Special Events

Now enrolling for Summer School Readiness Programs for children Kindergarten through 4th Grade!

Now enrolling for September Full Day Kindergarten!

OPEN HOUSE Saturday Feb 11, 11AM - 1PM.  Meet our teachers and see our school!

Faculty Bios

Canton, MI

Carl Pittner - Carl Pittner is the Owner of The Goddard School® located in Canton. He earned a Master's of Business Administration degree from Canisius College and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Kettering University. He has worked in various, engineering and management positions within the auto industry for over 20 years. Carl took advantage of a wonderful opportunity to develop and open The Goddard School® located in Canton, Michigan.

Jennifer Plachetzki - Jennifer Plachetzki is the Educational Director. She graduated from Marygrove College with a Master's degree in the Art of Teaching with a focus in Early Childhood Education. She also received her Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Education endorsement. She has worked with children since 1993.

Miss Katie - Miss Katie is an Infant Lead Teacher in the Cousteau room. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Family Studies: Child Development. She has worked with children since 2007.

Miss Rachel - Miss Rachel is the Infant Assistant Teacher in the Cousteau room. She graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children since 2005.

Miss Kristin - Miss Kristin is the First Steps Lead Teacher in the Robinson room. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Community Service with an emphasis on young children. She has worked with children since 2002.

Miss Ashley - Miss Ashley is the First Steps Assistant Teacher in the Robinson room. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a focus on Child Psychology. She has worked with children since 2007.

Miss Lauren - Miss Lauren is the Toddler Lead Teacher in the O’Keefe room. She graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2000.

Miss Jessica - Miss Jessica is the Toddler Assistant Teacher in the O'Keefe room. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2003.

Miss Kim Miss Kim is the Toddler Assistant Teacher in the O'Keefe room. She graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children since 2006.

Miss Stephanie - Miss Stephanie is the Toddler Lead Teacher in the Angelou room. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2002.

Miss Stacy - Miss Stacy is the Toddler Assistant Teacher in the Angelou room. She graduated from Alpena Community College with as Associate's degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2002.

Miss Holly - Miss Holly is the Toddler Assistant Teacher in the Angelou room.  She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2008.

Miss Alicia - Miss Alicia is a Preschool Lead Teacher in the King room. She graduated from Washtenaw Community College with an Associate's degree in Child Development. She has worked with children since 2003.

Miss Angela - Miss Angela is a Preschool Assistant Teacher in the King classroom. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children since 2003.

Miss Michelle - Miss Michelle is the Preschool Lead Teacher in the Lin room. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Education endorsement. She has worked with children since 1997.

Miss Michelle - Miss Michelle is the Preschool Assistant Teacher in the Lin room.  She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children since 2000.

Miss Jamie - Miss Jamie is the Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher in the Jemison room. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Music. She has worked with children since 2002.

Miss Sarah - Miss Sarah is the Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher in the Jemison room. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Community Services with a Young Child endorsement. She has worked with children since 2002.

Miss Sarah Miss Sarah is the Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher in the Jemison room.  She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2007.

Miss Shannon - Miss Shannon is the Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher in the Mozart room. She graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2004.

Miss Kate Miss Kate is the Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher in the Mozart room. She graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2006.

Miss Kristen - Miss Kristen is the Kindergarten Teacher in the Edison room. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education as well as endorsements in Science and Social Science. She has worked with children since 2002.

Miss Dayna - Miss Dayna is the Kindergarten Assistant Teacher in the Edison room. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children since 2005.

Miss Andrea - Miss Andrea is our Office Assistant. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Cognitive Impairment. She has worked with children since 1996.