Our Goddard School Teachers

Alpa and Dipen Patel are the owners of The Goddard School Fort Mill SC (Doby's Bridge) . Alpa has Bachelors degree in Health Care and more than 10 years experience in the field. Dipen has Masters degree in Industrial and System engineering from University of Florida and 16 years of experience working in Financial Industry holding various management positions. Both Alpa and Dipen have Childcare administration credential and experience managing and running successful Goddard School in Charlotte region. Raising two boys who attended the Goddard School, they learned about program and felt immediate connection to the Goddard philosophy of fostering the love of learning while providing a safe, nurturing environment for children. Their goal is to continue making families' Goddard experience exceptional by providing nurturing and stimulating environment for their children to become confident learners as they grow and develop.

Ms. Ashley joined the Dobys Bridge Team in August of 2023 after moving cross country from Texas where she was the Director of Operations for another Goddard School. Before Texas, she began her career with Goddard as a Toddler teacher in New Hampshire. Ms. Ashley discovered her love for early learning through babysitting and caretaking for her younger cousins, family members, and friends. In May of 2020, she graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Development from Adrian College. Ms. Ashley & her husband, Tyler, hope to be the owners of a childcare/school one day. Ms. Ashley’s favorite children’s author is Eric Carle and she loves showing his illustrations for her toddlers to see!

Ms. Katie joined the Goddard Family in 2023. Ms. Katie earned her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from James Madison University. She taught 4th grade in northern Virginia for 8 years. Ms. Katie loves watching young minds grow, explore, and learn from the world around them. When she isn’t teaching, you can find Ms. Katie trying to keep up with her two kiddos, Liam and Harper Rose.

Ms. Kelly joined our school with her daughter in 2023. Ms. Kelly graduated with her BS in Birth through Kindergarten and has been in early education since 2012. Over the years she has had experience as an assistant, lead teacher and director.

Ms. Kansas is from Spartanburg, SC, and has worked in childcare for over two years, spending most of her time in the infant room, a place that truly fills her heart with joy. She has a deep love for babies and feels so lucky to help them learn, grow, and reach new milestones each day. Ms. Kansas is excited to be part of the Goddard family and looks forward to making a positive impact on the children in her care.

Ms. Kenley recently joined the Goddard family as a Lead Infant Teacher after spending several years as a nanny. Caring for babies has always been her passion, and she loves helping them grow, learn, and celebrate each new milestone. When she’s not in the classroom, Ms. Kenley enjoys crafting, hiking, golfing, baking homemade sourdough, and making memories with her husband.

Ms. Rachel joined the Goddard team in June of 2023. She graduated high school in 2010 and became a nanny. After many years she decided child care was her passion. With the encouragement from her husband, she ventured into early education in 2022 at another facility in South Carolina as an Infant teacher. Ms. Rachel's goal is to become an elementary school teacher after finishing her degree. She is married and has a wonderful daughter, enjoys cooking, and drawing.

Joined The Goddard Family in 2022. Ms Alyssa holds an ECE credential with a focus on Creativity and Art for Young Learners. She moved here from Connecticut with her husband, son and baby on the way. Before coming to Goddard, Ms. Alyssa taught at Bright Horizons for 5 years in a blended class of children aged 18 months to 3 years. Ms. Alyssa can make pretty cool balloon animals too, including a butterfly, dog and crown. When she isn't teaching, Ms. Alyssa enjoys getting creative using her Cri-cut machine.

Ms. Kelly is excited to be returning to the Goddard family and looks forward to connecting with each of her students and their families. Having grown up right here in Fort Mill, serving this community is especially meaningful to her. She brings a strong educational background to the classroom, holding an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Studies. Her passion for supporting children's growth and development helps create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for every student. Outside of school, her life centers around her wonderful family. She is married to her best friend, and together they have two children, Jayleigh (14) and Ronnie (8). Ms. Kelly is looking forward to an incredible school year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences!

Ms. Christina is originally from Ohio and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Winthrop University. She has more than ten years of experience working with young children, ranging from infants to two-year-olds. Ms. Christina is passionate about early childhood education and enjoys watching each child grow and develop their unique personality. She has been a valued member of the Goddard family since 2016 and looks forward to many more years of nurturing, teaching, and supporting the children in her care.

Ms. Briannah joined the Goddard family in 2024. She quickly learned her love for children and early childhood education. She has worked as an infant/toddler teacher and also has attended the Lake Wylie School of Dental Assisting. In her free time she enjoys traveling, shopping and spending time with her boyfriend.

