Our Teachers

My name is Megan Reeves and I am the owner of The Goddard School of South Tampa. Additionally, I have owned and operated The Goddard School of Temple Terrace for the past seven years and my family has also owned two other locations in Denver, CO! My husband, Ree, and I are former USF athletes and are still very active in Tampa Bay athletics and various community organizations. We are proud to not only be one of the highest rated preschools in the area, but also the third largest Goddard school in the nation!

Hello! My name is Ashley Gomez and I am the Executive Director of The Goddard School of South Tampa. I joined the Goddard family in August 2009 at the Temple Terrace location. After a little over a year I began working as the Director until relocating with Megan to break ground on the South Tampa location in 2020. I am thrilled to be joining her and with our years of experience running a Goddard School you can feel secure in knowing your family will encounter the full Goddard experience. I have a B.S. in Family Social Science with minors in Family Violence Prevention and Sociology. I have an active Florida Staff Credential and Advanced Level Director Credential.I initially came to Florida for the warm weather but also gained a passion in Early Childhood Education! I enjoy spending my free time with my husband Jp and our children, Maxwell and Loralina. You can find us enjoying sporting events, exploring Florida and many other travel destinations!

Hi, my name is Ms. Brandy! I was born and raised in Winter Park, Florida. I moved to Scottsdale, Arizona when I was 13. In 2013, I moved back to Florida and live in the Tampa area. I went to Northern Arizona University where I received my bachelor’s in Elementary Education. I have been with Goddard since 2010 and I love it. I am excited to be the Director of Education, teaching is my passion. I have created curriculums for infants through kindergarten. I welcomed my son into the world in 2017 and vastly enjoy motherhood.

Hello, my name is Liz Holland and I have been in the childcare field since 2009. I have my Director’s Credential and Staff Credential through DCF as well as my AA in Education and am working towards my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with Goddard since 2014 as a teacher in infants and toddlers as well as VPK and I loved every minute of it! I am so excited to start this new chapter of being the Director of Quality Assurance. Although I will miss spending all day with the children, I know I’ll find times to sneak away and visit with them. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and dog, Sequoia, as well as traveling everywhere I can.

My name is Sara Primeau and I am the Director of Outreach here at The Goddard School of South Tampa. I have been involved in early childhood since 1995. I came to Tampa in 1997 where I began teaching a three-year old program. I soon became the Enrichment Coordinator and Registrar. After 20 years, I became a behavior therapist for an autism clinic. I have currently been working as an administrator and staff support at a local private school. I am so excited to be part of The Goddard School and I look forward to being a part of your children's early childhood experience. I have a bachelor’s degree in Social Science with minors in Sociology and Spanish. I have my CDA as well as my director's credential. I enjoy spending time with my son, Luke who is a freshman at The University of Tampa. We love to travel especially up north to ski with my family.

Hi! My name is Meghan Bouboulinis and I am so excited to join The Goddard School as the Director of Communications. I was born and raised in Chicago but have lived in Nashville, Austin, and am now very happy to call Tampa my home! I have been working with children for more than 15 years, most recently as the curriculum specialist at a private school in Texas. I have a B.A. in Human Development as well as an Infant/Toddler Specialty Certificate. In addition to working with children in a school setting, I am also a kid’s fitness instructor, coach cheerleading and children’s yoga/mindfulness. In college, I even received national recognition for a family fitness program that I had created. You can find me teaching adult fitness classes around town, too! In my free time, I love to travel, try new food, and spend time with my husband, my toddler, and my dog.

My name is Brianna Wilson-Mathney. I am extremely excited to be joining the Goddard School of South Tampa. I studied Early Childhood Education at Florida Gulf Coast University. I am originally from Naples, FL and have lived in the Tampa area for almost 9 years and have a son. I am continuously learning and growing, and just received my CDA. I have always had a passion for teaching and watching kids learn about the world around them.

Hello, I'm Ana, I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I moved to Colorado in 2017, where i started as a infant/toddler teacher and loved every minute of it. I moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 2021 and earned my CDA and currently going to school to earn my bachelors degree in Early childhood education. I'm so proud to become a part of the goddard family and to keep growing. I'm excited to become the employee relation coordinator and help and support the teachers in every way I can. I love stepping out and reaching out to those who need help/support the most. In my spare time I love to walk on the beach, practice pilates and spend time at home reading books, with family or just relaxing.

