Our Teachers

Brielle and her husband Chad are the proud owners of Goddard School of Marietta. Brielle is on-site and is regularly involved with the families and teachers at our school. The Hooker Family purchased the school in May of 2023. Prior to joining The Goddard Family, Brielle received her Bachelor’s degree from Cabrini College in Graphic Design and her Master’s degree from Savannah College of Art and Design in Advertising. Brielle loves spending time with her two daughters (Elliana and Kennedy) and her husband, who you will often see around the school. She is originally from New Jersey and therefore loves to spend her free time at the Jersey Shore. Outside of school, you’ll find Brielle playing at the park with her girls, enjoying local restaurants or at the Yoga Studio. Brielle loves going into all the classrooms and hanging out with the kids, getting to know the children is her favorite

Miss Mickenzie is celebrating 5 years with Goddard! She has been working in childcare since 2015 and has a passion for helping and watching children grow and flourish. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Mickenzie believes that all children are unique individuals that need a safe space to grow and explore. It is her desire to create a stimulating educational environment where students can grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially to meet their full potential. Mickenzie was born and raised in Burlington Vermont. She lives in Marietta with her fiancé and French bulldog. They love going to dog parks and exploring new areas.

Miss Mirian is celebrating 1 year with Goddard! Miss Mirian has been working with children for over 20 years. As a young teen she was a “Junior Babysitter” while also nannying throughout her college years. In more recent years she has worked in Early Childhood education for the last 4 years. Miss Mirian believes all children are unique and always strives to give individualized attention to them in order for the children to meet their full potential. She also believes play-based learning is essential in early education. Miss Mirian encourages children to explore, discover, and experiment in a safe and supportive environment. She values building strong and nurturing relationships with children in her care. She is a dedicated wife and mother to a beautiful family that consists of her loving husband, two talented teenagers and an excited toddler. Her hobbies include reading science fiction, thriller and political thriller novels, cooking/ baking, as well as exercising and organizing.

Miss Angela is celebrating 5 years at Goddard! Ms. Angela has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and her Bachelors in Human Learning and Development and Educational Psychology. She also is working on her Masters in Special Education. She has been teaching young minds since 2015. Ms. Angela's philosophy is to provide a creative and safe learning environment for students to enjoy and explore educational possibilities. She loves to motivate her students with research, experiment and drawing their own conclusions. She was born smiling and raised as a Southern Georgia Peach. She enjoys arts and crafts, photography, scrap-booking and family time. She has a nine year old daughter who graduated from this Goddard School in 2016. She is reminded everyday that life is worth living with laughter.

Mis. Alex is celebrating 1 year at Goddard! Mr. Alex has been working with children since 2020 in a PreK setting. He is currently finishing up his TCC in Early Childhood Education and plans on pursuing his education with an Associates in Early Childhood Education. Mr. Alex believes all children deserve to learn no matter what. Every child may not learn the same way but he plans to adjust his teaching style to fit each child's needs. Mr. Alex was recently married to his wife Anna. They have a dog named Saddie and a cat named Cleo. In his free time he enjoys going on hikes and doing DIY projects.

Miss Madison is celebrating 1 year at Goddard! She has been working with children for about 2 and a half years and has been with Goddard for a year. She believes all children look at life with a unique point of view and can create their own reality through their imagination. Miss Madison finds peace in spending time with the children she works with. Her favorite things to do outside of work are spending time with her family, crocheting, and taking her dog on walks.

Jordane has been in childcare for 7 years. She originally started working in early childcare centers at the age of 16 and later went on to receive her CDA. Miss Jordane believes all children are unique and have their own ways of learning. Her teaching style is individualized to each student. Miss Jordane loves going home to her very energetic goldendoodle. Outside of school Miss Jordane loves to shop and explore the city with her friends.

Miss Nneka is celebrating 1 year at Goddard! She grew up with a love of teaching that was passed down from her mother. She originally began her associate in early childhood education and finished with her Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. She later found that her passion was in teaching children which is what lead her back to Early Childhood Development. Nneka is a mother of two beautiful, awesome children and two cats! She loves trying new restaurants with her family, watching movies, and reading books. Miss Nneka believes all children are teachable, creative, and fun! The giggles make any task easier!

