We are passionate about education and have dedicated our careers to the care and well-being of children. Brian holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, and has over 15 years of experience as a teacher and principal. Marie holds a Master's in School Counseling, 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. As proud parents of 3 brilliant young men, we know what it is like to have demanding careers while expecting the very best 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. Our favorite children's books are The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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.

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. 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. Berlin studied Pre Chemistry in college and joined us with a heart for sharing science, arts and crafts with children. She has cared for children for 5 years. She enjoys training in the gym, spending time with her own little one and family, and arts and crafts. Ms. Berlin's favorite children's book is Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think by Rachelle Lentini, Lindsay N. Giroux and Mary Louise Hemmeter.

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.

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.

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.

Ms. Yalisha holds an Associate's degree in Ministry. She has worked with children for more than ten years and is a proud Goddard parent. She enjoys family game night, reading, traveling abroad and taking her son out for icecream. Her favorite children's books are the Junie B. Jones collection by Barbara Park and the A to Z mysteries collection by Ron Roy.

Ms. Hayley has been teaching children since 2016, and with preschool children for over two years. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She loves all sports, especially soccer and hockey, and also scrapbooking, photography, and the beach. She is a proud Goddard parent of two little scholars. Her favorite children's books are The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister and The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone.

Ms. Koreen has over 3 years of early childhood experience. She is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Music and Tech, with a Voice emphasis, from Tennessee State University. Ms. Koreen loves working with toddlers and watching them learn new things. She enjoys singing and is also a voice teacher. Her favorite children's book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Ms. Anna joined our team with prior experience working as an early childhood teacher assistant. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Belmont University. Ms. Anna enjoys singing and playing guitar, spending time with friends and trying new foods. Her favorite children's book is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.

Ms. Kia has over 3 years of early childhood experience. Most of her experience is with Toddlers, yet she is great with all ages. She is pursuing a career in hairstyling and barbering while caring for and educating young children. She enjoys learning and trying new natural hair techniques and spending time with family. Her favorite children's book is When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner.