Our Goddard School Teachers

Robbin and Rick Wells live on an organic farm where they raised their two children. Both are involved in McKinney community outreach and philanthropy, passionate about hospitality and education, and proud to be a part of The Goddard School family. Robbin received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University, a master’s in journalism from the University of North Texas, and a master’s in early childhood education from Texas Woman's University, where she is in the doctoral program for child development and early education. Robbin spent 25 years in customer service, sales, and marketing and served as a Trustee on the Lovejoy ISD School Board 2012-2019. Rick runs Wells Group McKinney, owner of Rick’s Chophouse, Harvest Seasonal Kitchen, and The Grand Hotel. Robbin and Rick launched The Seed Project Foundation in 2015 to help fund small ideas with big goals to promote sustainability in our community. Its donation farm, McKinney Roots, feeds thousands in our community each year.

Ms. Christina is the Director of Education and Admissions at our Goddard School. Ms. Christina joined our school when it opened in August 2019! She relocated to Texas in 2018 from California and noticed a new Goddard School opening around the corner from her home. She joined us after 8 years in early childhood with KinderCare in Mission Viejo, California. She has two young children and is thrilled to be continuing her early childhood management with our Goddard School. In 2009, Ms. Christina earned her Master of educational counseling. She was an NCAA Division II volleyball Letterman and loves the outdoors and sports still today. Ms. Christina is dedicated, resourceful, and goal driven. Our families love her engagement and customer service. Our teachers believe in her abilities and thrive on her positive energy. We are lucky to have Ms. Christina on our leadership team!

Ms. Morgan is our Assistant Director of Education. Ms. Morgan prides herself in knowing every child and family at our school. She joined our company in 2015, first as the Lead Teacher in our toddler program, helping our little walkers explore the world and absorb as many words and phrases as possible as they learn to express themselves with words and through sign language. She led the Get Set class for a couple years before joining our University Drive location as lead resource teacher, opening the classrooms as we grew larger, managing the opening team, and reviewing lesson plans before stepping in as our Assistant Director. She graduated from McKinney High where she completed a program called “Ready, Set, Teach” and joined our Craig Ranch location in 2015. She earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate in 2017 and has over 10 years experience working with children. Ms. Morgan’s bubbly, loving, and energetic personality is a true asset to the families in our care.

Ms. Bailee is our Office Assistant of Operations (& FUN). Ms. Bailee was raised in east Texas and earned her associate degree in early childhood with a minor in business in 2016. She returned to our company in 2020 after building her resume and starting her family anchored by her daughter and son whom she adores. With Ms. Bailee in charge of operations and leading our closing office team, our families are in loving hands. In her spare time, Ms. Bailee likes to "oil up" with her Young Living business and also runs a custom t-shirt company. Her favorite curriculum is language arts and dramatic play; she wants children to know they can dream outside of the box and explore. Life is an adventure with Ms. Bailee, and we're happy to have her on our team.

Ms. Jennifer is our Curriculum Coordinator! Ms. Jennifer relocated to McKinney in 2018 and joined our school part-time to continue her work with early childhood. She taught 3-year-olds in Missouri City, Texas, for 16 years at Methodist Day School before staying home more than a decade with her own children. Ms. Jennifer's teaching philosophy emphasizes social skills and connecting with each child happily and compassionately. She joined us part-time as we grew our enrollment and quickly became a lead in our toddler program. You will find Ms. Jennifer right in the middle of any activity with the children, often times joining them on the floor or running on the playground. We are incredibly lucky to have Ms. Jennifer on our team helping to shape the foundation of learning for these students!

Ms. Yogi is the Lead Teacher on our Infant Team! Ms. Yogi has been in Early Childhood Education since 2008. She started out as a sub for public schools before joining the preschool world. Ms. Yogi was on our Craig Ranch team in 2010 and has deep ties in our Goddard community. She was born and raised in London, England, and moved to Texas 21 years ago. Ms. Yogi also runs her own bakery business designed for all dietary needs, and we are happy to support her passion. We are so lucky to have her knowledge and experience on our team to teach some of our youngest learners!

Ms. Brenda is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Infant Team. Ms. Brenda has her associate’s degree in art from Collin College and has worked in the early childhood industry with infants for the last four years. She lived in Mission Viejo, California for 20 years – the same town our Ms. Christina grew up in! Her favorite children’s book is “Goodnight, Moon.” She loves playing video games, shopping, watching new movies, and playing with her cat. She lives in McKinney with her boyfriend, who is also in the early childhood industry, so you can say they share a passion for little learners. We’re so happy Ms. Brenda found our school and joined our incredible infant team. 

