Our Teachers

I have the pleasure of being the On-site Owner. I am from outside of Boston, MA, and moved to Atlanta after graduating from Tulane University with a BS in Marketing and Management to become an elementary school teacher in Atlanta Public Schools. While teaching, I earned my M Ed in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University. I enjoy sharing my love of learning and passion for education with our faculty, parents and caregivers. All children are capable of learning and have the desire to learn. I am committed to creating a safe and healthy place for children to learn through inquiry; to creating a school where children are taught by educators who have a passion and a drive to guide them to achieve their dreams. My husband and I have have two children; a daughter who attended through Pre-K and is currently thriving in middle school, and a son who attended the infant through Pre-K program is extremely success in his upper elementary school years.

I am Bindu and my husband is Murli Reddy – the owners of The Goddard School. As The Goddard School® owners, we are committed to providing the best early childhood development experience for your children. We are looking forward to this opportunity to positively impact our community. Our family has always set a high priority on education and we evaluated different opportunities to start our own school. The Goddard School’s absolute commitment to quality and leadership in delivering the best environment for young learners led us to partner with Goddard Systems Inc.(GSI). We have lived in Atlanta for over eighteen years and I have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and an MBA from the Goizueta Business School, Emory University. I have previously consulted and managed software projects for Fortune 500 companies. Murli has a Master's degree in Computer Science from Alabama A&M University and is one of the founders of a successful software services company located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. We are blessed with three children, who attend The Westminster Schools. We are actively involved in their education and all around development.

I look forward to working with your children and watching them grow at The Goddard School! I attended Atlanta Technical College, where I received a diploma in Early Childcare and Education. I have over six years of experience working with children of all ages, but most recently worked at a private preschool in the two-year-old classroom. I enjoy seeing the smile on their face as they learn new things and have new experiences. I am originally from Atlanta and have been married for over fifteen years. I have three children, two sons and a daughter, and enjoy spending time with my family in my spare time. My favorite children's book: "Ten Apples Up on Top"

Hello, my name is Andrea Jett and I have been in childcare for 30 years and counting. I’m a Me’Me of six grandchildren. I have a TCC in Early Childhood Education, I will be attending college in the upcoming semesters. I’m always excited to see new babies come into the room and develop from crawling to taking their first steps. That makes me feel like a proud parent again.

My name is Ms. Makiyah, and I have been working with children since I was in middle school. During my freshman year of college, I started working in early childhood education centers. While I have experience working with children of all age groups, I developed a special love for working with one-year-olds. I find joy in teaching them new things and witnessing their developmental milestones. Currently, I am majoring in Healthcare Management with aspirations of joining the nursing program, alongside minoring in childhood education. In my leisure time, I enjoy shopping and engaging in creative pursuits. Two of my favorite children's books are "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff and "Where The Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak.

My name is Carletha Blockson. I am a native of Indianola, MS and I have been an educator in the childcare industry for over twenty years. Throughout my wonderful years of childcare experience, I obtained my child development associates credentials. My greatest passion is caring for, nurturing, and educating young minds. I enjoy watching children grow and develop both physically and mentally. As a teacher at The Goddard School Austell, I aspire to provide a safe and caring learning environment for my students to achieve their very best.

My name is Dezire Brown. I was born and raised in Georgia and graduated from Osborne High School. I have worked in early childhood education for two years. During my first year in early childhood education, I learned caring, nurturing, and teaching children comes easy to me. My favorite group of students to teach are two-year-olds. There is never a dull moment when it comes to them. Growing up I was a cheerleader. Cheerleading was my passion I started at the age of 5 and continued up until I graduated high school. During high school I was a competitive cheerleader. I traveled to multiple states to compete against other teams. I have another secret to tell you. The secret is that I am a sneaker head I love shoes. When you see me in the hall you will notice my shoes. The brands that I like are Jordan, Nike, Addidas, Puma, Vans, and Rebok. Lastly to wrap this up my favorite children’s book is Junie B. Jones. I look forward to getting to know about you and your amazing children.

Greetings parents ! My name is Yasmeen skeete, but please feel free to call me Ms. Yazz ! I Have been in the early educaton field for about four years now. My ultimate goal is to obtain several certifications and degrees in the education field . I am currently enrolled at Chattahoochee tech . I’ve worked with all ages from six weeks to six years old . My son Kealin has attended the Goddard School since the age of two ! We have recently added a new addiction to our family, and are so excited to watch our baby girl Kaylee grow here with our Goddard family ! Between working, school , and taking care of my family I find myself very busy so sleeping is my favorite hobby! I am very easy to talk to and work hard to address every parent’s concern, so please feel free to express them to me . I look forward to communicating with all of the families here at Goddard and can’t wait to watch your little ones grow

LaShandra Forest Work Experience: I have been an Early Childcare Teacher for 16 years, with extensive experience in nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning. Educational Background: I currently hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and am actively working towards earning my Master's degree in Education. Fun Fact: I absolutely love the "Llama Llama" series! The stories resonate deeply with both me and the children I teach, making them a favorite in my classroom.

