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. 

  • Mr Brian

    Mr Brian

    Owner
    Brian and his wife Theresa became owners of the Hardin Valley Goddard in 2022. They have owned the Farragut location since 2019 and are happy to continue their Goddard journey in Hardin Valley.
  • Miss Theresa

    Miss Theresa

    Owner
    Theresa and her husband Brian became owners of the Hardin Valley Goddard in 2022. They have owned the Farragut location since 2019 and are happy to continue their Goddard journey in Hardin Valley.
  • Ms Lindsey

    Ms Lindsey

    Education Director
    Ms. Lindsey is the Education Director and has been at Hardin Valley since June of 2023. She has 7 years of Goddard experience and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. She enjoys hiking on the weekends and her favorite part of working as a director is greeting each kiddo as they arrive for the day.
  • Mrs Meagan

    Mrs Meagan

    Operations Director
    Mrs. Meagan is our Operation Director, she started March 2023. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and has worked in the childcare industry since 2019. When she is not at work she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.
  • Mrs Sarah

    Mrs Sarah

    Lead Teacher
    Sarah is the Lead Teacher in the Guppies classroom. She joined us in 2021 and enjoys rock climbing, spending time with her friends and family and playing with her dog when she isn't at work!
  • Mrs Kayla

    Mrs Kayla

    Assistant Teacher
    Kayla is the assistant teacher in our Guppies classroom, she has been with us since August of 2023. Kayla is new to childcare and has thrived in the Guppies classroom. When she's not at work she enjoys hiking and spending time with her husband.
  •  Sara

    Sara

    Resource/Closing Teacher
    Mrs. Sara comes to us with some great experience with infants! She has so much enthusiasm and love for the babies. She has truly fit right into our Goddard family with ease, helping out in both of the infant classrooms! We are so excited to have her as an infant closer in our Guppies class!
  • Ms Hanna

    Ms Hanna

    Assistant Teacher
    Hanna is our Assistant Teacher in the Manatees/Infant classroom. She joined our team as a part time floater in August while she was in school and happily accepted a full time position in October of 2023. She has been a wonderful addition to our team and absolutely loves her babies in the Manatees room.
  • Mrs Brooke

    Mrs Brooke

    Opening Resource Teacher
    Mrs. Brooke is our infant resource teacher. She started with us in 2022 and has been in the field of education for 16 years. She has her Associates in Communication from the University of Cincinnati. Brooke loves to spend time with her family and friends when she is not spending time with her babies at work!
  • Mrs Ashley

    Mrs Ashley

    Lead Teacher
    Ashley is the Lead Teacher in the Belugas classroom. She has been working in the field of education for 14 years and has a degree in Sociology/Social Work. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her free time!
  •  Julia

    Julia

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss Julia comes to us with experience at Disney! She loves kids and wants to bring joy and fun into every classroom she steps into. She will be our Assistant Teacher in the Belugas class, and we can't wait to see what she brings to our Young Toddler classroom!
  • Mrs Jordan

    Mrs Jordan

    Lead Teacher
    Jordan is a Lead Teacher in the Squids/ Young Toddler classroom. She joined our team in October 2023 with a background as a yoga instructor. Jordan has been an excellent asset to our team and when she is not at work she enjoys doing yoga and spending time with her family.
  • Ms Abbigail

    Ms Abbigail

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss Abbey is our Squids assistant teacher, she has been with us since November 2023 and she started out as floater. Miss Abby has done an excellent job in all of the classrooms but really loves the young toddler class and is happy to have a permanent classroom to call her own each day.
  • Ms Brianna

    Ms Brianna

    Closing Teacher
    Brianna is our Squids/ Young Toddler closer. She came to us in January 2024 specifically looking for a position with our young toddlers. She enjoys our younger kids but is willing to help anywhere as needed. We are happy to have Miss Brianna on our team.
  • Mrs Harley

    Mrs Harley

    Lead Teacher
    Mrs. Harley is the Lead Teacher in the Sea Turtles/Toddler classroom. She has been with us since September 2023. Harley started with us as an assistant in a toddler classroom and proved to be a strong asset as a lead teacher. Her favorite part of working at our school is the people and the loving environment. When Harley is not at work she enjoys listening to music and watching WWE with her family.
  • Ms Jade

    Ms Jade

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss Jade has been a great asset to our team and will be the Assistant Teacher in our Sea Turtles class! She started with us in May and has really caught onto all things Goddard, we are excited to see her learn and grow with us.
  • Mrs Melinda

    Mrs Melinda

    Lead Teacher
    Melinda (MeMe) is our Lead Teacher in the Jellyfish/Toddler classroom, she has been at Goddard since 2016 and has her Child Development Associates. She is currently enrolled in the LENA specialization course and is doing big things with our toddlers.
  • Ms Rachel

    Ms Rachel

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss Rachel is our assistant teacher in the Jellyfish classroom. She started with us in January 2024 and has helped out in many classrooms. She has been a great asset in our Jellyfish/ Toddler classroom, and we are excited to see her grow in our school.
  • Ms Jennison

