Our Teachers

Audrey has been the On-Site Owner of The Goddard School in Wake Forest since 2007. Having raised four children of her own, she understands the value of a great education. Audrey has worked in a variety of roles in two public school systems. Caring for and loving children is her passion! She loves seeing children get a great education at The Goddard School!

Ms. Dee holds an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education from Vance Granville Community College and is a North Carolina Certified Trainer for Child Care Providers and a certified SIDS Trainer. She has earned the Level II North Carolina Early Childhood Administrator Credential and brings 24 years of experience in Child Care Administration. Ms. Dee brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her role as the Director at Goddard, where she has been a dedicated team member for 15 years. Her work is deeply focused on both supporting the educational journeys of children and enhancing the professional development of the faculty she mentors. She is committed to creating an environment that not only nurtures young learners but also empowers educators to continually evolve in their craft. With her leadership, Ms. Dee strives to ensure that the highest standards of care and education are maintained, making a positive impact on both children and the wider community.

Ms. Hailey has the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and is pursuing an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Vance Granville Community College. Ms. Hailey has been a teacher at The Goddard School in Wake Forest for two years. She enjoys working with one-year-olds because they are constantly developing.

Ms. Kellie has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Naugatuk Valley Community College, a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and a Master's Degree in Special Education from Ashford University. Ms. Kellie has ten years of experience working with children and has been working for the Goddard School for three years. She loves working with the Infants and watching their daily development.

Ms. Rebecca brings five years of experience in child-focused fields, including four years at the Goddard School. She became a valued member of our team in 2020 as a Resource Teacher and has also gained internship experience in the ABA field for one year. Ms. Rebecca holds a Bachelors Degree from Barton College in Applied Psychology with a double minor in Social Work and Aging Studies. Driven by a passion for child development, Ms. Rebecca finds great fulfillment in supporting the growth of each child on an individual level. She is committed to fostering an environment where every child feels both safe and respected, while simultaneously addressing and prioritizing the needs of parents.

Ms. Kelsey has worked with all ages at our school in the nearly five years she has been here. She studied Psychology at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned her North Carolina Early Childhood Credential from Wake Technical Community College. She enjoys working with three year-olds because they are constantly developing.