Our Teachers

Vona Hill is the onsite co-owner of The Goddard School located in Framingham. Vona and her husband, Karim, are the proud parents to three sons. Vona recognizes the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment and is enthusiastic about delivering Goddard's exceptional program to the community. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Vona went on to establish and operate several businesses. As a mother, she applies the same innovative and analytical thinking to parenting as she does to all things, and she is passionate about the critical foundational years of a child's life. She looks forward to sharing her passion with the families of Framingham.

Ms. Becky is the Director at the Goddard School of Framingham. She has been working with children for over 30 years in different capacities. She lives in northern Connecticut with her my family. Ms. Becky has three older children and a husband of thirty years. This year, she was blessed to have a new addition to her family—her first granddaughter! When she is not working, she enjoys tending to her my micro farm. She relishes the serenity of nature and loves to garden! Ms. Becky also enjoys making soap and other natural personal care products. She and her husband like to go hiking, biking, camping, and fishing. She also enjoys practicing yoga and qi gong. Reading is one of Ms. Becky's favorite past times by far, though. Her favorite children’s book is Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey.

Ms. Sophie is a teacher in our Preschool classroom. She is infant/toddler and preschool certified. Ms. Sophie has been a certified teacher for over 8 years. However, her passion for working with children began when she was much younger. As a child she worked at her mother's daycare as her "little helper". Ms. Sophie is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in health and science and is aspirational about becoming a registered dietitian.

Ms. Brittany is in our Young Toddler room. She is infant, toddler, and preschool certified. She hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has experience in schools, early child care programs, and residential programs. At home she enjoys her fur babies Hela and Loki.

Ms. Kathy is a floating teacher assistant who has been involved with children for many years. She enjoys providing a clean, safe, and exciting environment for children to learn and grow. She has 5 children of her own. She also has her Masters degree in Social Work and a degree in phycology.

Ms. Francelly is one of our certified floaters. She is currently finishing up her General Studies Associates in Science. She loves to see how much children absorb information. At home she has a young son who keeps her on her toes.

Ms. Faith is one of our Certified classroom supports. She holds an associates in Early Childhood Education. She is currently enrolled at Framingham State University with a Major in Child and Family Studies and a minor in Psychology.

Ms.Amanda is one of our certified infant teachers. She started her career as an English teacher at a young age in Brazil. She is now currently working on her bachelors in early childhood education. She is a mother of two boys and is happily married.

Ms. Hailey is one of our Infant teachers. She is a certified teacher and has her Bachelors degree in Human Services. She is also working toward her Masters degree. She is passionate about helping children learn and grow. One day Hailey would like to become a Director.

Ms. Kokila has a bachelor's in engineering. She also has experience in childcare in India. She loves being with children and has chosen childcare as her career. She enjoys watching the children learn and grow.

Ms. Victoria is one of our certified floats. She is mostly seen in the Get Set room. She holds a B.S. degree in Home Economics Education. Victoria has been in early childcare for over 16 years. She has 2 children of her own, a son and a daughter.

Ms. Julia is one of our Get Set teachers. She has her B.S. in early childhood development and is a certified teacher. She is passionate about helping children learn and grow. She loves reading and spending time with family and friends.

Ms. Valeriya is one of our Get Set teachers. She has wanted to be a teacher since childhood. She enjoys meeting new families and teaching children. When she is not at work she has a son at home who she loves very much.

Ms. Jossi is our certified first steps teacher. She loves watching the children learn and grow. She enjoys going for walks and watching the sunset.

Ms. Olivia is one of our assistant classroom support teachers. She is working towards her bachelors degree in psychology. She cares about childrens education.

Ms. Kristaly is an assistant classroom support teacher. She is majoring in Biotechnology with a goal of on day becoming a veterinarian. She is from a large family and enjoys traveling.

Ms. Shiesha is psychology doctorate student with goals of becoming a clinical psychologist. She has passion for helping children and making sure they are properly cared for. She has a husband and two kids of her own.

Ms. Faith is one of our floating assistant teachers. She has been in this field 25 years. She has worked with infants all the way to troubled adolescents. Her favorite children's book is Pete the Cat and The Perfect Pizza Party.