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. 

  • Ms Shibani

    Ms Shibani

    Owner
    Ms. Shibani is the proud owner of The Goddard School of Katy. She holds a Master's degree in Computer science with 25+ years experience in the technology. She is our onsite owner who loves children and is passionate about early childhood education.
  • Ms Alexandra

    Ms Alexandra

    Center Director
    Ms. Alex, our dedicated Center Director for over five years, brings more than fifteen years of experience in Early Childhood Education as both an educator and administrator. Originally from Colombia, she is bilingual and passionate about fostering inclusive, enriching learning environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. With a strong background in psychology and a Director’s Credential, Ms. Alex understands the importance of play in early learning. She emphasizes the power of meaningful connections between students and teachers. She believes collaboration with parents and the school community is essential to nurturing confident, capable future leaders. As Center Director, Ms. Alex is committed to ensuring the highest quality of care and education, creating a welcoming space where every child can thrive. She looks forward to continuing to support our families and school community!
  • Ms Pamela

    Ms Pamela

    Assistant Director
    Mrs. Pamela has been part of the Goddard team for over five years and has extensive experience in early childhood education, including teacher and Operations Manager roles. She is a certified Yoga Trainer with 500 hours of training and has extensive experience as a Robotics Instructor. Ms. Pamela is also a U.S. Marine veteran, bringing strong leadership and organizational skills to her educational practice. She is dedicated to nurturing young minds and is excited to bring her diverse experience and heartfelt commitment to your child's development.
  • Ms Nivedita

    Ms Nivedita

    Operations Coordinator
    Ms. Nivvy has been an integral part of our Goddard School family for over four years, creating a warm and engaging environment for our students and families. She holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University but found her true calling in early childhood education. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and hiking nature trails with her family in her free time. One of her favorite activities is reading The Berenstain Bears stories with her boys, sharing the joy of storytelling and valuable life lessons. As our Operational Coordinator, Ms. Nivvy is dedicated to ensuring the school runs smoothly while fostering strong connections between families, teachers, and students. She is excited to continue supporting our school community and looks forward to working with you!
  • Ms Ana

    Ms Ana

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Ana has a bachelor's degree in Law. However, she found her way back to working in Early Childhood. She has a gift and knows this is where she belongs. Working with children is her passion, and she finds great joy in the happiness they bring into her life, as well as being able to bring happiness, growth, and development to their lives. She believes every child is unique, and giving them love and meeting their needs is her priority. Ms. Ana believes that early childhood learning is the building block of knowledge children need to instill a lifelong love of learning. Further, she believes that learning goes hand in hand with teacher and parent involvement. Ms. Ana strives to provide a safe environment where children can actively explore and discover new materials.
  • Ms Aryana

    Ms Aryana

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Aryana was born and raised in Texas. She has worked with children for three years and believes she always leans from children. She plans on continuing her early childhood education. She enjoys fostering the children's curiosity about the world around them. She believes that every child blossoms when they are positively nurtured and are made to feel safe. Ms. Aryana's philosophy is to tailor lessons to benefit each child based on their personality. Her favorite part about working with children is seeing them accomplish and overcome tasks they formerly struggled with. She will further her education in this field by pursuing her CDA in Infant and Toddler Development. Her favorite book is "Goodnight, Moon."
  • Ms Marie Allison

    Ms Marie Allison

    Lead Teacher
    Mrs. Allison has been in Houston for twenty years and comes with twenty-three years of teaching experience. She attended Lone Star College and had a CDA in early childhood education. On her time off, she enjoys spending time with her family traveling. Her passion for teaching comes from growing up in a large family, being the youngest of nineteen. Her daily goal is to encourage each child to shine like a diamond.
  • Ms Magdi

    Ms Magdi

    Teacher
    Ms. Magdi comes to us from Venezuela with open arms and heart. She has a degree in economics from Zulia University. Ms. Magdi wants to teach her students the importance of being proactive and responsible for their daily choices. Her favorite childhood book is "Charlotte's Web," and her favorite song is "Bingo, Is his name." She feels like working with children is incredibly rewarding as she loves the opportunity to engage with future generations actively.
  • Ms Reyna

    Ms Reyna

    Teacher
    Mrs. Reyna has been working with children for more than 20 years. She enjoys working with toddlers because they are fun. Throughout the year, Reyna has enjoyed learning and growing with the Goddard School. She believes children should be able to learn and grow uniquely. Her goal is to help enrich the lives of each child and help them accomplish their full potential.
  • Ms Gloriany

    Ms Gloriany

    Kitchen Manager
    Ms. Gloriany comes from Venezuela and has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, leading her to work in the oil industry for three years. Her life changed with the birth of her son back in 2015. Her son showed her the infinite love of children. As Venezuelan poet Andres Eloy Blanco said, “When you have a child, you have all the children in the world….” She loves seeing happy children, which led her to develop other abilities making paper crafts and whimsical decorations with balloons. At “The Goddard School,” Ms. Gloriany enjoys seeing the smiles on the children’s faces when she brings them their healthy and delicious meals and snacks daily.
  • Ms Maria Lilian

    Ms Maria Lilian

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Lili is originally from El Salvador and moved to the great state of Texas in 2020. She comes to Goddard with ten years of experience in the classroom, bringing curiosity and energy to inspire her students. Ms. Lili graduated and became a preschool teacher. She loves teaching, and her goal is to make learning fun. Her favorite children’s book is “Green Eggs and Ham,” and her favorite song is “You are my Sunshine.” She is a chocolate and coffee lover. She promises to make her classroom a great early learning experience for all her students. She is excited to be part of our infant class and looks forward to making this her best year.
  • Ms Shailis

