The Goddard School of McKinney - Honey Creek

Bios

• Mr Tommy

  WELCOME! Tommy and Ann Chamakala are excited to introduce themselves as the Goddard School of McKinney (Honey Creek) owners. Although they embark on this journey as a husband and wife team, Tommy will be the on-site owner and operator, with Ann as his support. As parents of two beautiful girls (ages 4 and 2), Tommy & Ann recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment, which is why they chose The Goddard School, both as a school for their daughters and as a school to bring to the McKinney community. After enrolling their daughters in The Goddard School of Celina, Tommy & Ann became believers in the program, philosophy, and how much of an impact it has had on their girls. They are proud to offer the opportunity for children to grow through exploration and hands-on learning. Opening The Goddard School is the next milestone in their professional career. Tommy's family moved to McKinney in 1996, and Tommy graduated from McKinney High School. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Education and his Master's degree in Educational Leadership, he returned to McKinney to teach in the same school district where he was a student. Tommy has been a Teacher, an Assistant Principal in Coppell ISD, as well as the Head of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition for a Charter Network in Dallas. Ann started her career as a Teacher in the Chicago Public School system; she earned her degree in Teaching from Loyola University and earned her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington. Teaching is her passion, and she is completing her 11th year as a Teacher, currently in Frisco ISD. When the opportunity knocked on their door to open a Goddard School in McKinney, Tommy and Ann felt it was a great way to give back to the community that gave him so much. They are eager to introduce you to the incredible faculty and look forward to meeting with you about the School's high-quality learning program.

• Mrs Wendy

  We are excited to have our Director, Mrs. Wendy join our team. Mrs. Wendy has taught since 2016 and has a dual Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. She loves teaching to make a difference and is inspired by the way children see the world with such awe and amazement. Her goal is to ensure every child feels seen, safe, and heard. Her favorite children's book is Goodnight Gorilla and The Napping House. A fun fact about Mrs. Wendy is she is originally from South Africa.

• Mrs Nazish

  We are thrilled to have Mrs. Nazish join our Admin Team as one of our amazing Assistant Directors! Ms. Nazish has been in the field of early education since 2013 with a background in early childhood development from The University of Texas at Dallas. She believes that teaching isn't just about academics-it is about fostering curiosity and confidence that will hopefully inspire a continuous love for learning. Mrs. Nazish loves the book, 'The Panda Problem" and a fun fact about her is that she got married in Cairo, Egypt! 

• Mrs Priya

  We are excited to have Mrs. Priya as one of our amazing Assistant Directors! She believes education is the most powerful tool and helping students discover their potential motivates her every day. She wants to make a positive impact on every child. She has her bachelor's degree and Early Childhood Director's Certificate. Priya’s career started as an accountant but then changed to education after having her son. His growth in preschool inspired her education journey which she has been on for the last 18 years. Her favorite children’s book is, "I Love You to the Moon and Back.”

• Ms Aislynne

  We are excited to welcome Ms. Aislynne to our Goddard Team. Ms. Aislynne has been teaching since May 2022 and is pursuing her degree at Collin College & Texas State. She became a teacher to help future generations learn and grow. And to be someone a child can rely on and trust. Her favorite children’s book is “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” and a fun fact about Ms. Aislynne is that she’s a twin.

• Ms Alejandra

  We are thrilled to have Ms. Alejandra join our Goddard team. Ms. Alejandra has been teaching since 2021. She has her B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies from Cal State Long Beach. Her favorite children’s book is, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” And a fun fact about Ms. Alejandra is that she likes going to local city events.

• Ms Angela

  We are excited to welcome Ms. Angela to the Honey Creek family. Ms. Angela has her bachelor’s in early childhood education and has been teaching since 2022. She wants to teach because she has a passion for watching students learn and grow to be independent selves. Ms. Angela’s favorite children’s book is, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” And a fun fact about Ms. Angela is that she loves animals, music, and has performed in a theatre.

