The Goddard School of Lake in the Hills

Bios

• Mrs Kumud

  We have lived in the Chicagoland area for the last 25 years. We have two grown up professional children and our two grandsons went to The Goddard School in the Boston area. Both of us had reached a career point in our lives where we realized we were ready for a meaningful career change and the Goddard connection of our grandkids and our exposure to the Goddard philosophy of fostering the love of learning in a safe nurturing environment was a trigger and here we are ready to continue providing quality education experience to your child. I have a Master’s degree in Political Science and a Bachelor’s degree in education. I have worked in the banking and education fields and have a special interest in the childcare field. I have been an accomplished middle school teacher in Lake County. During my husband's global assignments, I have owned and run childcare centers globally and am very excited to own a Goddard School to contribute to integrated development of your child.

• Mr Viney

  We love Chicago and have lived here ever since we moved from Canada in 1994. During my professional career and because of expat global assignments, we have moved in Canada, Europe, middle-east, and Asia Pacific countries, and have lived in and visited 50+ countries. The last company I worked for was Accenture where I was the Managing Director of Global Eco-system Sales for 16 years. A stage came in our life where a new direction was needed and running our own business made a lot of sense. The choice of Goddard was a no brainer since both of us are passionate about childcare educaiton and Goddard is one of the premier brands in the USA. I have a double MBA from India and Canada each and have done post MBA professional development courses at Kellogg School of Northwestern University. Kumud and I are proud to own a Goddard franchise.

• Miss Bridget

  Miss Bridget joined The Goddard School in September 2012 as Education Director. She received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Oakton Community College. Ms. Bridget brought a lot of valuable childcare management experience to our school. She has been a preschool teacher, a teacher at a school for gifted children, a teacher mentor, an Assistant Director, and Director. Ms. Bridget's proudest professional accomplishment is to have been published in the "Illinois Gifted Children Journal".

• Miss Jennifer

  Ms. Jennifer has been 'Operations Director' for the center since 2024. She has completed Childcare credentials with high honors from the Northeastern Illinois University and has rich experience in childcare management, teaching, and nurturing children for more than 15 years. Before joining the Goddard School, she was an 'Executive School Director' in another Childcare center in Chicago downtown. Ms. Jennifer is well regarded by the staff and the parents. She lives in Cary, Illinois.

• Miss Alyssa

  Ms. Alyssa has been with the Goddard School since 2021 and has grown over years into an accomplished lead teacher. She completed her CDA credentials and is working in the Lions classroom as a 'Lead Teacher'. She has over 7 years experience in the childcare industry and is well liked by the staff, our parents, and the children.

• Miss Georgina

  Miss Gina has her Associate Degree in Early Childhood education. She has over 20 years of experience working with young children and is 'Director Qualified'. She started with our school in 2013 and is currently a Lead Teacher in our Kangaroos classroom. She is appreciated and liked by the children and parents.

• Miss Hannah

  Ms. Hannah has been working with the Goddard School since 2022 as a floater lead teacher. She has studied early learning courses at the College of Lake County, and has also completed has CDA certification in 2024. She has been in the childcare industry for the last several years and is well liked by the children, staff, and the parents.

• Miss Joni

  Ms. Joni joined us in 2017 with 15 years of experience and attended McHenry County College. She enjoys working with children and helping them secure the skills they need to be successful and ready for the next developmental stage. She is a lead teacher in Kangaroos classroom.

• Miss Lisa

  Ms. Lisa is our lead teacher in the Tigers classroom. She has studied at the McHenry County College. She has a special bond with the children and is well liked by them. In addition to teaching, she loves animals and volunteers at Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoption center.

• Miss Lori

  Miss Lori has been working with children since 2005 and joined Goddard School during 2021. She finished her CDA credentials in 2024. She loves watching kids grow and believes in their integrated development. She is a lead teacher in our Penguins (Infants) classroom. She has a special interest in grooming infants has been highly appreciated by parents for her passion and care.

