Mr. Dinesh is the on-site owner of the Goddard School. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Mr. Dinesh worked as a textile engineer. He has since owned several successful businesses in the service, retail and hospitality industries. He is excited and proud to be a part of the Goddard School and is committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children in our community.

Tejal is a Co-Owner of the Goddard School of Wesley Chapel. She holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Education and Counseling Psychology. Along with Mr. Dinesh Patel, her vision is to offer the families in our Wesley Chapel area a quality, upscale educational childcare environment where a strong foundation is laid for future academic success. She is also passionate about building a strong sense of community among our Goddard families, as well as eager to see our children learning beyond the classroom through additional programs and events that are hosted at our school.

Mrs. Dlal is currently the Director of Operations at the Goddard School. Mrs. Dee has been in the childcare industry since the age of 16 and has held her Director's Credential since 2006. She is the mother of 3 beautiful school age children. She prioritizes spending time with her family and they can often be found at the pool or trying new restaurants. She is currently a student seeking her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. She is excited to bring her expertise to the Goddard School and looks forward to creating and maintaining relationships with all her families.

Ms. RaShonda is the proud Director of Education at the Goddard School of Wesley Chapel. She has 7 years of experience in Early Childhood Education as a teacher and an additional 10 years of experience as a school administrator. She is an alumni of Ashford University, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with a concentration in Education. She also received her Master's of Science in Education with a specialization in Leadership from Keiser University. She is currently a doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University, where she is working on a Doctorate of Education (EDd) in Curriculum and Teaching. Ms. RaShonda is a mom of 5 and typically spends her free time coaching cheerleading, attending sporting events, and spending time with her family. She looks forward to getting to know you and your children and inspiring a love of learning.

Ms. Jazmine is one of our lead Pre-K teachers. She has lived in many states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina. She attended Alliance University, South Carolina State University and York Technical College while pursuing a major in psychology. Working with children has been her dream since she was a child. Ms. Jazmine has her CDA and all of her VPK credentials. She began her lifelong dream of serving children back in 2012 when she started working at her first child development center. She is overjoyed with getting to know, understand, and love every single child in her class. She enjoys doing her best to help children reach their goals and also support their success in activities they enjoy. Ms. Jazmine can not wait to have you and your child in her classroom.

Ms. Danita began her journey in the Early Childhood Profession as a Preschool Music and Pre-K Teacher. From there, she directed children's summer theater, and served as the Director of Children's Learning Center @ Florida Hospital Tampa. Her experience also includes teaching In-Service Continuing Education at the Local, State and National Levels. She holds a CDA. Her favorite teachers have always been the children. They taught her how to earn respect, listen intently, laugh more, sing louder, whisper, make funny voices, but most of all, they taught her patience. Giving them the opportunity to free their insecurities allows them to shine through their strengths while reinforcing successes through specific praise. Danita enjoys watching her student's progress while learning together with enthusiasm and positive energy. She spends free time with her family, power walking, yoga, shopping for unusual antiques and learning about Florida History.

Mrs. Flossie is the Lead Preschool 1 Teacher. She has earned her 45 DCF hours as well as her CDA. She has worked in childcare for 39 years and has a plethora of knowledge and experience to share. Her favorite subject to teach is Language and Literacy because she can help her students increase their knowledge and understanding of different stories. She enjoys teaching children so that she can see them grow and become their own person.

Mrs. Idi is the lead teacher in the Bridge 1 classroom. In the past she has been an assistant teacher in the Toddler 2 room and in the Twos room. Mrs. Idi has been working with children for over 19 years, she has her 45 DCF hours, and is currently working on her CDA. She is a proud mother of 5 kids. Her free time is spent volunteering as a team mom for The New Tampa Wildcats Football and Cheer youth organization where she is also a Executive board member. Mrs. Idi truly believes children are the best teachers and she is so excited for all the memories we are going to make and all the strides in learning we will have!

Ms. Angel is a part of our support staff team here at Goddard! She currently has her 45 DCF hours as well as her CPR and First Aide credentials. She was born and raised in New Jersey, but moved to Florida for college and is currently working towards her masters in social work. Ms. Angel has been working in early childcare for over a year, and currently spends half her week at Goddard and the other half interning at a local high school. She can often be found reading, gardening, and spending time with family. Ms. Angel is excited to be a part of the Goddard School Family and is passionate about childcare and fostering students creativity and knowledge.

Ms. Carmen has a deep love for children and over 20 years of experience in the child care industry. Her journey began in 2007 when she started caring for her niece. This sparked a passion and in 2010 she opened a group family daycare where she gained invaluable experience nurturing and guiding young minds. In 2018, Ms. Carmen moved to Florida and expanded her horizons by working in various school settings. Throughout her career she has had the privilege of working with children of all ages and finds joy in helping them learn, grow, and develop their full potential. Ms. Carmen has her 45 DCF hours as well as her CDA and is fueled by her passion for early childhood development.

Mrs. Quyen is the lead teacher in our Toddler 2 classroom. She has been in the childcare industry since 2009 and especially enjoys working with older toddlers. She has her 45 DCF hours as well as her National CDA Credential. Additionally, she has CPR and first aid certifications. Mrs. Quyen can often be found spending time with her family and friends. She has a grown daughter, who resides and works in Los Angeles, after graduating from USC. Mrs. Quyen adores children and loves working with them. She finds watching them grow up to be successful one of lifes greatest joys. To her, teaching is the most rewarding profession in the world.