Hello! My name is Barbara Gonzalez. In 2005, I moved from Cuba with my husband and my son. I have a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Habana University. I also have a master’s degree in Education with a concentration in School Counseling from Ana G. Hernandez University. In my spare time I like to listen to music, exercise, visit the beach, and I especially love to travel.

My name is Brenda, I was born on the beautiful island of St. Croix, United States Virgin Island. I'm very loving, caring and very motivated. I have been in childcare for 18 years. I attended Hillsborough Community College. I successfully accomplished my CDA. I care for myself as I care for others.In my free-time I love to spend quality time with my beautiful family. I love to travel, I have traveled to Europe, Caribbean and throughout the United States. I love to read, watch scary movies and play basketball. My goal is to continue to be a good role model and to educate young toddlers because they are the future of tomorrow.

My name is Mrs. Ersidia but everyone calls me Elsy. I have a special and lovely family which includes my husband and two sons. I am originally from Cuba, where I worked as a teacher for over 5 years in a childcare school. In 2017, I arrived at the US. After taking 45 hours of DCF training and credentialing, I started working at Primrose and worked there for 4 years. Children are my passion, and nothing makes me happier than being surrounded by them. I am so excited to be a part of such an amazing team and so grateful to be able to work with your children.

I am Ilisnaydis Alvarez and I am originally from Cuba. I have been working with children for more than 5 years. I have a Bachelor of Education with more than 10 years of experience. The best part of my day is art class and rhythm and music notes. I love being unique in my own way. I have a beautiful family, a wonderful husband, my beautiful twins, our dog (Max), and our playful rabbit (Pinto). I also love teaching Spanish and am very excited to help my students develop new skills as they learn and grow through it all year.

Hello! I’m Jc, born and raised right here in Tampa, Florida. A little bit about me; I love my cat and my family. In my spare time when I’m not teaching my favorite little ones, I am hanging out with friends, eating, watching movies, or you can find me at any amusement park. When I was in high school, I volunteered in my school’s daycare and loved it ever since! I am on track to return to college to complete my degree in diagnostic medical sonography next fall. And I cannot wait to see what life brings next!

My name is Jeneen and I joined Goddard in South Tampa this year. I have worked in childcare for quite some time and absolutely love what I do. I am enrolled in school for Education and hoping to finish soon. It is very important to me that I feel like every child is always happy, learning and succeeding. I am the mother of two young children that I am proud of. They motivate me to be at my best. My favorite thing to do is hanging out with children and doing different adventures together. Working with and all the children at Goddard brings me great joy.

My name is Kisha and I am 43 years old. I was born in Rochester, NY, I moved to Florida when I was 31. I have 2 kids and a granddaughter, who I spend most of my time with. My passion is working with kids. I have been taking care of kids since I was 10, my oldest niece! I enjoy movies, parks and being with my family. I enjoy teaching, talking, laughing and playing with the little ones. My mom passed when I was 17 which I believe made me who I am today!

Hi! My name is Kayla. I just moved to Tampa from my hometown in Iowa. I wanted to explore my options and being that I love the warm weather, I chose Florida! I have my CDA Credentials and continuing to work on furthering my education. I’ve been working in childcare for three years. I am very passionate about working with younger children. I love teaching and seeing their smiling faces!

My name is Lakisha. I am 41 years old and a mother of four daughters. They range from 9 to 19 years old. I am a hard-working mom who takes pride in her job. I have worked in the childcare field for over 20 plus years. I have worked with kids of all ages. I am dedicated to teaching my students life skills. I love what I do and I love the kids. It's an honor to be here.

Hello, my name is Leyda and I'm from Cuba. In Cuba I was an accountant in a health office. I came to the United States in 2009. In 2016, I started my teaching career in childcare. I love teaching and watching the children learn and I enjoy what I do. I am happy to be a part of the Goddard family.

