Our Goddard School Teachers

Archi and Ash Tripathi are excited to bring The Goddard School to the Chapel Hill area. We have been on-site owners of The Goddard School for the past several years. Archi holds a BS degree in Civil Engineering and MBA finance from University of Indianapolis and spent 20 years working for Lockheed Martin. Ash holds BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He spent 25 years doing Business Consulting, we had two children in care at The Goddard School. We understand the peace of mind that a secure, friendly center with great early childhood experiences can bring a family. Our focus is to provide a warm, nurturing and learning environment that fosters a love of learning and a strong sense of community.

Ms. Angela has been involved with education and childcare for the last decade. She received her Associates in Arts degree at Broward College and then her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at the University of North Florida. She has a passion for children and is grateful for the opportunity to help lead this school. Any spare time she has she spends with her daughter, Grace. They love to read together, as well as, go to the beach, concerts, and Disney World! She’s so happy to be a part of the Goddard Family!

Ms. Shiniqua has been our Assistant Director for The Goddard School for 5 years and has worked in early childcare for over 12 years. She's worked with all age groups and absolutely loves kids! She started working with children when she was in high school and she graduated from Southern Alamance High School in 2012. She is currently going to school to further her education in Early Childhood Education to one day become a Director. Her future goal is to be an Early Childhood Director and own her own school. She has two beautiful children and her hobbies are teaching, singing, dancing, and organizing!

Amy, better known as Ms. Nicole, has been working in childcare for over twenty years! She has extensive training and experience working with young children. Nicole's hobbies include drawing (she is super creative!) and researching new and fun ideas to implement in the classroom. She most enjoys spending time with her two beautiful grandchildren. Her goals for the future include continuing her education and training to ensure successful child growth and development.

Ms. Damariz was born in Mexico and resides in Chapel Hill. She is a mother of 2 children and loves spending time with her family. She went to Durham Tech Community College to receive her Early Childhood Credentials and has been working in Child Care for 8 years. She loves working with children and helping them grow!

Mrs. Eyvetta is a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is married with two children and has a dog named Oreo. Eyvetta has been working in child care since 1993; she obtained her Early Childhood Credentials in 2000 at Wake Technical Community College. Currently, she is working on her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development. Eyvetta enjoys knowing that she is someone who is leaving a mark in young children's lives. She loves what she does and wouldn't trade it for anything!

Ms. Tonya was born in Durham and has lived in Chapel Hill, NC her whole life. She graduated from Alamance Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has a twin brother and a little sister. When her sister started Kindergarten, she began volunteering in the classroom and her love for child care started then! During her free time, she likes spending time with her family, or doing different crafts (she recently learned how to crochet!) She loves working with children, and watching them learn and grow.

Mrs. Swathi is from India where she completed her master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science. She moved to the US in 2023 with her husband and two children. She loves spending time with her family and working with children. Her hobbies are cooking, dancing, and shopping.

Ms. Diana graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 2017. She started working with children in 2016. She loves spending time outdoors and spending time with her family. She has 3 daughters that mean the world to her. Mrs. Diana is a team player and is absolutely wonderful with our toddlers. She is passionate about the enrichment and development of our little ones.

Mrs. Fabiola is originally from Mexico! Her first language is Spanish, but is also fluent in English. She has worked in the early childhood care field since 2000 and has experience with all age groups. She received her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Wake Technical Community College in May 2008! Fabiola is also certified in CPR/FA and ITS/SIDS. She has five children of her own and believes she is a tender but dynamic person! She can't wait to bring more happiness to the lives of the children enrolled at our school!

Ms. Kiri is originally from Kingsland, Georgia. She loves working with children and has a passion in making a difference in children's lives. Her hobbies include; traveling, shopping and hanging out with friends and family. She is currently attending Durham Tech to become a Kindergarten teacher.

Mr. Paul was born and raised in Texas. Although not sporting a ten gallon hat, he can be seen from time to time wearing black cowboy boots. In 2023, Paul began working in Early Childhood Education as a teaching assistant. He later went on to be an after-school teacher at a learning center in Texas. The holder of an Associate of Arts, with a Bachelor of Arts from Elizabeth City State University in progress, Paul is finding that there is much joy in learning something new alongside the students of Goddard each and every day.

Mrs. Jessica loves sports! She likes to play soccer, basketball and volleyball during her free time. She also likes to workout and keep herself productive. She has a son who she loves spending time with and doing fun activities. She also enjoys cooking, staying organized and relaxing!

Mrs. Monique is a native of Durham, NC, but currently resides in the Hillsborough area with her husband of 20 years, her two sons, and a dog named "Queen!" Monique has her certificate and degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked with children and families for 33 years. She enjoys working with children of all ages, but especially loves working with preschool/prek the most. The joy of watching children master their developmental milestones needed for kindergarten or their next phases in life is priceless. Having worked with Goddard since 2014, she looks forward to building long relationships with children, parents, and families.

Jade has worked in childcare for 10 years. She enjoys working with children. She is originally from MA and has her Master's in Healthcare Administration.