The Goddard School of Lake Houston

Bios

• Mr Josh

  Jill and I built Goddard Lake Houston in 2016. Both NAEYC and Cognia accredited, Goddard Lake Houston is the premier private childcare, preschool, kindergarten, before & after school care, & summer camp experience in northeast Houston. We are excited to be a part of the Lake Houston community and we are honored to play a role in your child’s early childhood development! We are committed to helping your child achieve excellence now and in the future. Our proprietary curriculum, Wonder of Learning (WOL), is inquiry-based, scientifically proven, and at the forefront of early childhood development. WOL aligns perfectly with Fun Learning EXperience (FLEX), a proven philosophy that tells us children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. Together, FLEX and WOL ensure your child will receive a well-rounded experience making them confident, joyful, and fully prepared students. We are glad to have your family as part of the Goddard Lake Houston family!

• Rebecca

  Mrs. Rebecca is the Director at Goddard Lake Houston. She has 35 years of experience, 23 years in leadership. She has experience working for profit, non-profit, corporate, and small childcare centers. Rebecca currently is a member of NAEYC and Reggio Children, both benchmarks for high quality early childhood education. She manages 2 Assistant Directors and all our Teachers. In her role, she oversees all aspects of our operation, including health & safety, staffing, training, scheduling, and much more. Mrs. Rebecca is passionate about early childhood development and believes that all children deserve a quality early start to learning. She loves helping children grow and develop and she enjoys meeting new families. Mrs. Rebecca enjoys reading true crime books and watching scary movies. However, her favorite activity is riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle through the mountains with her husband. She holds a degree in Child Development and a CDA and is a State of Texas Certified

• Miss Niesha

  Miss Niesha is an Assistant Director at Goddard Lake Houston. She joined us in October 2022. Niesha has 13 years experience in the early childhood education industry. She wears many, many hats during the course of any day: Interacting with parents, running the building, doing tours, helping teachers, on and on. Niesha is our Health & Safety lead, which includes monthly mock quality assurance audits and conducting fire, intruder, and severe weather drills. Miss Niesha loves being around and interacting with children of all ages. She enjoys reading books with children and loves singing and dancing with them…Any music will do but her favorite is instructional/move & grove Miss Niesha recently completed Goddard Systems Director Training and she is pursuing her State of Texas Director License. She attended University of Southern Mississippi where she excelled at intramural basketball and walked on to the University team. Miss Niesha enjoys spending time with her family.

• Miss Arianna

  Miss Arianna is Support Staff in the Turtles classroom. She has 3 years experience in the early childhood development industry. Miss Arianna helps monitor small groups and transitions. Miss Arianna ensures the classroom has all materials for our curriculum, Wonder of Learning, and makes sure the classroom stays sanitized and organized. Miss Arianna understands every child is different. She gets to know each child individually so that she can interpret their feelings, the way they interact with others, and how they treat themselves. Because of this, Miss Arianna gives every child an individual voice to express themselves and become successful communicators. Miss Arianna likes to read, ride her bicycle, and go to concerts. Her favorite concert of all time was a festival that included Green Day, Blink 182, and Sum 41. Miss Arianna has 5 older brothers, 2 dogs (Ducle & Mira), and 1 cat (Salem). She is pursuing her bachelor degree in Architectural Design at Lone Star College.

• Miss Diamond

  Miss Diamond is Support Staff in several Goddard Lake Houston classrooms. She has 8 years experience in the early childhood development industry. Miss Diamond ensures each child is learning at an individual pace while staying on schedule and task with the class. She encourages and nurtures her kiddos to success. Miss Diamond is patient and AMAZING at potty training! Miss Diamond loves singing and dancing with the class. She gets on the same level of the children so that she can understand their mindset. Miss Diamond helps her children grow intellectually and physically, but especially socially. She is always smiling and laughing with the children. Miss Diamond enjoys outdoor activities, such as camping, fishing, and hunting. Her favorite park for camping is Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Campground near Prairie View, Texas. She has 2 children, Tari (6) and Nalorie (2).

• Miss Hilda

  Miss Hilda is the Lead Teacher in the Butterflies classroom. She has 15 years’ experience in the early childhood development industry and is Goddard Lake Houston’s longest tenured teacher! Hilda is Goddard Lake Houston’s version of Big Ben…She is always on time, never absent, and opens our building EVERY morning…She is an all-star and super consistent! Miss Hilda loves her classroom and won’t let anybody mess with it! As you might think, she has a very specific way she wants her classroom run, especially curriculum & cleaning. Miss Hilda is dedicated, works very hard, and has an amazing way of teaching 1-year-olds so much in a short period of time. Her class even sits at the table and eats lunch together (most of the time). She is super task oriented and won’t stop until the job is done. Hilda has 2 children, Melissa (34) and Mikayla (26), and 1 granddaughter, Luna (2).

