passionate about working with children and our educators. My degree is specifically in Early Childhood Development, and I received my director credentials with NICCM.

My name is Melanie. I have been in the early childhood education field for over 20 years. For the last 18 years I have owned and operated my own preschool/childcare facility in Pinellas County. In November of 2022, I sold my center. I have a Bachelor's degree in Family Child consumer Sciences with a concentration in Child Development and a master's degree in organizational management. I have a passion for the field of early childhood education because it lays the foundation for lifelong learning and development. My husband and I have lived in Land O Lakes for about seventeen years with our three daughters, one cat and a sweet Dalmatian. In our free time we enjoy watching our girls play soccer and volleyball, shopping, fostering cats for the animal shelter and vacationing. We love cruising! Some funfacts about me, I love tea of any kind, hot or iced and sweet and I love watching college football Go Noles!

Hi, my name is Katrina. Originally from Chicago, I moved to Florida in search of tropical living. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three children. I love playing tennis, swimming, and getting lost in plant stores :) Along with several childhood developmental training courses, I have completed 45 DCF hours, and hold a CPR/ First Aid Kit certification. I am beyond elated to be a part of Goddard. I’m looking forward to creating a fun learning environment with my class!

Hello! My name is Maria. I am originally from Cuba. I am married with an adult son & daughter. I have been working in the field of Early Childhood for 18 years. I have 45 hours of training provided by DCF, have earned a CDA, and have completed numerous training courses to grow in my professional development as a teacher. I love teaching babies. I enjoy watching them grow and become their own individual person. In my free time, I enjoy shopping at TJ Maxx and spending time with my loved ones. One fun fact about myself is that I enjoy riding motorcycles with my husband.

Hello! My name is Gianna. I am Peruvian and Italian. I was born and raised in Florida. I am currently enrolled in college, where I am pursuing an associates degree in psychology. My goal is to continue with my education and obtain a bachelor's degree in health science, specializing in speech therapy for children. I love working in early childhood development where I can be a factor in the educational development of a child, as well as growing bonds and incorporating creativity in the lives of children. In my free time, I enjoy baking, painting, self-care and the beach. My favorite colors are rose gold and lavendar. I am a huge Disney fan!

Hello! My name is Brandi. I am excited to be a part of the Goddard family. I have been working in childcare for over 10 years. I have 45 hours of training provided by DCF, am certified in CPR/First Aid, and have earned my CDA. I enjoy singing and dancing with my students. I was born and raised in Manatee County, which is known for being the home of Tropicana Orange Juice. I am the baby of all my siblings and have two wonderful children. My little claim to fame is that my big brother is the mascot for the Dallas Mavericks

Hi, my name is Briana, and I’m a preschool teacher. It’s been three years now since I became a teacher and I’m loving it. I can’t wait to see what happens next in my career. I joined this school to make a real impact, and I hope I can live up to those expectations. What I love most about my job is teaching kids and making fun memories with them. Plus, interacting with families is another really rewarding part of the job. In my free time, I love to shop and hang out with my family. I’m so excited for this next chapter, and I think it’s going to be a great adventure!

Hello! My name is Nhayda. I am originally from Puerto Rico and have been living in the US for 15 years. My husband Pedro and I have been happily married for 22 years. We have two amazing children, Rodrigo and Victoria. Family time mean everything to me, and I love spending my free time with my family.

My name is Nesrin Edward. I am originally from Egypt, but I have lived here in Florida since 2004. I speak Arabic and English. I've been married for 23 years to Hany Edward, a mother to John, 22 years old and Michael 13 years old. I have my bachelor's degree in agriculture, Florida Childcare Professional Certificate (FCPC), CPR and First Aid. I have been in early childhood for more than 20 years. I was an Instructional Assistant at Bexley Elementary School. I enjoy cooking, shopping, and playing the keyboard.

Hello, my name is Indira Berrios. I have been teaching for 7 years. I have completed my DCF training hours as well as my director's credential. I have always loved teaching children, this has been my passion since I was in high school. I am origanially from Puerto Rico and moved to Florida when I was 4 years old. I love the fact that I can teach little minds and that I get to make a difference in their lives.

Hello, my name is Mrs. Evelyn. I am very excited to work with your children at The Goddard School in Land O'Lakes. I have 10 years of experience working with children, including 3 years of experience in a bilingual preschool. I enjoy teaching children in both english and spanish. I have my 45 hours of DCF training from The Department of Children and Families along with a Bachelors degree in Elementary and Middle School Education. I am married to a wonderful man. We have 2 beautiful daughters and one handsome son along with 5 incredible granddaughters. I look forward to teaching your children and watching them learn and grow during their most important years of development.

