Our Teachers

Welcome! My name is Mrs. Debbie. I am the proud Owner of the Goddard School, located in historic Crabapple. We are conveniently located near Crabapple Crossing Elementary School. I attended The University of Miami beginning in my Junior year in High School completing laboratory research in Animal Behavior. My husband Stephen and I have three children, Stephanie, CJ and Nina who all help us operate a safe, small setting, neighborhood school. Our incorporated name…”Childhood- The Joy of Being”, utilizes the initials of my son - for it is truly through his eyes that I have enjoyed the spontaneity of education and learning all over again! We pride ourselves in recognizing the uniqueness of each child and strive daily to provide honest and open communication with our families. I enjoy being on the cutting edge of education for our Preschoolers by offering such programs as Sign Language, Sensory Integration, FLEX Learning, Healthy meals prepared on site, and Children's Progress Academic Assessment. The Goddard School located in Historic Crabapple utilizes a multisensory approach for maximizing learning FUNdamentals! Our extracurricular include Sports, Spanish and Music (included in tuition). We also contract with other companies for Soccer and Dance! Our Goddard School Crabapple/Alpharetta 2 has been open for 18 years.

Hello, my name is Ms. Stephanie, and I am the Executive Director here at the Goddard School of Crabapple. I am a graduate of Kennesaw State University where I obtained my B.S. Degree in Psychology and Marketing. I have enjoyed working at our school for over 18 years! My husband Zak and I are blessed to have our son here with us and we are proud to be a long standing, family owned and operated learning facility. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our school!

My name is Zak Didier and I am the Operations Manager of our family run facility. I have been here for the last 18 years and have enjoyed getting to know so many families in our local community.

Hi, my name is Ms. Emily! I have 10 years of experience working with children in developing countries with a focus on community development and children at risk. During my field experience I realized I had a passion for teaching which eventually lead me to the Goddard School. I have been a part of the Goddard Crabapple family for the past 9 years and I have loved my experience. Watching the students succeed and thrive in our learning environment brings me so much joy! Our teachers are some of the kindest and most nurturing people I've ever met. As a mom, I know I am leaving my children in the best care. Over the past two years I have enjoyed working in the office as apart of the administration team. I have loved welcoming all of our new families to Goddard!

Hi, my name is Ms. Brooke! I have worked here at the Crabapple Goddard since 2018. I studied early childhood education at Kennesaw State University and I got married in September of 2023 and we are expecting our first daughter, Maeson, September 2024! I absolutely love working with children and having the opportunity to make a positive impact in their lives! I feel extremely lucky to be able to see the students in my class develop their personality and accomplish new milestones!

I’m Ms. Jessica! I moved to Georgia from Mexico 19 years ago. This is my second year working at the Goddard school and I am really enjoying it. I love being a part of our infant classroom team! I have always known I wanted to work with kids from a very young age. I have a background in infant care and I studied Early Childhood Education when I was in college. I love working in our Infant room because it brings me so much joy to watch the babies grow and learn!

Hi I’m Ms. Jalyn and this is my first year working at the Goddard school! I was born in Birmingham Alabama but I have lived in Georgia for many years with my family. I went to Reinhardt College and majored in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance. I love working with children and have 3 years of experience teaching in the childcare setting. In summer’s past I have also been a camp counselor. I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard Crabapple team and I can’t wait to meet all of your children!

Hello, my name is Ms. Fatemeh. I have enjoyed working at this school since the first day it opened 20 years ago! I have over 30 years of experience working with infants and young toddlers. I have two wonderful boys, one who graduated from UGA and another who is currently enrolled in college. I have a certificate in occupational childcare from Middlesex County Adult Technical School in New Jersey along with a CDA. I love my family, my job and the children I work with. The children in my classroom bring me so much joy. I’m so happy to be a part of the Goddard Crabapple family.

Hello, my name is Ms. Mabelys and I am so excited to start my first year at the Goddard School! I moved to Georgia from Venezuela 6 years ago. I am married and have a two year old daughter, Max, who is currently in one of our toddler rooms! I am bilingual in Spanish and English, but Spanish is my first language. I love working with children and am so happy to be here at Goddard!

Hello, my name is Ms. Braelyn. I have worked at Goddard for the past 6 years as a seasonal teacher. I recently graduated from the University of Alabama and I am so excited to be back! Working with children has been such a joy and I'm so happy to be able to watch them learn and grow! I absolutely love working with children, and love getting to be a part of the Goddard School Team!

I'm Ms. Sashawna and this is my first year working at the Goddard school. I have a background in healthcare and counseling with a Nursing Assistant certificate as well as a B.S. in Guidance and Counseling. I have a strong passion to be an emotional support to the children in my care and I love watching them grow and thrive in the classroom. I bring a compassionate, service - oriented approach to every role that I take on. My heart is to build a positive and safe atmosphere in the classroom and I look forward to making a difference in the lives of the children I have the privilege of working with and caring for.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Ellie and this is my first year working at Goddard Crabapple! I have 24 years of experience working in childcare. I began with my own home care center and I have worked in various daycare centers throughout the years. I have my Associate's Degree and I am currently renewing my CDA in early learning. I am also a mother of 9 with my youngest being 26. My hobbies are singing, reading and gardening! It is my pleasure to work with your little ones and I am so excited to be apart of the Goddard Crabapple team.

