Our Goddard School Teachers

Mr. and Ms. Govil are the owners of the esteemed Goddard Schools located in Ashburn and Leesburg. With nearly two decades of experience operating Goddard Schools, they bring extensive expertise to early childhood education. Mr. Govil holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, M.S. in Systems Engineering, and MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School. Ms. Govil holds a B.S. in Chemistry. Throughout her career, Ms. Govil focused on putting customers first across various entrepreneurial ventures, with an emphasis on growth and scale in new markets. Both dedicated significant time to nonprofit organizations, and have been recognized for their commitment to youth leadership and cultural education over the last 30 years. Mr. and Ms. Govil were taught the importance of learning from a young age. Particularly, Ms. Govil's family created opportunities for hundreds of children in India who otherwise lacked access to schooling. They look forward to serving the Alexandria community!

Anuradha "Anu" brings a deep passion for early childhood education and child wellness to her role as Assistant Director at The Goddard School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and completed her Montessori Guide training through Age of Montessori in Montana. In addition, she is a certified Registered Behavior Technician and an authorized training facilitator with Darkness to Light, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse. Anuradha's journey into education began after a 13 year long career as a flight purser. Becoming a mother to a son and a daughter ignited her passion for nurturing and supporting young children, inspiring her to pursue a path in early childhood education. She began as a Montessori teacher and later joined The Goddard School as a classroom teacher, where her dedication and leadership naturally led her to the Assistant Director role.

Miss Rebecca brings more than thirteen years of experience in Early Childhood Education to our team, holding a bachelor’s degree in the field. Her background includes a range of roles, from classroom teaching to serving as an assistant director and operations manager. Throughout her career, her passion for Early Childhood Education has deepened, motivating her to explore the nuances of Early Childhood Curriculum in her new role as Education Director. She is enthusiastic about expanding her understanding of young children, particularly as she delves into the fascinating world of infants.