My name is Ebony Sealey, but also known as Miss Ebony or Miss Eb! I am venturing into my 14th year of working in GA school systems. I am very passionate about making an impact on others, especially our youth. Within the past school terms, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with students of ages ranging from 3-16. My hobbies would definitely be playing and watching softball and other sports, spending time with my family and friends, and working. I love eating seafood and tacos, as well as just about anything on our menu at our restaurant M&Bs back home in Lakeland, Ga. I don’t think I have a specific favorite book, but I love all of the stories that my students have interest in because they exercise their minds, just like how sports and activities do for our bodies! I am beyond grateful to have been welcomed into the Goddard of Austell family with gratitude and love over the last few years, while given the opportunity to continue doing something I adore day in and out!

“JAMBO!” My name is Tracey Gilchrist. I am originally from Brooklyn, New York, but I recently relocated to Georgia from Los Angeles, California with my husband (Shaun) and son (Salim). I received my Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education, and my Master's of Art in Multilingual-Multicultural Education. It has truly been a blessing and honor to have 38 years of experience teaching children from Kindergarten to 8th grade. I’m looking forward to many more years with the children of Goddard. The goals I have for my students are to cultivate a love for learning through curiosity and play, and to become successful 21st Century Citizens! My all-time favorite children’s book is: The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein.

My name is Ms. Ashley, I have been working in early childhood education for a year. Before I started working in childcare, I had experience as a PSR teacher at my church and later found how much I enjoyed working with children. I graduated high school and have since been working. A fun fact about myself is one of my hobbies is deadlifting and my favorite children’s book is “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss.

My name is Haleigh Brown. I am excited to be a part of the Goddard family! I was born and raised in Atlanta. My career goal is to become an Early Childhood teacher. I currently attend college classes to pursue this goal. I am planning to attend West Georgia to finish obtaining my degree. I am excited to see where this journey takes me! My hobbies include photography and cosmetology.

¡Hola a todos! Me llamo Señora Salsalita y soy maestra de español en La Escuela Goddard. Hello everyone! My name is Mrs. Salsalita and I am the Spanish teacher at The Goddard School. This year marks my 13th year teaching Spanish to our precious children here. I am originally from Columbus, Ohio and I earned my B.A. in International Studies with a minor in Spanish, and a M.Ed. in Foreign Language Education for preschool to twelfth grade both from The Ohio State University. I have taught Spanish and English as a Second Language in private and public schools for a grand total of 24 years. In addition, I continue my online language business for children to adults as well. My hobbies are singing, global dancing like Tahitian hula, ballroom, country line dancing, belly dance, and Bollywood; reading culinary and travel memoirs; learning other languages; and most importantly, creating content for my learners. I also enjoy playing in the park with my husband and our dog, Picasso.

My name is Ms. Vanessa. I’ve been a teacher for almost a year, and a Pre-K assistant teacher for a month. I hold a BA degree in International Relations with a minor in Tourism Management. My favorite moment in teaching is watching my students achieving milestones for the very first time. That sense of accomplishment makes it worthwhile to continue teaching. Fun Facts about me: I love to read; I love to learn about new cultures and places; I am multilingual; My favorite color is black; I am a huge fan of TMNT and Lord of the Rings trilogy and Good Food is life. Looking forward to a fantastic school year!

Hello everyone, very pleased to meet you all. My name is Kamiel Rice. I am from Atlanta, Georgia and the youngest child of four. I graduated from Osborne High School. Before becoming a full-time teacher, I worked in a restaurant and later as an assistant/representative for Kool Smiles dentistry. I found my love for teaching in 2018 when I started working with one-year old students. I’ve always loved being around children and watching them grow, learn, and be themselves. Making sure the little ones are happy and safe makes me happy. My favorite children’s book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I love this book because it explains a cycle of life. You can’t avoid change, but change can always be a good thing. We must take chances in life to grow and be better. Here’s a few of my favorites: Movie: Coco Foods: Seafood, pizza, cheesecake. Music: Jazz, R&B, country. Pet: Jellyfish. Hobbies: Skating, arts crafts, sewing, and doing makeup.