Our Teachers

Educational Background: Lisa has her Associate degree in Child Development from Joliet Junior College. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Lisa has 14 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education. Certifications: Lisa is trained in SIDS/SBS, Food Handling, Sexual Abuse Awareness, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Mandated Reporter

Educational Background: Jada is currently pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Jada has 8 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Certifications: Jada is trained in SBS/SIDS, Food Handler, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.

After three decades as a consultant, manager and executive in software companies, it became clear to Neel that education is the most important ingredient to improve lives. Foundation of higher education is high-quality early childhood education. After carefully considering several options Neel and Dolon chose The Goddard School because of its unsurpassed reputation of play based learning curriculum. The Goddard School has been rated #1 in early childhood education every year since 2000 and enjoys an excellent national reputation. Neel earned a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Finance and Automated Systems from highly reputed universities in India. Over the last decade, he was part of an executive management team, as a Director and Vice President of worldwide consulting operations in 5 continents. Neel and Dolon are married for 30 years and raised two children. Their daughter earned a degree in Bioengineering and their son is studying Computer Science Engineering. Dolon has been intimately involved in shaping the school with the finer details and selecting teachers. They look forward to getting to know you and your family!

Educational Background:Ms. Rasha has a Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy. She got her Masters in Early Childhood Education and Teacher Certification in Pre-K to 3rd Grade. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Rasha has over 8 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Certifications: Rasha in certified in EYFS, SID's, SBS, CPR and First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Food Handler and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.

Educational Background: Ms. Carmela has a Bachelors Degree in Account Information System. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Ms. Carmela has two years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Certifications: Ms. Carmela is certified in SBS/SIDS, Food Handler, Food Protection Manager, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.

Education Background: Ms. Rasha has a Bachelor Degree in Cultural Recourses Management from Hashemite University in Jordan. She also has a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Western Governors University. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Ms. Rasha has a year experience in Early Childhood Education. Certifications: Ms. Rasha is certified in CPR, SID's, SBS, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Mandatory Reporter.

Educational Background: Ms. Brenda has her CDA Experience in Early Childhood Education: Ms. Brenda has four years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Certifications: Ms. Brenda is trained in SBS/SIDS, Food Handler, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.

Educational Background: Ms. May is currently getting her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Psychology Experience in Early Childhood Education: Ms. May has over a year experience with working with children. Certifications: Ms. May is trained in SBS/SIDS, Food Handler, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.

Educational Background: Ms. Brooke has an Associates Degree in ECED. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Ms. Brooke has over a year of experience in ECE. Certifications: Ms. Brooke is trained in SBS/SIDS, Food Handler, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.

Educational Background: Ms. Jackie attended Moraine Valley Community College. She received her CDA from Ellis University and National Director Credentials from National Louis University. Ms. Jackie is now continuing her education at University of Phoenix. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Ms. Jackie has worked with children for over thirty years, fifteen of them as an Assistant Director. Certifications: Ms. Jackie is trained in SBS/SIDS, Food Handler, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. She also has Infant and Toddler Credentials.

Educational Background: Ms. Rumaisa has a Bachelor Degree in Liberal Art with 70 credit hours focused on Early Childhood Education. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Ms Rumaisa has six years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Certification: Ms. Rumaisa is trained in SBS/SIDS, Food Handler, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.

Educational Background: Ms Sharon has her CDA. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Ms. Sharon has 29 years of experience. Certifications: Ms. Sharon is trained in SBS/SIDS, Food Handler, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.

Educational Background: Ms. Alexis has a Highschool Diploma Experience in Early Childhood Education: This is Ms. Alexis' first year of experience. Certifications: Ms. Alexis is trained in SBS/SIDS, Food Handler, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.