• Ms Cassidy

  Ms. Cassidy Mohr is currently pursuing her education at Collin College and wants to be a Teacher. She is passionate about working with children and is dedicated to helping the next generation grow into confident and capable individuals. Ms. Cassidy strives to support children not only in their learning, but also in understanding how to help themselves and others around them. She enjoys sharing meaningful moments with her students and creating a positive, encouraging environment where they can thrive. Her favorite children’s books include The Rainbow Fish and Green Eggs and Ham, reflecting her appreciation for stories that teach kindness and creativity. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Cassidy enjoys cinema and playing video games. She also has a unique hobby of collecting merchandise and vintage items from her favorite movies, shows, and games.

• Mrs Cindy

  We are excited to welcome Mrs. Cindy to our Goddard team to work in our preschool hallway. Mrs. Cindy has been teaching since 2005 and has her associate degree. Mrs. Cindy loves teaching, so she can help provide a way for little minds to continue to learn and grow. Her favorite children’s books are the Elephant and Piggie series. And a fun fact about Mrs. Cindy is she likes to travel and learn from other countries.

• Mrs Deepa

  We are grateful to have Mrs. Deepa join our Goddard team and work in the preschool wing. Mrs. Deepa has been teaching since March 21’ and has a Master’s Degree. She loves working with children because they spread positivity, and she wants to help them grow into confident, independent children. Her favorite children’s book is “Charlotte’s Web,” and her hobbies are cooking and painting.

• Ms Deirdre

  We are excited to be welcoming Ms. Deirdre to our team. She has been teaching since 2022. She loves spending time with kids and teaching them new things. Her favorite book is “A Bad Case of Stripes,” and she loves her dogs.

• Mrs Elaine

  We are excited to welcome Mrs. Elaine to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2014 and went to Teachers College at Columbia University. She is passionate about teaching and loves being around little ones. Her favorite children’s book is “Every Book is Not a Book.” And a fun fact about Mrs. Elaine is she has had many pets since she was a kid.

• Mrs Ezbeyded

  Mrs. Ezbeyded Canales has been working in early childhood education since 2020 and holds an associate degree. She is passionate about teaching because children are full of energy and life, and she loves helping them learn about the world while building foundational skills. One of her favorite parts of teaching is watching her students grow and seeing the excitement on their faces as they discover new things. Mrs. Ezbeyded enjoys reading Curious George and Horton Hears a Who! She describes herself as a happy person who is full of laughter and gets especially excited when planning classroom projects and activities. Her warm, energetic, and talkative nature helps create a joyful and welcoming learning environment for her students.

• Gayle

  Ms. Gayle has been teaching since 1987 and has her Associate of Arts and Sciences. She became a teacher because she enjoys creating a love of learning in children, which they will carry with them throughout their lives. Ms. Gayle’s favorite children’s book is “Where the Wild Things Are.” A fun fact about Ms. Gayle is that she has been taking pottery classes for the last 10 years.

• Mrs Geetha

  We are excited to welcome Mrs. Geetha to our Goddard team, where she will be working in our Pre-K classroom. Mrs. Geetha has been teaching since 2009 and has her M. Tech degree. She loves teaching because you can see the student’s growth each day in the classroom. Her favorite children’s books are “Pet the Cat” and “Peppa the Pig.” A fun fact about Mrs. Geetha is she is not a good swimmer but loves to try anyway.

• Ms Kayla

  We are excited to welcome Ms. Kayla to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2016 and has a Music Education degree from Ouachita Baptist University. She is currently a teacher at Dennison ISD, and she loves to teach because it allows her to combine her creativity with her desire to inspire and empower young minds. Ms. Kayla's favorite children’s book is "Caps for Sale". And a fun fact about Ms. Kayla is she has performed in three operas, and she still performs in a community choir here in McKinney.

• Ms Kayli

  We are excited to welcome Ms. Kayli to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2021 and is currently pursuing her undergrad at Prairie View A&M University. She wants to teach because she really enjoys having the ability to watch children grow and create their own personalities. Ms. Kayli’s favorite children’s book is The Cate in the Hat. And a fun fact about Ms. Kayli is she was on the drill team in high school and served as a Senior Lieutenant.

