Our Goddard School Teachers

After being a part of the Triangle community for over twenty years, I am proud to open The Goddard School. Having raised two children, I recognize how valuable it is to set a solid foundation for children in their early years of learning. I love building great connections with parents, families, children and my team. My vision for the school is to provide stimulating child care that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Ms. Sue is a dedicated and experienced early childhood education leader with 30 years of experience in the field. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and has served in a variety of roles throughout her career, including Teacher, Assistant Director, and Director. Her extensive experience and passion for early childhood education have shaped her commitment to creating a welcoming, nurturing, and supportive environment where children, families, and educators can thrive. Born and raised in North Carolina, Ms. Sue enjoys spending quality time with her family and traveling the world. She is also a proud fan of the UNC Tar Heels and Kansas City Chiefs!

Ms. Taylor is a passionate educator with over 10 years of experience in education and over a year at The Goddard School at 5401 North. She graduated from Elon University with bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and Music Production & Recording Arts and holds an active North Carolina teaching license. Throughout her career, she has taught students across various grade levels, subjects, and learning abilities. She also served on the WCPSS STEM Leadership Curriculum Committee, developing engaging lessons and resources for K–12 educators. As Assistant Director, Ms. Taylor is dedicated to supporting teachers, building meaningful relationships with families, and fostering a nurturing environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.

Mrs. Andrea is a passionate and dedicated educator with six years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is committed to creating a loving, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported. Mrs. Andrea believes in caring for each child as if they were her own and finds the unconditional love and joy children bring to be the most rewarding part of teaching. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys spending her free time diamond painting!

Ms. Emily is a caring educator with four years of experience in early childhood education. She is passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where every child feels supported and encouraged to learn and grow. Ms. Emily approaches each child with the same love, patience, and attention she would give her own, and she finds joy in watching children learn, develop, and reach new milestones each day. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys shopping, listening to music, and working on her car!

Ms. Abi is a passionate and dedicated educator with over 10 years of experience in early childhood education and has been a valued member of The Goddard School for over a year. She is committed to creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels supported and encouraged to thrive. Ms. Abi finds joy in playing a meaningful role in children's growth and development, especially celebrating their accomplishments as they discover new skills and reach important milestones. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys crafting, spending quality time with her dog, Jackson, and her niece, Charlotte. A fun fact about Ms. Abi is that she absolutely loves strawberries!

Ms. Makaela is a caring and dedicated educator with six years of experience in early childhood education and a member of Goddard 5401 for 1 year. She is passionate about creating a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to learn and grow. Ms. Makaela finds joy in building meaningful connections with children, seeing their faces light up when she enters the classroom, and celebrating their accomplishments as they reach important developmental milestones. A unique fact about Ms. Makaela is that she has permanent hearing loss in both ears. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys traveling to the beach and driving her big red Jeep!

Ms. Maria is a passionate and dedicated educator with eight years of experience in early childhood education. She has earned numerous college-level certificates in early childhood education, strengthening her knowledge and expertise in teaching young children. She is committed to creating a fun, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to grow. Ms. Maria finds great joy in the love and happiness children bring to each day and loves being part of their development. Originally from Venezuela, she is fluent in Spanish and enjoys incorporating her language and cultural background into the classroom to enrich children's learning experiences. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Maria enjoys spending time outdoors, biking, and reading!

Ms. Seima is a caring and enthusiastic educator with one year of experience in early childhood education. Originally from Mexico, she is fluent in Spanish and brings her language and cultural background into the classroom. Ms. Seima enjoys working with children because she admires their boundless energy, honesty, creativity, adaptability, and resilience. She finds joy in watching their unique personalities shine as they explore, discover, and grow each day. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Seima loves taking trips to the mountains and spending time with her cat, Elsa. A fun fact about her are that her favorite colors are pink and black!

Mrs. Anusha is a caring and dedicated educator with three years of experience in early childhood education. Originally from India, she speaks Telugu and brings her unique cultural background and experiences into the classroom. Mrs. Anusha is passionate about creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel encouraged to explore, discover, and learn new things. She finds joy in fostering children's natural curiosity and celebrating their growth and accomplishments. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Anusha enjoys expressing her creativity through art, cooking, and playing games!

Mrs. Sunantha, affectionately known as Mrs. Sunshine, is a passionate and dedicated educator with 25 years of experience in early childhood education. Originally from Thailand, she is fluent in Thai and brings her unique cultural background and experiences into the classroom. Mrs. Sunshine is committed to creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel loved, supported, and encouraged to grow. She finds great joy in teaching young children, building meaningful connections, and watching them learn and discover new things each day. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Sunshine enjoys expressing her creativity through arts and crafts, hands-on projects, and painting!

Ms. Jennifer is a caring and dedicated educator with six years of experience in early childhood education. She is passionate about creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Ms. Jennifer finds great joy in watching children learn and grow, celebrating their unique personalities, and building meaningful relationships with both children and their families. Fluent in Spanish, she brings valuable language skills and experiences into the classroom. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Jennifer enjoys staying active at the gym, spending quality time with her family, and exploring new places on road trips!

Ms. Mikenzie is a nurturing and enthusiastic educator with over one year of experience in early childhood education. She especially loves seeing their faces light up with pride as they reach important milestones, such as potty training, feeding themselves, and learning to write. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Mikenzie enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and foods, and spending quality time watching movies with her grandmother!

