The Goddard School of Albertville

Bios

• Mr Vikram

  Thank you for visiting! Vikram Aggarwal is the proud owner of The Goddard School of Albertville. Vikram has bachelor’s and master’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering. For about 20 years, he worked as an Executive IT Professional in Top Fortune 500 companies. As a parent of 2 kids - Naitik and Aariv, he understands the importance of quality childcare. He has seen the firsthand difference between a daycare and the programs offered at Goddard School. He recognizes the significance of a safe and nurturing learning environment, that is why - The Goddard School. Growing up, education played an integral part in his life. His parents sent him to great schools that provided a solid, well-rounded education and helped foster a love for learning. He is excited, proud and feel privileged to bring The Goddard School to Albertville, MN and confident in providing the community and families with the safest and highest quality childcare experience.

• Mrs Amita

  Thank you for visiting! Amita has a degree in Computer Science & Engineering. She has worked as an IT Professional in Top Fortune 500 companies. She enjoys offering a loving and educational environment where children can develop into lifelong learners. She wants every family that walks into school to discover the fun learning and nurturing environment. She is putting an extra effort while selecting faculty. Lead teachers are required to have education degrees and certifications. School teachers are carefully mentored and coached by Curriculum Director to assure each child has a fun learning experience.

• Mrs Angela

  Mrs. Angie has over 3 years of experience as an ESP for ISD 877 where she provided structural assistance to elementary aged children, along with 6 years of experience running an in-home childcare. Currently, she is working to obtain her Child Development Accreditation (CDA) through Care Courses. Prior to working with the school district, Mrs. Angie was an admission coordinator at a local nursing home. It makes her happy to be a part of a child's growth and learning. She can't wait to start making connections with all our teachers and families. (Joined our family January 2023)

• Ms Shonna

  Ms. Shonna is excited to be a member of the Goddard School of Early Childhood Development and brings with her 25 years of experience in the field. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from South Dakota State University as well as her Master’s and Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership with a Licensure in P-12 Administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Shonna has a passion for providing positive and enriching learning environments for children and empowering individuals to continually grow and learn. She is looking forward to building connections with children, families, staff and within the community.

• Ms Brandice

  Ms. Brandi has been working with children over 14 years. She has many years of experience working with children with many forms of disabilities. She decided to pursue to get her Certificate Development Certificate (CDA) 2 yr ago to work with children in preschool. Ms. Brandi has worked in pubic schools as a Substitute Paraprofessional, tutored elementary kids, and even ran her own home daycare for many years. Working with preschoolers has always been her passion and is always learning more ways to help them be successful. Ms. Brandi loves being outside with her 2 boys and soaking up the sun.

• Ms Danelle

  Ms. Danelle is currently working towards obtaining her Child Development Accreditation (CDA) through Care Course. She has many years of experience working with children from infancy to high school age. Ms. Danelle has always had a passion for teaching children. She enjoys reading them stories, the most. Ms. Danelle also loves to engage in play with the children while watching them learn and grow through inquiry-based learning. (Joined our family March 2022)

• Ms Kimberly

  Ms. Kim grew up in an in-home daycare and has been pursuing a life of childcare since then! She has over 6 years of experience working in a childcare setting, working with each age group. She is currently working on obtaining her CDA license. Her favorite part of working with children is doing arts & crafts with them and helping them achieve their ”light bulb” moments. She resides in Otsego with her 2 children, and their pet rabbit, Sven.

• Mrs Lavita

  Mrs. Lavita obtained her Child Development Accreditation (CDA) through Care Course. She has 10 plus years of experience working with children ages Preschool-Elementary. She enjoys figuring out how each child learns best and using that knowledge to help the children excel. You can always catch Mrs. Lavita teaching the children how to achieve the skills they need to be successful in kindergarten! (Joined our family October 2022)

• Ms Sara

  Ms. Sara is currently working towards obtaining her Child Development Accreditation (CDA) through Care Courses. She started her childcare career 18+ years ago at a Montessori childcare center working with preschool age children. When she came to The Goddard School she was really intrigued by our Infant program and now couldn't imagine working with any other age group. She loves making the infants feel safe and secure along with helping them achieve all their milestones. It brings joy to her heart when she can watch them grow. (Joined our family Nov 2021)

• Mrs Tegan

  Ms. Tegan started working as a nanny and from there decided to get her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. As a mom she fell in love with teaching her kids and helping them achieve their goals. She has worked as a nanny and in childcare for 8 years and has a passion for teaching Pre-K. Her favorite thing to teach is reading and loves to play fun games while being able to be silly with the kids.

• Alyssa

  Ms. Aly is a Teacher Aide in the preschool department. She loves that children are energetic and eager to learn.

• Mrs Coalee

  Ms. Coalee has found her passion in working in the infant department! She is bubbly and nurturing with the children in her care. She loves locally and she looks forward to growing with us here at Goddard. She joined the Goddard family in August 2023.

• Hope

  Ms. Hope joins the Goddard family as a 2023 STMA High School graduate. She worked in the local community education program, Kids Play, and that is where she found her passion for children. She aspires to become an early childhood teacher and has begun the process of working on her CDA. You can find Ms. Hope in the Toddler classroom of our school providing quality care for the students.

• Ms Jessica

  Ms Jess has worked with children for years working with mainly infants and toddlers. She found her passion working with kids when she first started to nanny. She decided to work in childcare to help make sure children have a safe and loving environment along with helping them reach their milestones.

• Ms Leah

  I graduated from Zimmerman High school in 2023 and am now a student at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. I enjoy working with the children, seeing how curious they are and watching them grow and learn feels rewarding!

• Alexa

  Ms. Alexa is a MVP support staff. She believes kids at a young age are full of potential and she enjoys being a part of their growth and happiness! She understands that learning should be a fun and positive environment with people supporting children throughout their journey.

• Ms Jordyn

  Ms. Jordyn is currently attending college to obtain a degree in Marketing at University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. She has years of experience nannying and still nanny's on the weekends. She has always loved working with children of all ages and that is why she decided the Goddard School is a good fit for her. The children's giggles and belly laughs is what brings her joy when working with children. You might not always see her in the office, because she is at school, but she is always working behind the scenes. (Joined our family July 2022)