The Goddard School of Weston

Bios

• Firas & Sally

  We are a brother and sister team and are proud owners of The Goddard School in Weston. Firas holds an MBA from Northeastern University. Firas is a proud father of a Goddard graduate. Sally holds a B.A. in Economics from Wheaton College, MA. Sally is a Weston resident and proud mother of 3 Goddard graduates. We are involved in our communities and enjoy travel, reading, sports, the outdoors, and time spent with our families. As residents of the area for over 25 years, we are proud to offer the opportunity for children to grow through exploration and hands-on learning in our own community. We chose the Goddard School because we recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. Our parents sent us to great schools that provided us with a solid, well-rounded education and helped foster a love for learning. We are proud to be a part of The Goddard School and to be able to bring a high caliber of education and preschool experience to our community.

• Jennifer

  Ms. Jen is the School Director. Ms. Jen holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from Fisher College. She has been working in the field of early childhood education since 2001 and has been a Director since 2007. Ms. Jen has 4 children of her own and enjoys spending time with her family in Maine. She enjoys being outside, hiking, snowmobiling, boating and loves photography. She also has a love for dogs and has 2 German shepherds. Ms. Jen is very excited to be a part of The Goddard School and looks forward to meeting you!

• Kerri

  Ms. Kerri holds a teaching certificate from Fisher College. Ms. Kerri is certified through the DEEC to work with Infant, Toddler, Preschool, & Pre-K children. She has been working with children since 2009. Ms. Kerri loves watching the children develop and learn. Ms. Kerri has three children of her own and a dog. In her free time, she enjoys day trips, taking her dogs for walks and photography. Favorite children's activity: Painting Favorite children's book: "Going On A Bear Hunt"

• Randa

  Ms. Randa our school's Curriculum Coordinator. She holds a Master's of Education in Early Childhood Education from Cambridge College. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medical Science from Zagazig University in Egypt. Ms. Randa is certified through the DEEC to work with Preschool & Pre-K children and has over 10 years of experience in early education which include experience within the public school system and a Montessori school. Ms. Randa made the decision to enter the field of early childhood education because she has a strong belief that she can make a difference in childrens' early years. Their smiles melt her heart! Ms. Randa loves swimming, cooking, organizing social events, and visiting Egypt! Favorite children's activity: Science Experiments Galore Favorite children's book: "The Cat In The Hat"

• Ms Alyssa

  Ms. Alyssa is a teacher certified by the Massachusetts EEC and mother of 2 children Lilly and Andrew. Ms. Alyssa enjoys being outdoors, singing and doing art projects with her family and is looking forward to sharing those skills with the children in her classroom. Her favorite book is "The Big Orange Spolt, by Daniel Pinkwater".

• Ms Amber

  Ms. Amber is a teacher. She has been working with children for 10 years. Ms. Amber enjoys working with children while watching them explore the world around them. Ms. Amber enjoys photography, singing, playing basketball and running in her spare time. Favorite children's activity: Painting & Reading Books Favorite children's book: "I, Amber Brown"

• Ms Amy

  Ms. Amy is a teacher certified by the Massachusetts's EEC and has a son, Dylan. Ms. Amy has been working with children for over 20+ years and is excited to be working with the infants. She is looking forward sharing her crafting skills with the children in her class. Children bring so much joy and happiness to her life. Ms. Amy's favorite book is "Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown."

• Ms Andrea

  Ms. Andrea is working towards her DEEC certification. She has been working in the field since 2016. She chose the field because she loves babies! She always does her best to make sure the children have a smooth and happy day. Ms. Andrea enjoys singing, cut out art and decorating. PART OF OUR FAMILY SINCE: 2019 Favorite children's activity: Making art with the children Favorite children's book: "NO David!"

• Ms Annabelle

  Ms. Annabelle has completed her Bachelor of Science in Education from Dennison University and has been working with children for over 5 years and is certified as a teacher by Massachusetts EEC. She has always found joy in being around and teaching children and watching their eagerness to learn. Ms. Annabelle has always been a performer, from dance lessons to playing the flute and guitar to singing. Her favorite book is "Lily's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Hannes".

• Ms Graciela

  Ms. Graciela is a teacher certified by the Massachusetts EEC and is part of our Infant team. She has enjoyed being around children since she was very young and knew that she wanted to be a teacher and work with children. Ms. Graciela enjoys singing, dancing and doing crafts with the children and watching them while learning.