• Ms Lasheika

  Ms. Sheika has been such a positive and happy presence in our school since she started with us! She has been teaching since 2008 and has recently moved here from Arizona. She loves teaching because she knows she can make a difference and help all young children grow. Her favorite children’s book is Pete the Cat, and she loves dancing!

• Ms Leah

  Ms. Leah Major has been working in early childhood education since 2022 and is currently pursuing her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She is passionate about teaching and finds it incredibly rewarding to be part of a child’s growth and development. Ms. Leah values building trust with her students and feels honored to be someone they can rely on as they navigate their learning journey. She enjoys creating a warm and supportive environment where children feel encouraged to learn and explore. Her favorite children’s book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rainbow, reflects her fun and engaging personality in the classroom. A fun fact about Ms. Leah is that she is a huge animal lover and grew up with seven dogs. She also attended ballet school instead of a traditional public high school, adding a unique and creative background to her experiences. Her caring nature and enthusiasm make her a wonderful part of our school community.

• Ms Lilibet

  We are excited to have Ms. Lily join our Two-year-old team here at Honey Creek. She has been teaching since 2022 and loves watching children learn and grow. Her favorite part is seeing the student’s big smiles after accomplishing something. Ms. Lily’s favorite children’s book is “The Rainbow Fish.” And a fun fact about Ms. Lily is she likes to sing and dance to make other’s smile.

• Mrs Meena

  We are excited to welcome Mrs. Meena to our Goddard team. Mrs. Meena has her Master in Science and Bachelor in Education degrees. She joined the education field because she wants to make a positive impact on the lives of students and she enjoys the creativity that education provides her. Her favorite children’s book is “Charlotte’s Web” and a fun fact about Mrs. Meena is that she is a fun loving person who loves going on trips with her family.

• Mrs Naima

  We are happy to welcome Mrs. Naima to our Honey Creek family! Mrs. Naima has been teaching since 2019 and has her bachelor’s in industrial psychology with certificates in Early Childhood. She loves to teach because she feels like she is making a difference in the world and loves how excited they get when they learn something new. Mrs. Naima’s favorite children’s book is “Llama Llama Time to Share.” And a fun fact about Mrs. Naima is she sometimes mixes English and Spanish when she talks.

• Mrs Rokkiya

  We are thrilled to announce our newest member of our Honey Creek team, Mrs. Rokkiya. She holds her Bachelors in Computer Science and is also Certified in Montessori Learning as well as International Preschool Teaching. She became a teacher because she believes young minds are like empty cups and it is her job to fill them up with ideas that expand their minds. Mrs. Rokkiya's favorite children's book is "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister and a fun fact about her is she shares the same birthday as her son and all the members of her family start with the letter "R".

• Ms Rory

  Ms. Rory joins our Stingray classroom and has been teaching since 2022. She believes that educating our youth builds the foundation of our future. Her favorite children’s book is Goodnight Bear, and she’s been collecting My Little Pony items her entire life!

• Ms Susan

  We are excited to welcome Ms. Susan to our Goddard team. Ms. Susan has been teaching since 2020 and joined the education field because she loves to teach and show how education to a small child can be fun and easy. Her favorite children’s book is “Down by the Bay” and Consuelo Udave. A fun fact about Ms. Susan is she loves doing voices when she reads books to act out the scenes for children.

• Mrs Swathi

  We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Swathi to our Goddard team. Mrs. Swathi has been teaching since 2016 and has her MBA degree. She strives to excel and attain a better role in the education system each day and has a passion for working with kids. Mrs. Swathi’s favorite children’s book is “Snow White.” A fun fact about Mrs. Swathi is she likes to keep herself up to date with comics and games so she can relate with the kids in her class.

• Mrs Anitha

  We are excited to be welcoming Mrs. Anitha to our toddler wing. She loves to teach because teaching children how to read and learn will change their lives. Mrs. Anitha has her MbccA degree, and her favorite children’s book is “The Princes Story.”

