Todd & Christine Goldberg - Owners - Todd and his wife, Christine, are the parents of two young children and recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing environment. Their family is the basis for the reason that they chose Goddard. They have been residents of the Chandler area for a year and a half and are happy to be able to provide Goddard’s outstanding program to the children in their community.
Darlene Patton - Educational Director - Darlene has her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Notre Dame College, Philippines. She has also taken credits towards her Masters in Educational Management from Southern Christian College (also in the Philippines) and Associate in Early Childhood Education from Waubonsee Community College in Illinois.
Since graduating from college, Darlene has spent her career working with children in various age groups. She has worked as a teacher in both Elementary and Early Childhood levels and worked as a Center Director at a child care facility in Illinois and Arizona prior to joining The Goddard School located in Chandler, AZ.
Darlene is pleased to be the Educational Director at The Goddard School and lead the most competent team of teachers. Darlene is here to provide the best education and safety for children. She looks forward to continuing her career with The Goddard School.
Marites M - Teacher- Infant Marites received her Bachelor's degree from University of Lyceum, Philippines. She believes that teachers are part of children's success and it is important to lead them to the right path. She loves working with children and enjoys every moment in the classroom teaching the children great things.
Lori L. - Teacher - Infant - Lori has more than nine years of experience teaching and caring for infants and children of all ages in a professional setting. She is currently working and attending classes/trainings to attain her Child Development Associate. She was brought up in a household with children that her mother cared for. She feels that children are precious and that her first priority is to love and care for them. To Miss Lori, children are true gifts.
Melanie L. - Co-Teacher- Ones Melanie received her AS degree in early Childhood Education and Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Arizona College. She has been working with children in various age groups for more than ten years. She is very excited to join the Goddard team in Chandler. She looks forward to meeting and knowing each child in her care.
Brandy D. - One's Teacher - Brandy loves children. She is especially fond of infants, they touch her heart. She comes to us with many years of teaching experience including infants. She completed her Bachelor's degree at NAU in Elementary Education.
Dounia H. - One's Teacher Dounia received her Associate's degree in Morocco. She writes and speaks fluent in French and Arabic. She worked with children at American Language Center in Morocco. She loves playing and laughing, singing and dancing and creating a fun learning environment for all children in her care.
Rita R. - Teacher Rita has worked with children in different age groups for more than six years. She believes that each child is unique and that each child needs a secure, loving and fun learning environment that stimulates child's curiosity. It is her desire as an educator to create a safe learning environment for all children in her care. She is very passionate about teaching children new things every day. She looks forward to meeting each and every one here at The Goddard School located in Chandler, AZ.
Mayada I. - Two's Teacher Mayada received her Bachelor's degree from Tishreen University in Syria. She has worked with children with special needs both in Qatar and the United States. She has also taught in Syria. She enjoys working with children and teaching them new things every day. She believes that children should be learning through fun, hands-on activities.
Maria M. - Teacher - Twos Program Maria is registered as Career Level 2-B in Statewide Child Care and Early Education Development System. She has worked with children in different age groups for more than 20 years. She is also currently working to receive her Child Development Associate. She believes that a busy child is a happy child. She also believes that positive redirection helps a child learn and grow as an individual towards a bright and happy future. She is very patient and passionate about teaching children.
Rose Ann T. - Teacher - Preschool Rose Ann received her Associate's degree from Northwestern University in the Philippines. She is currently attending classes/seminars to attain her Child Development Associate. She loves working with children and enjoys implementing activities that promote social, physical and intellectual growth to children. She always establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment to all children in her care. She has been working with children in various age groups for more 5 years.
Esther McGlory - Teacher Esther has worked with children for more than five years. She is a person with positive attitude and loves getting down at children's level while interacting with them. She is very engaging and has her special touch when it comes to calming situations and working with others.
Ana S. - Lead Teacher - Fours - Ana has her Associate's degree in Art and is currently attending classes to attain her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has previous experience working with infants through preschool-age children. She loves coming to work and teaching children new things every day.
Hazel G. - Fours Lead Teacher - Hazel received her Bachelor's degree from the University of the Philippines. She has been working with children in various age groups for many years. She believes that the most important thing a teacher can do is educate, respect, love and care for the children. She’s very excited to join The Goddard School team and looks forward to meeting each and every one of you.
Alpa S. - Teacher - Pre-K Alpa received her diploma in Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Arts from Mumbai, India. She has more than 10 years of experience working with children in various age groups. She was also a yoga instructor for more than 13 years. She believes in creating a fun, nurturing environment where children can be a confident learner.
Pat L. - Teacher Pat is a graduate of the New York Founding School of Nursing where she received her degree in Infant and Child Care. She went on to work in many medical specialties before returning to children. Pat loves working with children. She has more than 6 years of experience working with children. Pat thinks that children are amazing little ones and should be treated with love, care and respect. Pat also believes that children should be in a warm, nurturing and learning environment.
Clarissa M - Teacher Clarissa loves working with children. She has worked with children for more than three years. She loves creating a hands-on learning environment to all children in her care. She strongly believes that children are smart and curious and that they have to be allowed to express their creativity freely and with guidance.
Courtney E. - Assistant Teacher - Courtney has worked with children in various age groups for more than eight years. She likes to create a fun learning environment for children in her care. She's excited to join The Goddard School team and looks forward to meeting each one of you.
Jonelle C. - Assistant Teacher Jonelle is a mother of three. She loves working with children in various age groups. She believes that children need great teachers to help their young minds learn great things every day. She always enjoys volunteering her extra time at Sunday school with her mother.
Veronica J. - Assistant Teacher Veronica has more than eight years of experience working with children in different age groups. She believes that children are wonderful and they should be treated with respect. She believes that all children should be in a warm, nurturing, learning and safe place.
Griselda R - Assistant Teacher Griselda loves working with children and enjoys every second of being able to teach them new things. She has worked with children in various age groups for more than three years. She is attending Life Family Education at Rio Solado College. She looks forward to come to work every day and spends her time with our precious ones.
Kristin B. - Assistant Teacher Kristin has more than five years of experience working with children in various age groups. She is especially fond of two-year-olds. She loves coming to work every day and creating a very fun environment to all children in her care.
Kelli B. - Assistant Teacher Kelli loves working with children. She has more than 4 years' experience working with children in various age groups. She believes in giving children creative ways to express themselves and learn. She loves using art and music in the early stages of growth as a way to learn new things in life.
Tiffany K. - Assistant Teacher Tiffany is attending Mesa Community College major in Early Childhood Education. It has always been her passion to work with children. She has plenty of experience working with children in different age groups. She enjoys being around children and she loves teaching them new things. She has never-ending patience around children.
Shelby B. - Assistant Teacher Shelby's favorite part of teaching and caring for children is the "Aha" moment. A moment when a child figures out something new. She loves to let the children express themselves with music, dance and art. Providing a safe and happy environment is always one of her priorities.
Catrina D. - Assistant Teacher Catrina believes that praise is very important in the world of children. She is a very hands-on person and she lets children express themselves through play and exploration with her guidance. She believes that every child is unique and that they have to be taught and guided in their unique ways.
Chandra S. - Assistant Teacher Chandra loves creating a fun and safe environment for all children in her care. She enjoys reading books to children and doing art work with them. Chandra has worked with children in various age groups for many years. She looks forward to coming to work every day and spending her time with the children.
Yajaira H. - Assistant Teacher Yajaira is very enthusiastic when it comes to teaching children new things. She is always focused on building children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive skills. She has been working with children in various age groups for more than 20 years.