Meet Our Goddard Family

Our expertly trained and experienced teachers and staff blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care to help your child have fun while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

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. 

  •  Tanya

    Tanya

    Owner
    My name is Tanya Glenn, and my husband, Jason, and I are the proud owners of The Goddard School located in Rockwall. We live in the local community and our two children, Madison and Champion, attend Rockwall ISD schools. Our relationship with The Goddard School began when we first enrolled Madison in the Toddler classroom. After a long search for the perfect school for our little one, we finally found The Goddard School and even though it was a bit of a drive, it was worth it for the education and socialization that The Goddard School provided. Years later, Champion also attend The Goddard School. Now both of our children are exceling at school, and we believe strongly that the foundation that both received from The Goddard School set them up for success. As parents, we experienced firsthand what an amazing school like this can do for our children, our community, and for helping to develop strong future leaders. That is why we wanted to bring The Goddard School to Rockwall.
  •  Amanda

    Amanda

    Director
    "Hello! My name is Mrs. Amanda Clarke-Burns, and I'm thrilled to be taking on this role working as the Director at the Goddard School of Rockwall! I have been working in the childcare field for over 15 years. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development with a specialization in Early Childhood Education from Humboldt State University in northern CA. My family and I have called North Texas home for seven years. I'm happily married to my husband, Sean, and we have two beautiful children Brayden and Benjamin. During our free time, we enjoy spending time on the lake and trying new local restaurants. Over the years, I have worked in various leadership roles within Education, including court advocacy and curriculum development in California, Oregon, and Texas. It is such a privilege to be a part of this strong team of educators who are dedicated to teaching and nurturing your children each and every day. I look forward to watching their exceptional growth throughout the years!"
  •  Danielle

    Danielle

    Admissions Coordinator
    We are extremely grateful to have Ms. Danielle on our management team as our Admissions Coordinator. Ms. Dani has been working in the early childhood education industry for over 8 years now, both as a teacher and administrator. When asked what she loves the most about her job she said “ I love seeing all of them grow and reach different developmental milestones, being a part of helping them learn and acquire new skills is the most rewarding thing!” In her free time Ms. Dani enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading books, and making memories. Her favorite children's book is “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin. Ms. Dani is such an asset to our team and she is dedicated to helping make our school the best it can possibly be!
  •  Christy

    Christy

    Lead Teacher
    We are so blessed to have Ms. Christy working with us. Ms. Christy has been working with children for six years, she worked at a Goddard School in Colorado she fulfilled many roles while working there teaching multiple age groups as well as filling in as a temporary assistant director. When asked about what she loves the most about working with children she said, “watching them reach different developmental milestones, and seeing their excitement for learning”. Ms. Christy describes herself as being a positive soul that is laid back and enjoys the little things in life. In her free time, she enjoys reading, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Ms. Christy's favorite children’s book is “To Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff. We are so happy to have her as part of our team!
  •  Maribel

    Maribel

    Assistant Teacher
    We are so excited to have Ms. Maribel on our team of teachers. Ms. Maribel has been working in the childcare field for over 4 years. She has attended community college in pursuit of her bachelors degree in Education. When asked what she loved the most about working with children she said “I love being part of their early milestones, making them giggle and smile” In her free time Ms. Maribel enjoys “running errands” to Target! Her favorite children's books growing up were the “Junie B. Jones” series by Barbara Park. We know that Ms. Maribel is going to be a great teacher to all of her students here at our school!
  •  Jazmin

    Jazmin

    Lead Teacher
    We are so happy to have Ms. Jazmin on our team! Ms. Jazmin has been working with children for 5 years, before coming to The Goddard School Ms. Jazmine worked as a nanny as well as a teacher, She has primarily worked with infants but has experience with a range of ages. When asked what she enjoys about working with children she said “she loves learning about all of their different backgrounds and watching them grow and change as they get older”. In her free time Ms. Jazmin enjoys being outdoors, playing soccer, going to the lake, and spending time with family. Ms. Jazmin’s favorite children's books are the “David” Series by David Shannon. We are so excited to see the amazing things she will do at our school!
  •  Lexi

