Our Teachers

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 40 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 18 and Nathan who is 16. I also love to read and bake.

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!

I am Miss. Donna and I am the Pre-K teacher at Goddard. I have been working with children for over 21 years and I love what I do. My goal is to make a difference in the world of childcare. One of the main reasons why I chose to work with children is because I love them and two is because I know that at the end of the day, I was the one who brought a smile to the children's faces and I was able to give the children the tools that they need to succeed in life. When I am not at The Goddard School I am with my husband and 2 children.

My name is Ms. Angie. I am currently working on obtaining my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education through Penn Foster College. I have been with Goddard for over a year. It’s been my dream to become a lead teacher, and I’ve been able to accomplish that dream with The Goddard School of Stony Brook. I am the lead teacher in the Giraffe room. I enjoy working with children and being part of their learning and growth.

I have been working with children for 10 years and have a Master's Degree in English Literature from Bangladesh. I started as an assistant, moved around the building, and worked my way up to lead teacher. I believe that children are innocent, pure-hearted, and full of affection. They deserve a caring, loving, and safe atmosphere, and I am always ready to provide that for them. When I am not at The Goddard School, I am at home with my husband and son.