Our Goddard School Teachers

WELCOME! Tommy and Ann Chamakala are excited to introduce themselves as the Goddard School of McKinney (Honey Creek) owners. Although they embark on this journey as a husband and wife team, Tommy will be the on-site owner and operator, with Ann as his support. As parents of two beautiful girls (ages 4 and 2), Tommy & Ann recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment, which is why they chose The Goddard School, both as a school for their daughters and as a school to bring to the McKinney community. After enrolling their daughters in The Goddard School of Celina, Tommy & Ann became believers in the program, philosophy, and how much of an impact it has had on their girls. They are proud to offer the opportunity for children to grow through exploration and hands-on learning. Opening The Goddard School is the next milestone in their professional career. Tommy's family moved to McKinney in 1996, and Tommy graduated from McKinney High School. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Education and his Master's degree in Educational Leadership, he returned to McKinney to teach in the same school district where he was a student. Tommy has been a Teacher, an Assistant Principal in Coppell ISD, as well as the Head of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition for a Charter Network in Dallas. Ann started her career as a Teacher in the Chicago Public School system; she earned her degree in Teaching from Loyola University and earned her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington. Teaching is her passion, and she is completing her 11th year as a Teacher, currently in Frisco ISD. When the opportunity knocked on their door to open a Goddard School in McKinney, Tommy and Ann felt it was a great way to give back to the community that gave him so much. They are eager to introduce you to the incredible faculty and look forward to meeting with you about the School's high-quality learning program.

We are excited to have our Director, Mrs. Wendy join our team. Mrs. Wendy has taught since 2016 and has a dual Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. She loves teaching to make a difference and is inspired by the way children see the world with such awe and amazement. Her goal is to ensure every child feels seen, safe, and heard. Her favorite children's book is Goodnight Gorilla and The Napping House. A fun fact about Mrs. Wendy is she is originally from South Africa.

We are happy to have Mrs. Nazish join our Admin Team as our newest Assistant Director. Ms. Nazish has been in the field of early education since 2013 with a background in early childhood development from The University of Texas at Dallas. She believes that teaching isn't just about academics-it is about fostering curiosity and confidence that will hopefully inspire a continuous love for learning. Mrs. Nazish loves the book, 'The Panda Problem" and a fun fact about her is that she got married in Cairo, Egypt! 

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Cindy to our Goddard team to work in our preschool hallway. Mrs. Cindy has been teaching since 2005 and has her associate degree. Mrs. Cindy loves teaching, so she can help provide a way for little minds to continue to learn and grow. Her favorite children’s books are the Elephant and Piggie series. And a fun fact about Mrs. Cindy is she likes to travel and learn from other countries.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Geetha to our Goddard team, where she will be working in our Pre-K classroom. Mrs. Geetha has been teaching since 2009 and has her M. Tech degree. She loves teaching because you can see the student’s growth each day in the classroom. Her favorite children’s books are “Pet the Cat” and “Peppa the Pig.” A fun fact about Mrs. Geetha is she is not a good swimmer but loves to try anyway.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Aislynne to our Goddard Team. Ms. Aislynne has been teaching since May 2022 and is pursuing her degree at Collin College & Texas State. She became a teacher to help future generations learn and grow. And to be someone a child can rely on and trust. Her favorite children’s book is “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” and a fun fact about Ms. Aislynne is that she’s a twin.

We are thrilled to have Ms. Alejandra join our Goddard team. Ms. Alejandra has been teaching since 2021. She has her B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies from Cal State Long Beach. Her favorite children’s book is, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” And a fun fact about Ms. Alejandra is that she likes going to local city events.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Elaine to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2014 and went to Teachers College at Columbia University. She is passionate about teaching and loves being around little ones. Her favorite children’s book is “Every Book is Not a Book.” And a fun fact about Mrs. Elaine is she has had many pets since she was a kid.

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Swathi to our Goddard team. Mrs. Swathi has been teaching since 2016 and has her MBA degree. She strives to excel and attain a better role in the education system each day and has a passion for working with kids. Mrs. Swathi’s favorite children’s book is “Snow White.” A fun fact about Mrs. Swathi is she likes to keep herself up to date with comics and games so she can relate with the kids in her class.

We are excited to be welcoming Ms. Deirdre to our team. She has been teaching since 2022. She loves spending time with kids and teaching them new things. Her favorite book is “A Bad Case of Stripes,” and she loves her dogs.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Meena to our Goddard team. Mrs. Meena has her Master in Science and Bachelor in Education degrees. She joined the education field because she wants to make a positive impact on the lives of students and she enjoys the creativity that education provides her. Her favorite children’s book is “Charlotte’s Web” and a fun fact about Mrs. Meena is that she is a fun loving person who loves going on trips with her family.

We are grateful to have Mrs. Deepa join our Goddard team and work in the preschool wing. Mrs. Deepa has been teaching since March 21’ and has a Master’s Degree. She loves working with children because they spread positivity, and she wants to help them grow into confident, independent children. Her favorite children’s book is “Charlotte’s Web,” and her hobbies are cooking and painting.

Ms. Shelby is a wonderful addition to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2022 and has her Bachelor's degree in Latin. She loves to teach because she feels there is nothing more important than enriching the minds of our future. She also loves making a positive impact on both the children and the parents by offering unconditional support and care. Her favorite children's book is "Just Me & My Mom" by the Little Critters series. A fun fact about Ms. Shelby is just has been studying Latin for 12 years and knows 3 languages.

Ms. Sheika has been such a positive and happy presence in our school since she started with us! She has been teaching since 2008 and has recently moved here from Arizona. She loves teaching because she knows she can make a difference and help all young children grow. Her favorite children’s book is Pete the Cat, and she loves dancing!

