Our Teachers

Bill and Melanie Hyatt are the owners of The Goddard School of Greenville (Pelham Road). Bill and Melanie have three wonderful children named Miller, Alexander, and Parker. Melanie is from Hilton Head Island, SC. She attended The University of South Carolina where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Management and Master of Arts in Teaching Degree in Marketing Education. She also earned a Certificate in Learning Disabilities from The College of Charleston. Melanie has many years of experience teaching students at different levels (preschool, elementary, high school, and college). Melanie combines her love of giving back to others with her experience of high standards in education. Bill is from Greenville, SC. Bill receive his Retail Management Degree from The University of South Carolina. Bill has over 25 years experience in retail and business operations. Bill and Melanie look forward to offering a safe and nurturing environment where the children are having fun while learning.

Ms. Kim Groves is originally from North Carolina and moved to Greenville in 2003. Ms. Kim joined our Simpsonville management team in 2007 when we expanded our facility. Ms. Kim attended Western Carolina University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology, with a focus in Child Psychology. Ms. Kim's previous experience includes teacher at a local preschool for five years, Director of a preschool program and Director of the Extended Day Program with a Greenville County school. Ms. Kim is currently our Goddard School Regional Director. She does a great job of maintaining an active system of parent-school connection and supporting our management and teaching staff within all our schools. She is a Goddard School Director Mentor for other directors and has become an amazing resource for many other schools within our Franchise. Ms. Kim was recognized for amazing talents, dedication, and hard work by winning The Goddard School National Director of the Year award.

Mr. Alexander grew up in the Greenville area. Alexander graduated from Anderson University with a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management. After college, he was a Realtor in the Greenville area. He has previous experience working with children of various ages, including coaching high school basketball summer camp programs and being a VBS camp counselor for elementary age children. Alexander and his wife, Celeste, have three beautiful children, two of which attend The Goddard School.