Our Teachers

Naina is a highly accomplished business and technology leader having 15+ years of experience working with large corporations and leading teams. She is a proud mom of two children and is very passionate about investing her time and energy to help create the foundation of future leaders and build strong communities. She is a member of multiple nonprofit organizations that focus on promoting and providing support to retain women in STEM based careers. Naina opened The Goddard School of West Loop, recognizing that providing support, and opportunities for children in early childhood is important. Her vision is to build the best preschool and daycare in West Loop, Chicago and provide an inclusive childcare that brings families and teachers together to create a perfect blend of safe, nurturing and fun-learning environment for children.

Mrs. Nicole Royster believes that working closely with families and teachers creates a welcoming environment for each child to learn and grow. Mrs. Nicole is committed to building the best preschool and daycare in the West Loop! Mrs. Nicole’s passion for working with children began when a teacher made such an impact on her in Preschool, she decided to become a teacher. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Child and Family Services. She then earned a Master's in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction. She has held a Director position for over ten years and strives to integrate her education and experience into the support she provides to families and teachers as they lay the foundation for each child’s academic success. Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and infant son. Their favorite family activities include playing uno, baking, and family movie nights. Dir. Nicole joined Goddard West Loop in Jan 2023

Ms. Toni began working in the field of Early Childhood Education in 2020 as a teacher at a daycare center and worked her way up to be an Assistant Director. She has taken over 41 credit hours in Early Childhood Education. Her love for Early Childhood Education began at a young age. Being the second oldest of nine children, she has been working with children for over 18 years helping with her siblings. Ms. Toni believes children learn best when they are learning from daily routine and activities. She believes children should always be provided with a loving and nurturing environment. When children feel safe and comfortable, they are more willing to explore and learn. Ms Toni is a key contributor to our vision of building the best preschool and daycare in West Loop. Dir. Toni joined Goddard West Loop in June 2022

Ms. Paola has a passion for teaching children and keeping their safety a priority. She has worked with all ages in the daycare setting, she enjoys working with infants and toddlers the most. She believes at a young age children learn from everything and everyone around them. Ms. Paola enjoys creating lesson plans that can be educational and fun. For infants and toddlers, she likes activities that can help children in all in all areas of development, such as creating a lesson that helps children with their fine motor skills. She enjoys making the classroom a fun place for children but always makes sure everything she is doing with the children is safe and age appropriate. She currently holds a Child Development Associates Credential. When Ms. Paola is not at work she enjoys taking her two dogs for a walk, traveling and spending time with loved ones. We are very excited to have Ms. Paola as part of our Goddard Family and happy to see all the wonderful things she does in the classroom.

Ms. Phoebe was born and raised in Chicago. For the last four years, Ms. Phoebe has worked with the Infant and Toddler age group. She is in her final semester at Malcolm X College, where she will earn her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education before continuing to National Louis University to complete her Bachelor of Arts Degree. Ms. Phoebe has a passion for working with children and has worked with them most of her life, starting as a camp counselor when she was just a teen. Ms. Phoebe enjoys reading books in her spare time and loves to complete puzzles. Ms. Phoebe’s loving and nurturing personality leaves lasting impressions on her little classroom friends and parents. Ms. Phoebe joined Goddard West Loop in Jan 2022

Mrs. Alia has a true passion for working with youngest learners! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development—academic, social, language, and motor. She comes to school with a smile, ready to teach the toddler friends. Alia strives to create a community of learners by creating a fun learning environment through music, dance, art & craft and story times with her little friends! Alia holds the early education certificate (CDA). She has over 10 years of experience working with children. Mrs. Alia loves to travel with her husband. She loves spending time with her two daughters and son and three granddaughters. She is a great asset to The Goddard School at West Loop. Ms. Alia joined Goddard West Loop in Nov 2022

Ms. Cynthia knows the importance of early childhood education for children. She has twelve years of experience working in childcare. She enjoys creating lessons that are educational, fun, and individualized for children. Ms. Cynthia uses her years of experience to help children reach their developmental milestones. She knows children of all ages are curious and observant, she believes children can learn from daily activities and everything around them. Ms. Cynthia is very excited to have joined our Goddard Family and help each child in her class be school ready. Ms. Cynthia joined Goddard West Loop in Jan 2023

Ms. Jessica loves teaching because she likes to make a difference in children’s lives. She knows the importance of teachers building relationships with their students to make them feel safe. Ms. Jessica’s goal for the children is to help them build their confidence and motivate them. She also knows the importance of building a relationship with parents to work as a team to help and encourage their child reach every developmental milestone. Ms. Jessica is currently attending Triton College pursing her Associates in Early Childhood Education. She is looking forward to implementing what she is learning and bringing it to our school to help the children in their growth. Ms. Jessica joined Goddard West Loop in June 2023

Ms. Sandra knows that a teacher can provide nurturing and fun environment for children and assist little ones in learning new things. She became a teacher because she believes working with children is fun and being a teacher allows her to watch them grow and reach to their full potential. Ms. Sandra received her Associate Degree in Liberal Arts with a Focus on Education at Richard J. Daley College. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s from National Louise University. Ms. Sandra strives to make her classroom at The Goddard School of West Loop an environment that is warm and welcoming while also creating activities for the children where they can learn and have fun. When Ms. Sandra is not working she focuses on her personal health with visits to the gym. Ms. Sandra joined Goddard West Loop in Jan 2023

