Our Goddard School Teachers

On-Site Owner • Master of Business Administration from Florida International University in 1996 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2007 • Favorite Childhood Book: “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein • Favorite Part of Teaching: Getting to love on the children.

Director • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Perimeter College in 2013. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Administration from Ashford University in August 2015 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2006 • Favorite Childhood Book: “Orchard Book of Nursery Rhymes” by Faith Jaques • Favorite Part of Teaching: Being an integral part in the love and learning the children receive daily.

Assistant Director • Associates Degree in Child Development from Moraine Valley Chicago in May 2011 and Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Walton University in 2023 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2008 • Favorite Childhood Book: “My Many Colored Day” by Dr. Seuss • Favorite Part of Teaching: Experiencing my student's unconditional love.

Assistant Director • Child Development Associates in 2018 and Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech in 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2006 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein • Favorite Part of Teaching: Being over curriculum allows me to utilize all the knowledge I have gained throughout the last decade in the classroom to better assist teachers in theirs. I love seeing our amazing curriculum in full action in the classrooms and children learning so much through play and interactions.

After School / Camp Teacher • Bachelor's Degree in Youth Ministry in 2009 from Lee University • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2011 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Do Unto Otters" by Laurie Keller • Favorite Part of Teaching: I enjoy playing games with the kids. We have a fun building with blocks, playing cards, and all sports.

Infant Teacher • Child Development Associate in 2025 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2020 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Little Prince" by Antoine De Saint • Favorite Part of Teaching: I love connecting with babies and making sure they feel safe and heard. When a baby develops trust, they will be able to develop emotional regulation skills. I love singing and loving on the babies all day long.

Infant Teacher • High School Diploma 2019 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2025 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan • Favorite Part of Teaching: When you see the children's faces light up with wonder and amazement at what they've just learned. To see children take in what they've learned and use it to grow as human beings in the world is the most valuable thing to me.

Infant Teacher • High School Diploma in 2020 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2018 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown • Favorite Part of Teaching: Seeing the babies hit milestones!

Toddler Teacher • Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech 2025 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2023 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching the progress of the children you pour your heart into and looking back and seeing how far they have come. Having a true impact on the future by helping raise the youth the best way I can.

Toddler Teacher • High School Diploma 2018 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2020 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Brown • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching them grow!

Twos Teacher • Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech 2025 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 1995 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Pinkalicious" by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann • Favorite Part of Teaching: Is seeing each child develop into who they are meant to be. Seeing them discover the world around them is magical. The love and bond I have with them will last forever and a day.

Two's Teacher • High School Diploma 2022 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2022 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Seuss • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching the progression of the children when learning!

Bridge Teacher • Child Development Associates from Lanier Tech in 2007. Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech in 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 1989 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach • Favorite Part of Teaching: I enjoy giving the child and parent the love and security they need when apart from each other. I like being engaged in their daily learning and making it fun for them. I love seeing the joy on their faces when they accomplish a new skill. I look forward to their daily hugs.

Bridge Teacher • Child Development Associate in 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2022 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Oh, The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss • Favorite Part of Teaching: I love helping the children learn and watching them grow.

Preschool Teacher • Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech 2025 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2019 • Favorite Childhood Book: "I Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch • Favorite Part of Teaching: Creating memories and helping children learn in their own way.

Pre-K Teacher • Child Development Associates from Lanier Tech in 2006. Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Tech in 2024 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2006 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson • Favorite Part of Teaching: I get to have the most rewarding and fun job in the world! Seeing the children light up when learning something new is such a blessing. They make my ordinary days, extraordinary.

Pre-K Teacher • Bachelor's Degree of Science / Mathmatics in Iran in 2003 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2024 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Pete the Cat" by James Dean • Favorite Part of Teaching: I enjoy watching their reactions when they master tasks and love their unfiltered comments.

Kindergarten Teacher • Child Development Associates in 2015, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Liberty University in 2019 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2007 • Favorite Childhood Book: "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching my students learn and grow.

After School Teacher • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of North Georgia 2026 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2018 • Favorite Childhood Book: "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White • Favorite Part of Teaching: I absolutely love connecting with every child on a one on one level. Being able to witness their growth and watching them embrace their strengths is extremely rewarding to me!

Teacher Aide • High School Diploma in 2017 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2016 • Favorite Childhood Book: "God is Near By" by Kathy Long • Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching the children grow and getting to play with them everyday.

Teacher Aide • High School Diploma in 2019 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2024 • Favorite Childhood Book: "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Joffe Numeroff • Favorite Part of Teaching: Simply just loving on the children and building bonds with them. I love walking into the classrooms and seeing the children and knowing I'm a part of their lives.

Teacher Aide • Teaching Certification TCC from Lanier Technical College in 2021 • Entered Early Childhood Education in 2017 • Favorite Childhood Book: "The Crippled Lamb" by Max Lucado • Favorite Part of Teaching: Seeing the excitement in the eyes of the children as they learn and develop new skills. I truly believe it is a calling and so much more than just a job. I can't imagine doing anything else!