Our Teachers

Mrs. Priya is excited to bring the nation’s leader in play-based education to the Sanford, Lake Mary, Heathrow community. She is a CPA and MBA who has extensive Accounting and Finance experience at Fortune 500 companies. Mrs. Priya and her husband Raj live in Lake Mary and have 3 children who are in elementary and middle school. Her daughters attended The Goddard School before they moved to Florida. She saw how they bloomed under the care of nurturing teachers, who encouraged and challenged them to learn life skills and become well rounded individuals who love learning. She was unable to find a similar educational environment in Lake Mary which motivated her to open The Goddard School. She wants all children to have a quality preschool environment where they can develop into joyful, confident learners who are successful and have a lifelong love of learning. Call to schedule a personal tour of our school by Mrs. Priya!

Mrs. Samantha is so excited to join The Goddard School community. She has been in the education field for 20 years. She holds a Directors Credential and Registered Behavior Therapist license. She is an enthusiastic and caring educator that believes all children can learn in an environment that is stimulating and comforting. She loves to teach through play and exploration of the environment. Her goal, for all children, is to have a safe and nurturing environment to foster a passion for learning in all ages. She believes what a child knows is as important as who they become! Mrs. Samantha and her husband live in Winter Park and have two daughters. As a family they enjoy Taekwondo, going on trips, and love the outdoors. When she is not with her family, she enjoys gardening and horse riding. She loves the Fall and everything pumpkin! She is very passionate about teaching early childhood and loves to teach them as much as they teach her.

Mrs. April is ecstatic to join The Goddard School Community. She has been in early childhood education for over 20 years and holds a Director’s Credential and an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Working with children and inspiring and coaching teachers has always been her passion. Mrs. April wants to share her experience and knowledge with her fellow educators. Her goal for all children is to ensure that they be given the opportunity to gain the skills and education they need for a successful start in life. Mrs. April and her husband live in Deltona and have four children. As a family they enjoy going to the beach, watching football and just being together. She loves the Fall and all types of nachos. She is dedicated to making every moment a teachable one.

Mrs. Alexis has her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and loves watching children grow and learn through different experiences. She has a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimize student success. Mrs. Alexis has been working in early childhood education for over 15 years.

Mrs. Alyaa has her Bachelor of Administration degree in Finance and has been working in Early Childhood Education for 8 years. Mrs. Alyaa started her teaching career by being a substitute teacher in her daughter’s VPK classroom. She loves little children’s fun personalities and their loving and sweet comments.

Ms. Cynthia has been in Early Childhood Education for 20 years. She has her Child Development Associate (CDA) and her Directors Credential. Ms. Cynthia started working with children when she was in high school. She loves seeing the growth in children and what they have accomplished during a school year.

Ms. Deborah has been in Early Childhood Education for over 20 years. She has her Child Development Associate (CDA) and her Directors Credential. Ms. Deborah loves getting children ready to excel in kindergarten.

Mrs. Haley has been early childhood education for about 5 years. She took a couple of early childhood education classes in high school and found she loved teaching. She believes that all children are capable of learning. She loves seeing children learn and grow and be a part of that process. Mrs. Haley has a Child Development Associates degree and Staff Credential.

Ms. Kadecia loves making a difference in the lives of children. She enjoys helping them learn and understand their emotions. Ms. Kadecia has her Child Development Associate (CDA) degree and has been working in early childhood education for about 2 years.

Mrs. Katie has about 5 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and has her Associates degree and her Staff Credential. Children make her heart happy and gives her joy. She wants to make a difference in young lives. She loves to see children advance and their happiness when they learn a new skill.

Mrs. Kristi is an experienced early childhood educator with over 18 years of passion and dedication. She has been shaping young minds and nurturing their growth and has her Florida Directors Credential. Mrs. Kristi’s love for working with children is evident in the lasting impact she strives to make on their futures.

Mrs. Leslie has over 8 years of experience in early childhood education. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Education and her Florida Staff Credential. Mrs. Leslie believes in providing her students with a variety of exciting and enriching experiences to keep them engaged and learning.

Mrs. Maribel has been working in early childhood education for about six years. She loves to make a difference and help children find their passion in learning. Mrs. Maribel has her Child Development Associate (CDA) and her bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Ms. Shaunkerra has been in early childhood education for about 20 years. She loves watching children grow and the impression you leave while teaching them. Ms. Shaunkerra has her Child Development Associate (CDA) and her Staff Credential.

Mrs. Aparajita has her Bachelor’s degree in Education and has been working in Early Childhood Education for about 10 years. Mrs. Aparajita loves seeing the joy in children’s faces when they learn something new.

PRE-K Mrs. Bailey has been in Early Childhood education for 3 years in a school setting. She believes that children learn best when they are confident, ask questions and their curiosity is sparked.

Ms. Elina loves teaching and strives to create a safe and positive environment for children to reach their goals. Her favorite age to teach is infants!

Ms. Leandrea loves teaching and seeing the progress children make in her classroom. Her favorite age to teach is PreK. Ms. Leandrea is working on her degree in early childhood education.

Ms. Savannah has been in early childhood education for about a year. She loves teaching and helping children get prepared for school and their future.