Our Teachers

WELCOME! Tommy and Ann Chamakala are excited to introduce themselves as the Goddard School of McKinney (Honey Creek) owners. Although they embark on this journey as a husband and wife team, Tommy will be the on-site owner and operator, with Ann as his support. As parents of two beautiful girls (ages 4 and 2), Tommy & Ann recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment, which is why they chose The Goddard School, both as a school for their daughters and as a school to bring to the McKinney community. After enrolling their daughters in The Goddard School of Celina, Tommy & Ann became believers in the program, philosophy, and how much of an impact it has had on their girls. They are proud to offer the opportunity for children to grow through exploration and hands-on learning. Opening The Goddard School is the next milestone in their professional career. Tommy's family moved to McKinney in 1996, and Tommy graduated from McKinney High School. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Education and his Master's degree in Educational Leadership, he returned to McKinney to teach in the same school district where he was a student. Tommy has been a Teacher, an Assistant Principal in Coppell ISD, as well as the Head of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition for a Charter Network in Dallas. Ann started her career as a Teacher in the Chicago Public School system; she earned her degree in Teaching from Loyola University and earned her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington. Teaching is her passion, and she is completing her 11th year as a Teacher, currently in Frisco ISD. When the opportunity knocked on their door to open a Goddard School in McKinney, Tommy and Ann felt it was a great way to give back to the community that gave him so much. They are eager to introduce you to the incredible faculty and look forward to meeting with you about the School's high-quality learning program.

We are excited to have our Director, Mrs. Wendy join our team. Mrs. Wendy has taught since 2016 and has a dual Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. She loves teaching to make a difference and is inspired by the way children see the world with such awe and amazement. Her goal is to ensure every child feels seen, safe, and heard. Her favorite children's book is Goodnight Gorilla and The Napping House. A fun fact about Mrs. Wendy is she is originally from South Africa.

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Melynne to our Goddard team as our new Assistant Director. Mrs. Melynne has been teaching since 2014 and has her BBA in Marketing as well as her CDA. She believes it is important for every child to have the opportunity to explore the world around them in a safe and informative way. Mrs. Melynne’s favorite children’s book is “Green Eggs and Ham.” A fun fact about Mrs. Melynne is she lived in Hawaii for 7 years and has two fur babies.

Ms. Sarah has taught since 1997 and has her Early Childhood Degree from Nova South Eastern. She loves to teach and watch children grow and learn and become lifelong learners. She came from a line of teachers and knew from an early age that she wanted to be in education. Ms. Sarah's favorite children's book is "Mama, How long will you love me?" A fun fact about Ms. Sarah is she has 18yr old twins that are only a minute apart. She also loves the library and would spend most of her time there.

Mrs. Patti is a fantastic teacher here at Honey Creek and has been teaching for over 20 years. She has her bachelor's degree in education from Michigan State University and loves working with all ages and classrooms. She wants to help them thrive in a nurturing and loving environment. Mrs. Patti's favorite book is Guess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratney and a fun fact about her is she loves college football!

We are grateful to have Mrs. Deepa join our Goddard team and work in the preschool wing. Mrs. Deepa has been teaching since March 21’ and has a Master’s Degree. She loves working with children because they spread positivity, and she wants to help them grow into confident, independent children. Her favorite children’s book is “Charlotte’s Web,” and her hobbies are cooking and painting.

We are thrilled to have Ms. Alejandra join our Goddard team. Ms. Alejandra has been teaching since 2021. She has her B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies from Cal State Long Beach. Her favorite children’s book is, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” And a fun fact about Ms. Alejandra is that she likes going to local city events.

Ms. Sheika has been such a positive and happy presence in our school since she started with us! She has been teaching since 2008 and has recently moved here from Arizona. She loves teaching because she knows she can make a difference and help all young children grow. Her favorite children’s book is Pete the Cat, and she loves dancing!

We are excited to welcome Ms. Kayli to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2021 and is currently pursuing her undergrad at Prairie View A&M University. She wants to teach because she really enjoys having the ability to watch children grow and create their own personalities. Ms. Kayli’s favorite children’s book is The Cate in the Hat. And a fun fact about Ms. Kayli is she was on the drill team in high school and served as a Senior Lieutenant.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Elaine to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2014 and went to Teachers College at Columbia University. She is passionate about teaching and loves being around little ones. Her favorite children’s book is “Every Book is Not a Book.” And a fun fact about Mrs. Elaine is she has had many pets since she was a kid.

