Our Teachers

Brandon and Kendra are the owners of the Goddard School in the Richmond (Regency) area. They have 4 children who have all only attended the Goddard School until they were school aged. They both were so impressed on how well the Goddard school prepared their children, they decided to open a school to give other children and parents this same wonderful experience. Kendra being the onsite owner, is committed to providing the best experience to the families and she hopes that you feel the passion and love that she has for children.

Meet Molly, our incredible Early Childhood Education expert! With a vibrant career that kicked off after her college graduation in 1999, she has a wealth of experience in Early Intervention and Special Education. Molly holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology, which adds an extra layer of expertise to her amazing work! She lives in Glen Allen with her husband of 20 fantastic years and their son Avery, who’s set to graduate this spring—what an exciting milestone! When she’s not inspiring little learners, you can find Molly cheering on Avery at the bowling alley, making family memories that last a lifetime. Molly’s vision is all about creating a warm and welcoming community where children, parents, and faculty come together. She believes in nurturing a love for learning in every child. With her passion and dedication, she’s on a mission to make education not just a process, but a joyous adventure! "

Diana comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She has a dual bachelor's degree in early childhood and Elementary Education. In addition, Diana has worked in childcare for over 18 years, teaching all ages and leading several large teams. Prior to her work in ECE, she owned and operated martial art schools in both Maryland and Virginia for 20 years. Diana currently lives in Henrico with her daughter. Together they enjoy bowling and traveling with friends.

Sherry Forbes began her journey with Goddard, August, 2024. She is results-driven and a highly dedicated professional with extensive experience in education and social work. She has a proven track record of developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive community involvement, enhance educational programs, and foster meaningful partnerships. Sherry loves children and watching them reach milestones. She brings a proven expertise in assessing needs, and effectively mobilizing resources to achieve organizational objectives. She believes in promoting trusting relationships, advocating for educators, children and families. Sherry has earned her Masters and Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She believes education is the foundation of knowledge and is currently pursing her MBA in Management and Leadership. Sherry enjoys traveling, spending time with her family here & NC, SC; as well as date night with her husband. Sherry is excited about her journey with Goddard.

Ms. Christine is a native of the French Speaking part of Belgium. Very early on in her career, she pursued the study of languages which she is still fond to this day. She moved to the US in1997 and began studying in Texas. She met her husband who grew up in Armenia. She has 6 children whom she homeschooled. In their home, they spoke many languages like French, Russian, Armenian and finally English. She is fond of fostering confidence and independence in children as they are building the knowledge of themselves and of their surroundings. She strongly believes in nurturing their inner gifts and guiding them towards being wholesome and caring people. She is honored to be a part of your little one's journey.

Connie has been an Early Childhood Center Director for over 30 years. She has served on the ECE Advisory Board for John Tyler Community College. She has a love for Goddard and what it represents. She has managed both nonprofit and for-profit centers. Her favorite things about ECE are watching the children grow and experience new things. She enjoys seeing the light bulb above their heads grow brighter and brighter as they gain more knowledge. Her main goal with children is to encourage them to have fun while they are learnings.

Ms. Isha has been in the Early Childhood Field for over 20 years. She began as an afterschool teacher when she was in high school. She has completed several courses in Early Childhood Education and is currently pursuing her CDA. She absolutely loves all the children in her classroom. When she is not at the School, she is spending time with her son. She is a football mom and enjoys trying new restaurants and spending time with family.

Ds Dee has 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She currently holds an associates degree in Liberal Arts and a Bachelor's in Theology and Psychology. Her previous positions have lead her through infants and School age as well in the Elementary School system in a Special Education Program in Stafford and Caroline Counties. Her favorite aspect of working with children is teaching them how to interact with their peers and seeing the difference that learning can make when their eyes light up with discovery. One goal she has for the children is to always promote kindness, gentle hands, minds, and hearts

Hello my name is Morgan. Previously I have experience working with infants in a child care setting. My favorite aspect of working with children is watching them grow and learn new skills! I am a true believe in learning through play. I also love to see each child's unique personality shine through. My goal is to be able to go home at the end of each day knowing that I made an impact on your child's life.