My name is Lisandra. I am from Puerto Rico. I worked at the Goddard School of Jacksonville for five years before moving to St. Petersburg with my husband two years ago. I enjoy teaching and nurturing children. I am happy to be working here at the Goddard School in the infant classroom.

Hi, I am Mrs. Lissette, and I am originally from Cuba. I have been working with children for more than 3 years. I am married to a wonderful man and have a wonderful 11-year-old son. I studied nursing and pharmacy. I love working with children and I love my beautiful family. My favorite hobby is spending time with my family. I am very excited to help my students learn and develop new skills.

Hello, my name is Liza Medina, and I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. In 1989, I moved to Tampa and worked at the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, where I met my husband of 30 years of marriage. I have two children, my son Luis recently graduated from the University of Tampa and played on NCAA National Baseball Championship team. My daughter Melissa is currently enrolled at HCC and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. I attended Nova Southeastern University for my CDA in Early Childhood Studies. I have completed numerous hours of requirements with DCF, HCC, NAEYC and attended various workshops. My passion is teaching young children and to be a great positive influence in developing their social and cognitive skills. I have been teaching over 20 years at local learning centers in Hillsborough County. When I am not working, I enjoy going to the Rays, Bucs and Lighting games with my family.

My name is Marbelis and I am from Cuba. I have lived in the United States for 22 years. I am a mother of two boys and have a grand baby, Valentino.I recently got married. I have a dog named, Fiona and I enjoy walking her. My hobbies are going to the beach and camping. My favorite food is seafood and my favorite fruit is mango. Working with children has always been my passion. I enjoy playing, singing and hugging the children. I have been working in the early education field for over 16 years.I recently finished the medical assistant class and look forward to getting my certificate as well as finish my class to obtain my associates in early education. I am excited to watch your children grow and look forward to being a part of their growth.

Hi, my name is Mildred and I was born in San Francisco, California on October 25, 1964. I moved to Valrico, FL in 2016 where I continued to work with children. I have been in the industry for over 35 years. I started as a teacher-aide and fell in love watching the children develop, grow and how I make a difference in their life. I continue to grow professionally and I am currently working on my CDA. I am married to a sweet gentle man and a mother of 4 children. I like to garden, sing and be silly with my kiddos at school. I am excited to be a part of the Goddard family.

Hello, my name is Kia and I'm 20 years old. I am an honors graduate from Plant High School. I love to read and take long walks at parks. My passion has always been working with kids since I was younger. I got my passion after babysitting children of all ages. I look forward to gaining more experience in early childhood!

Hello! My Name is Shynese Stoutamire and I am a teacher here at The Goddard School. I am currently enrolled in Hillsborough Community College to get my associates degree in Education. I love to read and spend time with my family. I discovered my passion for working with children at a young age when I began babysitting. I am grateful for the opportunity to help shape young minds!

Hi! My name is Tira. I was born and raised here in the Brandon/Tampa area. I have a loving husband Zachary, a son Brayden 3, a stepson Mason 7, a baby girl Magnolia 10 months, and a very energetic goofy boxer Butch who’s 2. I have always wanted a big family and dreamt of being a teacher ever since I was little. So, I am very happy to be a part of the Goddard family, and to watch all our students grow and prosper into the young adults they’re meant to be.

Hello! My name is Trisha Nosworthy and I am originally from New Jersey, we moved to Florida in 1984. I am a mom of four, and my favorite thing to do is spend time with them. I have over ten years of childcare experience and have worked with most age groups. My last job was in a local center for three years, where I was an aide in two and Pre-K rooms. I am currently working on my CDA and am very close to finishing it. I am very excited to be able to be a part of your child’s preschool experience.

Hola, my name is Wanda. I have been in the Early Childhood Education field since 1988. I started as a parent volunteer in my daughter's preschool classroom. I was then offered the teacher assistant position and moved on to certified teacher. After teaching 18 years, I became a center director over 2 sites. I was also the Director of Center Operations for a while. I have also had the opportunity to be the teacher in a hospital setting for children admitted to the Adolescent Psychiatric Ward. I taught them Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. I have a BA in Mathematics, MA in Early Childhood Education, MA in Educational Leadership, Standard License for Preschool thru Third Grade and Standard License for Supervisor from the state of NJ. I am a transplant and now am a Florida resident. In my time here, I have obtained both my staff and director with VPK endorsement credentials. I am excited and thrilled to continue my career at the Goddard School.