Ms. Kiyo is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Infant Team! Ms. Kiyo joined our infant team in 2021 after earning her Child Development Associate (CDA) and spending five years leading an infant classroom in Allen. She was raised in Japan and came to the USA in 1998; she's been married for 23 years and has two boys. She loves to paint, do Zumba, and decorate cookies and cakes. Her early childhood passion is with our littlest of learners, nurturing them and helping them grow during those first few critical months of brain development. She helps open and oversee both of our infant classrooms. She truly is an asset to our entire team!

Ms. Sheena is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Infant Team! Ms. Sheena earned her bachelor's in human services and began her career in early childhood soon thereafter. She is from Chicago but moved to Texas as soon as she could to get out of the cold! Ms. Sheena loves reading, but her passion is nurturing infants. She keeps our First Steps class vibrant and fun. She loves to dance and laugh with them, and her favorite thing is observing them develop their own little personalities and talking. With two adult children and three wonderful grandchildren, Ms. Sheena surrounds herself with love seven days a week! Her favorite books are by Dr. Seuss. Our babies are in loving hands with Ms. Sheena, and we are so thankful she found her way to us!

Ms. Bailey L. is a Co-Lead Resource Teacher on our Infant and Toddler Teams. Ms. Bailey joined our school shortly after moving to Texas in 2021. She earned her bachelor degree in communication from San Diego State University while enjoying volunteer work with local park foundations and libraries. Ms. Bailey's passion for children comes from a love of learning and desire to nurture young minds through early childhood education. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, reading, and streaming her favorite dramas. Her favorite children's authors are Todd Parr and Dr. Seuss. We love Ms. Bailey and her California sunshine!

Ms. Kristina is a Co-Lead teacher on our Toddler Team. She is a native Texan growing up in Plano and moving to McKinney with her husband and two children who are now in elementary school. Ms. Kristina has more than eight years of experience in early childhood and will begin classes soon to earn her Child Development Associates (CDA). Ms. Kristina is always excited for the next adventure with the toddlers and is always ready to get messy and have fun!

Ms. Becky is a Lead Teacher on our Toddler Team. Ms. Becky joins us with over 30 years of experience working with young children, it truly is where her heart is. She attended college at Eastern Illinois University where she earned her bachelor of science in education. Ms. Becky also finds joy in writing, specifically poetry. Now that her children are growing up she found herself missing the little stages and taking care of little kiddos. We are so happy she found her way here to help the smallest of Goddard students.

Ms. Victoria is a Co-Lead teacher on our Toddler Team. Ms. Victoria joined our toddler team and will work with us as she pursues her graduate studies in play therapy. She completed her B.S. in psychology from UTD in 2024 and is working towards her masters now! Originally from Venezuela, Ms. Victoria brings her love for Spanish, musical theatre, and song to our classrooms. Her love for children is inspiring and she truly wants to change the world, one child at a time. We are so happy to have her on our team!

Ms. Dani is a Lead Teacher on our Toddler Team! Ms. Dani comes to us with five years in the early childhood education field. She grew up in Austin, graduated Liberty High School in Frisco, and is currently working on her bachelor’s in psychology at Collin College. Ms. Dani is the youngest of five and has a twin sister named Dena! Her favorite children’s books are the “No, David” books. In her spare time, she writes poetry, journals, bikes, walks, and loves to travel. Ms. Dani joins our amazing toddler team and can’t wait to meet all of you!

Ms. Coco is a Co-Lead Resource Teacher on our Toddler Team. Ms. Coco has been working in early childhood since 2022 and was referred to our school by one of our teachers, who coincidentally knew Ms. Coco as her son's teacher (we love a personal reference!). She was born in the Dominican Republic and graduated from McKinney High (GO LIONS!) before receiving her associate's degree from Collin College. Ms. Coco loves helping children explore the world around them and build a trust and love for learning. We are so happy she joined our team.

Ms. Whitney is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Toddler Team. Ms. Whitney worked with our Craig Ranch location for three years prior to having a beautiful baby girl. She rejoined our Get Set team in 2019 and specializes in getting children ready for preschool. From potty-training to fine motor skills and cognitive development, Ms. Whitney is always working on the social-emotional needs of each child while helping them get ready for reading and writing. Her smile is bigger than Texas, and the only place more loving than her classroom might be your arms!

