Our Goddard School Teachers

Mrs. Hiral, known to families as Mrs. H, is the on-site owner of The Goddard School of Raleigh - Creedmoor Road and is committed to The Goddard School’s mission of making the world a better place through early childhood education. Her goal is for every family to feel they have found a home away from home, where children discover the wonder of learning, build confidence and form lasting friendships. She holds the school to the highest standards of health, safety and security and makes sure every child is cared for by warm, compassionate and highly qualified teachers.

Miss Laticha is the Director and has worked with young children since 2007. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master’s degree in Counseling from Grand Canyon University, giving her a strong understanding of how children grow, think and feel. She brings that understanding to supporting teachers and helping the school respond to children’s individual learning and developmental needs.

Miss Tracy is the Assistant Director of Education and has taught young children since 2007. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University and a master’s degree in Birth to Kindergarten Education from Appalachian State University. Her education and classroom experience guide her work supporting teachers as they create engaging learning experiences that meet children at each stage of development.

Miss Lauren is an Infant Teacher who has worked in early childhood education since 2010 and holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University. Her favorite part of teaching is guiding infants through their many milestones while building strong relationships with them and their parents.

Miss Cameron is an Infant Teacher who joined Goddard in 2023. She completed a Certified Nursing Assistant program and spent three years as a nanny, bringing a medical background and hands-on caregiving experience to the infant classroom. She loves bonding with each infant, building the trusting relationships that help little ones feel secure as they grow and explore.

Miss Ouafae is the First Steps Teacher and has worked with children since she was 16. She is pursuing her education in early childhood and loves watching young learners explore their world, giving them hands-on opportunities to discover and practice new skills every day.

Mrs. Upasana is a Pre-Toddler Teacher who has worked with children since 2019 and holds a degree in Chemistry from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya in India. She finds purpose in helping young children discover what they can do, supporting their curiosity and growing independence through play and hands-on exploration.

Miss Danelsy is a Pre-Toddler Teacher who has worked with children since 2017 and is pursuing her Child Development Associate credential. Her experience and continuing education help her support young learners as they explore, practice new skills and build independence. She especially loves sharing in the excitement of their everyday discoveries.

Miss Kaitlyn is a Resource Teacher who has worked with children since 2021. She supports classrooms across the school and especially enjoys reading and singing with children, bringing opportunities to build language skills and connect through stories and music. Seeing children learn something new each day is her favorite part of teaching.

Miss Naiya is a Get Set Teacher who has worked with children since 2023 and holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management from Shaw University. She loves helping children discover what they can do, encouraging curiosity and hands-on exploration as they develop new skills and become more confident learners.

Miss Gracie is a Twos Teacher who has worked with children since 2024 and is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She loves watching each child’s personality blossom and brings that appreciation for individuality to her classroom, helping children feel valued as they express themselves, explore new interests and build independence.

Miss Brittney is a Preschool Teacher who holds a Child Development Associate credential and has worked with children since 2016. She creates a nurturing, engaging classroom where preschoolers explore new ideas through play and hands-on learning. She loves helping children build confidence as they reach important developmental milestones.

Miss Kellise is a Preschool Teacher and holds a degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Her background informs her understanding of children’s social and emotional needs. She builds connections that help preschoolers feel seen, heard and comfortable being themselves as they learn and develop friendships.

Ms. Neita is a Preschool Teacher who has worked in education since 2005 and holds an Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Development from Ashworth College. She loves connecting with preschoolers, building relationships that help them feel comfortable sharing ideas, participating and exploring. Watching children learn and grow is what makes teaching meaningful to her.

Miss Toni, is a Preschool Teacher who has worked in education since 2018. She loves helping expand young minds, encouraging preschoolers to ask questions, explore new ideas and discover what they can do. Her enthusiasm for learning helps children build curiosity and confidence as they develop new skills.

Miss Majda is a Pre-K Teacher who has worked in early childhood education since 2021 and holds a Child Development Associate credential. She has a passion for children and loves helping Pre-K students grow and learn through hands-on experiences that build the confidence they will carry into kindergarten.

Miss Kisha is a Pre-K Teacher who has been teaching since 1996. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Care and Education from UNC Greensboro, and her decades in the classroom give families an experienced guide for the year before kindergarten. She loves seeing the positive impact she has on children’s development and lives.

Miss Karen is a Pre-K Teacher who has worked with children since 2018 and holds a degree in Business Management from Eastern University. Her experience and desire to make a difference guide her work helping children build confidence, independence and a positive relationship with learning as they prepare for kindergarten.

Ms. Pam earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Marywood University in Scranton, PA and her Master's degree in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She has experience working with children since 2001. Ms. Pam loves teaching children and seeing them develop physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially. Originally from Pennsylvania, she moved to Raleigh with her husband, son, and two dogs. In her spare time, she loves to read, travel and spend time with family.

Miss Loresa is the Kitchen and Floater Teacher and has worked in education since 1995. She supports mealtimes and classrooms across the school, bringing years of experience to helping children feel cared for throughout their day. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing children’s surprised, delighted reactions as they learn new skills.

Kayla is currently attending North Carolina Central studying Early Childhood Education and Business. She has been in the childcare field since 2022. She started working at Goddard in 2025. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, shopping, and traveling. She loves teaching because she looks forward to seeing the children grow while having fun learning!

Miss Sophia is a Resource Teacher who has worked with children since 2025 and is continuing her education at Wake Technical Community College. She supports activities and everyday routines across classrooms, helping children feel encouraged as they try something new. Seeing their smiles and excitement as they learn is her favorite part of teaching.

Miss Skylar is a Resource Teacher who has worked with children since 2023 and holds a degree in Nursing from Wake Technical Community College. Her nursing education brings a foundation in health and development to the attentive care she provides across classrooms. She loves watching children grow and helping them feel secure as they explore and learn.