Hello, my name is Zakevya but you can call me Kevya. I moved to Tampa from Miami in 2021. I am the oldest of 6 kids. I love to spend time with my family. I have been working with children for about 6 years from ages 2 to 5. I am currently in school to get my Bachelor’s in Psychology. I have my CDA and an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I am very excited to be a part of your child’s preschool experience.

Hi, my name is Aurelys, I was born in Puerto Rico and I moved to Tampa 6 years ago. I am 19 years old, currently enrolled at HCC. After HCC, I plan to further my education at USF and complete my bachelors degree in education. I have been working in childcare for over 2 years. In my free time I enjoy going to Busch Gardens, the movies and hanging out with friends. I am excited to watch the children grow and to be a part of the Goddard family.

Hi, my name is Brianna.. I was born and raised in Tampa, FL. I have two kiddos of my own so my work is never done. I am a homebody, game lover and movie fanatic. On weekends, I'm usually home in my bed, online shopping and watching tv. I have been working in childcare for a little over a year now. I chose to work with infants because I love watching them grow and develop. Everyday is an adventure and you never know what to expect.

Hi my name is Kayla, I recently moved to Tampa from Fort Lauderdale, Florida back in 2021. I've been working with children since I was 14 years old. I love children and enjoy watching them grow and learn new things. I live with my mother and dog Hercules. I enjoy volunteering at the Humane Society and taking my dog to the beach. I am so grateful to be a part of the Goddard family.

Hi! my name is Ali. I was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, and I wouldn't have it any other way! I am so excited to be part of the Goddard family. I absolutely love what I do here. My interest in childcare began in high school where I took courses of early childhood education, child development and parenting skills. I came to Goddard originally as a traveling substitute, but fell in love with the school, it's goals and the wonderful kids I’ve been given the chance to work with. I'm incredibly lucky to spend my time in an environment as positive and growth oriented as this one. I hope everyday students can come to our class knowing they are safe and loved, and parents can feel at ease knowing their children are happy to be here.

Hi, my name is Ms. Maya, I have been working with children for a year now. I enjoy watching the children progress THROUGHOUT the year, seeing them open up and getting to see all of their unique personalities. I'm currently in school for education, after I finish I plan on becoming an elementary school teacher. I love sweet treats and shopping. I'm excited to be a part of the Goddard family and look forward to watching your child grow.

Hello, my name is Beatris. I was born and raised in Cuba. I moved to the United States 19 years ago. My profession in Cuba was a preschool teacher but I have worked with all ages and with families from all over the world. In my spare time, I like to read books. Teaching and educating children is the most important part of my job and duty, and I’m so excited to be a part of the goddard school family.

My name is Cierra Jackson, I am originally from the island of Antigua. I moved to Philadelphia back in 2008 and then to my favorite place, Florida in 2015. I discovered my passion for teaching when I had my son. I was blessed enough to be a stay at home mom/teacher for the first couple years of his life. I now have two beautiful babies, my son Hinton and my daughter Callie. I have 18 months being a professional teacher, and am currently working on my CDA. I am grateful to get to work at the school my children attend so that I can watch them grow while I help others grow.

Hello, I’m Liliany, I was born and raised in Cuba came to the USA two years ago. when living in Cuba, i was working as an accountant. I also, worked in childcare where I found my passion. I love children with ages, 2-3 years and enjoy seeing them explore and learn all the things surrounding them. I am currently working on getting my CDA and eager to keep growing and learning here at Goddard School. In my spare time, I like to read, go to the beach, spend time with family and friends.

Hello! My name is Triana. I am a mother to a beautiful little girl. I graduated high school from South County Career Center, located in Ruskin, Florida. I always had a passion to work with kids and I enjoy watching them grow and learn new things every day! In my spare time I love to go out and adventure the outdoors with my family. I am happy to be part of the Goddard Family and to be able to help the children grow and develop new things!

