Our Teachers

Scott Sheldon is honored to bring The Goddard School to Viera and the surrounding communities. Scott, his wife Tracy, and daughter Ashlyn love how community oriented Viera is. Scott also owns The Goddard School of Oviedo which is ranked among the top 5% of all Goddard Schools. Scott graduated with a civil engineering degree from UCF and an MBA from the University of Florida. “My family and I are excited to be part of the Viera community. To bring such a high quality pre-school program to our families is truly a blessing.”

Kelly Huddleson has been molding young minds in the Early Childhood Education field for 20 years. As the onsite managing partner, she is responsible for the day-to-day operations and making sure that our families receive the best childcare experience possible. Kelly says, "I am honored to bring such a premium childcare program to the families of Viera and the surrounding communities, and I can't wait to share my passion for early childcare education with all of our families and staff." Kelly is married to her loving husband Chad, and together they have three teenage sons. In their spare time, they love to spend time out on the water or in the Florida Keys.

As our Director of Operations, Ms. Emily's primary responsibilities are concentrated in licensing compliance and quality assurance. Emily owns the family journey from enrollment through orientation, and beyond. She brings an enthusiasm to maintaining each family's confidence in our extraordinary environments while placing your child's best interest at the forefront of it all. Emily has a love for problem-solving paired with an lively personality which compliment her commitment to operational excellence. Emily is married to her loving husband, Shawn, and together they are "Mama" and "Dada" to their adorable little girl, Lorelei, who is full of wonder for the world around her!

As our Director of Education, Ms. Melissa's primary responsibilities are concentrated in professional development and curriculum programming. Melissa owns the faculty journey from recruitment through onboarding, and beyond. She brings a drive to empower each teacher using hands-on coaching that supports their everyday needs to ensure we deliver on our promise of extraordinary experiences that nurture your child's curiosity. Melissa has a love for learning paired with a relatable, easy-going personality which compliment her commitment to educational excellence. Melissa has been married to her husband Rob for over 30 years and together they have 4 wonderful children who live here in Florida and North Carolina.

As our Assistant Director of Operations, Ms. Christina works closely with families to support their experience with us. Christina approaches everything she does with a strong attention to detail and transmittable calmness. She strives to make every child feel welcomed and loved from the start! She loves that her role allows for her to contribute to our guarantee of a healthy and safe environment. Christina recently moved to the sunshine state with her husband and is enjoying getting to explore its beauty. She loves the spending time at the beach and won’t miss the snow!

As our Assistant Director of Education, Lori works closely with the faculty to support the learning happening in our classrooms every day. Lori approaches everything she does with optimism and a contagious smile. She leads by example with her go-getter spirit, and intentionally connects with every little one that walks through our doors. Lori loves that her role allows her to positively influence their learning and growth through every stage in their time here with us. Lori is married to her husband, Jason, and together they have three teenage sons. As a family, they love exploring outdoors and spending time on their boat fishing.

As our Assistant Director of Compliance, Ms. Chelsea works closely with the faculty to support their professional experience with us. Chelsea approaches everything she does with a tenacious and positive attitude. She strives to make every faculty member feel valued and uplifted. She recognizes that without the incredible talent that our teachers bring, our school wouldn’t be what it is! Ms. Chelsea recently moved to the sunshine state, but travels home often to visit family. She loves spending time relaxing with her pup and watching movies!

Ms. Jazmin has worked in the field of early childhood education with for nearly two decades! She guides learning through play and finds joy in seeing her littles reach developmental milestones. As a mom of two herself, Ms. Jazmin believes in making memories through spending quality time together in the midst of daily routines!

Ms. Sabrina has worked in the field of early childhood education for some time! Ms. Sabrina finds joy in seeing the continuous growth that happens from infancy through toddlerhood – especially all their “firsts”. As a mom of two herself, Ms. Sabrina easily connects with families and provides a sense of reassurance during transformative stage of development.

Ms. Cate has worked in the field of early childhood education for some time! Ms. Cate aims to create a nurturing space that encourages children to explore. As a mom of three, Ms. Cate recognizes firsthand the importance of establishing communicative home-school connections in fostering development.

Ms. Lynexis has worked in the field of early childhood education for a few years now. Her passion for the field is driven by the joy that comes when a child in her care reaches a milestone after continued attempts! She believes that learning happens at every age and no matter how little, fostering opportunities for independence allows for growth to happen. She wants everyone to feel welcomed and loved because that security is the basis for growth!

Ms. Emma has worked in the field of early childhood education for some time! Ms. Emma brings a fresh and energetic approach. She believes hands-on learning experiences are essential for development. Ms. Emma loves incorporating her creativity through art and exploring nature. She values patience, kindness, and empathy in teaching and learning.

Ms. Jasmine has worked in the field of early childhood education for some time! Ms. Jasmine finds joy in observing the interactions that children have with one another at this stage of development and seeing their personalities come through in imaginative play. Ms. Jasmine’s caring nature shines through every exchange.

Ms. Jensen has worked in the field of early childhood education for some time! Ms. Jensen finds joy in a child accomplishing something new. Ms. Jensen brings an enthusiasm for making a difference. As a mom of a toddler herself, Ms. Jensen loves the silliness and laughter that comes with this stage, as well as the opportunity she gets every day to bring out her creativity in teaching!

Ms. Elizabeth has worked in the field of early childhood education for nearly two decades! She has an adaptable nature that has carried her through both classroom and administrative support roles. Ms. Elizabeth finds fulfillment in seeing a child master new skills as they grow. As a mom of two and a licensed foster parent, Ms. Elizabeth brings an unmatched level of compassion in connecting with children.

Ms. Serenity has been in the field of early childhood education for a few years now! She loves the connections she is able to create with the children, as she believes connecting with them personally helps to create the security children need before they open themselves up to learning! Ms. Serenity brings a creative flair to her lessons, and loves that her role allows her creativity to shine!

Ms. Kaitlyn has worked in the field of early childhood education for nearly 5 years! She finds joy in witnessing children’s enthusiasm for learning and the progression of growth over time. Ms. Kaitlyn found her calling to teach through becoming a mom herself. She loves to find opportunities for growth every day, and recognizes that learning is a life-long journey.

Ms. Twyla has made the field of early childhood education her life’s work, with more than 3 decades of experience teaching! Her love for teaching is matched only by her appreciation for life's simple pleasures. Her enthusiasm for both her personal and professional pursuits continues to drive her dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of those around her. Ms. Twyla is committed to building a strong foundation in this formative stage, meeting each individual child where he or she is at.

Ms. Sally has worked in the field of early childhood education for more than three decades! She finds the most joy in developing genuine connections with the children in her care. Despite all the experience she has, Ms. Sally continuously seeks opportunities to grow. This life-long love of learning is something she wishes to instill in every child.

Ms. Michelle has worked in the field of education for over 30 years as a certified teacher, most recently with Brevard Public Schools. She tried to retire, but missed the joy that comes from the day-to-day in the classroom. Ms. Michelle loves to connect with the children on a personal level, and believes these connections fosters their growth. Ms. Michelle loves reading and incorporating story-telling!

Ms. Carolann has worked in the field of early childhood education nearly 5 years! She wishes to foster a love for learning through creating an inclusive environment through positive relationship building. As a mom herself, Ms. Carolann has a patience that is unmatched – which is a gift in working with such a high-energy, curious age. Ms. Carolann recognizes the importance of connecting with a child and engaging their interests in learning.

Ms. Naya has worked in the field of early childhood education for some time! She adores all the different personalities that show through children. Ms. Naya believes that connecting with a child creates opportunity to inspire a life-long love of learning.