    Lexi

    Lead Teacher (Trainer)
    We are so happy to have Ms. Lexi here at our school. Ms. Lexi has been working with children for 6 years. She realized that she had a passion for working with kids when her niece was born. Ms. Lexi has extensive experience in the childcare industry, and she has been working at multiple childcare facilities for 4+ years. She has most recently taken on new leadership responsibilities at Goddard by assisting in the hands-on training of the new educators that join our team! When asked what she loves about working with kids, she said “I love seeing the children light up in excitement when they learn something new or accomplish a goal.” One of Ms. Lexi’s goals here at Goddard is to have a positive impact on every one of her students. When Ms. Lexi has free time, she enjoys shopping and playing with her cat, Ms. Kitty. Ms. Lexi’s favorite children’s book is “Pinkalicious” by Victoria & Elizabeth Kann. We are very proud of all Ms. Lexi has accomplished! Way to go Ms. Lexi!
  •  Saniya

    Saniya

    Resource Teacher
    We are so excited to have Ms. Saniya on our team of teachers. Ms. Saniya is new to the childcare industry and she is eager to learn more about childcare here at our school. When asked what she enjoys the most about working with children she said “ I love watching them grow and learn new things” In her free time Ms. Saniya enjoys baking, watching movies and hanging out with family and friends. Her favorite children’s book is “Pinkalicious” by Victoria Kann. We are so grateful to be a stepping stone in Ms. Saniya’s career journey, and we know that she will do great things here at our school.
  •  Deja

    Deja

    Lead Teacher
    We are so excited to have Ms. Deja on our team of teachers. Ms Deja has been working in child care for over 2 years now, she is looking forward to furthering her education in the field of Psychology. When asked what she enjoys the most about working with children she said “ I love seeing a child’s face light up once they grasp a concept or make a connection between two things seeing a child’s face light up once they grasp a concept or make a connection between two things” In her free time Ms. Deja enjoys listening to music and spending time with her family. Her favorite children's book is “Goodnight Gorilla” by Peggy Rathmann. We are so excited to see the amazing things that Ms. Deja will do here at our school!
  •  Alexis

    Alexis

    Assistant Teacher
    We are so happy to have Ms. Alexis here at our school! Ms. Alexis has been working with children for 7 years. Her favorite thing about working in child care is watching the babies grow into toddlers and beyond. Ever since she was a little girl, she dreamed of becoming a mother. She is now a mother to her two sons, Zayne and Hendrix. In her spare time, I love to sew them clothes! Most of their wardrobe is made by Alexis! She hold great teacher qualities including being very organized, calm, and creative! She can’t wait to watch your babies grow!
  •  Chloe

    Chloe

    Lead Teacher
    We are so excited to have Ms. Chloe on our team! Ms. Chloe has been working in the childcare field for over 10 years now. She previously worked at another Goddard School where she worked in their toddler classroom. She has a special place in her heart for that age group and when asked why she said “I love how excited they are to learn and experience new things, I also love being able to watch them meet their developmental milestones.” In her free time she enjoys baking, reading books, and cooking. Ms. Chloe's favorite children’s book is “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae. We are so happy to be able to watch her grow with us!
  •  Taneisha

    Taneisha

    Assistant Teacher
    We are so lucky to have Ms. Taneisha on our team of teachers! Ms. Taneisha has been working in childcare for over 16 years now and has her Associates Degree in media communications. When asked what she enjoys the most about working with children she said, “ seeing the smiles on their faces each and everyday knowing that I have made a positive impact on their lives, is such a rewarding experience.” In her free time Ms. Taneisha likes spending time with her family. Her favorite children's book is “Alice and the Fairy” by David Shannon . We know that Ms. Taneisha is going to give all of her students the wonderful learning experiences they deserve!
  •  Ashley

