Our Goddard School Teachers

Mr. Chris is the On-Site Owner at The Goddard School and has been involved with the school since it first opened in 1998. Throughout the day, he visits classrooms to connect with staff and children while making sure the building remains a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for learning and play. To him, The Goddard School is so much more than daycare. Mr. Chris has two daughters and many nieces and nephews, all of whom have attended a Goddard School. One of his favorite things about Goddard is the curriculum, which supports students’ daily learning while building strong educational foundations for their future.

Ms. Megan is the Senior Director of Operations. She splits her time between our school, Southport, and the Carmel/Westfield locations. Her degree is in Early Childhood Education from Ivy Tech. She has been with The Goddard School since 2008. She has a son and a daughter, both of which attended The Goddard School. Ms. Megan is dedicated to giving children a love of learning in a safe and secure environment. One of her favorite aspects of her title is collaborating with teachers and guiding them to resources to expand their knowledge in current best practices.

Ms. Amy is the Senior Director of operations. She splits her time between our school, Carmel/Westfield, and the Southport locations. She received her degree in Child Development and Family Studies from Purdue University in 2010. She has 15 years of experience working with children and has been with the Goddard school since 2010.

Ms. Ace is the teacher in our Penguins Toddler classroom at The Goddard School and joined our team in 2024. She enjoys working with the children and finds great joy in watching them reach new milestones and build friendships. In her free time, Ms. Ace enjoys spending time with her family and her fur baby, as well as completing puzzles.

Ms. Julie has been the cook at The Goddard School since 2007 and brings many years of experience to our team. Before joining Goddard, she worked for 23 years at Marsh and 5 years at Taylor’s Bakery. She loves the people she works with and especially enjoys seeing the children each day and receiving their hugs and smiles. In her free time, Ms. Julie enjoys crossword puzzles, reading Danielle Steele books, watching football and basketball, and going to Texas Roadhouse with her husband.

Ms. Debra is our lead teacher in the Hummingbirds classroom! She has been with The Goddard School since 2012. She worked with children with autism and cognitive delay from 1989 to 2009. Ms. Debra graduated from high school in Chicago, IL., then went on to earn her CDA. Ms. Debra loves teaching tummy time, fine motor skills, and sensory play. She is dedicated to providing and nurturing a loving atmosphere for her babies!

Ms. Jaki is one of our assistant teachers in the Hummingbirds classroom! She brings nearly three years of experience as a childcare administrator, along with valuable classroom teaching experience. She also holds an Infant/Toddler CDA credential, reflecting her passion for supporting young children's growth and development. Ms. Jaki is excited to help create a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.

Ms. Moza is an assistant in our Penguins classroom! She has been with The Goddard School since 2005. She was born in Shkoder, Albania. She began working with children in Albania as a Kindergarten teacher. She came to the United States with her family in 1999. Ms. Moza enjoys working with our toddlers in the afternoons, and many of the older children love stopping by to say hello to her before they leave each day

Ms. Bre is our lead in the Roadrunners classroom. She joined our Goddard family in 2024 and has a passion for working with children. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education! Outside of work, Ms Bre enjoys spending time with her son.

Ms. Dahiana has been the lead teacher in the Duck classroom since 2022! She grew up in Colombia, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology. Ms. Dahiana has over six years of experience working with children and does a fantastic job with our two-year-olds. Her favorite part about working at Goddard is the silly stories she gets to bring home every day. Ms. Dahiana loves to help the kids reach their developmental milestones, being part of their learning process makes me feel like I’m doing something for this new generation. In her free time she enjoys art, listening to music, spending time with my family and keeping herself entertained by organizing and cleaning.

Ms. Mandi is the Lead Teacher in our Peacocks classroom! She brings four years of experience working with children in an autism clinic and is passionate about helping every child learn and grow. In her free time, Ms. Mandi enjoys crocheting, doing nails, exploring new arts and crafts, and spending time outside with her daughter. She is an avid reader who enjoys books of all genres and is a big fan of musicals, especially Disney musicals! Ms. Mandi is excited to help the children in her classroom grow, reach new milestones, and build a love of learning each day.

Ms. Harleen is our Peacocks assistant teacher! She has her bachelors degree in psychology with a minor in ethics and her masters degree in counseling! Her favorite part about Goddard is working with the children and building bonds with them. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, traveling, singing, and dancing.

Miss Aleshia is our Owls lead teacher! She joined our team in 2026! She has been working as a preschool teacher and assistant for the past 13 years, and she loves what she does. She has a passion for teaching and enjoys watching children learn, grow, and discover new things each day. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, especially painting, as well as shopping, watching movies, and most of all, spending quality time with her family.