Ms. Irene was born and raised in Fort Mill, where her love for being around children first began back in high school. She hopes to encourage young minds to dream big and always believe in themselves. Ms. Irene looks forward to being a positive influence and creating meaningful connections with the children she works with. In her free time, she enjoys watching FC Charlotte soccer games and spending the day shopping.

Ms. Chloe joined the Goddard family in August of 2024. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Sociology. Ms. Chloe has worked with children of all ages and loves to make a difference in each child's life. In her free time she enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with her family and friends.

Ms. Monica joined the Goddard family in May of 2026. She comes with over ten years of experience working with children ages newborn to fifth grade. Most of those years were spent working with children ages one to three. Her future plans are to go back to school for Early Childhood Education and possibly teaching. In her free time she enjoys watching movies, reading, listening to music, and spending time with her ten year old son, Henry.

Joined The Goddard Family in 2022. Ms Savannah earned her degree in Music Education from North Greenville University. She taught Music at Chester Park Elementary School for 4 years. When she isn't at Goddard, she stays busy with her husband and two sons!

Ms. Faith joined us in 2022. Before coming to Goddard, Faith was a Preschool and Toddler teacher at a licensed childcare center in South Carolina. Before that, she attended The Arts of Academy College in California. But her heart was in ECE, so back to the Carolinas she came. Faith will start classes at York Tech to earn her Associate degree in ECE in 2023. Faith says, "When my kids grow, I grow." So true! When she isn't teaching, Ms. Faith enjoys exercising and scrapbooking.

Joined The Goddard family in 2022. Ms. Jessica holds an Associate degree in Social Science with a focus in Speech Pathology. She holds a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science. Before coming to Goddard, Jessica was a Speech Therapy Assistant, providing in-home care for her young clients. Jessica went to a high school for the performing arts and still enjoys hip-hop, ballet and jazz dancing. She also enjoys reading fictional drama.

Ms. Christian has over five years of experience working with children ages 2 to 5. She found her passion for early childhood education through babysitting for family and friends. She is currently studying Early Childhood Education at York Technical College and plans to pursue a Master’s in Elementary Education. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading, watching crime shows, and spending time with loved ones.

Ms. Alexis joined the Goddard family in November of 2025. She and her husband moved to Rock Hill from Charleston, South Carolina in the summer of 2025. Ms. Alexis has three years of experience teaching children ages three to five. She believes in leading with a gentle heart and creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels loved, supported, and encouraged to be themselves. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Alexis enjoys spending time with family and friends, sketching, and being outdoors!

Ms. Tayller joined The Goddard Family in 2021. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in English and Human Development and Family Studies from The University of Alabama and has been an early childhood educator since 2014. When she's not in the classroom, Ms. Tayller loves getting lost in a good book and can often be found exploring her local library or favorite bookstore. She is also a Goddard parent, and her son, Weston, attends our school, making The Goddard community especially meaningful.

Ms. Katherine joined the Goddard family in 2025. She earned her Associates of Arts degree from Central Piedmont Community College and plans to further her education with the goal of teaching Art in the elementary school level. In her free time she enjoys crocheting, water color painting, and baking. She brings energy and imagination to the classroom and loves the inspiring students through the arts!

Ms. Kaitlyn has lived in the Waxhaw area for about 10 years. She has almost 8 years of experience working in childcare from newborns to elementary age. She plans to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2027 but is extremely excited to be a part of the Goddard family! Ms. Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with family and friends, shopping, and traveling in her free time.

Ms. Ali has over 15 years of certified early childhood education experience. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for helping children learn and grow. Her experience includes childcare, nannying, and teaching Kindergarten and 1st grade in the public school setting. Ms. Ali believes in creating a nurturing, engaging, and supportive classroom environment where every child feels valued, encouraged, and excited to explore. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Ali enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, Remi, trying new recipes, making memories with her family, reading, and listening to podcasts. She looks forward to building relationships with each child and family and creating a year filled with learning, growth, and joyful experiences!

Ms. Olivia recently joined the Goddard family and is excited to be part of the team. She has lived in Fort Mill most of her life and has three years of experience working with children through babysitting and camp counseling. She enjoys creating a fun, caring, and positive environment where children can learn, play, and grow. When she’s not in the classroom, Ms. Olivia enjoys hiking, pilates, and spending quality time with her family.