Our Teachers

Our teachers blend the highest education standards with nurturing care to help foster well-rounded child development.

Careers

If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.

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Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted

Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Expertise & Skills

Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day. 

  •  Brian & Marie

    Brian & Marie

    On-Site Owners
    Hello Brentwood families! We are extremely excited to be the On-Site Owners of the Goddard School of Brentwood! Brian holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, a B.A. in History and has over 15 years of experience as a teacher and principal. Marie holds a Master's in School Counseling, a B.A. in Art Education and also has over 15 years of experience as a teacher and school counselor. Together, we are passionate about early childhood education and have dedicated our careers to the care and well-being of children. We are the proud parents of three brilliant young men. We know what it is like to have demanding careers while expecting the very best for our children while they are in someone else’s care. We are thrilled to use our experience as educators and parents to offer the highest quality early education experience in Brentwood.
  • Ms Rachel

    Ms Rachel

    Executive Director
    Ms. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Finance degree from Tennessee State University. She brings over 20 years of early childhood experience to Goddard Brentwood, as well as six years of experience as a center director, prior to joining our team. She is passionate about early childhood education, teacher development, and her positivity is contagious. She loves traveling, spending time with her husband and five wonderful children, coaching her son's basketball team, and has completed over fifty 1,000 piece puzzles! Ms. Rachel's favorite children's book is Designed by God, So I Must Be Special, by Bonnie Sose.
  • Ms Sarah

    Ms Sarah

    Assistant Director
    Ms. Sarah P. served as an Assistant Director for eight years prior to joining our team. She also has experience as an infant teacher. She leads with heart and compassion and is excited to implement Goddard's systems. She loves spending time with her husband, their four adorable children, and going to Disney. She is a proud Goddard parent. She is a Disney fanatic, so children's books that feature Disney characters are her favorites.
  • Ms Karena

    Ms Karena

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Norie has been working with children her whole life and has two years of professional experience working with toddlers. She enjoys writing stories, music and books, reading and dancing. Her favorite children's books are The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, and Ladybug Girl by Jacky Davis.
  • Ms Runy

    Ms Runy

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Runy holds a Bachelor's degree in Law. She has years of experience as an infant teacher, toddler teacher and preschool teacher. She loves reading, tennis, and spending time with her family, especially at the park. Her favorite children's book is Where Is My Nose? by Lucas Zanotto.
  • Ms Mallory

    Ms Mallory

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Mallory has over 20 years of childcare industry experience, work with infants through kindergarten students. She loves crafting, reading, and being around water. Her favorite children's books are Woah, Joey!: Tell-a-Tale Book by Daphne Doward Hogstrom, and The Belly Book by Dr. Seuss.
  • Ms Cambria

    Ms Cambria

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Cambria holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, and has more than 10 years of experience caring for young children in the preschool setting. She loves painting, drawing, exploring the outdoors, and her favorite children's book is Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown.
  • Ms Nicole

    Ms Nicole

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Nikkie earned an Early Childhood Education (Child Development) degree from Eastern Michigan University. She has more than 12 years of professional childcare experience. Ms. Nikkie loves the outdoors, spending time with family, flipping dollhouses, repurposing furniture, and baking. Ms. Nikkie is a Goddard parent and her favorite children's books are The Giving Tree, The Book With No Words, and Giraffes Can't Dance.
  • Ms Kathryn

    Ms Kathryn

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Kate holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, with a minor in ESL (English as a Second Language). Her 6 years of experience includes teaching at a Goddard School in New Jersey. She loves finding new coffee shops, baking, spending time with loved ones, and gardening. Her favorite children's book is Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes.
  • Ms Jasmyne

    Ms Jasmyne

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Jasmyne holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, and an Associate's in Early Childhood Education. She has over 14 years of experience in childcare and has worked with infants through Pre-K. She loves crafting and customizing mugs and tumblers. Her favorite children's book is The Bad Seed by Jory John.
  • Ms Wendy

