Employee of the Month: Ms. Erin
Congratulations to Ms. Erin, our lead teacher in our young one's program! Ms. Erin has caring heart and the children and families love her! We thank Ms. Erin for doing such an outstanding job at our school and for all of the children! Thank you, Ms. Erin!
Ms. Misty - Hello! My husband, Jeremy, and I are very excited to own The Goddard School® located on East Warner Road in Gilbert! I have my B.S degree in Communications from Ohio University and my M.A. in Communications from Miami University. I have taught infants, toddlers and preschoolers at a Goddard School and have also taught at the University level. Most recently, I worked in the technology sector for several years in marketing. I have actively been involved in Goddard for 14 years and am very privileged to now be an owner of a Goddard School. As a mother myself, I am committed to making the best possible environment for your child and mine! I am actively involved in the community and enjoy spending time with my family, running and hiking in my spare time.
Mr. Jeremy - Hello! I am excited to own The Goddard School® with my wife, Misty. I have my Bachelor's of Science degree in Graphic Design and Advertising from Ohio University. I have worked in the technology industry for several years in sales. My parents are both educators and I truly believe in the Goddard philosophy. As a father myself, I am truly dedicated to making this the best possible school, not only for your child, but also mine! I enjoying spending time with my family, attending and watching sporting events and hiking in my spare time.
Ms. Trisha - Hello! I am the Director at The Goddard School® located on 720 East Warner Road in Gilbert. I have over 15 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field as a Teacher and Director in Arizona. I obtained my Child Development Associate certification and continue to further my education with over 30 Continuing Education Units each year. Preschool is my passion! I continue to be as enthusiastic as I was when I began working with young children. I am excited to be a part of this School!
Ms. Pam - Hello! I am a Lead Teacher for our Infant program. I have over 20 years of experience and currently hold a certificate in Early Childhood Education and am working towards my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. My favorite thing about working with infants is their unconditional love and cuddles! I love being a part of their precious lives!
Ms. Erin - Hello! I am the Lead Teacher in our young one's program. I have my Bachelor's degree in Human and Family Development. I have worked with young children for over 10 years. I love working with young children because of their lover for life and their excitement for learning. I also volunteer at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Ms. Julie - Hello! I am a Lead Teacher in our Toddler program. I have my Bachelor's degree in elementary education and have over 25 years of experience working with young children. I love watching the excitement in children's eyes as they learn new things!
Ms. Lindsay - Hello! I am an Assistant Teacher in our young toddler program. I have my aesthetic license and plan on going back to school for my degree in Education. I have over 10 years of experience working with young children. My favorite thing about working with children is the excitement on their face when they learn something on their own for the first time.
Ms. Stephanie - Hello! I am the lead teacher in the Toddler room. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Education with a concentration in Dance, Kinesiology and Exercise Studies. I have over 10 years of experience working with young children. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends and family and dance! I love working with children because of their individuality, creative expression and innocence.
Ms. Erin - Hello! I am an Assistant Teacher in our toddler program. I have my Bachelor's degree in Sociology and hope to go back to school for my Master's degree in Social Work or Early Childhood Education. I have over 7 years of experience working with young children. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and watching the Lakers and Angels! My favorite thing about working with children is how fast each child develops and how each child is so unique!
Ms. Jennifer - Hello! I am an Assistant Teacher in the Jr. Preschool room. I have my Associate's degree in Criminal Investigations. I have over 3 years of experience working with young children. My favorite thing about working with children is watching and being a part of the developmental stages that each child goes through.
Ms. Kathleen - Hello! I am the Lead Teacher in our Young Preschool program. I have my Bachelor's degree in Family and Human Development. I have over 15 years of experience working with young children. My favorite thing about working at The Goddard School is watching our children learn and grow in the different classrooms throughout our School!
Ms. Heather - Hello! I am a Lead Teacher in the older preschool program. I have my Associate's degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. I have over 8 years of experience working with young children. My favorite thing about working with children is that they always make me smile and laugh. They say the cutest things!
Ms. Diane - Hello! I am a Lead Teacher in the Pre-Kindergarten program. I am currently working towards my Child Development Associate (CDA) and have nearly 30 years of experience working with children. "My favorite things about working with children are the giving and receiving of ideas and love and watching little faces as they accomplish a new task. Where else could you go to work each day and get hugs? I truly love working with children!"
Mr. Matt - Hello! I am an Assistant Teacher in our Pre-Kindergarten program. I have over 60 credits towards my Associate's degree in Elementary Education. I have worked with young children for the past 5 years and my mom and aunt are both early childhood educators. My favorite thing about working with children is being able to watch them grow and mature academically, but also socially as they gain the confidence to take the next steps into Kindergarten!
Ms. Lauren - Hello! I am in the lead teacher in our Pre-Kindergarten 2 room. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and over 10 years of experience working with young children. My favorite thing about working with children is watching them grow, having fun and being a child along with them!
Ms. Megan - Hello! I am an assistant teacher in all of the classrooms! I am currently enrolled and taking classes towards my Associate's degree in general studies. My favorite thing about working with young children is that I get to teach them new things and also learn new things from them!