Nirav is a native to Long Island, who calls the village of Roslyn Heights his hometown. Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, he attended Baruch College, NY. He graduated in 1999, majoring in Business Administration and Economics. After spending fifteen years in various, successful retail ventures, he decided to change directions. Following a lifelong passion for caring for children, he opened his first The Goddard School in Stony Brook. Nirav's goal was to have a high-quality childcare system that he had difficulty finding for his two kids. As a parent, Nirav strongly believes that every child has the potential to benefit the most in life. “Be the best person that you can be! My goal for children is to acquire a love for education, and gain a greater self-image of themselves.”

I have been in the early childhood education field for over 35 years. I have a Bachelors Degree in Education in addition to my many years of experience. From teaching 2, 3 and 4-year-olds to running daycare centers, I have been fortunate to be able to fulfill my only career desire which was to work with children. I believe that providing a safe, nurturing environment while also offering the opportunity for children to learn and grow at their own individual pace is the greatest gift I can offer these children. When they come smiling into school and I hear their laughter and excitement throughout the day, I feel that I am accomplishing my goals.

My name is Diana and I am proud to call The Goddard School my new home as the Infant Teacher. I have been teaching infants and toddlers for over 20 years. I love finding new ways to give children fun learning experiences. I always knew I wanted to work with children. I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my husband Jim and my two sons, Dylan who is 14 and Nathan who is 11. I also love to read and bake.

Hello! My name is Maria Martinez, I have a Bachelor in Spanish with a minor in Education from the University at Buffalo. I hope to continue my education by getting a Master's degree in Education and becoming a Bilingual teacher. I have worked with children for over five years and every day is an adventure with them. I enjoy watching them grow and learning new things with them along the way. I can't wait to see what this journey will bring!

Hi!! My name is Alliyah Ramirez, I am currently attending St. Joseph’s College studying early childhood education. My goal is to become a teacher/ special education teacher. Along with The Goddard School, I am looking forward to working with children and enhance my career. I love to help children succeed in their education!

Hello, my name is Angelique Garcia. I am currently a college student and I’m working towards my associate's degree in early childhood education. I’m currently a teaching assistant here at the Goddard School of Stony Brook. It’s my dream to become a lead teacher. I love working with children because I believe that they are our greatest teachers. Nurturing them & watching them grow is an absolute pleasure.

I have always wanted to work with children so I started my career in daycare. My motto in life is to teach and nurture children to the best of their abilities. They are our future.