Faculty Bios

Englewood, CO

Ms. Theresa Ms. Theresa is the Director of The Goddard School. She earned her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Phoenix and she has enjoyed playing with the children at The Goddard School since we opened our doors. Theresa has an instant rapport with children and they love and trust her.  

Mr. Dan Brown - Mr. Brown has his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from the University of Northern Iowa.  He is working on his Masters of Science in Education and has taught Kindergarten through 6th grade.  Mr. Brown is our Kindergarten teacher and the children are thriving under his tutelage.  Mr. Brown joined our faculty in May of 2011.

Ms. Adrianna Ms. Adrianna has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology. She is pursuing a Master's degree in Pediatric Occupational Therapy.  She believes children have taught her to be creative, positive and to enjoy life. She has fun everyday with children.  Adrianna joined our faculty in January 2011.

Ms. Alicia - Ms. Alicia earned a degree at Eastern Illinois University on a softball scholarship. She has continued her education through Goddard University’s professional development courses. Since 2003, she has cared for young children in home childcare, school and camp settings. Our two-year-old children have benefited from Ms. Alicia’s gentle care and excellent potty training skills since 2008.

Ms. Ana  Ms. Ana is an aide in our Infant Room.  She has had many years of experience working with Infants and Toddlers but says her first love is taking care of babies.  She joined our school in August of 2011.

Ms. Angie - Ms. Angie holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology as well as a certificate in Early Childhood Education. She has cared for children for fifty years in private, public and church-based schools. She previously owned her own preschool as well. Ms. Angie is at home in any of the classrooms at The Goddard School located at Meridian, and has loved the children here since 2007.

Ms. Anne Ms. Anne is an aide who helps out in every classroom.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with a minor in Psychology. Ms. Anne is at the school on a part time basis and loves children of all ages. Ms. Anne began working at the school in November of 2011.

Ms. Bev Ms. Bev has a Master of Arts degree in Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. She attended Regis University for her Master's degree and Youngstown State University for her Bachelor's degree. Bev is Bilingual and has taught elementary school. She was a Principal in Aurora Public Schools, and the Director of Equity for Jefferson County Schools. Bev now is enjoying all the ages of children at The Goddard School.  Ms. Bev joined our faculty in March of 2011.

Ms. Christine Ms. Chris earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Theater from CU and has taken all of the required Early Childhood Education courses to be an Early Childhood Teacher.  She has a vast range of experience working with one year olds and our First Steps toddlers really love being with her.  Ms. Chris enjoys seeing the children grow and learn in her classroom. Ms. Chris joined our faculty in May of 2011.

Ms. Claire - Ms. Claire holds a degree in Elementary Education from Thomas Morus College in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She has enjoyed working with children for more than thirty years as a nanny, in preschools and in elementary school settings.  Ms. Claire has been a part of our school since April of 2010.

Ms. Greta

Ms. Greta has a Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare from University of Kansas. She has enjoyed children for many years. Greta works with infants and toddlers at The Goddard School. Greta has lots of patience and energy working with the children.  Ms. Greta joined our team since September of 2010.

Mr. Jake - Mr. Jake earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with specialties in Curriculum Development and Early Childhood Education from Bowling Green State University. He has also attended several Goddard University professional courses. He has worked with children since 2003. Mr. Jake has shared his love of learning with our Pre-K children since 2008.

Ms. Kerri - Ms. Kerri is a credentialed Child Development Associate and has attended several Goddard University professional courses. She has cared for infants and young children in childcare centers since 2004. Our toddlers at The Goddard School located at Meridian have felt warm and safe in Ms. Kerri’s care since 2008.

Ms. Laurie - Ms. Laurie has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dennison University in Ohio, and holds an Elementary Education teaching license. She has worked in childcare for ten years. The babies in our Wee Bonny Butterflies classroom have benefited from her songs and gentle care since 2008.

Ms. Nadia Ms. Nadia has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master's degree in Teaching.  She has taught Kindergarten and First Grade and really loves working with children in the earliest grades.  It gives her much joy to see children grow and learn over time.  She joined our faculty in March of 2012.

Ms. Rita - Ms. Rita holds an Associate’s degree from Arapahoe Community College, and has attended several Goddard University professional development courses. She has worked with all ages of children since 1992 in both public and private schools. Our preschoolers at The Goddard School located at Meridian have benefited from Ms. Rita’s creativity and enthusiasm since 2007.

Ms. Robin - Robin Cramer has a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado.  Robin has a teacher's license and has taught kindergarten.  Robin has been working with children for eleven years.  Robin's passion is teaching and she joined our faculty in July of 2011.

Ms. Shelly Ms. Shelly has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts and is currently completing the Early Childhood Education courses required for and Early Childhood Teacher.  She has taught ballet for many years and also has the distinction of raising two set of twins!  Ms. Shelly currently floats to help in all the classrooms.  She joined our school in March of 2012.

Ms. Susan - Ms. Susan received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Denver, and is taking additional coursework in Early Childhood Education at Arapahoe Community College. She has worked with children from infancy through early teens in the public schools and at The Goddard School. The preschoolers at The Goddard School located at Meridian have enjoyed Ms. Susan’s hugs and silly jokes since 2008.

Ms. Wilma Ms. Wilma has a degree in Accounting from the Philippines and has taken all of the required Early Childhood Education courses to be an Early Childhood Teacher.  She loves children and working with toddlers has given her much pleasure.  Watching the children develop into good listeners and helpers is very rewarding for her.  Ms. Wilma has been a part of our school since December of 2011.

Ms. Kirstie Ms. Kirstie has a Bachelor's degree in Teaching English from CSU and has almost completed the coursework in Early Childhood Education for the designation of Early Childhood Teacher.  Ms. Kirstie floats all around the school and is great with children from Infants to Kindergarten.  Ms. Kirstie joined our team in November of 2011.