Our Goddard School Teachers

Johann Hunter is the co-owner of The Goddard School located in Charlestown. Johann and her husband Mark have a daughter and two young sons. They recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. Johann is excited to be able to provide Goddard's outstanding program to the children in the community. Subsequent to earning her Bachelor's degree in Economics and MBA in Business Management Johann found herself entrenched in the educational development of her oldest son. As a result, Johann developed a passion for early childhood education and, understands the importance of these critical foundational years. She looks forward to sharing her passion with the families of Charlestown.

Mark Anthony Hunter is the on-site co-owner of The Goddard School of Middleton. Mark and his wife, Johann, have a daughter and two young sons. They recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. Mark and Johann are excited to be able to provide Goddard's outstanding program to the children in the community. Their goal is to be a resource for families as well as a school community where parents can share information and learn from each other. Favorite children's book: Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio

Ms. Allison is the On-Site Operator at The Goddard School of Charlestown and brings nineteen years of experience in early childhood administration. She holds a Massachusetts Director II certification and has been part of the Goddard community since 2017, previously serving as Director at the Middleton location before joining Charlestown in 2024. Allison earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from UMass Amherst, her master’s degree in Education from Cambridge College and, as a lifelong learner, is currently exploring doctoral programs in education. She loves supporting children and teachers as they discover their strengths and enjoys witnessing each “lightbulb moment.” As a mother of two, she understands the importance of high-quality early education and is grateful to work within the welcoming, historic Charlestown community.

Ms. Edeara grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and moved to Boston, MA, right after graduating high school. She followed her passion for early childhood education by attending Urban College of Boston and Bunker Hill Community College. With 7 years of experience in childcare, she has a special love for working with infants and toddlers, as she believes in the importance of nurturing their growth from the very beginning. Creating a safe, caring, and supportive space for children is at the heart of everything Ms. Edeara does. She believes that every child deserves to feel secure and valued as they learn and explore the world. One of her favorite children's books is “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Eric Carle, a story that speaks to the wonder of discovery and the joy of learning.

Ms. Victoria has a deep passion for early childhood education and finds great fulfillment in guiding young learners as they explore and grow. She treasures the joy of seeing a child’s face light up with excitement when they discover something new and believes in fostering a nurturing and encouraging learning environment. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Victoria finds peace in caring for her extensive plant collection, which has grown to over 150 plants. As a proud mother, she cherishes the time spent with her son and values the strong sense of community she has experienced in her lifelong home of Boston. One of her favorite books to share with children is Giraffes Can’t Dance, a heartwarming story that teaches perseverance and self-confidence. She also enjoys incorporating music into learning, believing that songs help children express themselves and embrace the joy of discovery.

Ms. Gloria is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She has many years of experience working with children and loves seeing their growth and development. Gloria is passionate about helping people of all ages reach their goals and believes in supporting others with kindness, patience, and care. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Ms. Adriana is originally from Scituate and just recently moved to Boston! Her journey began with babysitting for neighbors and continued as she took on nannying roles, deepening her love for children and early childhood development. Since 2022, she has been working in school settings and loves it. Growing up, she was deeply inspired by her aunt, who was a foster parent for 17 years through DARE Family Services. This experience helped shape her understanding of the importance of providing a stable, loving, bright and supportive environment for all children. She finds joy in creating a nurturing classroom where even the youngest learners feel safe, valued, and loved. Her favorite book is Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman, a story that reflects her belief in the power of curiosity, connection, and belonging in a child’s earliest years.

Ta'lia is an EEC Certified Teacher at The Goddard School, joining the Toddler Teaching Team with a commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for the children and families she serves. She holds EEC certifications in Infant/Toddler and Preschool care, is CPR/First Aid certified, and is working toward an associate’s degree at Bunker Hill Community College. With seven years of classroom experience including early training in a mixed-age preschool (ages 2.9–6) and work with the organization ABCD where she earned her Infant/Toddler certification. Ta'lia brings practical knowledge and a calm, experienced presence to her classroom. Her teaching is guided by empathy, kindness, clear expectations, and strong family partnership; she fosters independence through play and encourages creativity, curiosity, and storytelling across art and dramatic play. Ta'lia’s favorite book to share is Pete the Cat Plays Hide and Seek, and she especially values the dramatic play centers.

My name is Kiani, Preferred as Kiki. I was born & raised in Boston MA. My family is originally from Honduras La Ceiba, Cortes. I grew up in a huge family surrounded by children, and siblings. This influenced my love of structured play, watching my siblings grow and the desire to support my family in any way as possible. I have been in the early childhood education field for 15 years. I began volunteering seasonal programs, after school, nanny, counselor, and summer positions, since then I have continued to care for children professionally. My experience has become successful. My favorite color is purple, and children’s book ; Chica Chica Boom Boom. My favorite part about being a teaching teacher is, putting a smile on the children’s faces every day.