We are excited to welcome Ms. Taylor to our Goddard team. Ms. Taylor is currently studying at TWU for her Early Childhood degree and joined the education field because she loves teaching children and watching their young minds grow. Her favorite children’s book is, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” And a fun fact about Ms. Taylor is that she loves to travel she has visited over 20 states and has been to 3 countries.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Susan to our Goddard team. Ms. Susan has been teaching since 2020 and joined the education field because she loves to teach and show how education to a small child can be fun and easy. Her favorite children’s book is “Down by the Bay” and Consuelo Udave. A fun fact about Ms. Susan is she loves doing voices when she reads books to act out the scenes for children.

We are excited to be welcoming Mrs. Anitha to our toddler wing. She loves to teach because teaching children how to read and learn will change their lives. Mrs. Anitha has her MbccA degree, and her favorite children’s book is “The Princes Story.”

We are excited to have Mrs. Ashley join our Goddard team in the infant classroom. Mrs. Ashley has her bachelor’s degree and became a teacher because she loves watching children learn new things. Her favorite children’s book is “Charlotte’s Web” and a fun fact about Mrs. Ashley is her favorite household chore is laundry.

We are grateful to have Mrs. Inez join our Goddard team. She has twenty-five years of experience in childcare and has her injury prevention and child safety certificate. Mrs. Inez loves teaching because she enjoys helping students reach their next milestones. A fun fact about Mrs. Inez is that she was born and raised in New Orleans and has 7 children and 19 grandchildren. She also likes to do arts and crafts and try new restaurants with friends and family.

We are happy to welcome Ms. Heer to our Goddard team. Ms. Heer is currently working on her Speech, Hearing, & Language Science Major at UTD. She started teaching in 2023 to help create a positive impact on young people's lives and show that learning is fun. Her favorite children’s book is, “Polar Bear and the Rainbow.” And a fun fact about Ms. Heer is she loves Chai Tea.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Kayli to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2021 and is currently pursuing her undergrad at Prairie View A&M University. She wants to teach because she really enjoys having the ability to watch children grow and create their own personalities. Ms. Kayli’s favorite children’s book is The Cate in the Hat. And a fun fact about Ms. Kayli is she was on the drill team in high school and served as a Senior Lieutenant.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Kayla to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2016 and has a Music Education degree from Ouachita Baptist University. She is currently a teacher at Dennison ISD, and she loves to teach because it allows her to combine her creativity with her desire to inspire and empower young minds. Ms. Kayla's favorite children’s book is "Caps for Sale". And a fun fact about Ms. Kayla is she has performed in three operas, and she still performs in a community choir here in McKinney.

Ms. Abby has been teaching since 2011 in the Philippines and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She loves teaching because she wants to bring out what's best in children, and she believes that preschool plays a decisive role in shaping a child's future. Her favorite book is "Oh, David!" She loves to sing and dance, and mountain biking

Ms. Jessica is the newest addition to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2018 and has her Associate in the Art of Teaching. She loves to teach because she wants to inspire and motivate kids as they grow. Her favorite children's book is "Room on the Broom" by Julia Barnes. A fun fact about Ms. Jessica is that she is very outdoorsy and creative!

We are so happy to have Ms. Melika on our Goddard team here at Honey Creek. She is new to teaching but is very excited to learn and start being a part of the children's development. She loves to teach because she feels it is very rewarding to watch the children's curiosity and creativity grow at school. Her favorite children's book is "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Williams, and a fun fact about her is that she loves watching movies and swimming!

Ms. Rory joins our Stingray classroom and has been teaching since 2022. She believes that educating our youth builds the foundation of our future. Her favorite children’s book is Goodnight Bear, and she’s been collecting My Little Pony items her entire life!

We are thrilled to announce our newest member of our Honey Creek team, Mrs. Rokkiya. She holds her Bachelors in Computer Science and is also Certified in Montessori Learning as well as International Preschool Teaching. She became a teacher because she believes young minds are like empty cups and it is her job to fill them up with ideas that expand their minds. Mrs. Rokkiya's favorite children's book is "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister and a fun fact about her is she shares the same birthday as her son and all the members of her family start with the letter "R".

Yi loves to see the impact on children's lives each day, because a single word of encouragement or a moment of inspiration can light the path for a student's future. Also, students' creative and innovative perspectives will continue to inspire her. She has her Bachelor's degree in Education and has been teaching since 2004. Her favorite children's book is The Little Prince, and at first, Mrs. Yi can be quiet but warms up to people after a while

Ms. Tammi has been teaching since 2000 and will be assisting throughout the building. She became an educator for the reward of seeing a student's progress throughout the school year and being able to mentor them. Ms. Tammi’s favorite children’s book is “Yertle the Turtle.” A fun fact about Ms. Tammi is that she loves making people laugh and smile.

Lead Teacher Preschool Hallway with Honey Creek since November 2025 Ms. Gayle has been teaching since 1987 and has her Associate of Arts and Sciences. She became a teacher because she enjoys creating a love of learning in children, which they will carry with them throughout their lives. Ms. Gayle’s favorite children’s book is “Where the Wild Things Are.” A fun fact about Ms. Gayle is that she has been taking potty training classes for the last 10 years.

We are delighted to have Mrs. Sarwat teaching in our infant classroom! She has been teaching since 1992 and loves to teach children kindness, respect, and the importance of loving one another. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and loves to sing!

Mr. Uday has a Culinary Arts Degree from La Cordon Bleu Dallas. Mr. Uday joined the school to serve as a role model for the younger generation while following his passion in the food industry. A fun fact about Mr. Uday is that he likes soft rock and reading fiction.