Teacher Qualifications: - The most important quality we seek in selecting our teachers is a passion for children. Our minimum teacher requirements at The Goddard School located in Fanwood exceed New Jersey's state licensing standards. All of our Lead Teachers are required to have or to be pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Our Lead Teachers must have either a Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials. Our School also requires our teachers to obtain certification in First Aid and CPR. Teachers are required to uphold Goddard’s high Quality Assurance standards as well as meet continuing education requirements that exceed state standards including 20 hours for Lead Teachers and 12 hours for Assistant Teachers, and have access to Goddard’s industry leading Goddard Systems University (GSU) training program. Our teachers must also complete a Goddard orientation after accepting an offer that is administered by our management staff and includes hands-on training. You can learn more about our individual teachers and their backgrounds by coming in for a visit and checking out our Teacher Bio Board!

Owner - Tracy Brace
As a resident of the local community and a parent of three children, including one currently attending The Goddard School, Tracy opened her school to fulfill her personal need for a safe, loving and stimulating environment for her own children, as well as to pursue a rewarding profession where she can have a meaningful impact on the daily lives of children and their families. Tracy earned her undergraduate and Master's degrees in business and started her career in financial research. She has been operating The Goddard School located in Fanwood since 2008. 

Director of Education – Tricia Ferrara
Tricia has more than 13 years of experience working with children. She worked for Gymboree for nine years, first as an Instructor and then as Program Director as well as a Regional Trainer. After a brief period as a Corporate Trainer outside of the childcare industry, Tricia was excited to return to working with children and joined The Goddard School in December of 2008. Tricia has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. Her expertise with young children and training as well as her vibrant personality has been a huge asset to our school! 

Assistant Director- Sara Tobias Lewis Sara has nine years of experience working with children.  Her experience includes working with children ages newborn through second grade, as a toddler teacher, art director at Gymboree and educator in an inclusive classroom.  She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Ithaca College and her Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in Elementary Education K-5 from Montclair State University.