Ms. Dana - Owner and On-site Operator - Dana Chibbaro holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Education from Kean University. She has been a teacher for the past 15 years and has taught in a variety of locations including Hillsborough High School, Point Pleasant Beach High School, G. Harold Antrim Elementary School in Point Pleasant Beach, The Princeton Review and Rutgers University. She is committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education program in a nurturing and fun atmosphere.

Ms. Sharon - Educational Director - Sharon Jensen has an Associate's degree and attends Georgian Court University. She also has her DYFS Group Teacher certification. She has worked with many age groups during her 10 year career in early childhood including Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool and Toddler. Feel free to talk to her. She has an abundance of knowledge in the field of early childhood education. She is a warm and welcoming presence in our School.

Ms. Thea - Preschool Teacher - Ms. Thea graduated from Richard Stockton College with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has worked with children since she was 13 years old. She has worked with The Goddard School® since it opened. She is also our Mentoring Coordinator. She's fun-spirited and an asset to our faculty at Goddard!

Ms. Theresa - Kindergarten Teacher - Ms. Theresa graduated from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts and is currently attending OCC for their New Pathways to Teaching program to obtain a teaching degree. She started her career with Goddard as an Assistant Teacher in our Toddler program but was shortly promoted to a Lead Teacher position. Her incredible artistic talents can be seen throughout her classroom as well as the school. She has worked with The Goddard School® for nearly two years.

Ms. Michele - Get Set Teacher - Ms. Michele has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Education from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She has substituted for absent teachers in the Lakewood Public Schools for three years and has other work experience. She has worked with The Goddard School® since it opened. She brings her unique sense of humor to our School and her dedication to her students and to education is respected by everyone.

Ms. Christine - Preschool Teacher - Ms. Christine graduated from Stockton with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and has experience babysitting children in addition to other work experience. She is patient, reliable and friendly.

Ms. Victoria - Toddler Teacher - Ms. Victoria graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor's degree in Communications and a minor in Psychology. She worked as an Assistant Director at a learning center helping children from Kindergarten through High School and also as an Assistant Teacher for a talented youth program one summer. Her cheerful attitude is a wonderful asset to our School!

Ms. Ann Marie - Teacher - Ms. Ann Marie is an energetic, sweet and smiling addition to our wonderful faculty. She is currently attending Georgian Court College and has worked in the Autism field and substituted in grades K-12.

Ms. Lindsay - Teacher Assistant - Ms. Lindsay has worked for the School for the last year. She is attending Ocean County College to obtain a degree in Education. Her warm, calm, and gentle approach with children creates a family-like atmosphere.

Ms. Edna - Teacher Assistant - Ms. Edna has worked in a home childcare setting for three years and is a graduate of the Ocean County Vocational School’s Childcare Training program. She is always willing to lend a helping hand whenever we ask. She has worked at The Goddard School® for over a year and we are thrilled to have her on our faculty.

Ms. Caitlin - Teacher Assistant - Ms. Caitlin graduated from Freehold Boro High and is currently attending Brookdale Community College. She has experience working at a corporate childcare center with infants and continues her education through the Goddard System University (GSU). She looks forward to meeting you and your child.

Ms. Kaitlyn - Assistant Teacher - Ms. Kaitlyn is currently attending Ocean County College. She has experience babysitting since she was 15 years old. Her smile is contagious to anyone who enters her classroom.

Ms. Jessica - Assistant Teacher - Ms. Jessica is currently attending Ocean County College and graduated from the Police Academy to be an Animal Cruelty Investigator. Her previous work experience includes baby sitting, pet care and a variety of other work settings. She is a welcome addition to our wonderful faculty.

Ms. Julie - Teacher Assistant - Ms. Julie has worked for three years in the field of Early Childhood. She brings a warm and caring touch to our Infant room.

Ms. Lauren, Get Set Teacher - Ms. Lauren has a Bachelor's degree in health and physical education. She has prior experience working with children in after school programs and the YMCA. Her energy and enthusiasm always keeps our children in Get Set on their toes!

Ms. Tara, Teacher Assistant - Ms. Tara has received a certificate from Penn Foster Teacher's Aide Program and attended New York American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She has volunteered at many elementary schools and even a children's theater. We are very happy she works at our school.