Hello, I'm Ms. Adriel , and I am thrilled to be here at the Goddard School. With over ten years of teaching experience spanning from early elementary to high school, I am deeply passionate about nurturing the next generation. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in marketing at Herzing University to enhance my art and creative ventures. As a three-time published children's book author, I create and illustrate stories aimed at helping marginalized voices feel acknowledged. When I'm not busy creating or writing, I love spending time with my husband, exploring the city, trying new cuisines, and enjoying music. I eagerly anticipate the contributions I can make at Goddard and the journey of learning and growth we will embark on together.

Hello, my name is Ms Caroline. I am a recent graduate from Milton High School and am attending Michigan State University starting this fall! I am so excited to be starting my second year here at the Goddard School! I have a lot of previous experience working with children as both a babysitter and nanny. I love getting to work with children of all ages and am so happy to be a member of the Goddard Crabapple Team!

Hi I'm Ms. Ali, and I'm super excited to be a part of the Goddard school! I am currently finishing my bachelor's degree in psychology with the goal of working with children on the spectrum. My heart is to help them understand their differences and empower them on their journey of self-discovery. With eight years of experience working with kids, I am dedicated to fostering creativity, empathy, confidence, and motor skill development. I am so excited to help nurture your child's growth and creativity while supporting their unique journey!

Hi! I'm Ms. Sara and I have been a seasonal teacher at the Goddard school for the past 4 years. I currently attend the University of Tennessee and I have loved being apart of the Crabapple team while I am home from school. The children bring me so much joy. It is so exciting to see them grow and learn in the environment that Goddard provides.

Hi I'm Ms. Natalie and this is my first year at Goddard Crabapple. I have a wide range of experience and a background in early childhood education. I started my career at Mount Pisgah Christian School as a paraprofessional. Then I ventured into special education at Northwood Elementary, working with student Kindergarten through 5th grade. I am also a mom to two boys, Maverick (6) and Mattis (4) whom I consider my greatest accomplishment! I am excited to implement more of my teaching methods into my classroom and add more creative ways of learning for the children to thrive!

Hi! My name is Ms. Alley and this is my first year at the Goddard school! I am currently studying Criminal Justice at the University of Georgia. I have a heart for children's advocacy and I love working with all ages. I have several years of experience working in childcare and I am so excited to be here as an assistant to the teachers here!

Hi, I'm Emma! I was born and raised in Milton and recently graduated from Ole Miss with my bachelors in elementary education. I have been a part of the Goddard team for 6 years and have come back seasonally before I return to receive my masters. I have loved growing up alongside the children and in turn have gained a lot of experience in teaching. I believe these are the most important years of development in a child's life and I am so grateful to play a part in that!

Hi, I’m Ms. Liz and I have been a teacher at the Goddard School for 7 years and I love being a part of the Goddard community. I live in Woodstock with my 2 little girls, Maisie who is in Kindergarten and Delaney who is in the infant program here at Goddard! I have completed my CDA certification and I am excited to use it in the Preschool classroom. This is my first year teaching in the Preschool setting and I am excited because it is such a fun and exciting time in a child’s life. It brings me so much joy to watch the children achieve their goals and the joy they feel when they’ve overcome them is the best reward as their teacher.

My name is Ms. Chrissy and I have been teaching at the Goddard school for the past 10 years! I love working in our Preschool program. I am a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have always had a passion for education and teaching young children. From helping with their homework to tutoring and volunteering, I have always enjoyed helping young children grow and succeed. I believe in being an empowering role model for my students by creating a positive and inspiring environment for each child to thrive. A personal goal of mine is to help each child look forward to coming to school each day by implementing unique child-focused, goal-oriented activities.

Hello! My name is Ms. Paige and I am thrilled to be apart of the Goddard Crabapple team! I am originally from North Dakota and I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Biology from College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota. In 2021, I completed my Master of Science degree at the University of Georgia, focusing on wildlife studies. My teaching experience spans primarily in environmental education and special education. I am passionate about helping each child discover their unique learning style. I believe in creating a nurturing and engaging environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and growth. I am so excited to be apart of this team and I can't wait to meet your children!

Hello! I am Ms. Ramya! I was born and raised in India and I have lived all over the world with my family. I am a mother of 2 and I love spending time with my children. I hold a Master’s Degree in Information Systems and Technology from the United Kingdom. Shortly after my children began school I discovered my passion for teaching. I strive to help children become the best possible versions of themselves. This passion of mine led me into the teaching profession. For the past 9 years I have had experience teaching in all levels of early education. While living in Indonesia, I was a Pre-K teacher and then quickly moved to teaching in the American International Elementary School. Once my family and I moved to the Alpharetta area, I was an assistant teacher at Fulton Science Private School. This is my second year teaching here at Goddard in the Kindergarten classroom and I am happy to continue my experience here.

I’m Ms. Shweta and I am excited to start my second year here at the Goddard school! I am originally from India where I grew up and I earned my Master’s Degree in Accounts and Finance. I have experience working in the Early Education setting for several years and I am happy to continue assistant teaching. My husband works in the IT field and we have been blessed with twin boys who are in 7th grade. I enjoy cooking, painting, arts and crafts and gardening. I love working with children and I love getting to know them and watch them grow!

Hello, my name is Ms. Sami. I have been a babysitter for several years, and am excited to be a part of the Goddard School Team. I have so much fun working with kids and look forward to coming in to work each day! I have been with the Goddard School Crabapple for a year.