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 Rachelle
On-site OwnerRachelle Hughes is the proud on-site owner of The Goddard School of Raleigh North Hills. She's advocated for ECE since 2003, including roles as a licensed Developmental Specialist, a Clinical Curriculum Specialist at a university for over six years, and most recently Director of Operations of The Goddard School of Raleigh Ridge for over eight years. She's earned her BA in Child Life, MS in Special Education, and is currently pursuing her Ed.D at UNC Chapel Hill. She loves the energy that is abuzz in early learning settings, where relationships and partnership are prioritized at the foundation. She's a member of NAEYC and a presenter for its affiliate, NCAEYC. She also serves on the Program Committee at Poe Health. She enjoys traveling with her husband and their four children to National Parks. They spoil a dog (Moses) and two cats (Tang & Tim). She is a certified beekeeper who hosts backyard and community garden apiaries. She is overjoyed to create this community with you!