We are excited to be welcoming Ms. Deirdre to our team. She has been teaching since 2022. She loves spending time with kids and teaching them new things. Her favorite book is “A Bad Case of Stripes,” and she loves her dogs.

Mrs. Shannon is a wonderful addition to our Goddard School. She has been teaching since 2003 and loves teaching because it gives her so much joy! She loves watching kids learn, gain confidence, and socialize with their peers. Her favorite children’s book is I Wanna Iguana, Our Tree Named Steve, and Cookies- Bite-Size Life Lessons. Mrs. Shannon will be helping in our Toddler classrooms.

We are happy to welcome Ms. Heer to our Goddard team. Ms. Heer is currently working on her Speech, Hearing, & Language Science Major at UTD. She started teaching in 2023 to help create a positive impact on young people's lives and show that learning is fun. Her favorite children’s book is, “Polar Bear and the Rainbow.” And a fun fact about Ms. Heer is she loves Chai Tea.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Aislynne to our Goddard Team. Ms. Aislynne has been teaching since May 2022 and is pursuing her degree at Collin College & Texas State. She became a teacher to help future generations learn and grow. And to be someone a child can rely on and trust. Her favorite children’s book is “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” and a fun fact about Ms. Aislynne is that she’s a twin.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Taylor to our Goddard team. Ms. Taylor is currently studying at TWU for her Early Childhood degree and joined the education field because she loves teaching children and watching their young minds grow. Her favorite children’s book is, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” And a fun fact about Ms. Taylor is that she loves to travel she has visited over 20 states and has been to 3 countries.

We are excited to have Mrs. Ashley join our Goddard team in the infant classroom. Mrs. Ashley has her bachelor’s degree and became a teacher because she loves watching children learn new things. Her favorite children’s book is “Charlotte’s Web” and a fun fact about Mrs. Ashley is her favorite household chore is laundry.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Geetha to our Goddard team, where she will be working in our Pre-K classroom. Mrs. Geetha has been teaching since 2009 and has her M. Tech degree. She loves teaching because you can see the student’s growth each day in the classroom. Her favorite children’s books are “Pet the Cat” and “Peppa the Pig.” A fun fact about Mrs. Geetha is she is not a good swimmer but loves to try anyway.

We are grateful to have Mrs. Inez join our Goddard team. She has twenty-five years of experience in childcare and has her injury prevention and child safety certificate. Mrs. Inez loves teaching because she enjoys helping students reach their next milestones. A fun fact about Mrs. Inez is that she was born and raised in New Orleans and has 7 children and 19 grandchildren. She also likes to do arts and crafts and try new restaurants with friends and family.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Kayla to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2016 and has a Music Education degree from Ouachita Baptist University. She is currently a teacher at Dennison ISD, and she loves to teach because it allows her to combine her creativity with her desire to inspire and empower young minds. Ms. Kayla's favorite children’s book is "Caps for Sale". And a fun fact about Ms. Kayla is she has performed in three operas, and she still performs in a community choir here in McKinney.

We are excited to be welcoming Mrs. Anitha to our toddler wing. She loves to teach because teaching children how to read and learn will change their lives. Mrs. Anitha has her MbccA degree, and her favorite children’s book is “The Princes Story.”

We are excited to welcome Ms. Kara to our Goddard team. Ms. Kara is currently studying for her Exercise Science degree at ETBU . She joined the education field because she enjoys working with kids and wants to help teach them skills that will help them do their best. Her favorite children’s book is, "Oh the Places you will Go” by Dr. Seuss, and a fun fact about Ms. Kara is that she has three younger brothers and has lived in four different states.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Cindy to our Goddard team to work in our preschool hallway. Mrs. Cindy has been teaching since 2005 and has her associate degree. Mrs. Cindy loves teaching, so she can help provide a way for little minds to continue to learn and grow. Her favorite children’s books are the Elephant and Piggie series. And a fun fact about Mrs. Cindy is she likes to travel and learn from other countries.

