The Goddard School of Milton

Bios

• Sunny & Simmi

  A strong foundation is critical in shaping us as individuals and guides us in all aspects and chapters of our lives. We believe the environment and curriculum a child is exposed to in the early years plays a pivotal role in their development, which is why we chose to start a Goddard School. We like to be involved in our community and enjoy sports, music, movies and traveling around the globe with our family. Sunny has a B.S. in Polymer Engineering and M.S. in Plastics Engineering from UMASS Lowell, he also has an MBA in Finance from Bryant University. Simmi has a B.S. in Computer Information Science from Johnson & Wales University. “Raising 3 kids we have seen firsthand the difference between at home care and a nurturing program Goddard offers. We are excited, proud and feel privileged to bring The Goddard School to Milton, MA and are confident in providing the community and your family with the safest and highest quality preschool experience.”

• Arielle

  Ms. Arielle is an EEC certified teacher in Infants and Toddlers. She has taken courses in English and Early Childhood Education at Dean College. Ms. Arielle has over 10 years of experience working with children as young as infants and as old as 16 years old. She has experience working in the early childhood setting in both infant and toddler classrooms. Miss Arielle enjoys working with children because she loves learning from them and helping to guide them towards being their most successful selves. In her free time, Ms. Arielle enjoys playing basketball, dancing, blogging and tutoring.

• Basanti

  Ms. Basanti received her Masters in Education from Sambalpur University. Ms. Basanti has over two years experience working with children. She has experience as a Pre-K teacher at the Yale Calvin Hill Daycare and most recently has worked as a Pre-K and Toddler teacher at Little Sprouts. Ms. Basanti enjoys working with children because loves seeing them gain new knowledge and come up with innovative ideas. Ms. Basanti speaks Odia, Hindi and English. In her free time, Ms. Basanti enjoys sewing and dancing. She is a Indian classical dancer.

• Brianna

  Ms. Brianna received her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education from Curry College in 2020. Ms. Brianna has over 5 years of experience working with children. She has worked as a teacher in toddler, preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs. She has also spent time working with first graders. Ms. Brianna loves supporting students’ learning and watching them progress. Working with children is a passion of hers and she loves what she does! In her free time, Ms. Brianna likes going to restaurants, being outdoors and cuddling with her cat. She also loves spending time with family and friends.

• Kassia

  Ms. Kassia is currently a student at Curry College. She is studying Criminal Justice with a minor in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Kassia has worked with children for the last two years in an early childhood education center. She has worked with all age groups, but her primary experience is with infants and toddlers. Ms. Kassia loves working with children and has always had a passion for it. Ms. Kassia speaks English, Cape Verdean Creole and Portuguese. In her free time, Ms. Kassia enjoys going out with friends and exploring new things to do.

• Kate

  Ms. Kate is from Quincy and received her Bachelor’s Degree in English and Elementary Education from Bridgewater State University. She is EEC certified in both Infant/Toddlers and Preschool. Ms. Kate has over 12 years of experience working in childcare. She has worked at Toddler Teach Preschool as the lead preschool teacher as well as at Kindercare as a lead infant teacher. Ms. Kate is dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe academic learning environment for every child. She strives to build her classrooms to be happy and healthy environments. In her free time, Ms. Kate enjoys spending time with her son, especially attending his lacrosse and soccer practices and games. Her favorite things to do include running, hiking, and going to the beach!

• Kaylla

  Ms. Kaylla is currently a senior at the University of Massachusetts Boston working towards a degree in Early Education. Ms. Kaylla has been working with children for over 4 years at after school programs and childcare centers. She loves working with children and helping to shape their minds. Miss Kaylla speaks English and Cape Verdean Creole. In her free time, Ms. Kaylla enjoys creating custom signs, shirts and goodie bags. She also enjoys spending her time reading.

• Kayshia

  Ms. Kayshia has her Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in Gender Studies from Providence College. She is an EEC certified Infant /Toddler Teacher. Ms. Kayshia has over five years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. She has worked in elementary schools with AmeriCorps in Rhode Island and California. Most recently, Ms. Kayshia worked as a certified support teacher at Little Sprouts. Ms. Kayshia loves working with children because of her love of education. She truly believes that children are our future and it is our job to help them be the best versions of themselves. Ms. Kayshia speaks English, but also knows some French and Haitian Creole. In her free time, Ms. Kayshia enjoys listening to music, reading and taking classes in pursuit of her Masters.