Ms. Alyeyah believes the role of a teacher is to be the guide to help children learn. Children should be given the opportunity to explore independently while being given guidance. All children are unique and learn differently. Providing a clean, healthy and safe environment are her top priorities. She studied Child Development at Kishaweeke College and has been working in childcare since 2020. Her favorite activity to do with children is art because she believes when creating art the children have the freedom to express themselves and demonstrate what they are able to do alone. Ms. Alyeyah joined Goddard West Loop in Oct 2023

Ms. Alexis is very excited to have joined us, she believes teachers are the key to a good educational foundation in a child’s life. In her experience she has found that children are creative, curious, eager to learn and fast learners. Ms. Alexis enjoys creating lesson plans that are educational and interactive, she believes learning should always be fun for young children. Ms. Alexis been working in childcare since 2018 and is working on her degree in Early Childhood Education. She would like to build an open line of communication with each family to ensure all the needs of eat child are being met. Ms. Alexis joined Goddard West Loop in Nov 2023

Ms. Jayla has worked in childcare since 2014 and holds her Child Development Certificate for Infant and Toddlers. She believes children learn best through play and interactive activities; she likes to create lesson plans that children will enjoy learning. Working in the classroom, Ms. Jayla enjoys finding children’s interests to incorporate in the classroom. She wants all the children to feel comfortable, safe, and open to learn. Ms. Jayla joined Goddard West Loop in Dec 2023

Ms. Brendy has 8 years of experience in working in child care and currently holds her Child Development Associates. Her teaching philosophy is to create an environment that allows exploration to new teaching strategies both meaningful and realistic. Ms. Brendy also believes it is important to make her lesson plans educational and fun for the children in her classroom. Her role as teacher is to provide a classroom of ideas that bring a new capacity for children to express themselves, what they are thinking, feeling and how they communicate. She is looking forward to building a relationship with all the children in the classrooms and their families. Ms. Brendy joined Goddard West Loop in Apr 2024

Ms. Ti'Naeya has been working in childcare since 2017 and currently holds her Child Development Associate credential. Ti'Naeya's classroom goal is to help children continue to grow and develop through fun age appropriate activities. She believes all children are full of energy and always ready to learn. She is very excited to have joined our team and cannot wait to build relationships with all of our amazing families. Ms. Ti'Naeya joined Goddard West Loop in Apr 2024

Hello! I’m Ms. Cari I currently hold my Child Development Associate in Infants and Toddlers and have been working in childcare since 2022. I believe children are ready to learn and explore new things every day. As a teacher I believe it is important to support all the learning styles of each child. In the classroom I want children to feel safe and comfortable to communicate all their needs and feel excited to learn new things. I am looking forward to building an open line of communication with all the families because I believe having communication with families will best support the child. Ms. Cari joined Goddard West Loop in Sept 2024

Hello! I’m Ms. Ana I am currently studying Information Systems at the University of Illinois Chicago. I began working in childcare in 2023 as a floater teacher which has given me experience working with children of all ages. I enjoy working with the infants and toddlers the most because I believe they are the ones that need the most attention at their young age. I believe it is important to make all children feel welcome and safe in the classroom. I look forward to working with all the families and helping all the children. Ms. Ana joined Goddard West Loop in Aug 2024

Ms. Portia has been working in the daycare setting since 2017 and took many early childhood classes. She has worked with many different ages but enjoys working with toddlers the most. Ms. Portia believes all children are uniquely different and teachers should create lesson plans that cater to each child’s needs. She wants all the children in her classroom to feel loved, safe, and happy to come to school every day.

Hello! I’m Ms. Angelic. I have been working with children since 2023 and have studied Education at Harold Washington College. My teaching philosophy is I believe every child has their own unique skills and personalities; it is important to get to know each child individually to best support their educational development. Ms. Angelic joined Goddard West Loop in June 2024

Ms. Gabi earned a degree in journalism, she discovered her true passion lies in working with children and families. She has over ten years of experience in this field, and has worked with children of all ages. Ms. Gabi believes in the power of play-based learning, providing infants with safe opportunities to explore their surroundings and nurturing their curiosity.

Hi I am Ms. Jasmine. I started working in the food industry in 2021. When I saw the opportunity to work in a child care center I felt like it would be a new adventure while still working in a kitchen. I enjoy working will the staff at Goddard as well as the families and children. My favorite moment was when a child gave me a hug. I love seeing how excited the children get when I enter the classroom because, they know I bring the food! Ms. Jasmine joined Goddard West Loop in May 2024

Ms. Ashley is currently studying Early Childhood Education (ECE) and is set to graduate with her bachelor's degree in 2026! With nearly seven years of experience working in child care, Ms. Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her classroom. Her primary goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. One of Ms. Ashley’s favorite activities is reading to the children, as it helps them learn how the letters on the page form words, encourages a love for reading, and supports their early literacy development. Ms. Ashley joined Goddard West Loop in Dec 2024.

Ms. Amariona is passionate about fostering a positive, supportive learning space that encourages development and success for every child. She brings with her a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and two years of valuable experience in early childhood education. Ms. Amariona joined Goddard West Loop in Dec 2024.

Hello! I’m Ms. Rocio I enjoy working with children of all ages but my favorite group to work with is infants. I have been working in childcare since 2023. In the short amount of time working with children, I have learned many amazing things about child development. I believe children learn the best from hands-on learning and giving children the opportunity to be creative. I am looking forward to building relationships with all the families and working with all the children in the classroom. Ms. Rocio joined Goddard West Loop in July 2024