Bernadette C. - Lead Teacher in the Toy Store Classroom - Ms. Bernadette's first experience with children was babysitting, at the age of 12. Since then, she has spent a lot of time with children. She is currently taking courses to complete her Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. She has cared for children in many different settings, including Teacher's Aide in a preschool classroom, babysitting and caring for them in a group in a home environment. She has worked with infants through preteens. Spending time with children and watching them grow and develop brings her a lot of happiness. She is very excited to work at The Goddard School®!

Lauren N. - Director - Ms. Lauren has her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Criminal Justice. She has worked with preschool-aged children since 1999. Seeing the look of excitement in children's eyes when they learn something new keeps her returning to work every day. Many teachers throughout her life have inspired her to choose a teaching career because of the wonderful things they have taught her.

Chris A. - Assist. Teacher in the Florist Classroom - Ms. Chris is currently out on Family Leave. We can't wait for her return! Ms. Chris is currently taking courses to obtain her Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate. She has worked with children since 2002. Her own children are her inspiration to be a better teacher every day.

Judy Y. - Lead Teacher in the Doctor'sOffice Classroom - Ever since Ms. Judy could remember, she loved kids! In the beginning of high school, she never envisioned herself as a teacher. As she got older, her love for children grew more and more, especially when she was volunteering at University Hospital. After her first year of college, she changed her major to Early Childhood Education. Ms. Judy is currently in the process of obtaining her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Penn Foster College. She loves her job at The Goddard School located in Burlington!

Meredith G. - Co-Lead Teacher in the Gas Station Classroom - Ms. Meredith is currently obtaining her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Rider/William Patterson University. She enjoys working with children and having the opportunity to watch them grow and learn. She has worked with children since she was in middle school. She babysat and taught ballet for four years too. One of her teaching mentors is her mom, who is a beloved teacher by her students and has enjoyed teaching children for many years. Children make her laugh when they imitate others.

Kendal R. - Part-Time Office Assistant - Ms. Kendal attended Burlington County College, the University of Phoenix and has over eight years of hands-on teaching experience. She is currently a full-time teacher during the day. Her love for children is everlasting!

Robin L. - Assistant Teacher in the Doctor's Office Classroom - Ms. Robin has worked with children for 11 years and has her Child Development Associates (CDA) certificate. She has two kids of her own and is currently attending Penn Foster College in order to become a Teacher's Aide. She loves working with children!

Ashley R. - Assistant Teacher in the Toy Store - Ms. Ashley has worked with children for many years and loves spending time with children of all ages! She graduated Burlington County College with an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. She loves children because they make her smile and are fun!

Aurora C. - Lead Teacher in the Post Office Classroom - Ms. Aurora has an Associate's degree in Secondary Education, a Bachelor's degree in English and is certified to teach Elementary Education. She has worked with children for five years! Ms. Aurora loves working with children because it is fun to see them learn something new for the first time!

Christine H. - Afternoon Aide  Ms. Christine has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has worked with children for 10 years. She joined the faculty of The Goddard School located in Burlington in 2007. Christine is currently obtaining an Associate's degree in Nursing from Burlington County College. She loves working with children because they always have great stories to tell!

Jessica B. - Lead Teacher in the Hardware Store Classroom - Jessica is excited to teach in our Pre-K classroom at The Goddard School located in Burlington. Jessica graduated from Montclair State university with a Bachelor's degree in Family and Child Studies. She is a certified Elementary School Teacher with a specialization in Middle School Mathematics. Ever since she can remember, teaching has been her passion. She feels lucky to have the opportunity to teach and inspire children to learn in many new and exciting ways.

Donna M. - Lead Teacher in the Department Store Classroom - Donna has her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She has worked with preschool children for 7 years and elementary children for 12 years. She's excited to teach her class new songs and games as well as having them learn through exploration and play while having fun.

Danielle S. - Lead Teacher in the Toy Store Classroom - Danielle is currently enrolled at Burlington County College majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has experience with children of all ages but especially enjoys infants. She looks forward to watching the children in her amazing class grow.

Courtney B. - Lead Teacher in the Restaurant classroom Ms. Courtney graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Education and History. She has worked with the Goddard Schools for the past three years. She enjoys watching the children learn and grow as well as seeing the children being unique and expressive in the different learning centers throughout the day.

Linda Q. - Assist. Teacher in the Restaurant Classroom. Ms. Linda has an AA in Communication Art and has worked with the Goddard Schools for the past 4 years. She was born in Sweden and enjoys her time with her family.  She loves watching the children smile and laugh throughout the day and helping in their daily centers.

Kristi F. - Lead Teacher in the Bank Classroom. Ms. Kristi has here Bachelors in Psychology and has acquired her NJ teaching certificate.  She has been working with children since 2001. She loves reading to the children and working with them because they are inquisitive and they love to learn new things.

Michelle Szatkowski - Owner Hi! Thank you for inquiring about the Goddard School located in Burlington Township, NJ and visiting our website.  It has been a dream of mine for many years to open a childcare center.  I have been a working mom for 15+ years and know the importance of placing a child into the best childcare possible -- a school that feels like home but where they will learn and grow and you as a parent feel comfortable.  I graduated from DeSales University with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Business and have 3 children that I adore!  I love going from classroom to classroom and listening to the children as they learn their daily curriculum and watch their "happy" faces.

Morgan G. - Assist. Teacher in the Post Office Ms. Morgan joined the Goddard School family in January 2010 and recently graduated from Rider University with a Bachelor's in Psychology. She loves working with children because they are like sponges and make the silliest comments. Watching children grow and learn is an honor and a privilege.

Mandie W. - Assist. Teacher in the Hardware Store Ms. Mandie is currently pursuing her education degree and was part of the public school system for 3 years. Teaching is a passion for her and her family. She looks forward to many exciting experiences at The Goddard School.

Julie - Assist. Teacher in the Bank Ms. Julie has been part of our Goddard School family since Oct. 2011. She has been working with children for the past six years in a daycare and camp setting. She loves being with children and watching them grow.  It amazes her how much the children not only learn from her but how much she learns from the children daily.

Ashley - Assist. Teacher in the Department Store Ms. Ashley has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. She has been part of our Goddard School family since October 2011. She has been working with children for many years.  She loves teaching the children new things and watching them learn.

Lauren C. - Afternoon Aide in the Florist Classroom Ms. Lauren is currently a senior in high school and plans on continuing her education with a focus in Education. She has lots of experience from babysitting and younger family members. Seeing a child light up when she enters a room is the best part of her day!!!

Jen - Assist. in the Toy Store Classroom Ms. Jen began at The Goddard School in December 2011. She is very excited to be working with the infants.  Ms. Jen feels that it is an honor to watch the children learn and explore new things. Ms. Jen is also a Goddard School parent!

Jenn V. - Afternoon aide in the Restaurant classroom Ms. Jenn loves working with children. She has been working with children through Tumblin' Tots and was excited to join the Goddard School family. She loves working with children and teaching them new things, especially in the area of health and fitness.