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  • 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.

    Ashleigh Williams - Ashleigh Williams is the Assistant Director. She graduated from Bowling Green State University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Education. Her studies focused on Early Childhood, Spanish and Special Education. She has worked with children since 2003.

    Miss Lyndsey - Miss Lyndsey is an Infant Co-Lead Teacher in the Cousteau room. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children since 2004.

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

    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 Katie - Miss Katie is the First Steps Assistant Teacher in the O’Keefe 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 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 Jamie - Miss Jamie is the Toddler Assistant Teacher in the O’Keefe 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 Courtney - Miss Courtney is the Toddler Assistant Teacher in the O'Keefe room. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Child Education. She has worked with children since 2006.

    Miss Stephanie - Miss Stephanie is the Toddler Lead Teacher in the Angelou room. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development. She has worked with children since 1992.

    Miss Stephanie B. - Miss Stephanie is the Toddler Assistant 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 Kelly - Miss Kelly is the Get Set Lead Teacher in the King room. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2005.

    Miss Tricia - Miss Tricia is the Get Set Assistant Teacher in the King room. She graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2004.

    Miss Heidi - Miss Heidi is the Preschool Lead Teacher in the Jemison room. She graduated from Washtenaw Community College with an Associate's degree in Child Development. She has worked with children of all age groups since 1989.

    Miss Sarah - Miss Sarah is the Preschool 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 also received her Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from Oakland Community College. She has worked with children since 2002.

    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 Stephanie V. - Miss Stephanie is the Preschool 2 Assistant Teacher in the Lin Room. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2003.

    Miss Hillary - Miss Hillary is the Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher in the Mozart room. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with children since 2000.

    Miss Shannon - Miss Shannon is the Pre-Kindergarten Assistant 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 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 Amanda - Miss Amanda is an Assistant Teacher. 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 2006.