    Ms Jennison

    Closing Teacher
    Jennison is one of our closing teachers. She came to us with experience in an infant room but has been a huge asset in our infant & young toddler rooms. We are happy to have her as one of our Jellyfish closers.
  •  Anna

    Anna

    Closing Teacher
    Miss Anna is one of our closing teachers. She will be closing in our Jellyfish class and we are so excited to welcome her to our team!
  • Mrs Kristian

    Mrs Kristian

    Lead Teacher
    Kristian is the Lead Teacher in our Dolphins/ Toddler classroom. Kristian has been working in the field of early childhood education since 2012 and she has been with us since 2016. She is currently pursuing her Child Development Associate (CDA) and when she is not teaching she enjoys spending time with her friends, playing video games and watching movies.
  • Mrs Candace

    Mrs Candace

    Assistant Teacher
    Candace is one of our Dolphin/ Toddler teachers. She has been working in the field of education for 6 years and she has been a member of our team since 2020. Candace enjoys reading and hanging out with her kids when she is not with her babies at work!
  • Ms Caroline

    Ms Caroline

    Closing Teacher
    Caroline is one of our many resource teachers. She has been with us since October 2023 and has helped out in all of our classrooms! She will be the Closing Teacher in our Dolphins class. She is a wonderful asset and we are happy to have her on our team.
  • Ms Zoe

    Ms Zoe

    Closing Teacher
    Zoe is our Jellyfish/Toddler closer, she has been with us since July of 2023 and is currently pursuing a nursing degree at the University of Tennessee. She started as a floater and fell in love with the toddlers, we are happy to have her on our team. When she is not at work she enjoys going on trips, working out and spending time with her friends.
  • Mrs Rebecca

    Mrs Rebecca

    Lead Teacher
    Rebecca is the Lead Teacher in the Sharks/Bridge Classroom. She joined our team in June 2023 with a background in behavioral therapy. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and has been an excellent addition to our team. When Becca is not at school she enjoys reading and hanging out with her family.
  • Ms Alexa

    Ms Alexa

    Assistant Teacher
    Alexa is the assistant teacher in the Sharks/Bridge classroom she started with us in March 2024. She came to us with little experience but has really learned a lot and is doing amazing work with our Bridge classroom.
  • Mrs Charnita

    Mrs Charnita

    Lead Teacher
    Charlie is our Lead Teacher in the Clownfish/Preschool classroom. She has been in the field of early childhood education since 1997. Charlie has her Child Development Associate (CDA) and has been with us since 2017. When she is not at work she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
  • Mrs Brooke

    Mrs Brooke

    Assistant Teacher
    Mrs. Brooke is one of our Clownfish/Preschool teachers, she joined our team in 2022 and is such an asset. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and ice skating
  • Ms Hillari

    Ms Hillari

    Lead Teacher
    Hillari is our Lead Teacher in the Starfish/Preschool class. She has worked in the field of early childhood since 2007. Hillari has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and has been with us since 2011. When she isn't spending time with her Starfish kids, she enjoys being outside and spending time with her dogs!
  • Ms Morgan

    Ms Morgan

    Assistant Teacher
    Morgan is the assistant teacher in the Starfish/Preschool classroom, she started with us in April 2024 and has been the perfect fit for our Preschool classroom.
  • Mrs Kayla

    Mrs Kayla

    Lead Teacher
    Kayla is our Lead Teacher in the Stingrays/Pre-Kindergarten classroom. She has been working in the field of early childhood education since August 2007 and she has been with us since 2012. Kayla has her Bachelor of Human Services and Minor in Early Childhood Education from East Tennessee State University. When Kayla is not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends
  • Mrs Ola

    Mrs Ola

    Assistant Teacher
    Ola is one of our Stingrays/Pre-Kindergarten teachers. She has been working in the field of early childhood education since 1994 and she has been with us since 2014. Ola has her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology and when she is not teaching she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and relaxing near a beach!
  • Mrs Rachel

    Mrs Rachel

    Lead Teacher
    Mrs. Rachel is our Lead Teacher in the Seahorse/Pre-Kindergarten classroom. She has been working in the field of early childhood education since 2004 and she has been with us since 2014. Rachel has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development from East Tennessee State University. When Rachel is not at work, she enjoys watching movies, reading and spending time with her family!
  • Ms Paige

    Ms Paige

    Assistant Teacher
    Paige is one of our Seahorse/Pre-Kindergarten teachers. She has been working in Early Childhood Education since 2010 and she has been with us since 2016. Paige has her Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education from Pellissippi State Community College. When she is not at work, Paige enjoys reading, baking and creating art!
  •  Shelby

    Shelby

    Resource/Closing Teacher
    Miss Shelby is one of our full time Closing Teachers. Shelby has experience teaching Kindergarten age children in Korea and will be primarily closing in our Pre-K Seahorse classroom. We are excited for what she can bring to our school!
  • Mrs Kaylan

    Mrs Kaylan

    Resource Teacher/Kitchen Coordinator
    Kaylan is one of our many resource teachers who comes with 7 years of prior Goddard experience. She works part time and handles our lunch duties along with any breaks. She is a wonderful asset in any class she visits. When she is not at work, she likes watching tv and spending time with her family.
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