Miss Kacy is celebrating 1 year at Goddard! Kacy has over 7 years of experience in childcare and coaching children. She graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She believes that if she is a good role model and leads by example, they will learn through observation. She uses various techniques in her teaching style to help every child succeed. When she isn’t teaching, she loves being outdoors with her family and dogs. She also enjoys coaching kickboxing and Brazilian Jujitsu. Her favorite thing to do is spending time with her family at the beach. Kacy has high expectations out of life and her students.

Miss Abby has been working with children for over two years with plans to go back to school for her TCC soon. She believes all children are fun and creative and truly thinks that we have a lot to learn from children. She feels privileged to be working around children every day. Miss Abby is a middle child with two brothers and lives with a few of her friends in Kennesaw. She usually spends her time off reading or spending time with her cats at home or with family and friends.

Miss Andrea is celebrating 1 year at Goddard! Miss Andrea has been in Early Childcare for 4 years after spending 12 years as a Stay at Home mom. She has been married for 15 years and has two beautiful, teenage daughters and a little poodle named, Kenko. She believes every child is unique with their own learning style and by showing them love and patience, you can teach them anything. When Miss Andrea is not working, she loves spending time with her family and watching movies.

Miss Madison is celebrating 1 year at Goddard! Miss Madison has been working with children for 5 years and is currently earning her Bachelor's Degree is Early childhood Education. She believes that children are naturally curious and learn best when they can explore their curiosity. She comes from a large family, Madison is one of 6 children and has 2 dogs. Her favorite things to do are hiking, reading, and baking.

Miss Nancy is celebrating 2 years at Goddard! Nancy has been working with children for over 22 years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in child development. She believes all children are curious and independent little people that are eager to learn. Nancy is married and has two children. Her oldest is special needs which has opened up a new world to her. She believes every day is a new day with new challenges and beginnings. She has two longhaired dachshunds that love her attention! She enjoys gardening, reading, cooking and loves spending time with family and friends.

Miss Denise has been working with children for over 7 years, originally as a nanny and continuing in Early Childhood Education. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and public Health. Miss Denise believes that all children grow at a different rate and finds it important to provide a nurturing environment that they can learn and develop. She is also a mother of two young boys, Ezra and Emory. She loves going on nature walks and spending time with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and painting.

Miss Jennifer is an Atlanta native and declares herself as a true Georgia Peach. She was a stay-at-home mother before jumping into childcare which taught her everything she needed to know about patience and love while working with children. She truly believes that children need to be lifted up and never put down. Miss Jennifer says that every child is unique but knows they all need to be nurtured, protected and cared for. Outside of working for The Goddard School, Miss Jennifer has 2 dogs who she loves to go to the park with. In her free time, she enjoys going out to eat, shopping and going bowling.

Miss Katherine has been working with children for 2 years after previously being a professional secretarial technician. Katherine believes that all children should be given the same opportunities to grow up in a loving, respectful, and patient environment. Miss Katherine is a very quiet, calm, loyal and honest person with a faithful background. Her Driving force in life is her husband and children and would love to someday have a puppy also! Miss Katherine is a hopeless romantic who loves to read romance novels. She enjoys connecting with people and talking about everything!

Miss Elise is celebrating 1 year with Goddard! Miss Elise, or as her friends call her, Lissie, has worked with children for over 4 years, between working as a counselor in day camps and at other schools. She is getting her degree from Kennesaw University and is majoring in Public Relations. She loves dancing, writing, and spending time with those closest to her. She has been dancing for 14 years and is particularly passionate about choreography. She believes all children deserve to be treated with love and respect, as well as learning in a fun and comfortable environment.

Miss Jaida has been working in Early childcare for 5 years. Before beginning her career in childcare, she was a substitute teacher for K-12 for a year. She is planning to obtain her CDA and wants to continue her career in Early Childhood Education. Miss Jaida believes that with patience and love, children are capable of anything. She aims to have a positive attitude, open mind, and high expectations for her students. Miss Jaida thinks that all children have wonderful imaginations and loves for children to express their creativity through play. Miss Jaida was born and raised in Mississippi and has a 3-year-old named Zoie. In her free time, she plays soccer and is also a social media content creator. She enjoys spending time with loved ones and going to church.