    Ms Shailis

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Sally is from the Dominican Republic, an island in the Caribbean. Her passion is caring for infants. Ms. Sally knows their need to explore their new surroundings. She loves to sing and read to her infants every day. The safety of the infants is always on her mind while providing her full attention to each infant and their ever-changing world. Her favorite song is “We Go Together” from Grease. She wants a safe environment where children can learn, explore, and discover.
  • Ms Jayanti

    Ms Jayanti

    Lead Teacher
    Mrs. Jay holds a bachelor’s degree in Zoology and a Diploma in Information Technology. She brings over 4 1/2 years of early childhood teaching experience and secondary school teaching experience in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science. She is excited to be a part of The Goddard School and cannot wait to know all our families. In her own words, her goal is to “inspire her students to follow their dreams, interests, and talents.”
  • Ms Mariangelica

    Ms Mariangelica

    Teacher
    Ms. Mariangelica was born in Venezuela, where she studied communication and public relations. Ms. Mariangelica is a mother of three boys. She moved to Houston in 2019. Her teaching style is mixed teaching, where the child can experience broad and complete learning between visual, auditory, and reading through games and dances. For her students, she hopes to establish a genuine relationship with them that allows us to nourish each other, earn their affection, and help and guide them in the critical stages of their lives. As for her parents, Ms. Mariangelica hopes to work as a team to achieve effective development and learning for each student. Her favorite childhood book is "The Little Prince." She feels happy to be part of children's early learning and see them grow daily in a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment.
  • Ms Nelida

    Ms Nelida

    Teacher
    Nélida is an experienced educator who is passionate about guiding young minds. She believes education can transform lives and sees teaching as a noble pursuit. Nélida enjoys working with children of all ages, from infants to prekindergarten students and finds great satisfaction in fostering their skills, instilling discipline, promoting teamwork, and nurturing problem-solving abilities. With a penchant for enriching young minds, Nélida incorporates beloved literary works like "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Eric Carle and cherished songs such as "If You're Happy and You Know It" into her teaching repertoire, igniting joy and curiosity in her students.
  • Ms Keila

    Ms Keila

    Teacher
    Ms.Keila is originally from Houston, Texas, and has family ties to Honduras and Mexico. She balances teacher-centered and student-centered approaches in teaching, prioritizing student engagement. She expects respect from students and families towards herself, the classroom, and their peers. Ms.Keila's favorite childhood books are "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle and "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. She lives by Bob Marley's quote, "Love the life you live and live the life you love."
  • Mr Javante

    Mr Javante

    Teacher
    Javante Wade, an educator from Brookshire, TX, holds a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Prairie View A&M University. He emphasizes kinesthetic, hands-on learning and sets high expectations for his students. Javante believes in holding students accountable and enjoys singing in the shower. His favorite childhood book is "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss, and he finds motivation in the quote, "Pain is temporary... If I quit, however, it will last forever," by Eric Thomas.
  • Ms Divya

    Ms Divya

    Lead Teacher
    Divya is an enthusiastic and creative preschool teacher originally from India. After spending 12 years in California, she recently moved to Texas. Her love for children inspired her to pursue an Early Childhood Education (ECE) course while searching for a school for her child. Divya is passionate about nurturing young minds and employs storytelling, art, music, play, and activities in her teaching approach. She believes in creating a joyful learning environment where children are excited to explore new concepts. Her favorite children's book is "Chandamama Stories," a monthly publication filled with fun and moral tales. Divya's favorite childhood song tells the story of a parrot teaching its young one to fly and be cautious. She often sings children's songs with her favorite tunes, spreading happiness to everyone around her.
  • Ms Marissa

    Ms Marissa

    Lead Teacher
    Marissa Cortez, from Houston, TX, has 15 years of experience as an educator and is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment for children and families. She enjoys spending time with her daughters, Izabellah and Vivianah, and her boyfriend. Excited to join the Goddard family, Marissa is inspired by "The Rainbow Fish" and values kindness and sharing. She lives by the quote, "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
  • Ms Yvonne

    Ms Yvonne

    Lead Teacher
    Yvonne Hernandez is an educator in Baytown, Texas, dedicated to creating an engaging learning environment. She encourages her students to exchange ideas, understand different perspectives, and be actively involved in discussions. Yvonne emphasizes the importance of listening, openness, and qualities like responsibility and respect. She values the role of families in education, believing parents should be supportive and engaged, reinforcing lessons from school. Yvonne aims to instill a love of learning in her students. As a literature enthusiast, she enjoys reading books like "Charlotte's Web."
  • Ms Sydney

    Ms Sydney

    Teacher
    Sydney is an educator from Houston, Texas, where she was born and raised in a family with Mexican roots. Her teaching style is fun and nurturing, creating an engaging environment where her students can thrive. Sydney encourages her students to embrace their childhood curiosity, learn from their mistakes, and explore alongside her in the learning process. Sydney's favorite childhood book is The Hungry Caterpillar, which reflects her appreciation for imaginative storytelling. Sydney's playful nature shines through in her personality; she describes herself as silly and outgoing. She lives by the inspiring quote, "Be the change you want to see in the world," guiding her philosophy in the classroom and beyond.
  • Ms Paula

    Ms Paula

    Teacher
    Ms. Paula is an interactive educator from Houston, Texas, with family roots in Peru. She creates an engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to participate and be curious. Ms. Paula believes in the importance of open communication between families and teachers. Her favorite childhood book is Any Dr. Seuss, and she loves the song Wheels on the Bus. A fun fact about Ms. Paula is that she was once forced to take a dance class in middle school but wasn’t very good at it. She lives by the quote, “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to Success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
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