Our Teachers

Mandy and her husband John are the owners of The Goddard School at Mallard Creek and Highland Creek. Mandy earned a BA in Elementary Education with distinction from Goucher College in Maryland. She has worked in the field of education since 1997. She is a certified personal trainer, an experienced nutrition and wellness consultant and children's fitness specialist. John attended Belmont Abbey College.

Ms. Jennifer is our Executive Director. She has a BS in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Education and has her level 3 NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials. Ms. Jennifer is pursuing her master's degree in BK Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Leadership and Program Administration. Ms. Jennifer has worked at the Goddard School since October 2012.

Ms Lauren is our Educational Director. She holds her B.A. in Spanish, minor in Elementary Education and her Early Childhood and Administration Credentials. Lauren has been working with young children since 2012 and has been with Goddard since 2014. She has been a two year old teacher, PreK teacher, and the assistant director.

Ms Sarah is the Assistant Director. She was the Lead One Year old teacher for 4 years before being promoted to Assistant Director. Sarah holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and has been early education since 2011. She has been with Goddard since 2012.

Ms. Tierra is a wonderful member of our admin team. She is our Admin Assistant. Ms. Tierra has been in Early Education for over 15 years. She has her early education and director credentials and is currently pursuing her degree in sociology and general education. Ms. Tierra's philosophy is with a lot of love, a little structure, and a dedicated heart, teaching can be a fun experience for all.

Mrs. Erica is our wonderful Steam Teacher. She is currently taking BK courses. She has been in early childhood education for 7 years. Mrs. Erica's teaching philosophy is that every child is unique, find what makes them excited and use it to nourish the greatness that is there.

Ms. Sydney is a lead teacher in our Silly Seals (infants) classroom. She has a bachelor’s degree in foreign language in literatures with a minor in public health with a concentration in maternal & child health. She has been in early childhood education for 1 year. Ms. Sydney's teaching philosophy is all children are unique and should have access to safe and creative environments to develop mentally, emotionally, and socially.

Ms. Mariah is one of our teachers in our Silly Seals (infants) room. She went to CCC for her Early Education Certification and also was a student at UNCC for criminal justice, health and systems management. She has taken several Elementary Education and Early Education classes. She has been in the field since 2020. Ms. Mariah's teaching philosophy is to make sure all children grow mentally, socially, physically, and emotionally in a safe environment with the opportunity to meet their full potential.

Ms. Kendra is a lead teacher in our Playful Penguins (Toddler) classroom. She has some college education in nursing and has been in early childhood education for 3 years. Ms. Kendra believes in giving children a loving and safe environment.

Ms. Natalie is a lead teacher in our Wacky Wallabies (First Steps) classroom. She has her North Carolina teaching credentials. She has been in early childhood education for 12 years. Ms. Natalie's teaching philosophy is that children are constantly learning through play and the world around them. As a teacher I feel it is my responsibility to encourage each child to learn in a safe and nurturing environment.

Ms. Kaylee is one of our wonderful toddlers (Wallaby) teacher. She is currently in college obtaining her CDA. She has been in early childhood education for a little over a year now. Her goal as a teacher is to provide a safe, interactive, and exciting environment in which to learn.

Ms. Tyeeicha is a lead teacher in our Eager Elephants (Toddler) classroom. She has a BA in Early Childhood Education. She has been in early childhood education for 16 years. Ms. Tyeeicha believes that children learn best through play and repetition. Repetition provides practice children need to master new skills.

Ms. Michelle is a lead teacher in our Eager Elephants (Twos) classroom. She is currently attending Rowan Cabarrus Community College for her associate degree in B-K teacher licensure. She has been in early childhood education for 5 years. Ms. Michelle's teaching philosophy is to create an environment in which children can reach their full potential.

Mrs. Victoria is our Lead Teacher in our Cheerful Cheetahs (twos) Class. She has her NC Early Childhood Credentials and has been teaching early childhood education for 14 years. Mrs. Victoria believes that all children are unique and should be provided a stimulating education that allows them to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

Ms. Hydeia is a lead teacher in the Cheerful Cheetahs Classroom. She is currently attending CSU for her bachelor's in psychology. She has been in early childhood education for one year. Ms. Hydeia's philosophy is it is important to make sure each child is having fun while learning. She feels it is also important to find strategies for each child that will suite them to help their individual learning process.

Ms. Makala is a lead teacher in our Proud Polar Bear (Bridge) classroom. She has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Morehead State University. She has been in early childhood education for 2 years. Ms. Makala's teaching philosophy is "All children are unique and equal and must have a positive educational environment where they can grow emotionally, mentally and physically."

Ms. Zeyah is a lead teacher in our Playful Penguins (Toddler) Classroom. She is currently enrolled in Winston Salem State university taking classes for birth to kindergarten early education. She has been in early education for over two years. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in love. She believes all children are different and require different forms of attention, however, the one thing they all have in common is how well they can thrive in loving environments.

Mrs. Kim is a lead teacher in our Friendly Foxes (Preschool) classroom. She has a CDA, Credentials 1 and 2 in Early Childhood Education. She has been in early childhood education for 34 years. Mrs. Kim's teaching philosophy is children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

Ms. Briana is a lead teacher in our Friendly Fox (Preschool) classroom. She has her NC Credentials in Early Childhood Education. She has been in early childhood education for 3 years. Ms. Briana's philosophy is teaching provides the opportunity to be a positive and motivational influence in someone else’s life. I want to spread love, safeness, and happiness to all those I am arounds and make learning fun and memorable.

Ms. Queen is a lead teacher in our Positive Pandas (Pre-K) classroom. She majored in individual studies, math, and science. In 2015 she graduated with her associate degree. She has been in early childhood education for five years. While working in early childcare she gained experience working with special needs children ages 3 – 12. Ms. Queen's philosophy is a classroom should be safe, caring environment where children are free to express their minds as they blossom and grow. Also, children learn best through play.

Ms. Arieana is a lead teacher in our Proud Panda (Preschool) Classroom. She graduated from Mallard Creek High School and is currently getting her ECE and ABA degree. Ms. Arieana has been in early childhood education for 1 year. She believes each child learns differently and needs to be taught in a way that works for them.

Ms. Kanesha is a lead teacher in our Talented Tigers (Pre-k) classroom. She has her North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials. Ms. Kanesha has worked in Early Childhood Education for 12 years. Ms. Kanesha is devoted to enhancing, developing, encouraging, and molding the minds of young children. She believes children are unique, creative, and imaginative, they need to explore, discover, and learn. “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”- Ignacio Estrada.

Ms. Shyane is a lead teacher in our Talented Tigers (Pre-K) classroom. She has a bachelor’s degree from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and a minor in English. She has been in early childhood education for 4 years. Ms. Shyane's teaching philosophy is children learn at different paces. She feels it is important that you try to appeal to many different learning styles, so nobody feels left out or behind.

Ms. Barbara is our wonderful support teacher. She earned a BA in Mathematics from the University of Northern Iowa and has numerous years of experience in the field of education. Ms. Barbara has been employed with Goddard since September 2014. She believes that each child is special and just needs the right environment to reach their full potential.

Ms. Hanan is one of our wonderful Educational Support Specialist. She has a PHD in Educational Foundations. She has been in the teaching field since 1992 and taught children of all ages. Ms. Hanan believes information is the first step to putting our new generation on a path for future education and technology so they can have a good life.

Mrs. Isma is one of our amazing Educational Support Specialist. She has a Master of Arts from India and her Early Childhood Education credentials. She has been in the education field for over four years. Mrs. Isma loves to teach. She loves their eagerness to learn. She is eager to teach and lead.