Meet Our Goddard Family

Our expertly trained and experienced teachers and staff blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care to help your child have fun while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Careers

If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.

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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. 

  •  Malvika

    Malvika

    On-site Owner
    Malvika has a Bachelor's degree in Economics and earned her Masters in Business Administration from Virginia Tech. She is thrilled to be able to provide The Goddard School's outstanding accredited program to the children and families in the Concord, Kannapolis and surrounding communities. Fun Fact: Enjoys running & singing
  • Ms Delathia

    Ms Delathia

    Executive Director
    Ms. Delathia (Dee) is the Executive Director at TGS. She has a Bachelors of Arts in Education as well as an Associates in Early Childhood Education. She has been in the education field since 1997 and has held a variety of positions, working with all age groups. She plans to earn a Master's Degree in the near future. As an educator, she strives to instill a love for learning in children. She is excited to be a part of The Goddard School family. Fun Fact: Ms. Dee enjoys competitive bowling.
  • Ms Andrea

    Ms Andrea

    Assistant Director-Education
    Ms. Andrea earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from CPCC and her Bachelors Degree in Behavior Science and Education from Liberty University. In her career, she has been an infant, toddler, and pre-k teacher. She believes that every child can learn and grow. A fun fact about Ms. Andrea is that she is an author.
  • Ms Sahara

    Ms Sahara

    Director-Operations
    Mrs. Sahara was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and her Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has enjoyed caring for children for 10+ years and a fun fact about Mrs. Sahara is that she and her husband enjoys roller skating across the world.
  • Ms Chaaya

    Ms Chaaya

    Teacher
    Ms. Chaaya is a graduate of Central Cabarrus High School in Concord, NC. She is a Walden University graduate in Early Childhood Development and has an Infant and Toddler Certification from Stanly Community College. She has been teaching since 2018. She believes that every child has a unique way of learning. She loves teaching children to help them learn, grow, and build bonds. Fun Fact: Ms. Chaaya enjoys going to the park with her daughter, baking, painting, and traveling.
  • Ms Jennifer

    Ms Jennifer

    Teacher
    Ms. Jen earned her CDA (Bilingual) from Rasmussen University in Bloomington, MN and received her NC credentials from Central Piedmont Community College. She believes that all children learn differently and enjoys giving them a hands-on experience. She loves watching their minds as work as they learn without knowing that they are learning. Fun fact: Ms. Jen loves to bake and spend time with her family.
  • Ms Geneva

    Ms Geneva

    Teacher
    Ms. Geneva earned her BA in Human Services and Management from the University of Phoenix, and her AA in Social Work from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. She has been an early childhood educator for over 15 years. She believes that her role is to nurture a lifelong love of learning. She encourages her students to explore their natural curiosity with hands on, active lessons and play. Fun Fact: Ms. Geneva enjoys organic gardening and kayaking. Her son races cars and she is his number one fan!
  • Ms Jada

    Ms Jada

    Teacher
    Ms. Jada is currently working towards getting her Psychology and Early Childhood Development Degree. She has been in the education field for over 2 years, but has been working with children most of her life. She loves watching children learn and grow so they can become great like she knows they can be. Fun Fact: Ms. Jada enjoys doing makeup in her free time.
  • Ms Eva

    Ms Eva

    Teacher
    Ms. Evie graduated from Northwestern High School in Rockhill, SC. She has been working with preschool- and elementary-aged children as a swimming instructor since 2021. It has always been a dream of hers to work within the early childhood education setting and is excited that The Goddard School is the beginning of her journey. She believes that for all humans, mistakes are part of the learning process, and that patience, empathy, and respect are the keys to success. Fun fact: Ms. Evie is a short story writer and an avid reader; her home library has over 500 books…so far! She enjoys thrifting secondhand books and playing video games.
  • Ms Radha

    Ms Radha

    Teacher
    Ms. Radha earned her degree in Teachers Training and B.A. from Annamali University in India. She previously worked as a Primary School Teacher in Dharmapuri, India. Her passion for teaching came at an early age as she loves spending time with children. She believes that every child learns at a different pace and we have to allow them to develop their skills. Fun Fact: Ms. Radha enjoys cooking, music, and spending time with her family.
  • Ms Kalisa

    Ms Kalisa

    Teacher
    Ms. Kalisa graduated from West Stanly High School and has been working in the education field since 1996. We are excited to have her here at The Goddard School. She enjoys watching the children grow and learn new things everyday. Fun Fact: Ms. Kalisa likes to travel and loves ice cream.
  • Ms Katherine

    Ms Katherine

    Teacher
    Ms. Katherine graduated from University of Costa Rica with a degree in Customer Service. She has been working with children since 2014. She is happy to be here at The Goddard School and we are happy to have her here with us. She loves when her children learn something new. Fun Fact: She loves to cook for her husband and children.
  • Ms Shayla

    Ms Shayla

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Shayla is currently working towards her Early Education Degree at Rowan Cabarrus Community College. She has been teaching since 2019. She believes that people should treat others how they want to be treated and that we have an impact on everyone we come in contact with. Fun Fact: Ms. Shayla loves theater, reading, and writing.
  • Ms Jessica

    Ms Jessica

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Jessica earned her degree in Elementary and Special Education from UNC-Charlotte. She has been working with children since 2021 and enjoys watching them grow everyday. Fun Fact: In her spare time, Ms. Jessica loves to spend time traveling.
  • Ms Christie

    Ms Christie

    Teacher
    Ms. Christie moved to North Carolina 4 years ago with her 2 daughters. She lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico most of her life. She has been caring for children for the last 22 years. She is currently enrolled at RCCC for Early Childhood Education. She loves traveling, swimming, cooking, animals, and Beyonce. She enjoys caring for children because she loves to teach them new things. A fun fact about Ms. Christie is that she lived in Las Vegas for 15 years.
  • Ms Kayla

    Ms Kayla

    Teacher
    Ms. Kayla is currently attending Rowan Cabarrus Community College working towards her Early Childhood Education Degree. Ms. Kayla knew from an early age she wanted to be in education. She is also a devoted Christian. A fun fact about Ms. Kayla is that she is in the process of learning 2 languages.
  • Ms Alexia

    Ms Alexia

    Teacher
    Ms. Alexia (Lexi) was born and raised in Florida. She earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from Livingstone College. She has been working with children since 2020. A fun about Ms. Lexi is that she is also a dancer and crafter.
  • Ms Sarah

    Ms Sarah

    Resource
    Ms. Sarah graduated from South Rowan High School and is currently enrolled in Early Childhood Education. She enjoys caring for children and is excited to see where this experience takes her.
  • Ms Vanessa

    Ms Vanessa

    Teacher
    Ms. Vanessa earned her Education Degree from the teaching school Universidade Guarulhos - Brazil. Ms. Vanessa has been in education for 22 years, 7 of them being in early childhood education. She believes that no kid should be left behind and she enjoys seeing their development everyday.
  • Ms Amber

    Ms Amber

    Teacher
    Ms. Amber earned her BA in Liberal Arts with a minor in Elementary Education from Greensboro College in Greensboro, NC. She has been an early childhood educator since 2015. She enjoys the rapid growth of the infant to preschool years and how eager her students are to absorb and learn everything. She believes that learning through play is the best way for young children to grow. Fun fact: Ms. Amber loves reading and reads about six books a month.
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