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. 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!

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!

Chef Rick joins the Goddard School of Frisco with 20 years of experience in childcare. In his free time, he enjoys music, art, gardening, hunting, being outdoors, and, of course, cooking! His favorite children’s book is Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. He loves working with children because he gets to see them grow!

Ms. Murchelle joined The Goddard Schools of Frisco in August 2023 with 7 years of experience in childcare. She holds an Associates of Arts from Southwestern Christian College. She is married and has one child. In her free time, she enjoys makeup, cooking, and exercising. Her favorite children’s book is The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins. She loves working with children because she can be a positive influence on them! She said she believes that while she is teaching them, they are also teaching her.

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. Gerissa joins the Goddard School of Frisco with 11 years of experience in childcare. She holds a Masters Degree from Argosy University. In her free time, she enjoys being with family, shopping, and traveling. Her favorite children’s book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. “I love how teachers can be an inspiration in students’ lives, and how we can help them learn and grow. Most of all, I love that as a teacher, we can make school a fun and exciting environment and safe for our students to learn, have fun, and be safe.”

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. 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. Selena joins the Goddard School of Frisco with 1 year of experience in childcare. She holds a Bachelors Degree from Norfolk State University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, swimming, going to the gym, watching movies and shows, and trying new activities. Her favorite children’s books are all the books in the Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel as well as anything by Dr. Seuss. She loves working with children because you get to watch the progress of their growth, curiosity, and creativity.