Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted
Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning.
Expertise & Skills
Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day.
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Ms Tracy
OwnerTracy Rana has a background in business. She has over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and management. Her family is the reason she chose to work with The Goddard School. As a parent herself, she understands how important early childhood education is in a child’s development. Tracy has lived in Montgomery County for 15 years and is married with one son. She attended Michigan State University where she graduated with a degree in Marketing. -
Evelia
DirectorMSDE 90 Hour Preschool Certification • Started working in Early Childhood Education in 1995 • Joined our team in August 2019 -
Ms Taleen
Assistant DirectorBachelor’s Degree in Children’s Studies from Eastern Washington University • MSDE 45 Hour Preschool Certification • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2008 • Joined our team in May 2018 -
Ms Farrukh
Assistant DirectorMs. Farrukh studied Information Technology at the University of Maryland and has worked in many childcare settings. Farrukh has lead children’s programs and activities for several years within her faith community. Ms. Farrukh has completed the Infant Toddler and Preschool certifications and supports all of our classrooms. -
Tigist
Infant TeacherAge Group - Infants • Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Poona University, India • Working in the Early Childhood Education Field since 2015 • Joined our team in September 2021 -
Marian
Infant TeacherAge Group - Infants • CDA (Child Development Associate Certification) and a Bachelor's Degree in French and German from the University of Nigeria • Working in Early Childhood Education field since 2007 • Joined our team in April 2025 -
Ms Kidist
Toddler 1 TeacherAge group - Infants and Toddlers • Associate’s Degree in Business from Africa Beza University College • MSDE 90 Hour Infant and Toddler Certification • Working in Early Childhood Education since 2016 • Joined our team in April 2023 -
Kalyani
Toddler 1 TeacherAge Group - Infants and Toddlers • MSDE 90 Hour Early Childhood Development and Curriculum • Working in the Childhood Education field since 2004 • Joined our team in June 2023 -
Indrani
Toddler 2 TeacherAge Group - Infants and Toddlers • MSDE 90 Hour Infant & Toddler Certification • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from University of Peradeniya • Working in the Childhood Education field since 2012 • Joined our team in August 2023 -
Corinna
Toddler 2 TeacherAge Group - Infants and Toddlers • MSDE 90 Hour Infant & Toddler Certification and Preschool • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2009 • Joined our team in August 2025 -
Jean
Twos 1 TeacherAge Group - Two Years • Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from St. Paul College, The Philippines • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 1996 • Joined our team in August 2025 -
Carmen
Twos 2 TeacherAge Group - Two Years • Child Development Associate in Preschool • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 1994 • Joined our team in January 2025 -
Alexandra
Twos 2 TeacherAge Group - Two Years • MSDE 90 Hour Child Development Certificate and working on her degree in Aeronautical Engineering • Working with young children since 2013 • Joined our team in April 2025 -
Desiree
Bridge TeacherAge group - Two and Three Years • MSDE 90 Hour Infant/Toddler to School Age Certification • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2010 • Joined our team in March 2024 -
Ms Nishadi
Preschool 1 TeacherAge Group - Three Years • MSDE 90 Hour Preschool Certification • Has worked in the Early Childhood Education field since 2005 • Joined our team in October 2019 -
Gloria
Preschool 1 TeacherAge Group - Three Years • Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2009 • Joined our team in May 2024 -
Anne
Preschool 2 TeacherAge Group - Three Years • MSDE 90 Preschool Certification • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 1991 • Joined our team in September 2021 -
Mary
Preschool 2 TeacherAge Group - Three Years • Bachelor’s of Arts in International Studies and Sociology from University of Miami • MSDE 90 Hour Preschool Certification • Started working in Early Childhood Education in 2017 • Joined our team in January 2023 -
Maxine
Pre-K 1 TeacherAge Group - Pre K • Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Columbia Union College • Master’s Degree in Special Education from University of Phoenix • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2005 • Joined our team in February 2021 -
Tiffany
Pre-K 1 TeacherAge Group - Pre K • 90 HR Preschool Certification • Currently working on ECE degree • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2016 • Joined our team in March 2023 -
Miss Laura
Pre-K 2 TeacherAge Group - Pre K • 90 Hour Preschool Certification • Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Human Development from UMCP • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2015 • Joined our team in March 2023 -
Stephanie
Pre-K 2 TeacherAge Group - Pre K • Working on Bachelor’s Degree in Early/Special Education from Grand Canyon University • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Montgomery College • Started working in Early Childhood Education in 2007 • Joined our team in May 2022 -
Shewane
Lead TeacherAge Group - Two Years • MSDE 90 Preschool Certification in Infants and Toddlers • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2009 • Joined our team in November 2021 -
Tanya
Resource TeacherBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Alcorn State University • Working in the Early Childhood and Elementary Education field since 2007 • Joined our team in October 2015 -
Kaamil
Resource TeacherMSDE 90 Hour Preschool Certification • Working in the Childhood Education field since 2014 • Joined our team in November 2023 -
Ms Shahnewaj
Resource TeacherBachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Dhaka University, Bangladesh • MSDE 90 Hour Preschool Certification • Maryland Model for School Readiness training, and Social Emotional Foundations of Early Learning training • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 1988 • Joined our team in April 2017 -
Leandra
Resource TeacherCertification in Early Childhood Education • Started working in Childhood Education in 1995 • Joined our team in September 2021 -
Dassielle
Resource TeacherWorking on Bachelor's Degree in General Studies - STEM • Started working in Early Childhood Education in March 2021 • Joined our team in March 2021 -
Jocelyn
Resource TeacherWorking on degree at Montgomery College • Working in Early Childhood Education since 2019 • Joined our team in 2023 -
Alaina
Sub/FloaterAssociate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education from Montgomery College • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2021 • Joined our team in May 2025 -
Natasha
DirectorAssociates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Montgomery College • Working on Bachelor's Degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University • MSDE 90 Hour Infant/Toddler, Preschool and School Age Certification • Working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2005 • Joined our team in November 2025