Ms. Raneesia is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Get Set Team! Ms. Raneesia is originally from Jackson, MS and made the move to Texas in 2015. She joined the Goddard team in July 2025. Her favorite thing about working with children is witnessing their growth and watching their joy as they discover new things and build confidence in themselves. A big dream of her is to make a lasting positive impact on peoples lives by providing compassionate care, advocating for those who can’t and being a source for ones who need inspiration. We are so lucky to have her passion and love for this industry on our team.

Ms. Precious is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Preschool Team. Ms. Precious began working in early childhood education in 2020 after graduating from Little Elm High School. Her favorite part about working with children is cultivating their joy and love of learning. Ms. Precious hopes to own her own childcare center one day, but in the meantime she is director of PRAISE Dance at her church, and an amazing addition to our school.

Ms. Lauren is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Preschool team. Ms. Lauren joins us on our preschool teaching team with just over a couple year of experience. She graduated from Liberty High School in Frisco and is working toward her dreams of becoming a teacher. Ms. Lauren is the middle child of 2 brothers, and she enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and enjoying nature on her walks. Her favorite children's books are the "Pinkalicious" books and her favorite part about working with children is watching them progress and all the smiles that come with it. We are so excited to have her on our team.

Ms. Rosa is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Preschool Team. Ms. Rosa joined our school in early 2022. She has more than 10 years of experience teaching preschool and prekindergarten. Ms. Rosa taught private prekindergarten during the pandemic to children who successfully transitioned to public kindergarten, a testament to her training and abilities to build a supportive, thriving learning environment. Ms. Rosa is one of 15 children, all born and raised in McKinney. She graduated McKinney High School in 2009 and threw herself into early childhood soon thereafter. Her favorite children's author is Dr. Seuss, and in her spare time she loves to hang out with her son and attend activities at her church. We are thrilled to have Ms. Rosa and her experience on our team!

Ms. Brianna is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Preschool Team. Ms. Brianna is originally from Illinois, moved to Texas and then graduated from high school in Arlington and has worked for several years in early education, an industry her mother encouraged her to join (along her mom's side!). Ms. Brianna's dream is to one day be a civil rights litigator. She's a middle child with hobbies that include reading, painting, and drawing. Her energy for little learners and desire to help each child reach milestones and build brain power is commendable and just the right energy for our preschool team. We're so happy she found our team!

Ms. Caitlin is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Prekindergarten team! Ms. Caitlin (Cait as she prefers!) graduated from Leonard High School, earned her associate's degree in arts from Collin College, and graduated in May of 2025 from Southeastern Oklahoma State where she earned her bachelor's degree in business. Ms. Cait joined our team in May of 2022 and we're so glad she did! She is from a small country town and lives with her family on their chicken farm. Ms. Cait has a very big family and being at a family-oriented school means a lot to her. She shared a few lifetime celebrations with us as she got married in 2023 and then had her son Jameson in 2024. Her shining personality and never-ending smiles are appreciated and loved at our school.

Ms. Belkis is a Co-Lead Resource Teacher on our Prekindergarten Team. Ms. Belkis grew up in Rhode Island and joined the United States Army right after high school. She and her son, Carter made their way to Texas in 2020. She is pursuing her bachelor's degree online with the University of Arizona, majoring in homeland security and emergency management with an expected graduation date in 2027! Her goal is to work for the school district in emergency management one day. (Hey teacher parents, time to start networking!) Ms. Belkis' hobbies include crafting and creating personalized stationery and invitations. Most recently, Ms. Belkis worked for a local children's clothing resale store, so we are thrilled to have this sustainability-minded teacher to our One Heart team!

Ms. Bailey S. is a Co-Lead teacher on our Prekindergarten Team! Ms. Bailey joined us with an amazing attitude and is consistently excited to be here helping children learn and grow. She earned her associate's degree of art and plans to go back to school to earn her bachelor's degree. Ms. Bailey knows her heart is with young children. She loves to help encourage curiosity and fully believes the process is always more important than the product. Ms. Bailey loves to get messy and have fun while teaching the children as they prepare for prekindergarten. Ms. Bailey's fun personality is such a great touch for the children in her care!

Ms. Gladys is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Prekindergarten Team. Ms. Gladys earned her associates degree in science but decided to use her love for nursing and nurturing with children. Ms. Gladys worked 10 years with children with special abilities before joining our school in 2021. She moved from Miami to McKinney with her family before the pandemic and loves our friendly city. In her free time, Ms. Gladys loves to go fishing with her family and read with her little girls; her favorite book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Ms. Gladys believes every child is different and deserves to be unique in their own way and agrees that our job is to cultivate their genius and joy.

