Genelle and Christian Craig -
We are the Craig's and we are the owners of The Goddard School® located in Hockessin.
Genelle graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She also attained a Master's degree in Elementary School Administration and certificates in Elementary School Teaching and Special Education. Genelle taught for eleven years at the Christina School District and has served as an adjunct professor with Wilmington University in their Education Department for five years.
She enjoys the sun, beach and most of all spending time with her husband and four children.
Christian attended the University of Delaware and Goldey Beacom College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He worked for MBNA for several years and served as a Business Investment Manager for Wachovia Bank. Currently, Christian is enrolled at Wilmington University and is working to receive his Master's degree in Middle and High School Teaching. He enjoys golfing, great food and coaching children's sports.
We are very excited and proud to be the owners of The Goddard School® located in Hockessin! Our door is always open for comments and questions.
Welcome to our School!
Jessica R. - Jessica is the Head Teacher in our Infant room, also known as the Goddardville Bakery. She has been with The Goddard School® since 2006. Jessica loves watching the children grow and develop into amazing little people.
Jen S. - Jen is the Head Teacher in our Pre-Toddler room, also known as the Goddardville Farm Animals. She has a degree from the University of Delaware and has worked at our School since 2003. Jen loves watching children grow and learn. "It is a lot of fun being a part of the team at Goddard," adds Jen.
Kim M. - Kim is the Head Teacher in our Get Set room, also known as the Goddardville Post Office. She also serves a management position in the school as an opener. She has an Associate's degree from Del Tech in Early Childhood Education. In the future, she plans to return to school to earn a Bachelor's degree. She has been with The Goddard School since 1997. "I enjoy the children's smiling faces, their hugs and seeing the individual development of each child throughout the years," adds Kim.
Stephanie H. - Stephanie is the Head Teacher in the Pre-K program, also known as the Goddardville Bank. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She has worked for The Goddard School since 2010. Stephanie can't wait to experience all of the fantastic teachable moments with your child.
Bess N. - Bess is our full-time Curriculum Coordinator. She has been with Goddard since 2010. She has served as our Preschool Lead teacher and now serves in the office to benefit all classrooms. Children's curiosity is what Bess enjoys most about working with young children.
Melissa W. - Melissa is a Lead Teacher in our Toddler class, also known as the Farm Crops room. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Delaware. Melissa has worked at our center since 2004! In her spare time she teaches color guard at a local high school. "I look forward to working with and teaching your children," adds Melissa.
Ms. Carrie Ms. Carrie is the Lead Teacher in the Get Set 1 Classroom. She has worked at The Goddard School since January 2011. She has a degree from Wilmington College. Ms. Carrie adds that she enjoys the looks on the children's faces each day as the discover new things!
Jen D. Ms. Jen is the Lead Teacher in our Preschool classroom. She has a graduate degree from Wilmington University. She has worked at The Goddard School since 2010. "I love working with children and the happiness I get from helping a child learn something new is unexplainable," says Jen.
Maria B Ms. Maria is the co-lead teacher in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom with Ms. Stephanie. Ms. Maria has worked at The Goddard School since 2003. She earned her degree from Del Tech Community College. Maria says that she loves to see the determination on the children's faces as they are trying a new learning task!