Ms. Jacqueline is part of the support staff at Goddard. She was born in Georgia, but has lived in Florida her whole life. She has four siblings, two nephews, and three nieces. Ms. Jacqueline currently has her 45 DCF hours and is looking into gaining more certifications in the future. Prior to joining the Goddard family she has worked within other facilities with one year olds to school agers, but loves two year olds.

Ms. Monica Lopez is a dedicated preschool and Pre-K teacher with over a decade of experience nurturing young minds. She began her journey in early childhood education in the U.S. in 2019. Monica holds a bachelor’s degree in geography and has completed 45 hours of training through the Department of Children and Families (DCF). She also possesses a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and is currently pursuing her Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Instructor credential. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, Monica brings a valuable multicultural perspective to her teaching. Her multilingual skills and extensive international experience enable her to connect effectively with diverse students and families, fostering an inclusive and enriching learning environment.

Mrs. Jessica is the assistant teacher in the Toddler 2 classroom. She is from Colombia and came to the United States in the beginning of 2023. She has a Bachelors degree in Science in Mathematics and a Masters degree Science in Statistics. She loves working with children and being able to watch children grow comfortable in their new environments. She finds it very rewarding when children start to open up to her because it means she has become someone they trust. Outside of work she likes to swim, walk, and dance to all different kinds of music. She prides herself on punctuality and enjoys learning new things ever day. Mrs. Jessica can not wait to meet you and your family.

Ms. Estefany serves as the lead teacher in the Bridge 2 classroom and brings nearly five years of experience in early childhood education. She holds certifications in CPR and First Aid, completed 45 hours of DCF training, and has earned both her Director's Credential and CDA. Passionate about working with young children, particularly those aged two and three, she believes in treating every child with the same care and dedication as she would her own. Ms. Estefany is committed to furthering her professional development, with aspirations to open her own daycare in the future. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym and spending time at the beach. She is a devoted mother to her son, who has enriched her understanding of motherhood. Ms. Estefany finds great joy in guiding children through their learning journeys, celebrating their achievements, and witnessing their excitement as they grow and discover new things.

Hi, my name is Alsharifa Battol, but everyone calls me Battol. I have a Bachelors degree in software engineering an a masters in special education, I have worked with special needs children in the past. I am a mother to my 10 month old son Ameer. I love helping children learn and explore new things and I could not be happier with my Goddard family.

Mrs. Chelsea is an assistant teacher here at Goddard! She was born and raised in New Jersey and moved to Florida with her husband and two daughters in 2021. She has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology. She is passionate about working with children because she finds joy in their curiosity, creativity, and sense of wonder. She loves knowing that she has an impact on their formative years. In her free time she is a full-time photographer, loves to cook, interior decorate, and spend time with her family! She is honored to be a part of The Goddard School family and building relationships with families and staff! 

Mrs. Sarmistha is a part of the support staff team here at Goddard. She is originally from India and has a masters degree in History. Before coming into childcare, she worked in many different sectors such as banking and office management. Mrs. Sarmistha has been in childcare for the past few years, she has recently earned her CDA. She enjoys working with kids and watching them discover something new everyday. She believes that we can learn just as much from kids as we teach. Outside of learning and playing with your kiddos she enjoys watching movies and spending time with her daughter.

My name is Julia and I am from Cleveland Ohio and moved to Tampa 3 years ago. I have been working with kids since I was old enough to babysit and was a nanny for 2 years. I enjoy working with kids because I find it rewarding when you get to teach them skills they will use forever as well as bonding and building trust with them. Outside of work I enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as volunteering at The Humane Society of Tampa Bay. I am excited to be a part of the Goddard family and can't wait to build relationships an teach your little ones.

Ms. Ruby is currently part of the support staff of Goddard. She is enrolled at Wiregrass Ranch High School, and is currently in the medical program. Her future goal is to become an ultrasound tech. She is a part of a family of 5, with two fur babies. She has lived in Florida her whole life. Her ultimate goal at Goddard is to help ensure each kid has a safe place.

Hi, my name is Asmaa. I have been in childcare since 2019. I love getting a chance to educate the children of the future. I have worked with all age groups, but I enjoy working with the little ones the most! I have my 45 DCF hours and I am currently working towards my CDA. When I am not at work I am spending time with my four kids. I am so excited for the opportunity to get to know you and your baby!

Miss Sadean is a part of the support staff at Goddard. She is currently a student at Wiregrass Ranch High School and is working to get her Associates Degree at Pasco Hernando State College. Miss Sadean is on a medical track and hopes to go into the field of Anesthesiology. She has lived in Florida her whole life but she hopes to travel all over the world. She lives in a family of 7 with 2 younger brothers and 2 older sisters. Miss Sadean enjoys working with kids and she hopes to make a difference in their lives.

Ms. Sema is part of the support staff at Goddard. She has lived in Florida her whole life, and is currently enrolled at Wiregrass Ranch, and in the medical program. She is also working to get her AA degree. Ms. Sema ultimately wants to become a NICU nurse. She is a part of a large family and often helps babysit her younger siblings. Ms. Sema enjoys working with kids of all ages as her main focus is to make kids feel important and happy.

Ms. Amy was born and raised in Florida. She has been in child care for 13 years and loves molding young minds! She feels like working with children is such a rewarding career. She enjoys knowing and watching each child grow into their own individual self and helping shape their future. Ms. Amy has her CDA and Director Credentials. Outside of Goddard she loves spending time with my family outdoors and making memories!

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