Our Teachers

Sharmeen is the on-site owner for The Goddard School located in Magnolia. She and her husband are the proud parents of 2 children. Sharmeen recognized the need for quality childcare that could provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for young children and has been nothing short of impressed with The Goddard School commitment to create just that. As a local resident, she is proud to bring this fun atmosphere to this area in which she and her family live. Her door will always be open for the thoughts, questions and comments from our families.

Ms. Hiller was born and raised in Houston, TX and now resides in Magnolia, TX. She has 3 wonderful daughters. Ms. Hiller has worked in childcare for 8 years. Prior to childcare she was a full time nanny. She believes loving on the children is the most important job in their early years.

Ms. Mary has been cooking for 40 years, She has cooked in Mexico and in Restaurants. She has been with Goddard for 4 Years! Ms. Mary loves working with children. Her most important goal is to make sure the children love what she cooks, and if not she will cook them something they like. Ms. Mary owned a Beauty Shop in Mexico, She worked for 4 years as a Beautician. Her passion has alway been in the kitchen!

Ms. Ray received her Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies, Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in Math from Sam Houston State University. She has been in education for about 10 years. She started as a First Steps Teacher, then moved to Toddlers, Preschool, and Kinder Prep working her way up to Director. Ms. Ray has a daughter who is full of energy and loves being silly like her daddy. They enjoy reading Dr. Suess books and Chicka Chicka Boom. She loves working with children because they want to learn and are full of creativity.

Ms. Jolene is 21 and has been working in childcare since she was 16. She strives to love and care for each child in her care. Ms. Jolene loves watching the babies grow into their personalities, and helping them achieve each milestone along the way.

Ms. Salazar, finds inspiration everyday through working with her babies and knowing that she is apart of their first school experience. She finds it a gift to help the babies explore the world around them.

Ms. Mia loves working in the older infant room. Her favorite part is encouraging the babies to reach every milestone.

Ms. Becca graduated from Magnolia High School. She has two amazing daughters. She has been with Goddard going on 5 years. Prior to being here she worked as a nanny for two different families and she loved every minute of it. She says that working with kids is her greatest passion.

Brenli enjoys working with all of the different age groups. She has a handsome son that attends our school. She has been in childcare for over 5 years. She enjoys getting the chance to play with the children in her care.

Abigail is currently a Junior at Magnolia West High School. She is currently in her third year of Early Childhood Education. She plans on pursuing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Sam Houston State University after she graduates in 2026.

Ms. Ana truly enjoys working and teaching the young toddlers. Working with young children has been her passion. She loves getting to meet the families and know her students on a personal level to better their care.

Ms. Lozada is from Venezuela. She is married with a beautiful daughter. She loves working with her children, teach them values and interact with them. In her free time she loves to be with her family and friends.

Ms. Kathy has been with us for a year. Her greatest passion is teaching children of all ages.

Ms. Kyra enjoys holding and playing with the young toddlers. She loves to guide them through their educational growth. On her free time she loves reading and expressing herself in her art

Ms. Cortney attended Pfeiffer University for my education degree. She has been working in childcare for 5 years. Cortney choose early childhood because she loves watching the little ones grow and learn something new everyday.

Ms. Tania has a 6 year old son who is in First Grade. She has had plenty of experience taking care of her nieces and nephews growing up. She is excited and eager to teach young minds in her care, and meeting all the amazing families.

Ms. Brooke has been with the Goddard School since she graduated from Magnolia High School in 2020. Prior to working at the Goddard School she worked as a nanny. She also comes from a large family with many little ones running around and that is where her love for children came from.

Ms. Julie is a floater on the young side. She enjoys helping out in the infants through the two year old age group.

Ms. Rebecca has been with Goddard for 2 years. Her true passion is making sure that any student who comes through her class receives the love and education they deserve.

Ms. Rushandra was born and raised in Florida. She is a mom and a wife. Ms. Rushandra has been teaching for 15 plus years. She started her career as an infant teacher and worked her way up to an Assistant Director before leaving Florida. Ms. Rushandra has been with Goddard for a Year now!

Ms. Kolby was born and raised in Magnolia, Tx. She graduated Magnolia West High School in 2017. Ms. Kolby has an amazing son, that currently attends The Goddard School. She loves seeing the growth and progress the kids show each and everyday.

Ms. Lisa is from China and has been in Texas with her son for 10 years. She graduated from a college in China and used to be a Middle School Teacher there. As a mother of one son she realizes how important the early years are. She has 6 years of experience in childcare at a church preschool. She truly enjoys caring for and nurturing the children.

Ms. Sarkany, or Ms. Jen as she is known to her students, is an Air Force Veteran. While serving her country she obtained her good conduct medal and a letter of recognition for excellence from the General of the 8th Air Force. She has also raised 4 kids of her own. Ms. Sarkany is motivated by knowing that her children are learning new things everyday, and that she has contributed to their knowledge.

Ms. Taylor has been working with children for 10 years and loves being around her students. Her favorite thing about the classroom is involving herself in the students conversations and watching their lightbulb moments.

Mrs. Cahill has been working and teaching for over 30 years, and it has been her passion to see the children learn. She enjoys teaching with many hands-on learning activities, which promotes and helps children to learn and retain material better. She operated her own Daycare Business at Peterson A.F.B. She Provider of the year '2002-2003' and won Space Command for her Outstanding dedication and contributions with Military families. She won Teacher of the Year '2023' at The Goddard School, Magnolia.

Ms. Robinson has 27 years of experience in the learning and enhancement of children. She is a native of Florida, and loves the Art of Teaching as well as learning. For her "No Child is Left Behind" is a personal goal of hers.

Ms. Nichole is a very outspoken teacher who is dedicated and hardworking. She is very excited to watch her students grow and be susccessful in all of their educational goals.

Ms. Daniella has been in childcare for 5 years going on 6. She loves cows, and painting. She loves seeing how the children think and use their imagination.

Ms. Mande enjoys the 2 year old classroom. She is the sweetest teacher and loves to explore with the toddlers!

Ms. Nerina closes in our young toddlers classroom. She enjoys helping out where she is needed in all of the classrooms.