Faculty Bios

Cherry Hill, NJ

Ms. Kristen, Director Ms. Kristen joined our Goddard School family in 2007. She is a graduate of The College of New Jersey with degrees in Early Childhood Education and Sociology. Ms. Kristen joined us as a Lead Teacher in the Toddler room, and made a lasting impression on every child before transitioning to our Kindergarten room in 2008. She then progressed to the Assistant Director position, before being promoted to director in January 2012.

Ms. Gerri - Infant Teacher - Ms. Gerri joined our Goddard family in July of 1992. She lives with her husband of 38 years. She is active in her church, and enjoys traveling and making crafts. Ms. Gerri loves working with babies and watching them grow and learn. A notable thing about Ms Gerri; she has not missed a graduation yet since she started.

Ms. Eileen - Preschool Teacher - Ms. Eileen joined our Goddard School family in 2005. Ms. Eileen has experienced various classrooms before settling into our Preschool 1 class in 2011. She is truly passionate about teaching young children. Ms. Eileen has previously worked with the "Make a Wish" foundation and found it to be one of the most rewarding experiences. You will always see a big smile on Ms. Eileen's face when she is with children.

Ms. Jessica, Kindergarten Teacher Ms. Jessica joined our Goddard School family in December 2011. She is a graduate of Neumann University, and has her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Throughout college, Jessica worked as an administrative assistant, as well as an assistant teacher in a preschool setting. Jessica's calm demeanor and positive attitude help our Kindergarten children thrive in a fun, learning environment.

Ms. Alison- Pre-K Teacher
Ms. Alison joined our Goddard School family in 2010. She has her Bachelor's degree from Widener University in Elementary Education and Special Education. She co-taught in our Kindergarten classroom for one year and is now the Lead Teacher in our Pre-K 2 classroom.

Ms. Faith - Infant Teacher - Ms. Faith joined our Goddard family in November of 1997. Ms. Faith lives in Cherry Hill with her two beautiful daughters and a zoo of pets. She enjoys shopping, reading, gardening and watching her girls excel in many activities. Ms. Faith has worked with all age groups during her time with us but now her caring attitude has made our Infant room a warm and loving environment.

Ms. Valerie - Pre-Kindergarten Teacher / Opener - Ms. Valerie joined our Goddard School family in 1994. Ms. Valerie has her degree from Brandywine College and has been a special part of our School for many years and she is always encouraging the children to be the best they can be.

Ms. Edith, First Steps Teacher Ms. Edith joined our Goddard School family in 2009. She has her Child Development Associate's degree, and is actively pursuing her BA in Education. Prior to joining The Goddard School faculty, Ms. Edith cared for toddlers in a preschool setting in Florida for many years.

Ms. Lauren, Office Assistant/Floating Assistant Teacher Ms. Lauren joined our Goddard School family in 2010. Lauren has her Bachelor's degree in education form Widener University. She worked as a lead preschool teacher, assists in the office part-time and spends afternoons in our Pre-K and Preschool classrooms.