• Ms Hailie

  Ms. Hailie is a teacher. She is new to the field and joined it because she loves working with children and helping them to develop their skills. Ms. Hailie enjoys dancing and exercising in her free time. Favorite children's activity: Arts & Crafts Favorite children's book: "Goodnight Moon"

• Ms Insaf

  Ms. Insaf is new to the field of Early Childhood Education. Ms. Insaf holds an Associates Degree in Accounting from Andalus University in Jordan. She adores working with children of all ages and in various activities - especially having raised her own children here in the States. She is fluent in Arabic and has taught Arabic at a local Sunday school for the past 10 years. Ms. Insaf enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and is a passionate cook who loves Middle Eastern cuisine. Favorite children's activity: Arts & Crafts. Favorite children's book: "Curious George Books"

• Ms Janesscia

  Ms. Janesscia is working towards continuing my education in the early education field. Ms. Janesscia has a dog, Harley, that she loves to spend time with when not at work and would love to work with the animal rescue, as well as with children. Ms Janesscia was also an avid runner on the track team at her high school. Favorite children's activity: Painting Favorite children's book: "Good Night Moon"

• Mr Jeff

  Mr. Jeff is a teacher certified through Massachusetts's EEC and enjoys raising his two children, Lilly and Andrew. Jeff recently entered the field of education after managing a party store. He enjoys music and being outdoors and loves to share that with the children in his classroom. Favorite book is "The Giving Tree"

• Ms Kashma

  Ms. Kashma is a teacher certified through Massachusetts EEC and has been working with children for 12+ years. Working with children is something that brings so much happiness and self satisfaction that makes me smile. Her favorite activities are dancing, singing, reading books and just playing and letting kids be themselves. She has a love of books and there are too many favorites to list!

• Ms Lilly

  Ms. Lilly is Teacher certified through Massachusetts's EEC and has been in the field for over 10 years. Prior to education she worked in the Hospitality industry. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors hiking, exploring or trying anything new. Ms. Lilly enjoys watching the children grow and accomplish something for the first time and then master it. Her favorite activities is cooking and science with the children.

• Ms Margie

  Ms. Margie holds a teaching certificate from Massbay. Ms. Margie is certified through the DEEC to work with Infant, Toddler, Preschool, & Pre-K children. She has been working with children since 2012. Ms. Margie got into the teaching field because she had teachers who cared for her and helped her learn and she wants to do the same for her students. Ms. Margie has been married for 10 years and has a cat and dog. In her free time, she enjoys singing and painting. Favorite children's activity: Reading Stories Favorite children's book: "Rainbow Fish"

• Ms Marleny

  Ms. Marleny works with our Toddlers. She enjoys teaching the children through play and watching them learn. She loves to do different activities with the children. During her free time, Ms. Marleny enjoys spending time with her family. Favorite children's activity: Sensory Play Favorite children's book: "The Little Engine That Could"

• Ms Nancy

  Ms. Nancy is a teacher. She has been working with children since 2017. Ms. Nancy loves working with children and watching them grow. Ms. Nancy enjoys traveling, swimming, dancing & listening to music. Favorite children's activity: Waterplay & Painting Favorite children's book: "The Cat in the Hat"

• Ms Padmaja

  Ms. Padmaja is certified through the DEEC to work with Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, & Pre-K children. Ms. Padmaja has been working with children since her own children were small and they are now young adults. She especially enjoys working with infants. Ms. Padmaja enjoys travelling in her time away from work and she would like to see the world as a peaceful, friendly place. Favorite Children's Activity: Water Play Favorite Children's Book: "Amelia's Fantastic Flight"

• Ms Shahnila

  Ms. Shahnila holds an Associate's Degree in Business and is currently furthering her schooling towards an education degree. Ms. Shahnila is certified through the DEEC to work with Preschool & Pre-K children. She loves to work with children of all ages. Ms. Shahnila is the mother of 2 children, a son and a daughter. In her free times, she loves to cook and travel. Favorite Children's Activity: Painting and Math Skills Favorite Children's Book: "Pete the Cat"

• Ms Yeny

  Ms. Yeny is teacher certified through Massachusetts's EEC