Mrs. Latoya is a passionate and dedicated educator with 10 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is committed to creating a nurturing, engaging environment where children feel encouraged to explore, imagine, and grow. Mrs. Latoya finds great joy in fostering children's creativity, watching them discover new skills, and celebrating their accomplishments as they reach important milestones. In addition to her classroom responsibilities, she is a familiar face throughout the school, often assisting in the front office, supporting daily operations, and helping close the building. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Latoya enjoys reading suspense novels, decorating, and shopping for home décor!

Ms. MyAsia is a caring educator with four years of experience in early childhood education. Ms. MyAsia finds great joy in watching children develop new skills, discover their unique personalities, and reach important developmental milestones. She loves being part of their learning journey and celebrating their accomplishments along the way. Outside of the classroom, Ms. MyAsia enjoys spending quality time with her godson on the weekends, styling hair, and treating herself to getting her nails done!

Mrs. Heidi is a passionate educator with 11 years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a STEM concentration, a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, an active NC Teaching License, and Montessori certification. She is dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging classroom where children feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn. Mrs. Heidi loves seeing children's faces light up as they discover new skills and reach milestones. She was recognized as WRAL's Teacher of the Week for fostering a family-like classroom environment that promotes belonging and academic motivation. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Heidi enjoys hiking, reading, and playing board games!

Ms. Nevaeh is a caring educator with three years of experience in early childhood education. She is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child feels secure, valued, and encouraged to explore and learn. Ms. Nevaeh understands the importance of emotional well-being in early childhood development and finds joy in helping children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover the world around them. She is currently continuing her education to further expand her knowledge and skills. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Nevaeh enjoys playing tennis, studying psychology, and expressing her creativity through crafting latte art!

Ms. Shamuriel is a passionate and dedicated educator with 17 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and an Early Childhood Equivalency credential. She has also pursued studies in Speech Communication Disorders and is continuing her education in Birth–Pre-K education. Ms. Shamuriel is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel empowered to grow cognitively, emotionally, physically, academically, and socially. She finds great joy in helping children build confidence, discover their strengths, and achieve goals they once thought were beyond their reach. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys serving others, traveling, spending quality time with family, and hunting for antlers!

Mrs. Jessica is a passionate educator with six years of experience in early childhood education. She is committed to creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel encouraged to explore, discover, and grow. Mrs. Jessica loves seeing children embrace their natural curiosity, viewing them as little scientists who are constantly investigating and making sense of the world around them. Inspired by her grandmother, who owned and operated her own daycare, Mrs. Jessica is proud to carry on her family's legacy of nurturing and educating young children. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys baking and exploring her appreciation for Korean and Japanese cultures!

Ms. Becky is an experienced and skilled educator with over 25 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development with a specialization in Differentiated Instruction, bringing extensive knowledge and experience to the classroom. Ms. Becky is committed to creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels valued and supported. She finds great joy in watching children learn, grow, and reach important developmental milestones. Outside of the classroom, she loves spending time with her family, especially her nephews, Jacob and Cody, and her niece, Emily. She also enjoys watching Lifetime and Hallmark movies, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, completing word search puzzles, and collecting dolphins!

Mrs. Razma is a warm and nurturing educator with over 10 years of experience in early childhood education. She is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where children feel encouraged to explore, discover, and grow. Mrs. Razma finds great joy in witnessing children's natural curiosity as they investigate the world around them, develop new skills, and make exciting discoveries each day. Originally from Afghanistan, she is fluent in Dari and brings her unique cultural background and experiences into the classroom. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Razma enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and spending quality time with her family!

Ms. Kimberly is a creative and experienced educator with over 25 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds multiple college-level certificates in Infant and Toddler Care, Early Childhood Social-Emotional Development, Preschool Education, and School-Age Education. Her extensive knowledge and experience help her create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel loved, valued, and supported. Ms. Kimberly finds great joy in building meaningful relationships with children and especially cherishes the excitement and hugs she receives when entering the classroom each day. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys coloring, visiting the beach, fishing, and spending quality time with her boyfriend and son!

Ms. Ruth is a passionate and nurturing educator with 10 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds credentials in Early Childhood Education and is committed to creating a warm, supportive, and engaging environment where children feel encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. Ms. Ruth finds great joy in being part of the important developmental stages in children's lives, celebrating their accomplishments, and watching them discover new skills and abilities. She values the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in each child's learning journey. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Ruth enjoys expressing her creativity through painting and drawing, playing video games, and has a special love for owls!

Ms. Maryna is a warm and enthusiastic educator with five years of experience in early childhood education. Originally from Ukraine, she is fluent in Ukrainian and Russian and brings her unique cultural background and experiences into the classroom. Ms. Maryna is committed to creating a joyful, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. She finds great happiness in working with children, appreciating their ability to find wonder in the simplest moments and bring joy to each day. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Maryna enjoys expressing her creativity through singing and painting, and she loves sharing jokes to bring smiles and laughter to those around her!

Ms. Anna is a thoughtful and enthusiastic educator with three years of experience in early childhood education. She finds great joy in watching children develop new skills, gain confidence, and celebrate their accomplishments. Ms. Anna especially loves seeing their excitement and sense of pride as they reach new milestones and make meaningful discoveries about themselves and the world around them. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Anna enjoys baking, reading, and playing video games!

Ms. Alexis is a caring educator with three years of experience in early childhood education. Ms. Alexis finds great joy in building meaningful relationships with children and celebrating their accomplishments as they learn new skills and reach important developmental milestones. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys playing tennis and golf and is a huge animal lover, especially when it comes to dogs! A fun fact about Ms. Alexis is that her favorite childhood movie is Happy Feet!