• Miss Melisa

  Miss Melissa is a teacher in our Penguins classroom. She finished her high school and is currently working on her CDA credentials. She joined Goddard School in 2019 and slowly made her way to move to one of the most rewarding 'infants' age group. She has a passion to see the little angels grow and learn basics. The infants classroom needs a lot of patience and she has adapted to the environment very well and is liked by the parents.

• Miss Patricia

  Ms. Patricia is an accomplished childcare professional and has worked in the industry over 20 years at various locations in Illinois. She is a lead teacher in the Parrots classroom. Her expertise and childcare skills are invaluable for the school.

• Miss Priya

  Miss Priya has worked with children since 2002. Priya has taught in India also and has earned her college degree there. Currently she is a Lead teacher in our Turtles classroom and has worked with us since 2014. She is well liked by the parents for her care, patience, and education of little Turtles.

• Miss Sheryl

  Miss Sheryl joined The Goddard School in March 2010 and is one of the lead teachers in the Get Set Koalas classroom. She has been the longest serving teacher in our school. She has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education since 1998 and has gone through an accreditation process to receive a CDA (Child Development Associate). We are so fortunate to have a long time teacher like hers to mentor other staff members.

• Miss Sydni

  Ms. Sydni completed her CDA credentials and is a Lead Teacher in Frogs classroom. She wants every child that leaves her classroom having a smile. She believes children learn best when they feel welcomed and supported. She is liked by Frogs parents and the children.

• Miss Tanya

  Miss Tanya has earned her Associates Degree in Child Development from Harper College. Tanya has been in the childcare industry for over 30 years and is director qualified. She started with our school in 2014 and is currently a Lead Teacher in our Koalas classroom and is highly appreciated by the parents as well as the staff members. We are fortunate to have her with us.

• Miss Bindu

  Ms. Bindu is working with the Goddard School since 2024. She has a masters degree from India and has worked with the children for the last few years. Her composure, diligence, sincerity, and childcare skills are appreciated by the parents and the children love her.

• Miss Gianna

  Ms. Gianna is working with the Goddard School since the beginning of 2022. During her time with the school, she has tremendously honed her childcare skills. She is currently working on her Associate degree from the McHenry County College. She has taken progressively responsible positions in teaching in different classrooms.

• Miss Juanita

  Ms. Junaita has been working with the Goddard School as a teacher since 2023 in the Parrots Classroom. She has over 8 years experience working with the small children and has earned great appreciation from our parents and children for her teaching skills, excellent care, and diligence.

• Miss Katrina

  Miss Trina is working with Goddard School since 2021. She is a teacher floater and serves classrooms as needed. She has completed ECE Level 1 education and is currently taking courses at McHenry County College. She loves to see kids having fun, learn, and grow. In addition to her passion for childcare, she loves reading, crafts and baking.

• Miss Morgan

  Ms. Morgan is working as a teacher in our Frogs classroom since 2023. She has a degree in education and has a passion for teaching and shaping young children. She has varied experiences and has been working in the childcare industry for several years. Our Frogs children love her and she is well liked by the parents.

• Miss Neeti

  Ms. Neeti is a teacher in the Tigers classroom since 2023. She has a bachelor's degree in education and a masters degree in English from India. She has long experience in teaching at primary and secondary levels internationally. She is also an accomplished Yoga teacher and teaches Yoga to all the classes regularly. She is well liked by the children and parents.

• Miss Rabia

  Ms. Rabia has been working with children since 2008 in various capacities. She is with the Goddard School since 2022. She believes that the children are great teachers and she is learning a lot from them every day.

• Miss Tish

  Ms. Tish has been working with the Goddard School since 2023 as a Lead Teacher in the Monkeys Classroom. She is a qualified lead teacher and has vast experience in teaching at childcare and grade school levels. She also ran her own Pre-School before taking up the full time position. She is highly accomplished, dedicated, methodical and diligent staff member who takes pride in shaping young minds.

• Miss Karen

  Miss Karen has over 15 years of experience working with young children. She has earned her Childhood Development Associate certificate and enjoys working with our toddlers and infants. She has worked at our school since 2014.