    Ashley

    Assistant Teacher
    We are so happy to have Ms. Ashley on our team of teachers, she has been working in the childcare field for over 2 years now teaching kindergarten-2nd grade students. She has her Associates of Art and Teaching degree and is currently working towards her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. When asked what she enjoys the most about teaching she said she enjoys “helping my students build confidence and watching them master new skills” In her free time Ms. Ashley enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors. Her favorite book is “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. We know that Ms. Ashley is going to do amazing things at our school and we cannot wait to see her grow in her career!
  •  Amber

    Amber

    Lead Teacher
    We are so lucky to have Ms. Amber on our team of teachers, Ms. Amber has been working in the childcare field for over 4 years and has worked previously at a Goddard school in another state. Ms. Amber is dedicated to providing her students with the best care and education possible which is why she has completed her Child Development Associate. When asked what she loves the most about working in early childhood education she said “ I love the relationships I build with both children and their families. Learning all the things that spark my students interest and enhancing/expanding on my lessons to include those interests. Watching them have fun learning about things they like.” In her free time Ms. Amber enjoys spending time with her sons going to parks, museums, aquariums and more! Her favorite children’s book is “Oh The Places You'll Go” by Dr Suess! We know that Ms. Amber is such a great asset to our team and she is going to be a great teacher to all of her students!
  •  Christa

    Christa

    Resource Teacher
    We are so grateful to have Ms. Christa on our team of teachers, Ms. Christa has been working in childcare since 2017 as a nanny for local families. She is excited to start a new chapter in her career teaching in a classroom setting here at our school. Ms. Christa attends Arizona State University in pursuit of her bachelors degree. When asked what she enjoys the most about working with children she said “getting to see the smiles on their faces when they are learning something new.” In her free time Ms. Christa enjoys paddle boarding with her husband and spending time with her family. Her favorite children's book is “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown. We are so excited to see all of the great things we know Ms. Christa will do for all her students.
  •  Tiffany

    Tiffany

    Lead Teacher
    We are so lucky to have Ms. Tiffany on our team of teachers. Ms. Tiffany has been working with children for over 5 years now, and is working towards her degree in Child and Family Development. When asked what Ms. Tiffany enjoys the most about working with children she said “ I love the relationship I build with each child and their families. One of the most rewarding things is the "ah ha" moments when they catch on to something I am teaching them.” In her free time Ms. Tiffany enjoys spending time outdoors, drawing, writing, and most importantly spending time with her children. Her favorite children’s book is "Where The Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. We know that Ms. Tiffany is going to have such a great impact on all of her students here at our school!
  •  Jennifer

    Jennifer

    Lead Teacher
    We are so lucky to have Ms. Jennifer on our team of teachers, Ms. Jennifer has been working in childcare for over 2 years now and has her bachelors in Child Development and Family Studies. When asked why she enjoys working with children she said “I feel a sense of fulfillment in being able to work one-on-one with each kid and providing them with quality care. I know that this is necessary for healthy growth and a bright future.” In her free time Ms. Jennifer enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her family, and painting with her cousins. Ms. Jennifer’s favorite children’s books are the “No David!” series by David Shannon. We know hat Ms. Jennifer is a great addition to our team and is going to be an amazing teacher for all of her students!
  •  Rian

    Rian

    Lead Teacher
    We are so excited to have Ms. Rian on our team! Ms. Rian has been working with kids for over 12 years now as an early childhood educator. She has 4 years of college education in ECE and is working towards her CDA. When asked what she enjoys the most about working with children she said “I love seeing my students sweet smiles everyday and watching them get excited about all of the new things they have learned!”. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, baking, and making custom tee shirts! Her favorite children’s book is the “Little Critter” book series by Mercer Mayer. We know that all of Ms. Rian’s years of experience and knowledge will allow her to do amazing things here at our school!
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