• Miss Keila

  Miss Keila is a teacher in our Bears classroom. She started her career at the Children’s Museum of Houston and has 6 years experience in the early childhood development industry. Miss Keila focuses on building a foundation of learning so that the children will become confident learners. Her classroom is structured but fun so that the children in her classroom are well prepared for success in kindergarten. Miss Keila is a creative teacher who always displays evidence of learning in her classroom. She believes one can get the most out of children by breaking down learning into small, understandable pieces. Miss Keila is well organized and stays on schedule (most of the time). Miss Keila loves to bake; especially pumpkin bread and white chocolate chip Macadamia nut cookies. She has a cat named Rigel (the brightest start in the Orion constellation). Keila has a Bachelor of Human Development and a Masters of Education of Curriculum & Instruction, both from University of Houston.

• Mrs Kristen

  Mrs. Kristen is Support Staff in the Frogs and Turtles classrooms. She has 5 years experience in the early childhood development industry. Mrs. Kristen utilizes our inquiry-based curriculum, Wonder of Learning, to lead small group activities. She encourages individualism of children through dramatic play and helps keep the classrooms organized and on schedule. Mrs. Kristen enjoys playing one-on-one with the children. You will probably find her leading a dance party and singing. Her favorite kid song is Freeze Dance. Mrs. Kristen does her best to help children understand their emotions and how to effectively communicate those feelings to others. Mrs. Kristen loves all sports including soccer, fishing, and volleyball. She is married to Wesley (1 year) and has a son, Mateo (10). Mrs. Kristen holds a bachelor of science degree in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas (May 2023).

• Miss Taylor

  Miss Taylor is Support Staff in the Squirrels classroom. She has 3 years experience in the early childhood development industry. Miss Taylor leads small group activities based on our proprietary curriculum, Wonder of Learning. She enjoys reading to the children and helping them learn shapes, colors, letter, numbers, and anything else that will help them be well prepared for kindergarten. Miss Taylor enjoys spending time with children individually. She loves a good dance party. Her favorite kid song is Going on a Bear Hunt. Miss Taylor very much cares about the feelings and emotions of the children in the classroom. She does her best to bring every child to a very positive place every day. Miss Taylor has 2 sisters and 2 brothers. She also has 2 dogs (Scooter and Midnight) who she enjoys taking to the dog park. Miss Taylor also enjoys riding scooters around downtown Houston. She is pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education at Blinn College.

• Mrs Tiffany

  Mrs. Tiffany is our Private Kindergarten teacher in the Owls classroom. She has 9 years experience in the early childhood development industry and is one of Goddard Lake Houston’s longest tenured teachers! Mrs. Tiffany focuses individually on each child and makes learning fun. She teaches directly to the State of Texas TEKS. Each year she covers all kindergarten TEKS in the first 85% of the academic year, using the remaining 15% of the year to teach 1st grade TEKS to our Private Kindergarteners. Mrs Tiffany enjoys shaping the minds of young children. She is hard working, patient, and dedicated to making sure all of her students are extremely well prepared to excel in 1st grade and beyond. Mrs. Tiffany enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing. She has a bachelors degree in Psychology. Mrs. Tiffany is married to Jimmy (2 years) and has 3 children: Jaxin (9), Emma (7), and Johnie (1).

• Amanda

  Mrs. Amanda is one of our support staff in our Chipmunks classroom. She is new to early childhood development industry but is eager to learn and create a nurturing environment for our kiddos. Passionate about nurturing young minds, she finds joy in witnessing children’s growth and learning journey. Mrs. Amanda is committed to providing a happy and secure learning environment. Engaging in interactive activities like circle time. Mrs. Amanda delights in teaching children about shapes, colors, alphabets, and counting. Outside of the classroom Mrs. Amanda enjoys painting, reading, and playing video games. Together with her husband Javier, she relishes in weekend outings, particularly going to the movie theater. Mrs. Amanda is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, aspiring to fulfill her dream of becoming a second-grade teacher.

• Ashley

  Mrs. Ashley is a teacher in our Bunnies & Bumble bee classrooms. She is new to early childhood development industry but is eager to learn and create a nurturing environment for our babies. Mrs. Ashley loves our inquiry- based curriculum, Wonder of Learning. Mrs. Ashley is patient, which allows her to see each child’s needs. She love to play with the children. Her favorite activity to do with them is take them outside to watch cars and planes. She is compassionate and she takes pride in helping each child learn and grow. Mrs. Ashley enjoys going on cruises and being a mom to her four children DJ (13), Bethany (12), Kenneth (3), and Keith (10 Months). She loves hanging out and relaxing with her family. She has one dog Bandit

• Destianie

  Mrs. Destianie is Support Staff in our Butterflies and Turtle classrooms. She is new to early childhood development industry but is eager to learn and create a nurturing environment for our infants & toddlers. Mrs. Destianie has always loved children and enjoys helping them meet their developmental milestones. She is very organized and dedicated to making sure every child has the best experience in learning. Mrs. Destianie is passionate about helping children learn and grow. She enjoys getting to know every child individually and working with them one-on-one and in small groups. She is nurturing and compassionate about working with children. Miss Destianie treats every Goddard Lake Houston child as if they are her own! Her Favorite thing to do is to spend time with her family and go camping. She loves outdoors and everything calming about exploring and being one with nature. She loves taking care of her son Gunner 2), who attend Goddard Lake Houston and being with her husband.