I was born and raised in Northern, VA. I recently moved to Richmond to finish pursuing my degree. I have been working in childcare for almost three years and I’ve loved every minute of it. I believe that I learn from children just as much as they learn from me. Watching them learn and grow is one of the best things about my job. When I am not hard at work I love to draw, especially interior spaces. It is a very peaceful activity for me. I am also a lover of all things food, it might be the easiest way to make me happy. I am so excited to be teaching here at The Goddard School and I can’t wait to see what the year brings!

Ms. Mia is a native of Northern New York. She is lived here in Virginia with her family for over 18 years. She currently holds a bachelors in Communication and has 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. In perspire time, she enjoys journaling, listening to music, and spending time with her family. Ms. Mia enjoys watching the children grow and learn through discovery. She can't wait to spend quality time with your children.

Ms. Brandy is a graduate from Hermitage High School. She began her career as an early Childhood educator at Lakeside Baptist and Noahs Ark Child Development Center. She began working will all ages and found a love for Infants. She was a lead Infant Teacher and then got promoted to Assistant Director. She loves watching the children grow and reach their developmental milestones. Her goal for each and every infant in her care is to feel loved, safe and happy.

My name is JaVonne. I am so excited to be teaching here at the Goddard School. I have been teaching for over 20 years and have taught multiple age groups from infants all the way to 6th grade. My goal here at the school is to make a positive impact on both the Parents and Children. I want to help each child achieve all their age appropriate developmental milestones.

Ms. Clara is an enthusiastic education originally from Trinidad and Tobago who loves to bring a cultural flair to her work in the classroom. She has obtained her CDA and enjoys infusing the spirit of Carnival into fostering a love for learning in children of all ages. She is well traveled and has visited Italy, Germany, Austria, France, and the Vatican City. The enrichin experiences she has gained during her travels has influenced her decision to return to the SU and pursue her passion for education. She is committed to teaching through our surroundings, fostering creativity, and encouraging the love for learning in and out of the classroom. Her vision for every child at The Goddard School of Richmond is to come alongside them as they reach their developmental milestones and to cultivate a sense of curiosity and creativity.

Hello my name is Marquaisha. I’m born and raised in Richmond VA. I have attended Ashford University and on the path of continuing my education. Im a caring person with over 3 years of experience with little learners. I am a proud plant mom of 12 amazing plants at home. In my free time, I enjoy painting, photography, having brunch and spending my funds at Target while getting a caramel macchiato with extra caramel from Starbucks. I’m happy to see our little humans grow and to be apart of the Goddard School

My name is Shelby. I attended J Sargent Reynolds and received an Associates degree in Teacher Preparation and deaf studies. I am currently working on a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. My last year of Community College, I did a 40 hour practicum in a first grade classroom. In 2011 and 2012 while in High School. I worked at a daycare and made lesson plans for 2-3 year olds and well as 4-5 year olds. My favorite aspect of working with children is making sure the children are meeting developmental needs while having fun!

Ms Destiny is from New York City and has been working with children for over 14 years. Her passion has been always has been caring for others, mainly children and the elderly. Prior to being selected for this school, she was a Lead Teacher and a counselor. Her goal at The Goddard School of Richmond is to continue to be a safe space for all of the children and continue to grow with my students. She plans to build healthy foundations with her students and parents and to simply work as a team to fulfill their needs in all aspects.

Ms. Dylan graduated from Monacan High School and looking to start working toward a degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms Dylan has 3 years of experience in ECE. She began as a swim instructor which lead to a nannying position which grew her love for children. Ms. Dylan adores children and believes in helping them grow and develop. Her goal at Goddard is make an impact on their learning and seeing them thrive.

Ms Tori has been teaching Preschool for over 10 years in Virginia and Washington. In 2020 she earned her Child Development Associate "CDA" and is currently working on her Associates Degree. Her teaching philosophy is learning through play and exploration. The most rewarding part of teaching for her is seeing the lightbulb moment when a child achieves a new skill or understands a new concept. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and spending time with her family.

Ms. Emily is a graduate from Radford University. She currently holds a bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Religious Studies. She has worked with infants most of her career. She began at her church's nursery. She then explored being a nanny and then volunteered as a court helper. Her favorite aspect of working with children is seeing them laugh. Her goal for the children at the School is learning what makes each child unique.

