Our Teachers

Chevelle and Jamie are excited to open their second Goddard School to serve the families of Frisco. Originally a powerhouse director team, their passion for the Goddard program has lead them to partner with the Stone family to grow their local preschool footprint. Chevelle has been part of The Goddard School family since 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Clark Atlanta University and is currently in grad school for Early Childhood Administration. Chevelle has worn many hats with Goddard including toddler teacher, Assistant Director and Director of Education. Jamie has been part of The Goddard School family since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of North Texas. As a former elementary school teacher, she joined The Goddard School of Frisco (West) as the Director of Operations. These two bleed Goddard blue! They have a passion for educating the future and building life long learners.

Ms. Courtney joins the Goddard School of Frisco East with 24 years of experience in childcare. She holds a Bachelors in Psychology from Texas A&M University. She has two children. Her hobbies include exercising, thrift shopping, listening to music, and spending time with her loved ones. Her favorite children’s book is Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. She loves working with children because of “their willingness to be authentically themselves, without the fear of judgement. I love fostering creativity in children and aiding them in understanding it is ok to be themselves!”

Ms. Whitney joins the Goddard School of Frisco East with 9 years of experience in childcare. She is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Southwestern Christian College and Brookhaven. She is married and has four children. Her hobbies include fitness, traveling, trying new and unique foods, and bicycling. Her favorite children’s book is Gotta Go, Buffalo by Kevin and Haily Meyers. She says, “What I love most about working with children is that everyday is new! Children are natural sponges - they're so intelligent and soak up all they can. I wholeheartedly believe that they are capable of just about anything and I love watching their growth.”

Ms. Stacia has been working with children and families for 30+ years and at Goddard (Frisco locations) since 2016. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education. Stacia has experience teaching Yoga and Infant Massage and has a certification in both. In her spare time she enjoys visiting with family from Canada, volunteering and (of course) practicing yoga. She lives in Frisco with her husband, daughter and fur baby, Jax. Her favorite children’s book is Love You Forever by Robert Munch. When she’s not sharing her love for yoga and mindfulness with our students, Stacia enjoys traveling, volunteering, and spending time with her family. She’s married and has one child. Her favorite children’s book is The Lion and the Mouse, a story that perfectly captures the power of kindness and friendship.

Ms. Susmita joins The Goddard School of Frisco with 2 years of experience in childcare. She is married and has one daughter. Her hobbies include reading, painting, and traveling. Her favorite children’s books are the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. She loves working with children because she gets to watch them grow up gradually through different programs and become independent. She also enjoys being creative with the kids!!

Ms. Kenosha joins the Goddard School of Frisco with 7 years of experience in childcare. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, coloring, painting, reading, and watching TV. Her favorite children’s books is Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. She loves working with children because you get to enjoy their smiles and laughter! She also loves listening to the stories they get excited to share.

Ms. Leslie joins the Goddard School of Frisco with 15 years of experience in childcare. In her free time, she enjoys bowling and playing darts. Her favorite children’s books is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr./Eric Carle. She loves working with children because you get to enjoy the smile on their face when they accomplish something they worked so hard on.

Ms. Kennedy joins the Goddard School of Frisco with 5 years of experience in childcare. She is currently pursuing a degree from Collin College and University of North Texas. In her free time, she likes reading, making art, and spending time with family and friends! Her favorite children’s book is Corduroy by Don Freeman. She loves working with children because she enjoys watching grow as they gain new skills and learn more about the world!

Ms. Katterine joins The Goddard School of Frisco with 1 year of experience in childcare. She is currently pursuing her degree from Midwestern State University. Her hobbies include etymology, plants, and reading. Her favorite children’s book is One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss. She loves working with children because she gets to play all day!

Tyerra joined The Goddard School of Frisco East in September 2024 and brings with her 11 years of experience in childcare. She earned her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Gateway Technical College. Tyerra is happily married and a proud mother of five children—three girls and two boys. In her free time, she enjoys using her Cricut for crafting and spending quality time with her family. Her favorite children’s book is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. What Tyerra loves most about working with children is knowing that she can make a meaningful difference in their lives each day.

Ms. Sonali joined the Goddard School of Frisco last month. In her free time, she enjoys playing badminton, watching tv, shopping, cooking, and exploring new places. Her favorite children’s books are all of the Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain. She loves working with children because she enjoys being surrounded by young and curious minds that are always full of surprises!

Ms. Morgan joins the Goddard School of Frisco with 12 years of experience in childcare. She holds an Assiociates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University. She is married and has six children! In her free time, she enjoys online shopping and getting her hair and nails done. Her favorite children’s book is I Am Enough by Grace Byers. “Children motivate me to be a better person which makes my job meaningful and rewarding. Working with children provides an opportunity to teach them life lessons, useful skills, and important knowledge.”

Ms. Shamim joins the Goddard School of Frisco with 11 years of experience in childcare. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her husband, shopping, and creating homemade juices. Her favorite children’s books include anything by Dr. Seuss. She loves working with children because everyday is different! There are new topics, new conversations, always something new!

Mrs. Lockett joined our Goddard Team in November 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Columbia Southern University and two master’s degrees—one in Organizational Leadership and another in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction. Outside the classroom, Mrs. Lockett enjoys creative pursuits like writing books and designing layouts. She also loves reading, playing video games, hiking, and spending time at the lake with her husband. Her favorite childhood book, Stellaluna by Janell Cannon, reflects her passion for guiding others through growth and discovery. Mrs. Lockett finds her greatest joy in watching children learn, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Michelle joined our Goddard Team in November 2024, bringing her passion for early childhood education and a deep commitment to helping children thrive. A proud graduate of Wakeland High School, Michelle is a devoted mother who cherishes spending time playing and engaging in activities with her kids. Her favorite childhood book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle, reflects her love for fostering curiosity and creativity in young learners. Michelle finds her greatest joy in watching children grow, achieve milestones, and develop confidence in their abilities.

Ms. Tara Rozell joined our team in November 2024, bringing 2.5 years of experience in early childhood education and a deep passion for helping young learners thrive. She earned her Associate’s degree from Collin College of Morris, where she laid the foundation for her journey in teaching. In her free time, Ms. Tara enjoys reading and spending quality moments with her family. Her favorite children’s book, In My Heart by Jo Witek, reflects her love for nurturing children’s emotional growth. Ms. Tara adores working with children because no two days are ever the same! Each day is a new adventure filled with exploration, learning, and rewarding moments. We are thrilled to have Ms. Tara’s warm and adventurous spirit in our classrooms!