My name is Jailah, I was born in Hoboken, NJ and raised in Broward county. In 2018, I moved to Tampa where i graduated from high school and I am currently working on my A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene. I’ve recently joined the Goddard family and have been loving working with the children. My favorite hobbies are going to the beach and tanning, taking my dog on long walks and binge watching my favorite movies and tv shows on Netflix. I can’t wait to see what my future holds for me here being part of the Goddard family.

Hi, I’m Ms. MaKenna! I graduated from Colorado State University with my Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Development. I did my student teaching in a Reggio Emilia based Preschool and taught Kindergarten and First grade here in FL at a local Charter school. I love working with the littles, they bring me such joy and I cannot wait to see what accomplishments this school year brings them!

Hello, I’m Isabel and I was born and raised in Cuba for 24 years. I’ve moved to this beautiful country in 2022. I’m married with no children but my passion and love for working with children is my everything. In Cuba, I studied and graduated from Social Studies. When I moved to the USA, I learned all my KNOWLEDGE and certificates here, from getting certified as a CPR and first aid to administering medication. From there I’ve worked with infants in a daycare which I loved the experience and realized this is my passion. I love reading books and singing. I’ve gotten singing and piano lessons. I consider myself a hard worker and very responsible with my job. I’m able to understand English but not completely fluent. I’m so excited and look forward to growing and learning being part of the Goddard family.

Hi, I'm Latoya, born and raised in Plant city, Fl, mother of three, two girls and one boy. I have always loved to work with children. I was blessed with more talents and have been able to work in multiple fields, from healthcare, customer service, CDL bus driver but I've been working with children for over 20 years. I have lived in Tampa, Atlanta and Lakeland. I'm a lover for arts (salvador dali are my favorite), all types of music, reading books, going to the theatre, watching movies and karaoke. Not a coffee drinker but love lemonade and orange juice. I'm grateful to become a part of the goddard family and being able to do what I love, teach children.

Hello my name is Vanessa and I’m currently a teacher at the beautiful Goddard school. Some amazing aspects about me is, I am very cheery and absolutely love building new relationships especially with my students and parents. It takes a village to ensure a child is properly taken care of, parents can take a break knowing their child is safe. Some fun facts about me is that I’m from the Caribbean. I know sign language and also speak another language at home. I graduated when I was 17. I’m also a dance coach at golden dolls dance academy. I absolutely love doing yoga and on my spare time I babysit.

My name is Yasmin, I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I have been working with children since I was 10 years old. I came from a family of 7 and I’m the middle child, so childcare comes easy to me. I started working at Goddard because I love the staff and students. I love my children and my classroom, it is the best part of my day. I love watching my students grow and learn new things.

I’m Angie, originally from Clearwater, FL. After graduating, I moved to Tampa and found the wonderful Goddard school. It’s not just a job for me; it’s a chance to learn and grow alongside my daughter. I can’t wait to dive in and become the best version of myself, both for my little one and for my new Goddard family. When I’m not at work, you’ll find us outside enjoying nature or lounging on the beach soaking up the sun. I am excited to be a part of the Goddard family.

HI, I’m Ailin, I was born and raised in Cuba. I came to the USA in 2022 and started working. I’m currently working on earning my teacher credentials/certifications to provide a wider education and care for my students and families. I love working with children, watching them grow, seeing how they develop their personalities and way of being. I look forward to educating myself and growing at the Goddard School.

Hi, my name is Britney. I was born and raised in New York and moved to Tampa about 3 years ago. For as long as I could remember, I’ve always loved kids. Teaching for me, is the most effective and most enjoyable way to change the world. I have also worked for many childcare organizations in the past that all just taught me how passionate I am about childcare and teaching. I am so excited for this opportunity and I cannot wait to see where this new journey at Goddard takes me!

I’m Sophie, I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, moved to Tampa in 2014. I have worked for 7 years in the hospitality and customer service industry, and it has always been a dream of mine to apply my experience into a career in childcare! My parents both worked in music journalism for a very long time so i’m a huge music nerd and when I’m able I love to paint. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to work with the Goddard team, and I hope to use my experience with art and music to teach new skills to children.