Ms Jennifer has been an employee of Henrico and Richmond Schools for 15 years. She drove bus and was a certified School Bus Driver Trainer. She has her own art studio where she loves painting, making jewelry, sewing and embroidery. She has three children and loves watching them learn, grow and develop. She can't wait the share her creativity with the children at the School. Her favorite aspect of working with children is getting them excited about art and science. She would like the children in her classroom to feel empowered by learning and help build their confidence through creativity.

Ms. Dej has been working with children since 2018. She is currently attending Averett University pursuing a bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Education. Her favorite aspect of working with children is being able to inspire them and assist them along their developmental journey. One goal she has for the children at The Goddard School of Richmond is to always help them meet their milestones.

My name is Katy. I am happily married and a Mother to one daughter. I have been working in Child Care with all age groups for over 18 years. One fun fact about me are that I am fluent in American Sign Language. When I am not here, I enjoy going to Silent Dinners, spending time with my family, and reading suspense books. I am excited to be apart of the Goddard School family .

Ms. Sol is born and raise here in Richmond. She began her career working with children as a swim instructor. During her two year experience there is where she discovered her passion for children. She is currently pursuing a degree in ECE at VCU and is hoping to pursue a masters in the future. Her previous experience has been as a tutor, camp counselor, and assisting in a second grade classroom. Ms Sol is a middle child of a large family and enjoys reading, swimming, shopping and spending time with them. She believes that a happy and successful life starts with the fundamental skills you learn early on and she is passionate about. helping your child through the first steps in their life's journey.

Mr. Micah is a current student at VCU and pursuing a degree in Psychology with a minor in Health and Human Services. He has 4 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. While in his hometown of Virginia Beach, he worked with children 3-8 in a Parks and Recreation Program. He was also a referee with a youth sports program. He really enjoys communicating with children and seeing the ways in which they express themselves while growing. One goal he has for the children in the school is to encourage them to pursue their interests in a safe and healthy way.

Meet Courtney.... Ms. Courtney is currently focused on her Master's in Counselor Education with a minor in Couples and Family Counseling. She has completed an Associate's in Social Sciences and a Bachelor's in Psychology. She has worked with children ever since she was 11 as a volunteer and then worked in Early Education for over 4 years. She loves to see their personalities and how they reach their different stages of development. Her goal is to create a positive environment for each and every child so they feel loved and appreciated everyday.

Ms Amber has 2 years of experience working as a nanny. She also successfully had her own in-home center for children 4 months and up. She also has a wonderful 3 yr old named Maisie. Her favorite part of working with children is sharing their joy but also being there to help them through handling all the emotions and witnessing their awareness growth. Her goal is to create memories that they can't wait to share with their families.

Ms. Sydney or Ms Syd as you can call her has been working with children for over 5 years. She began babysitting and then ventured to a board member of a local nonprofit organization that mentors young girls in Richmond. When not working at the School, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs Lucy and Sundae who keep her busy. She is very close to her older sister Yolanda and she enjoys spending time with her. She believes that children are loving, innocent beings who deserve a safe space to play and be themselves freely. She is super excited to be apart of The Goddard School of Richmond and can't wait to see where this opportunity takes her.

Ms. Hannah has been with our program for almost a year. She has 3 yrs of experience so of which involves volunteering with summer camps at her church. Some of her experience comes with working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has received a Bachelors from Virginia Union University in Psychology with a minor in Visual Arts. While in school she even explored some Special Education Training. Her favorite thing about working with children is the special connections she gets to make with them. She also loves seeing how her interactions help foster their development. Her goal is to meet each child where they are in regard to all facets of their life: developmental, cultural, and emotional needs.

My name is Kierston Janmal Jones aka Mr. K. I have 12 plus years of childcare experience through teaching and coaching sports. I was born and raised in Northern Virginia where most of my family still resides today. Family is the most important thing to me aside from my faith. I have two beautiful children that complete me. My daughter Kapri is 8 and my son Harlo is 1 and a beautiful amazing soon to be fiancé. My hobbies are basketball and just about any and everything artistic (drawing, painting, music). I am currently taking classes to get my cyber security certification. We have 2 dogs at home and soon to be 3 after Christmas. I am excited to be apart of the Goddard Family and looking forward to building relationships.