Ms. Lottie is a Co-Lead Teacher on our Prekindergarten Team! Ms. Lottie joins us with more than six years of experience in the preschool world. She has worked with the majority of age groups but her heart lies with the older side. Ms. Lottie is currently attending Collin College working towards a degree in early childhood education. Her long-term goal is to be an elementary school teacher! Ms. Lottie loves all things art, and loves watching children enjoy the process of creation. She believes the process is way more important than the product, especially at these critical ages of learning. We are so excited to have Ms. Lottie on our team!

Ms. Cassie is a Lead Teacher on our Prekindergarten Team. Ms. Cassie has loved caring for and working with children for as long as she can remember. In fact, as a young girl she was given a shirt that said "Official Baby Holder"! Ms. Cassie earned her associate's degree in Child Development in 2014 from Collin College. She has been a mother's helper, a nanny, assisted with homeschooling, and has worked in toddler classrooms for several years. She loves working with young children, watching how they play, seeing their imagination run, and making learning fun. We're confident our kids feel special in any room Ms. Cassie is in!

Ms. Nia is a Co-Lead teacher on our Kids Club Team. Ms. Nia is from St. Croix on The Virgin Islands. She lived in Florida and moved to Texas the summer after she graduated high school a couple of years ago. She has always loved working with children for as long as she can remember. She has one younger brother , who Ms. Yogi previously taught, and two American bull dogs. Ms. Nia's dream is to become a salon owner, or the owner of a no-kill animal shelter. She loves photography, reading, working out, and mechanic work. Some fun facts are that she wrestled and ran track for 10 years. Our Kids Clubbers will have a run for their money in the afternoon playground games!

Ms. Kiana is a Co-Lead teacher on our Kids Club team. Ms. Kiana joins us on our floating resource and kids club team. With almost 4 years of experience, she has quickly become "Ms. Kiwi" to the tiny learners she gets to teach. She graduated from Denison High School and attended Grayson Jr. College. Her goal is to become a teacher one day. She is the oldest child with four younger brothers (wow!) and she enjoys singing, diamond art, and coloring. Ms. Kiana's favorite children's book is "Because of Winn Dixie" and her favorite part about working with children is getting to watch them grow individually and as a group. We are so excited to welcome her to this team.

Ms. Evelyn is a Resource Teacher on our Resource Team. Ms. Evelyn has been in early childhood since 2014. She lives in Aubrey with her husband of 23 years and has three amazing children, one being her daughter, Brianna (on our preschool team!). We love our mother / daughter teaching teams! Working with children brings Ms. Evelyn so much joy, and we are ready to share her energy and experience with our families. She has experience with all age groups, so keep an eye out for Ms. Evelyn's smiles.

Ms. Ally is a floating resource teacher on our Resource team. Ms. Ally joins us as a floating resource teacher. She graduated from Princeton High School and after working at a different Goddard location, decided her dream is to earn her degree in Early Childhood Development and Education. Ms. Ally is the youngest of three girls, and calls herself mom to her 2 fur babies. She enjoys reading, crocheting, and all things art. Her favorite children's book is "Where the Wild Things Are" and her favorite part about working with children is how rewarding it is for everyone involved. We're thrilled to welcome Ms. Ally to our team!

Ms. London is a Floating Resource Teacher on our Resource Team! Ms. London is one of our high school students eager to get her feet into the world of early childhood education. Ms. London attends McKinney Boyd, is one of five siblings, and loves to camp, thrift, and swim! Her favorite thing about working with children is how genuinely nice and brutally honest they are. Her favorite children's book is Wacky Wednesday. Fun facts about Ms. London: she used to live in Peru, has never broken a bone, and owns a Crested Gecko. Help me welcome some more afternoon sunshine to our Teaching Team!

Ms. Emma is a floating Resource Teacher on our team. Ms. Emma is from Newport Beach, California but has lived in Texas almost her whole life. She joined Goddard in May 2025 and has brought sunshine and joy every day since! Ms. Emma's favorite part about working with children is their joy for life and their little laughs. Her favorite children’s book is Love You Forever, and she hopes one day to work as a childrens therapist or a teacher. We are so happy to have Ms. Emma on our team to bring the smiles and bubbly personality wherever she helps.

Ms. Karly is a floating Resource Teacher on our team. Ms. Karly is a high school senior who works with our afternoon closing team. She's originally from California, has two sisters, loves reading, listening to music, and frogs. Her favorite children's book is The Rainbow Fish. Ms. Karly loves working with children and she loves getting to go to all of the different classrooms meeting and engaging with every child here. We are so happy she is on our team.