Hello, I'm Lindsay, I graduated from Winthrop University, and began my career in advertising. Then while working in the mortgage industry the housing market crashed and I stayed at home raising my children. Over the past eight years I have been with the Goddard schools. Prior to joining the South Tampa team, I was at the Westchase location. Throughout the past eight years, I have worked with all ages except preschool and looking forward to new experiences and growth at the Goddard School.

Hello! My name is Michelle, but everyone calls me Shelly. I have been in the childcare field for over 10 years. I am extremely excited to join the Goddard School of South Tampa. I grew up in Virginia and after receiving my bachelor’s degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University, I went to work as a cast member for Disney. It was at Disney where I met my husband of 25 years. I have lived in Orlando, Massachusetts, Long Island and in 2021 we moved to Tampa. I have a 23-year-old son on the OSS Eisenhower. My 22-year-old daughter is an RN at a hospital in Long Island. Our youngest daughter is 14 and just began high school. In my free time I love to travel, walk my newfound land and take walks on the beach. I will complete my infant/toddler CDA within the next few months.

Hi, I’m Eve and I have my degree in education. I taught in the city of Chicago as a lead teacher for many years. I have always had a love for children. My fiancé and I live in South Tampa with my two cats, Ace and Barley. In my spare time, I like to go to the beach. I look forward to watching your children grow in their educational journey and I am excited to be a part of the Goddard family.

Hi, my name is Ms. Stephanie, I was born and raised in Panama. I’m married to a wonderful man and have a sone, and daughter. I have been working in childcare for over two years. I enjoy spending my full time with my family and I love making desserts. I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard family.

Hi, my name is Sajia and I love working with children and helping their beautiful minds grow. I'm going to school for children and familial therapy. I hope to give every child the best care they absolutely deserve in a loving and safe environment.

Hello! I'm Jasmine and i'm a mother of two handsome boys. They are my world and the reason why i love to be around other children all of the time. working with children bring so much joy to me with their bright and bubbly personalities. I love to read as it keeps me relaxed and grounded. I also love meditation, being near water or just star gazing. i hope to continue working with children for years to come.

Hi there! I’m Tatiana, I moved here from New York in 2021 and I love Tampa. I have one son and his name is Saint. I am the oldest of 6 children and teaching comes naturally to me. I love the children, they are our future and I am so excited to help mold our future doctors and presidents!

Hello, I'm Autumn! I’m currently pursuing a double major in Political Science and Marine Science at the University of Tampa. I’ve always loved working with kids even before I moved to Florida from Louisiana. Some of my hobbies include cooking, reading, and traveling! I've been to over 8 countries and love learning about culture and language. I’m excited to be part of the Goddard family and continue to be a helping hand to the children in our community!

Hello, I'm Miloydis, I was born and raised in Habana Cuba. I moved to Miami in 2021 and in 2023, I moved to Tampa with my family. I've been married for 28 years and have two wonderful boys and two grandchildren. Living in Cuba, I graduated in economics with a minor in pedagogia and worked in a bank for 13 years. When I moved to the states I started working as a cashier, but always wanted to work at a school and be able to teach children the basic things in life. I am so excited to be part of the Goddard school family, to keep growing and teaching children all the basic life lessons they need in order to succeed.

Hello, I’m Rosemery, born and raised in Cuba for 35 years and moved to this beautiful country in 2016. In Cuba, I worked for 10 years in a grocery store (TRD) and 5 years I worked in a day care with infants. From that experience, I discovered how much I love to work with children and how it will turn into my passion. I love dogs and have a puppy named Chitzy. I’m married with no children but i’m so excited to be able to work with babies. I consider myself a hard worker and am responsible with my work. I’m excited to become part of the Goddard school family and looking forward to growing and learning from the babies.

Hi! I’m Yurisel, I was born and raised in Cuba. When I was in high school, I was responsible and organized with my school workload. At the end of high school, I entered the university of Pedagogical Science, in Rafael Maria de Mendive in CUba. I graduated in 2006, in Education and worked as a teacher for more than 12 years. I like to dance, sing and above all, work with children whom I learn new experiences from every day. I am very excited to be able to teach the children the knowledge they need in order to keep growing. I’m hoping to be able to learn, enrich my knowledge and goals more and more everyday here at Goddard.