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• Marie

  Ms. Marie has an AS degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as holds a BA degree in French from the University of Massachusetts. Ms. Marie's experience includes two years working as a preschool teacher in Boston in addition to her many years spend working in elementary students in her native country. Ms. Marie especially finds children's curiosity and imagination interesting and especially enjoys their genuine nature. Ms. Marie speaks English, French and Haitian Creole. In her spare time, Ms. Marie enjoys reading, baking, singing and listening to music.

• Nina

  Ms. Nina graduated from Quincy College and has been working in the childcare field since 2007. She loves working with infants and toddlers and also loves seeing children’s faces light up while enjoying their time at school. In her free time, Ms. Nina likes spending time with her dogs, going outside (particularly to the beach in summer months), and growing vegetables in her garden.

• Solangel

  Ms. Solangel has her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Ms. Solangel has over two years of experience working with children in many different settings. She has worked as a nanny, as well as in community building with middle school aged children. Ms. Solangel has also worked with children in art and environmental STEM activities. Ms. Solangel feels so much joy at gratification working with children. It fuels her inner child! She loves listening to their imaginative sotires and watching them creatively play. Ms. Solangel speaks English and Spanish. In her free time, Ms. Solangel enjoys gardening, making music and making candles.

• Susan

  Ms. Sue graduated from Simmons College. She currently holds a certification as an Infant/Toddler and Preschool Lead Teacher. Ms. Sue describes her job as 'pure enjoyment'! In her spare time she enjoys dancing, crewel work and baking.

• Symone

  Ms. Symone has attended courses at North Shore Community College and is an EEC certified teacher in infants, toddlers and preschool. Ms. Symone is continuning her education at Rasmussen University where she is currently pursing a degree in Education. Ms. Symone has over 7 years of experience working with children. She has worked in the Boston Public School system as a substitute teacher and behavior therapist. She has also been a teacher in infant, toddler and preschool programs in the childcare setting. Symone loves working with children and bringing her high energy into the classroom, especially by making up songs with the children. In her free time, Ms. Symone enjoys training her dog, hiking trails and trying new foods. She also loves dancing, singing and making people laugh.

• Tatiana

  Ms. Tatiana recently graduated from high school where she earned her EEC teacher certification from the school’s Early Childhood Education Program. She will begin pursuing her Bachelor's degree in the fall. During her time in early education, she has worked with infants, toddlers and preschool, but enjoys spending time with the little ones. She has always been passionate about working with children and loves watching them learn and grow! In her free time, Ms. Tatiana enjoys listening to music and laughing with others.

• Amal

  Ms. Amal has recently joined The Goddard School. She has experience teaching Kindergarten in her native country, Algeria. Ms. Amal expresses the she is passionate about teaching and working with young children. Ms. Amal speaks English and Arabic. In her spare time she enjoys reading and traveling.

• Arbriana

  Ms. Arbriana has a Bachelors degree from the University of Massachusetts of Boston in Health Science, with a minor in Psychology. Ms. Arbriana has worked with children for over 2 years. She has experience babysitting, and she has also worked an internship program at the RTH Early Education Center. Ms. Arbriana enjoys working with children because she sees so much potential in them and loves being able to help guide them at such a young age. In her free time, Ms. Arbriana enjoys spending time with her family.

• Cameron

  Ms. Cameron is currently a student at Bridgewater State University majoring in Childhood Studies. Ms. Cameron has over 2 years of experience working with children. She has worked at the Boys and Girls club as a camp counselor, and has most recently been nannying and babysitting for families with young children. Ms. Cameron is passionate about working with children and loves helping them and watching them grow. In her free time, Ms. Cameron enjoys spending time with family and friends and going shopping.