Hello! My name is Denisha. I have been in Early Childhood Education for 10 years. I have two beautiful boys who keep me going. I love being a part of guiding children’s growth and development. Teaching is my passion! I enjoy reading. Mysteries are my favorite. In my free time, I like going on adventures with my boys. Most of my time is spent on the football field. My son plays football and I coach the tackle football league. I love the beach, kayaking, boating, swimming, and really anything that has to do with water. I look forward to a fabulous year of learning and creating memories with my class.

Hello, my name is Omaira. I was born and raised in New York City and been living in Florida for 8 years. Ive been married for 24 years and have 4 children. Joshua my son is 23, Samaira my daughter is 18, Jeremiah 14, and Shyla-Sophia 9. On my off time spending time with my family is very important. I love to go to the pool, beach, and Disney. Six years ago, I discovered my passion is to work with 4–5-year-old children. Seeing them achieve their goals and growth to enter Kindergarten is a feeling I carry with pride. Before I came to The Goddard School I was working for 6 years in the same Daycare where I got all my experience. I am excited for this new school year and this new beginning for me.

Hi! My name is Ms. Rose. I am thrilled to be a part of The Goddard School. I was born and raised in Ridgewood Queens, NY where I raised my four children. In 2004, I studied Early Childhood Education at Stoneybrook University. I have been teaching for more than 30 years. I have taught VPK-1st Grade. I love working with little minds and love seeing how they grow academically.

Hello, my name is Mr. Swati and I am so excited to be your teacher this year! I am from Pune, India. We moved to the United States last January. As a part of my education, I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood education and master's degree in biotechnology. After moving here, I also worked on my 45 DCF hours and received my CDA certification to be a VPK instructor. As I love to teach those curious minds. I have been working in preschools for the last 8 years in different countries like India, Poland, and now in the US. Personally, I have been married from the last 11 years to my soulmate, and we have 2 fabulous boys. Reynash who is 9 yrs old studying in 4th grade and the younger one is Shivansh, he is 5 yrs old. They are the most wonderful part of my life. I love working with kids, they are curious, eager and very quick learners.

Hello! My name is Sandra! I was born and raised in Columbia. I have 45 hours of training provided by DCF. I am certified in CPR/FIRST aid. I have experience working like teacher assisted at Montessori School for 2 years. I enjoy help in all classroom areas. My goal as a support teacher will always be that my students feel happy, motivated to learn and have a safe environment. Outside of my job I dedicate my time to motivating and supporting my children to their sport practices. I am happy to be part of The Goddard School Family.

Hello! My name is Elsie. I am from Venezuela. I’m a widow and have 3 adults’ children (2 girls, 1 boy) and 2 granddaughters. I’ve been in the USA for 4 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in education with over 40 years of experience. After retiring, I realized I needed to get back on the field and I have been working in childcare for a year and I’m so excited to be part of the Goddard Family. My true passion is with kids, I enjoy teaching, taking care of them and seeing how they learn and grow. I love meeting people from different cultures, I have a green thumb and love plants, I also enjoy cooking for my family and dancing. My love for children is so much that I would choose this career over and over again.

Hi, my name is Kaitlyn! I live in Trinity with my fiancé and our dog, Sammie. I’ve been working in childcare just under two years and have worked with a range of ages. I love being able to teach and help the children develop and grow into individuals! I have my DCF 45 hours, CPR/First Aid certification, and I am currently working towards my CDA. In my free time I like to read, bake, and spend time with my family

From a young age, I knew I wanted to work with children. Their curiosity, creativity, and energy have always inspired me. My name is Katherine Rivera, and I am a dedicated preschool teacher with a passion for early childhood education. I believe that every child is unique and learns at their own pace. By fostering creativity, curiosity, and kindness, I aim to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning. One of my greatest joys as a teacher is seeing my students grow in confidence and independence, ready to take on new challenges.

Hi, my name is Jessica. I was born and raised in Florida. I live with my boyfriend, our dog, and our bearded dragon! I have worked in childcare for a couple years now. I love working with children daily and helping them express themselves emotionally and physically. Being able to watch them develop new skills and knowledge is such a gift to see, and I am very thankful I get to do it as my job. I believe children are like sponges and learn exceedingly, but we also learn from them too. I have my 45 DCF hours, CPR Certified, and I am currently working on my CDA. I very much enjoy film and photography. I also love art like drawing and painting. These hobbies give me the chance to express myself and my thoughts.

Hello, my name is Lexie. Between the facilities I've worked in and the nieces and nephews I've looked after, I have a lot of experience with kids. Making art with the kids is my favorite activity. I love art, and I enjoy seeing how they let their creativity flow! It is such a blessing to watch the kids grow, learn, and develop. I enjoy cooking and baking, being outside, and making art in my spare time and I also referee and coach soccer on the weekends. I am so excited for all the memories we are going to make!