Our Goddard School Teachers

Meet Mahjabeen and Imran Khan, the dedicated onsite owners of The Goddard School in Wylie, Texas! With a shared passion for high-quality education and inquiry-based learning, they are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. As parents of three children themselves, they understand the importance of a supportive and enriching educational experience. Their journey with The Goddard School began after moving to the DFW area, where they immediately recognized the need for high-quality education in their new community. With backgrounds in leadership roles within the Technology & Cybersecurity industry, including Master’s degrees in Computer Sciences, Mathematics and Accounting, they bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles as school owners. They invite you to visit their school and experience firsthand how their program encourages children to discover and explore their interests in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Ms. Melissa is our Operations Director. She comes to us with over 30 years of experience and a degree in Early Childhood Education. She started her career path as a toddler teacher and worked her way up as a mentor, curriculum coordinator and then through the years to a Director position where she learned much more about the family and operations side of Early Childhood. Her passion is all things ECE, and partnering with everyone who value quality in education and accreditation. She and her husband, Eric, have 2 children, Carson who is 18 and Parker who is 10. As a family, they enjoy game nights, bowling, dining out and nerf gun wars. She enjoys dabbling in mixed media and paper crafting, gardening and reading. Ms. Melissa looks forward to partnering with families, and to working alongside the Goddard School’s team to help foster in children a lifelong love of learning, and confidence for life.

Ms. Jada is our Director of Curriculum and Education . She has her Bachelor's degree in Health Science from the College of St. Scholastica, in Duluth Minnesota and her Master's degree in Psychology with a focus in Child and Adolescent Development from Capella University. Ms. Jada spends her free time traveling, trying new foods and experiencing new things. She hopes to use her experience to create strong bonds with the children and families.

Ms. Valerie enriches each day at Goddard with enthusiasm and dedication. She earned a bachelor's degree in education from Texas A&M Texarkana. She finds joy in engaging with her students through reading, conversations, and laughter. Always forward-thinking, Ms. Valerie cultivates a positive and inclusive classroom environment, emphasizing the importance of individual bonds and fostering a dynamic atmosphere of fun and activity. Her passion lies in creating meaningful connections with each child, ensuring they feel valued and supported.