Our Teachers

Ms. Jenn, as the children call her, opened The Goddard School in Steiner Ranch in 2014. Jenn received her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Texas A&M University (whoop!) and has almost a decade of teaching experience ranging from preschool to 2nd grade. She recognizes how important it is for families to have a safe and nurturing learning environment for their children. Jenn would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to visit her beautiful school, introduce you to their tenured faculty, and tell you all about the Goddard approach to learning. "I am excited and proud to be a part of The Goddard School and am committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children in the neighborhood!”

Hi! My name is Lauren and I joined The Goddard School in June 2022. I am the Director of Operations, which means I'm your go-to person regarding licensing and Goddard's QA health and safety standards! I received my Associate's in Education at College of the Mainland and am working on my Bachelor's degree. I have my Preschool Director's Certificate and am passionate about the benefit that comes from early childhood education! My wife and I have one, super spunky, daughter who attends school with me each day! I love being both a Mom and Director at The Goddard School!

Hi! My name is Catherine and I joined The Goddard School in October 2020. I am the Lead Teacher in the Tiny Travelers room for the young infants. I have been working with infants through toddlers for over 5 years and am actively pursuing my Child Development Associate Degree (CDA). You will often see me singing, dancing and being silly with our babies! I believe creating a playful, happy and loving learning environment builds a positive foundation for future schooling.

Hi! My name is Paula and I joined The Goddard School in August 2015. I am the Lead Teacher in the Curious Climbers room for the older infants. I have been working with infants through toddlers for over 15 years and received my Child Development Associate Degree (CDA) in December 2015. I love helping children reach their potential in a fun and loving learning environment! I invite you to come visit my classroom anytime!

Hi! My name is Rosy and I joined The Goddard School in July 2017. I am the Lead Teacher for the older toddlers in the Super Sailors classroom. I have a teaching degree in Mexico, and am currently working towards my Bachelor's Degree in Education. I have completed countless hours of Early Childhood Development courses and have over 20 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field. In addition to teaching, I am a Board Member for a Health and Education nonprofit group. I believe that the most important thing a teacher can do is provide a safe and happy environment where children can learn from different experiences. I look forward to providing this type of environment for your child!

Hi! My name is Mary and I joined The Goddard School in August 2022. I am the Lead Teacher for the older toddlers in the Playful Pilots class. I love the excitement and wonder my students bring to school each day!

Hi! My name is Bekah and I joined The Goddard School in November 2023. I am the Lead Teacher for the Bridge students in the Terrific Trekkers class. I love the excitement and wonder my students bring to school each day!

Hi! My name is Jasmine and I joined The Goddard School in April 2024. I am the Lead Teacher for the Preschool students in the Awesome Astronauts class.

Hi! My name is Erin and I joined The Goddard School in May 2021. I am the co-Lead Teacher with Ms. Lydia in the Nifty Navigators room for the Pre-K class. This is my third school year teaching Pre-K and I love this age group so much! I graduated from University of California, San Diego, with my Bachelor's Degree in 2020 and am actively pursuing my Child Development Associate Degree (CDA). I love the curiosity and wonder that abounds from my students. Stop by my classroom for a question or inquiry-based investigation!

Hi! My name is Ayesha and I joined The Goddard School in April 2022. I am the Lead Teacher for the Kids Club program which serves the after-school elementary students. I have a son who is in middle school and am actively pursuing my Child Development Associate Degree (CDA). I love to see the growth academically, socially and emotionally in my students throughout the year!

Hi! My name is Galina and I have been teaching with Goddard since 2018. I am the Enrichment Teacher for the Preschool and Pre-K students and teach World Studies. I have been teaching different language and culture programs for more than 20 years and for the last 7 years I have created and taught the enrichment program “Around the World” to young children. Teaching young children about the world’s diverse people, places and environments has been my passion for over 15 years. Our weekly projects start with books and materials from around the world as we embark on an interactive discussion. Then we create a class or individual project based on our knowledge and areas of interest.

Hi! My name is Hala and I joined The Goddard School in October 2020. I teach in each class as needed and love knowing each and every student in our school! I am bilingual so I also support our English Language Learners. I have been working in childcare for over 10 years right here in Steiner Ranch! My husband, two kids and I live in Steiner Ranch and I love working where I live! Make sure to say hello if you see me out and about!

Hi! My name is Carolina and I joined The Goddard School in June 2022. I teach in each class as needed and love knowing each and every student in our school! I am bilingual so I also support our English Language Learners. I have been working in childcare for over 10 years. I teach because I want to make a difference in a child's life. I want to be someone that they can trust and feel confident going to when they need a hug or a listening ear.

Hi! My name is Lydia and I joined The Goddard School in March 2021. I co-teach with Ms. Erin in the Nifty Navigators room for the Pre-K class. I have 3 children of my own and am actively pursuing my education to be a counselor. I love being part of a classroom community and assisting in instilling a life long love of learning in my students!

Hi! My name is Nasrine and I joined The Goddard School in August 2016 as a Floater. I loved being a Floater because it meant that I had the opportunity to work with and know all the amazing children at our wonderful school. Nowadays, I am the afternoon Assistant Teacher in the Tiny Travelers class with the young infants. Baby cuddles are my favorite! I received my Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree with an emphasis in Communication from the University of North Texas in 1993. I took many classes in psychology and children's behavior analysis. I have lived in Steiner Ranch for over 15 years and have two beautiful girls. I love watching our students achieve their developmental milestones and being a part of their academic and social growth. I look forward to providing a loving and nurturing environment for your children. It is my honor to get to know you and your beautiful families!

Hi! My name is Praneetha and I joined The Goddard School in May 2022 as a Teacher. Prior to joining Goddard as a Teacher, I was a Goddard Parent for my son who attended school here. Now, I am the Assistant Teacher for the infants in the Tiny Travelers class. I love seeing our babies smile, coo, bond and grow!

Hi! My name is Gracie and I joined The Goddard School in January 2024. I am the Assistant Teacher for the toddlers in the Super Sailors class.