• Avegail

  Ms. Abby has been teaching since 2011 in the Philippines and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She loves teaching because she wants to bring out what's best in children, and she believes that preschool plays a decisive role in shaping a child's future. Her favorite book is "Oh, David!" She loves to sing and dance, and mountain biking

• Mrs Eddy

  Mrs. Eddy Barrios is passionate about early childhood education and the powerful impact it has on young learners. She believes that education has the ability to transform lives and is motivated to support children during one of the most important stages of their development. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She strives to create a supportive and encouraging environment where children feel confident to learn, grow, and thrive. Her favorite children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, reflects her appreciation for stories that inspire growth and transformation. A fun fact about Mrs. Eddy is that she is always looking for opportunities to learn and improve, which helps her continue to grow both personally and professionally.

• Ms Haley

  Ms. Haley Brocious has been working in early childhood education since March 2020. She holds an Associate of Arts degree and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Ms. Haley is passionate about working with children and finds it incredibly fulfilling to know that what she does each day truly makes a difference. She loves creating meaningful connections with her students and helping them grow in a supportive and nurturing environment. Her favorite children’s books are those by Dr. Seuss, which reflect her fun, creative, and imaginative approach to teaching. A fun fact about Ms. Haley is that as a child, she dreamed of becoming an artist. Her caring nature and dedication make her a wonderful part of our school community.

• Ms Heer

  We are happy to welcome Ms. Heer to our Goddard team. Ms. Heer is currently working on her Speech, Hearing, & Language Science Major at UTD. She started teaching in 2023 to help create a positive impact on young people's lives and show that learning is fun. Her favorite children’s book is, “Polar Bear and the Rainbow.” And a fun fact about Ms. Heer is she loves Chai Tea.

• Ms Jessica

  Ms. Jessica is the newest addition to our Goddard team. She has been teaching since 2018 and has her Associate in the Art of Teaching. She loves to teach because she wants to inspire and motivate kids as they grow. Her favorite children's book is "Room on the Broom" by Julia Barnes. A fun fact about Ms. Jessica is that she is very outdoorsy and creative!

• Mrs Madhuri

  Mrs. Madhuri Perla has been working in early childhood education for the past two years and holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science. She enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping them learn, grow, and build confidence in a caring and supportive environment. Mrs. Madhuri loves creating engaging experiences for her students and takes pride in fostering a classroom where children feel encouraged and valued. Her favorite children’s books include dinosaur stories and Barbie storybooks, reflecting her fun and imaginative approach to learning. A fun fact about Mrs. Madhuri is that she enjoys learning new things and loves being creative with kids’ activities and crafts. Her enthusiasm and creativity make her a wonderful part of our school community.

• Ms Melika

  We are so happy to have Ms. Melika on our Goddard team here at Honey Creek. She is new to teaching but is very excited to learn and start being a part of the children's development. She loves to teach because she feels it is very rewarding to watch the children's curiosity and creativity grow at school. Her favorite children's book is "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Williams, and a fun fact about her is that she loves watching movies and swimming!

• Mrs Rhonda

  We are very excited to welcome Mrs. Rhonda to our Goddard team. Mrs. Rhonda has been teaching since 1990 and has her RBA degree. She loves to see children grow and learn throughout the school year. It is very important to her for children to have confidence and try new things. Mrs. Rhonda's favorite children’s book is “Alexander Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” by Judith Viorst. A fun fact about Mrs. Rhona is she tries to laugh at herself and loves to smile.

• Ms Taylor

  We are excited to welcome Ms. Taylor to our Goddard team. Ms. Taylor is currently studying at TWU for her Early Childhood degree and joined the education field because she loves teaching children and watching their young minds grow. Her favorite children’s book is, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” And a fun fact about Ms. Taylor is that she loves to travel she has visited over 20 states and has been to 3 countries.

• Mrs Sandhya

  Mrs. Sandhya serves as our Kitchen Supervisor. She enjoys working with children and finds joy in helping them learn, grow, and build confidence. Seeing children become more independent and self-assured is one of the most rewarding parts of her role. Mrs. Sandhya has a natural ability to connect with children and enjoys engaging with them through games and activities, creating a warm and positive environment. Her favorite book, The Inheritance Games, reflects her love for thoughtful and engaging stories.