• Emma

  Miss Emma is a teacher in our Bunnies & Bumble bee classrooms. She has 6 years experience in the Early Childhood Development industry. Miss Emma loves our inquiry-based curriculum Wonder of Learning. She enjoys exploring art with our babies. Miss Emma is excited to help our babies master their developmental milestones. Miss Emma is super engaging and nurturing which allows her to slow down and better understanding each child individually. She loves to read and sing to the children. Her favorite books to read are Dr. Suess books, Especially “Oh the places you’ll go” and her favorite song to sing is the “Itsy Bitsy Spider”. She is compassionate and understanding and takes pride in helping each child learn and grow to their fullest potential. Miss Emma enjoys spending time with her friends and family, camping And shopping. She also enjoys relaxing, traveling and cooking. Miss Emma has 2 dogs, Wrangler and King.

• Mrs Mary

  Mrs. Mary is Support Staff in the Butterflies Classroom. She has 27 years experience in the early childhood education industry. She enjoys watching the children grow through active play and hands on experiences. Mrs. Mary is very affectionate and nurturing. She loves hugging the children and singing and dancing with them…You will probably catch her teaching the children her latest, most awesome dance moves! Mrs. Mary enjoys interior design, listening to music, and spending time with her family. Mary has 2 sons, Alfred & Charles.

• Miss Melissa

  Miss Melissa is Support Staff in our Frogs classroom. She has 8 years experience in the early childhood development industry. Miss Melissa enjoys teaching Wonder of Learning and she incorporates life skills, such as hygiene, into the lessons. She makes sure the children are reaching age-appropriate learning milestones and benchmarks. Miss Melissa is passionate about helping children learn and grow. Her favorite thing to do in the classroom is arts crafts, especially painting. Miss Melissa goes above and beyond in the classroom. She treats every child with respect and helps them navigate their emotions and behaviors. She also helps with potty training. Miss Melissa likes to go on nature walks, do yoga, and travel. She LOVES reading, especially personal development books. Miss Melissa enjoys playing games and cooking out with friends and family. She has an Associate Degree of Science and is the second oldest of 11 children!

• Miss Morgan

  Miss Morgan is a teacher in our Owls classroom. She has 7 years experience in the early childhood development industry. Miss Morgan feels it is important to connect with each child individually in the classroom. She talks to them, listens to them, and tries to understand their feelings and issues. Her goal is to ensure they feel safe and that they are learning and having FUN, FUN, FUN! Miss Morgan is nurturing and outgoing, even bubbly. She always has a smile on her face and communicates well with parents. Miss Morgan makes sure there are always multiple activities for the children to enjoy in the classroom and outside. Our After Schoolers and Summer Campers love her! Miss Morgan enjoys hanging out with her friends and family and is a foodie, Mexican is her favorite.

• Miss Stephanie

  Miss Stephanie is a teacher in our Foxes classroom. She has 1 year experience in the early childhood development industry. Miss Stephanie enjoys teaching our inquiry-based curriculum, Wonder of Learning. She adapts the lesson plans so that the children are most likely to understand the lesson and retain what they have learned. Miss Stephanie believes in learning while having fun, but also likes to keep the classroom on a scheduled for consistency and routine. Miss Stephanie builds a relationship with each child individually. This relationship leads to trust, which leads to a great learning environment. She makes learning interesting and fun by always being enthusiastic. Miss Stephanie does her most effective teaching in small groups. Miss Stephanie is an avid sports fan. Her favorite teams are the Houston Astros and the Dallas Cowboys. She has 3 dogs that look just like Scooby Doo. Miss Stephanie is pursuing a degree in Business Management at San Jacinto College.

• Miss Aurora

  Miss Aurora is the Kitchen Manager at Goddard Lake Houston. She has 11 years experience, 2 years experience in the food service industry. Miss Aurora keeps our kitchen organized and super clean. She does all our ordering for meals and snacks, ensuring that each child receives appropriately nutritional food. Miss Aurora also drives a bus for before and after school drop off and pick up. Miss Aurora is soft spoken and honest. She is understanding, open minded, and kind to everyone. Miss Aurora is flexible and willing to do whatever is needed and whatever it takes to get the job done. She is detail oriented and likes to see tasks to conclusion. Miss Aurora likes to do yoga and read, especially thriller & suspense novels. She enjoys baking and cooking for family. Miss Aurora has 2 cats, Silver and Luna.