The Goddard School of Magnolia

Bios

• Ms Sharmeen

  Sharmeen is the on-site owner for The Goddard School located in Magnolia. She and her husband are the proud parents of 2 children. Sharmeen recognized the need for quality childcare that could provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for young children and has been nothing short of impressed with The Goddard School commitment to create just that. As a local resident, she is proud to bring this fun atmosphere to this area in which she and her family live. Her door will always be open for the thoughts, questions and comments from our families.

• Ms Jessica

  Mrs. Hiller is passionate about creating a nurturing and inspiring environment for young children to learn and grow. As a dedicated educator and leader, she strives to build strong relationships with families and staff while ensuring every child feels safe, loved, and encouraged. She is married and a proud mom of three wonderful daughters, she understands the importance of family and brings that same sense of care and community to the preschool everyday.

• Ms Brooke

  Ms. Brooke has been with the Goddard School since she graduated from Magnolia High School in 2020. Prior to working at the Goddard School she worked as a nanny. She also comes from a large family with many little ones running around and that is where her love for children came from.

• Ms Ashley

  Ms. Ray received her Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies, Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in Math from Sam Houston State University. She has been in education for about 10 years. She started as a First Steps Teacher, then moved to Toddlers, Preschool, and Kinder Prep working her way up to Director. Ms. Ray has a daughter who is full of energy and loves being silly like her daddy. They enjoy reading Dr. Suess books and Chicka Chicka Boom. She loves working with children because they want to learn and are full of creativity.

• Ms Cahill

  Mrs. Cahill has been working and teaching for over 30 years, and it has been her passion to see the children learn. She enjoys teaching with many hands-on learning activities, which promotes and helps children to learn and retain material better. She operated her own Daycare Business at Peterson A.F.B. She Provider of the year '2002-2003' and won Space Command for her Outstanding dedication and contributions with Military families. She won Teacher of the Year '2023' at The Goddard School, Magnolia.

• Cortney

  Ms. Cortney attended Pfeiffer University for my education degree. She has been working in childcare for 5 years. Cortney choose early childhood because she loves watching the little ones grow and learn something new everyday.

• Kyra

  Ms. Kyra enjoys holding and playing with the young toddlers. She loves to guide them through their educational growth. On her free time she loves reading and expressing herself in her art

• Ms Lozada

  Ms. Lozada is from Venezuela. She is married with a beautiful daughter. She loves working with her children, teach them values and interact with them. In her free time she loves to be with her family and friends.

• Mande

  Ms. Mande enjoys the 2 year old classroom. She is the sweetest teacher and loves to explore with the toddlers!

• Rebecca

  Ms. Rebecca has been with Goddard for 2 years. Her true passion is making sure that any student who comes through her class receives the love and education they deserve.

• Ms Taylor

  Ms. Taylor has been working with children for 10 years and loves being around her students. Her favorite thing about the classroom is involving herself in the students conversations and watching their lightbulb moments.

• Yirene

  Ms. Salazar, finds inspiration everyday through working with her babies and knowing that she is apart of their first school experience. She finds it a gift to help the babies explore the world around them.

• Ana

  Ms. Ana truly enjoys working and teaching the young toddlers. Working with young children has been her passion. She loves getting to meet the families and know her students on a personal level to better their care.

• Claudia

  Ms. Claudia is a dedicated and passionate educator with 8 years of teaching experience. She is committed to creating and engaging and supportive learning environment where students can thrive. Ms. Claudia believes in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family.

• Ms Disbrow

  Ms. Lisa is from China and has been in Texas with her son for 10 years. She graduated from a college in China and used to be a Middle School Teacher there. As a mother of one son she realizes how important the early years are. She has 6 years of experience in childcare at a church preschool. She truly enjoys caring for and nurturing the children.

• Ms Jennifer

  Ms. Sarkany, or Ms. Jen as she is known to her students, is an Air Force Veteran. While serving her country she obtained her good conduct medal and a letter of recognition for excellence from the General of the 8th Air Force. She has also raised 4 kids of her own. Ms. Sarkany is motivated by knowing that her children are learning new things everyday, and that she has contributed to their knowledge.

• Jolene

  Ms. Jolene is 21 and has been working in childcare since she was 16. She strives to love and care for each child in her care. Ms. Jolene loves watching the babies grow into their personalities, and helping them achieve each milestone along the way.

• Kaelen

  Ms. Hamilton has a passion for nurturing and caring for little ones. With years of experience working with young children and as a proud mom of three of her own, she understands the importance of creating a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where babies can grow and thrive. She believes that every child is unique and loves building strong connections with both children and their families.

• Katherine

  Ms. Kathy has been with us for a year. Her greatest passion is teaching children of all ages.

• Kim

  Ms. Kim is from England, she has lived here since she was 10 years old. Ms. Kim has worked with children her whole life, and it's her greatest passion.

• Mia

  Ms. Mia loves working in the older infant room. Her favorite part is encouraging the babies to reach every milestone.

• Nerina

  Ms. Nerina closes in our young toddlers classroom. She enjoys helping out where she is needed in all of the classrooms.

• Savannah

  Ms. Savannah is a dedicated and enthusiastic early childhood teacher who brings both passion and experience to the classroom. Although she is early in her career, she has already gained valuable experience working with young children in a variety of educational settings.

• Abigail

  Abigail is currently a Junior at Magnolia West High School. She is currently in her third year of Early Childhood Education. She plans on pursuing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Sam Houston State University after she graduates in 2026.

• Jeff

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• Julie

  Ms. Julie is a floater on the young side. She enjoys helping out in the infants through the two year old age group.

• Kennedy

  Ms. Neddy has a heart for helping children grow, learn, and feel supported every day. She is currently working toward her degree in social work, where she is gaining valuable knowledge about child development and emotional well-being. Her goal is to create a positive and encouraging environment where every child feels valued and cared for.

• Mary

  Ms. Mary has been cooking for 40 years, She has cooked in Mexico and in Restaurants. She has been with Goddard for 4 Years! Ms. Mary loves working with children. Her most important goal is to make sure the children love what she cooks, and if not she will cook them something they like. Ms. Mary owned a Beauty Shop in Mexico, She worked for 4 years as a Beautician. Her passion has alway been in the kitchen!