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 13 years and am very privileged to now be an owner of a Goddard School. I love every aspect of children and am excited to be a part of your child's life and watch them grow! I am actively involved in the community and enjoy running and playing soccer 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. I love the amazing smiles that children give everyday and am excited to watch your child grow!
Ms. Debbie - Hello! I am the Director of The Goddard School®. I have over 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field as a teacher, Program Director and Executive Director in New Jersey. I am excited to bring my experience and passion for children to Arizona. I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Rutgers University, with a focus in children and families. I have been given so many wonderful opportunities ranging from a Social Worker in the Emergency Room, to a Marketing Director in a hospital, yet no experience has been more fulfilling than my time spent with children in the Early Childhood Education field. I believe that children should be given the opportunity to grow as individuals in a safe, loving and fun environment, and I am confident that The Goddard School® located at East Warner provides this to the fullest.
Ms. Trisha - Hello! I am the Assistant 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. Diane - Hello! I am a co-lead teacher for our preschool program. I am currently working towards my Child Development Associate and have almost 30 years of experience working with children. My favorite thing about working with children is the giving and receiving of ideas and love, watching their faces as they accomplish a new task and where else could you go to work each day and get hugs? I truly love working with children!
Ms. Eloisa - Hello! I am an assistant teacher for our pre-kindergarten program. I was born in South Brazil where I lived for most of my life. I have a degree from a technical school in Elementary Education and am trained to teach Kindergarten to Fourth Grade in Latin countries. I also have three Bachelor's degrees in Library Science, Business Administration and Public Administration. I received a Master's of Business Administration degree in Human Resources in France and Social Communications in Brazil. I was an adjunct Professor of Business for almost ten years in Brazil. I came to America in 2001 and decided that I wanted to work with children. I loved my first experience and now my goal is to learn more about early childhood education and nurture and teach children as much as I can. This is my sixth year working with children and I hope I can contribute to your child's development. I love working with children and I thank you so much for sharing them with me!
Ms. Kristi - Hello! I am an assistant teacher for our toddler program. I received my Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science and Therapeutic Recreation from York College of Pennsylvania. I have over 6 years of experience working with children. My future goal is to receive my Masters Degree in Early Childhood- Special Education and to never stop learning. I love to watch the eagerness of children when they learn new things and see the look on their faces when they have accomplished something new!
Ms. Sheila - Hello! I am a lead teacher for our ones program. I am a Native American from the Hopi Tribe, located in Northeastern Arizona. I have two active children of my own who love to be outdoors. I graduated from Mesa Community College with an Associate's degree in Child Development and have enjoyed working with children of all ages for the past nine years. I am excited to work for The Goddard School® and to be a part of your child’s learning and development!
Ms. Cathy - Hello! I am a lead teacher for our preschool program. I am currently working towards my Child Development Associate and have over 5 years of experience working with children ages 3 to 5. I love working with children because children are a sponges for information. I feel blessed to make a positive impact by teaching them that learning is fun!
Ms. Chelsey - Hello! I am a lead teacher for our preschool program. I am currently attending school for my B.S. in Elementary Education and have over five years of experience working with young children. My favorite thing about working with children is their ability to cheer you up and make you laugh. Children provide us with an unconditional love and make a positive impact on all of us!
Ms. Jeanine - Hello! I am the lead teacher for our pre-kindergarten program. I have my A.A. in Liberal Studies and have a concentration in Early Childhood Education. I have over 15 years of experience working with preschool children and over 5 years of experience as a kindergarten teacher. I love working with children because they bring enjoyment to my life! I am truly lucky to get the opportunity to work with children everyday!
Ms. Savita - Hello! I am an assistant teacher in our infant program. I have my M.A. in Ancient History and have over one year of experience working with young children in a preschool setting. I also have grandchildren that keep me busy! I love teaching children about respect for one another and love watching them grow and develop!
Ms. Gina - Hello! I am an assistant teacher in our older infants program. I have my high school degree and over 10 years of experience working with young children. I love working with children because I love getting to see the smiles on their little faces everyday!
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. Anna - I am a lead teacher for our ones program. I am currently enrolled in my Child Development Associate program and have over 10 years of experience working with young children. My favorite thing about working with young children is when I am teaching them something and they understand it! The smile on their faces are priceless!
Ms. Olivia - Hello! I am an assistant teacher for our preschool program. I have my Associates Degree in Child and Family Studies and have over six years of experience working with young children. I love making a difference in children's lives and watching their face light up when they learn something new!
Ms. Liz - Hello! I am an assistant teacher in our preschool program. I have my Associates Degree in Elementary Education and have over five years of experience working with young children. I love working with children because they are so much fun! Their imagination is incredible and I enjoy every moment of working with them!
Ms. Lidia - Hello! I am a co-lead teacher for our developmental preschool program. I am currently pursuing my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and have over six years of experience working with young children. I love the laughter that children bring each day and I love watching how they learn through everyday experiences!
Ms. Kristin - Hello! I am an assistant teacher for our ones program. I have over five years of experience working with young children. I love being able to learn something new from the children everyday!
Ms. Chelsea - Hello! I am the lead teacher for our toddler program. I am currently pursuing my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and have over three years of experience. I love watching the excitement on a child's face when they learn something new!