• De'Asia

  Ms. De’Asia is currently enrolled at Quincy College and is working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. De’Asia is new to working in the field of Early Childhood Education but has always enjoyed spending time with children. As the oldest child from a large family, Ms. De’Asia has had many years of experience babysitting children of all ages. Ms. De’Asia is excited about working with children and watching how they each grow and develop in different ways. In her free time, Ms. De’Asia enjoys going on walks, dancing and painting.

• Eleftheria

  Ms. Ellie has her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Norwalk Community College and is currently attending Charter Oak State College working towards her Bachelor's degree. Ms. Ellie chose a career in ECE because she believes that it is important to support and aide children in their growth and development. She strives to create a safe, healthy developmentally appropriate environment for the children in her class. Ms. Ellie works to ensure that her students are comfortable and enjoys nurturing their sense of self. Ms. Ellie speaks English and learned to speak Greek as a very young child. In her spare time Ms. Ellie enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

• Franta

  Ms. Franta is currently studying Criminal Justice at Roxbury Community College. Her experience working with young children includes being a Mom, a Nanny and working as a camp counselor. Ms. Franta believes that the children are our future and loves being a part of watching their young minds learn and grow. In her spare time she enjoys reading, painting, watching movies, spending time with her son and a good beach day!

• Haley

  Ms. Haley received her Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management and Outdoor Education from Appalachian State University. Her experience includes working with children in various capacities such as; summer camps, nannying, and Girl Scouts of America. Ms. Haley is always amazed to see how imaginative and creative her students are. In her spare time, Haley can be found backpacking, playing roller derby or enjoying playing a board game.

• Jade

  Ms. Jade is currently studying Social Science at Roxbury Community College and is expected to graduate in May 2024. Ms. Jade has experience working with children ages 5 to 13 at the Lena Park Community Development Center After School Program. She enjoys working with children because she feels it is fulfilling to watch them grow and learn new things. She also loves having the opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives. Ms. Jade speaks English and Spanish. In her free time, Ms. Jade enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends, reading and running track.

• Jaida

  Ms. Jaida studied animal science at the University of Maine. Ms. Jaida shares that she has fallen in love with her job in the infant room at the Goddard School! She really enjoys being an advocate for our littlest learners. She feels successful while helping the infants to communicate their needs and finding different ways to build relationships while they are not yet able to use words. In her spare time she enjoys crocheting, painting, drawing, and photography.

• Niyah

  Ms. Niyah graduated from Pace University class of 2023 with a degree Bachelor degree in Sociology. Her experience includes many years working at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Babysitting and at The Light Bridge Academy in NYC. Ms. Niyah wishes to help provide children with a foundation that includes positive and creative opportunities. She speaks English and Japanese. In her spare time Ms. Niyah enjoys mixed media art, dance, yoga, listening and creating music.

• Nyshja

  Ms. Nyshja graduated from Newton-South High School. She has two years experience working in a home based childcare program where she enjoyed the positive impact her participation provided. Ms. Nyshja enjoys watching the day to day growth and progression of the children in her classroom. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her own child, cooking, painting, sketching, and designing clothing.

• Obehi

  Ms. Obehi is currently studying Psychology at Quincy College. She has worked as a youth counselor and as a Director of Children and Families at the South Shore YMCA. Ms. Obehi is passionate to understand each child's unique qualities. Her goal is to a be a role model for her students and create a classroom that is positive, safe place for children. She speaks English and Nigerian Igbo. In her spare time Obehi is the owner of her own catering business, needless to say she loves to cook and create new recipes.

• Olivia

  Ms. Olivia is a senior at Lasell University studying English. Ms. Olivia has worked with children for over 2 years in a variety of settings, including interning at Symbiosis Learning Center and as a swim instructor at Goldfish Swim School. Ms. Olivia finds working with children to be a rewarding experience and has fun working in different learning environments. Ms. Olivia speaks English and some Spanish. Ms. Olivia likes to spend her free time reading and writing. She also enjoys spending time with her family playing cards.

• Raysean

  Mr. Raysean is a graduate of the Southern Regional Vocational Technical High School where he studied Advertising and Design. He has previous experience working in a center and shares his desire to help students understand that they can make a difference in the community. In his spare time Mr. Raysean enjoys creating art.