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Swathi to our Goddard team. Mrs. Swathi has been teaching since 2016 and has her MBA degree. She strives to excel and attain a better role in the education system each day and has a passion for working with kids. Mrs. Swathi’s favorite children’s book is “Snow White.” A fun fact about Mrs. Swathi is she likes to keep herself up to date with comics and games so she can relate with the kids in her class.

We are excited to be welcoming Mrs. Victoria to our team. She has been teaching since 2017. It has always been her passion and dream to be a teacher because she gets to help shape her student's future and prepare them for it. Her favorite children’s book is “Where the Wild Things Are,” and Mrs. Victoria loves anything Disney.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Mariah to our Goddard team. Ms. Mariah has been teaching since 2023 and joined the education field because, as a kid, school was her happy place, and she wants to make it that way for other kids as well. Her favorite children’s book is, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” And a fun fact about Ms. Mariah is she has watched the Harry Potter series at least 5x all the way through.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Chandra to our Goddard team. Ms. Chandra has her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and is currently working toward her Texas Elementary Teacher certification. She joined the education field because she wants to give children a space that is safe and comfortable and let every student be heard. Her favorite children’s book is “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” and a fun fact about Mrs. Chandra is that she used to live in China and attended middle and high school there.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Nicolette to our Goddard team. Ms. Nicolette has her Associate's degree in Culinary & Pastry Arts and is excited to join our team and prepare meals and special snacks for the students. She joined the education field because she has always had a passion for helping others and loves surrounding herself with the happiness the children bring. Her favorite children’s book is “Winnie the Pooh” and a fun fact about Ms. Nicolette is that she loves traveling and camping to discover new things in different places.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Priya to our Goddard team. Mrs. Priya has her Bachelor's of Technology degree with a focus in Electronics & Communications. She joined the education field because spending time with children makes her happy and she wishes for students to have fun while learning. Her favorite children’s books are the “Pete the Cat” stories and a fun fact about Mrs. Priya is that she loves to play children's games and feels like she becomes a child herself when she plays them.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Yogita to our Goddard team. Mrs. Yogita has her Bachelor of Education & Science and is excited to join our team. She joined the education field because teaching is her passion and allows her to be a mentor for students. She also believes teaching leads self-development and keeps her updated with the current education studies of society. Her favorite children’s book is “The Way Things Work” by David McCaulay and a fun fact about Mrs. Yogita is that she loves hiking, music, and listening to podcasts.

We are grateful to have Mrs. Nalini join our Goddard team and work in the toddler wing. Mrs. Nalini is new to teaching and has her Master's in Computer Applications, but she has many years of experience working with children and teaching them in dance classes. She joined the childcare field because she wanted to help develop young people into kind, thoughtful, and contributing adults. Her favorite children’s book is “Disney Princess” by Little Golden Books, and a fun fact about her is that she is also a beautician and hairstylist and can draw Mehndi on her hands for special occasions.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Meena to our Goddard team. Mrs. Meena has her Master in Science and Bachelor in Education degrees. She joined the education field because she wants to make a positive impact on the lives of students and she enjoys the creativity that education provides her. Her favorite children’s book is “Charlotte’s Web” and a fun fact about Mrs. Meena is that she is a fun loving person who loves going on trips with her family.

Ms. Tati is a wonderful addition to our Goddard School. She has been doing her mentorship since 2020 and loves teaching because she has a strong passion for education and believes in doing her best in making sure children are ready for their future. Her favorite children’s book is "Miss Nelson is Missing!" by Harry Allard. A fun fact about Ms. Tati is she loves to learn new languages and baking treats for her family.

We are thrilled to have Ms. Grace join our Goddard team. Ms. Grace has been teaching infants since 2018. She has her B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M Commerce. She wants to teach because she believes there is nothing more special than nourishing a child's curiosity and creativity. Her favorite children’s book is the "Frog and Toad” series by Arnold Lobel, and a fun fact about Ms. Grace is that she loves to read, bake, and go to the gym.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Susan to our Goddard team. Ms. Susan has been teaching since 2020 and joined the education field because she loves to teach and show how education to a small child can be fun and easy. Her favorite children’s book is “Down by the Bay” and Consuelo Udave. A fun fact about Ms. Susan is she loves doing voices when she reads books to act out the scenes for children.