Our Goddard School 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 45 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.

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.

Hi!! My name is Alliyah Ramirez, I am one of the lead teachers here and love to help children succeed in their education!

Hi! I’m Diana, and I have the joy of caring for the infants here at The Goddard School.

Hi! I’m Yanin, and I have the joy of caring for the infants here at The Goddard School.

Hi! I’m Paulina, one of the lead teachers for toddlers. I love speaking Spanish with our children and enjoy bringing creativity into our classroom every day.

Hello! I’m Miss Donna, the Pre-K teacher at The Goddard School. I’ve had the joy of working with children for over 21 years, and I truly love what I do. My mission is to make a positive impact in the world of early childhood education. I chose this path because of my love for children and the fulfillment of knowing that, at the end of each day, I’ve helped bring smiles to their faces and provided them with the tools they need to thrive. When I’m not at The Goddard School, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and our two wonderful children.

My name is Ms. Angie, and I have been with The Goddard School of Stony Brook for over a year. It has been my dream to become a lead teacher, and I am proud to lead the Monkey Room. I truly enjoy working with children and being part of their learning and growth.