Our Goddard School Teachers

Ms. Nima is the proud owner of The Goddard School Snellville. Nima graduated Cum Laude from The University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. She is a proud mother of her sons, Riyan and Nyle, being students at The Goddard School. Ms. Nima has always had an interest in early childhood education and understands the need for a quality educational environment for young children to help them grow academically and socially. She welcomes you to The Goddard family!

Ms. Kathleen is truly excited and proud to be the Operations Director of The Goddard School. She has been working in Early Childhood Education since 1998. She has a passion for working with children and providing an early childhood environment where children and their families feel comfortable and safe. She has two wonderful boys, Aaron and Sean. Ms. Kathleen has a Child Development Associates and her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a Specialization in Infant and Toddler. She believes that a quality early childhood education is the key to developing lifelong learners. She is dedicated to each child and family attending The Goddard School.

Ms. Niki is our Education Director for The Goddard School Snellville. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from University of Nebraska and also her teaching certification in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Niki comes to The Goddard School with over 20 years of experience working with children in both private and public school settings. She held the position of Director at The Goddard School in Wentzville, Missouri for five years before joining us here in Georgia. Ms. Niki understands the importance of providing children with a solid foundation of education at a young age in order to produce educated, confident, and courageous, young adults for our communities.

Ms. Markeita is our Assistant Director. She has her Early Childhood Education Degree and has been working with children for over twelve years. Ms. Markeita believes successful formative education takes a team effort from both parents and teachers. She encourages parents to remain engaged with her so that their children will benefit from the very best educational experiences offered by The Goddard School and it's teaching methods.

Ms. Sofia is our Kitchen Manager here at The Goddard School. Ms. Sofia’s country of origin is Bulgaria and has lived in Georgia since 2012. Ms. Sofia has her Bachelor’s in Accounting and Monetary Resources. She says she loves being a part of The Goddard School family because she enjoys being with the children and the staff to provide a caring heart and support.

Ms. Traci is the lead teacher in our "Infants" classroom. She has her CDA and has been working with children since 1990. She also loves to dance and conduct circle time with small children. She offers a learning environment that encourages the development of age-appropriate positive social interactions and active exploration while learning.

Ms. Anitza is the lead teacher in our “Toddler I” classroom. She brings extensive experience working with young children and is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. Ms. Anitza supports each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through thoughtful care and meaningful interactions.

Ms. Selam is the lead teacher in our “Toddler II” classroom. She has over five years of experience working with young children and holds a degree in environmental geography. Ms. Selam enjoys engaging her students in creative art and sensory activities. Known for her warm and nurturing personality, she brings positive energy to the classroom—and she especially loves to dance with her students.

Mrs. Reshma (Raye) in the lead teacher in our "Bridge" classroom. She has been working with children for over a decade. She brings fun and energetic energy into her class through song and dance. She also loves reading stories and conducting circle time with her students. Mrs. Raye offers ample opportunities for her students to take pride in their self-help skills.

Ms. Alexandra (Alex) is the lead teacher in our “Preschool I” classroom. She holds a bachelor's degree in Sports Management and brings over three years of experience working with children. Ms. Alex has a passion for teaching phonics and enjoys introducing her students to sight words in fun and engaging ways.

Ms. Keyonna is the lead teacher in our “Preschool II” classroom. She has been working with children since 2005 and is currently pursuing her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Ms. Keyonna enjoys painting with her students and takes great pride in tailoring her lessons to support each child’s unique learning style and abilities.

Mrs. Suzette is the lead teacher in our “Pre-K I” classroom. She brings prior experience from The Goddard School and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Driven by a genuine passion for early childhood education, Mrs. Suzette is dedicated to inspiring young learners and helping them reach their full potential.

Ms. Tameka is the Lead Teacher in our "Pre-K II” classroom. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and has been working with children since 2000. She enjoys teaching and exploring with the children in the classroom and provides them with demonstrations of positive, appropriate behaviors. She gives them many opportunities for interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

Ms. Arlene is the assistant teacher in our “Infants” classroom. With over two years of experience working with young children and a degree in biology, she brings an engaging and supportive presence to the classroom. Ms. Arlene is passionate about helping her little learners reach important developmental milestones and thrive in a nurturing environment.

Ms. MariaGabriela (Gabby) is the assistant teacher in our "Toddler II" classroom. She is pursuing her associate degree and has been with Goddard her entire life. Ms. Gabby loves to work with all ages of kids and she brings tons of energy and a smiling face. She also offers self-motivation (curiosity) to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.

Ms. Anayah is the assistant teacher in our “Bridge” classroom. With over eight years of experience working with children, she has a passion for reading and enjoys sharing interactive stories with her students. She finds great joy in watching them grow and flourish into confident young learners.

Ms. Stephanie is the assistant teacher in our “Preschool II” classroom. Ms. Stephanie has been working with children for almost a decade. She has a humble and free spirit when working with children. Ms. Stephanie loves to enhance young children's cognitive abilities by helping them master puzzles and sorting activities. Her focus is to help children find their "ah ha" moments while learning.

Ms. Tamia has over four years of experience working with children. She enjoys engaging her students in creative arts and crafts activities and is known for her charismatic personality. Her fun and nurturing approach helps create a positive classroom environment where children can thrive and play cooperatively.

Ms. Etta is the assistant teacher in our “Pre-Kindergarten” classrooms. She brings in much expertise with over a decade of experience in early childhood education. Ms. Etta offers a nurturing environment where young children can grow and thrive.