    Ms Wendy

    Floater Teacher
    Ms. Wendy has more than 35 years of experience in childcare in orphanages, hospitals, ministry, and early learning centers. Ms. Wendy is a proud parent of 3 daughters and one son, and three grandsons. She loves crafting, cooking, and the arts. One of her favorite children's books is Whoever You Are by Mem Fox.
  • Ms Patricia

    Ms Patricia

    Floater Teacher
    Ms. Pat brings over 30 years of experience in early childhood education and childcare to Goddard Brentwood. She loves cooking, going for walks and serving in the community. Her favorite children's book is Shady Baby by Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwayne Wade Jr.
  • Ms Samarah

    Ms Samarah

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Samarah is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Science. She has over six years of experience working with ages 0-5. She loves taking her toddler on Mother-daughter dates, shopping, traveling, and trying new foods and restaurants. Her favorite children's book is The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
  • Ms Alizabeth

    Ms Alizabeth

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Ali has more than five years of experience caring for infants and is currently completing college coursework. She enjoys reading most of all. Her favorite children's book is The Big Blue Spot, by Peter Holwitz.
  • Ms Darranishia

    Ms Darranishia

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Nesha has more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, with the majority of her career spent caring for infants and Pre-K students. She loves spending time with her family and friends, and styling hair. She is also a Goddard parent. Ms. Nesha's favorite children's books are by Dr. Seuss.
  • Ms Taylor

    Ms Taylor

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Taylor attended Middle Tennessee State University where she studied Health Administration. She has three years of early childhood experience. She enjoys spending time with family, friends and her two "fur babies." Her favorite children's book is I Am Enough, by Grace Byers.
  • Ms Genesis

    Ms Genesis

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Genesis has more than six years of early childhood experience. She enjoys going to the gym and traveling. Ms. Genesis is also a proud Goddard parent. Her favorite children's book is No, David!, by David Shannon.
  •  Gabrielle

    Gabrielle

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Gabby earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is currently working on her Master's degree. She has worked with children for more than six years. She loves playing tennis, Sudoku, and walking. Ms. Gabby's favorite children's book is I Love To Eat Bugs by John Strejan.
  •  Angel

    Angel

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Angel has experience with both infants and preschoolers. She loves to read, spend time with family and travel. She is also a Goddard parent. Ms. Angel's favorite children's book is A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon.
  • Ms Anna

    Ms Anna

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Anna, has three years of professional experience working with children and gained Goddard experience at our sister campus in Hendersonville, TN. Most of her experience is with 2 and 3 year olds. She loves reading, doing crafts, spending time with family and friends, and baking. Ms. Anna's favorite children's book is There's a Wocket in My Pocket by Dr. Seuss.
  • Ms Vernyjiona

    Ms Vernyjiona

    Floater Teacher
    Ms. V has over 4 years of early childhood experience. Her hobbies and interests include real estate and working out. Her favorite children's book is There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly! by Lucille Colandro.
  • Ms Chantanieha

    Ms Chantanieha

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Chan earned a Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science from Tennessee State University and has seven years of experience in early childhood education. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, trying new foods, spending time with family. Ms. Chan loves the Bailey School Kids book series by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Jones.
  •  Mariah

    Mariah

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Mariah has experience working in early childhood education and also as a dance teacher. She loves dance and is trained in all styles, from jazz, lyrical, ballet, hip hop, acrobatics, tap and contemporary. She is also a small business owner and loves being with family. Her favorite children's book is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.
  • Ms Ly'Inda

    Ms Ly'Inda

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Lae is currently pursuing a degree in Child Development and Family Science. She has over seven years of experience working with children in a childcare setting. She loves reading, journaling, and hiking. Ms. Lae's favorite children's book is A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon.
  •  Megan

    Megan

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Megan earned a certificate in Culinary Arts and is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She has over 12 years of experience working with infants through PreK students. She enjoys working out, spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, reading and meditating. Her favorite children's book is I Am in Love with My Locs! by EJ Nembhard.
  •  Sydney

    Sydney

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Sydney has worked in preschools for 2 years prior to joining or team, and has more than six years of experience nannying. She loves baking, kayaking and spending time with family. Her favorite children's book is Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss.
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