Ms. AJ - AJ graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She joined our team at The Goddard School over two years ago when she began working with our three-year-old class. “I look forward to the opportunity to teach your child and get to know your family,” adds AJ.
Mrs. Carla - Carla graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She is very excited to be a Goddard School faculty member and has been teaching in our Infant classroom for over three years. Carla and her husband have a four-year-old son who attends The Goddard School. “I enjoy all the smiles and giggles and watching each baby learn and grow,” adds Carla.
Mrs. Veronica - Veronica earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. She has been a part of the teaching team at The Goddard School for almost four years. She is married and the proud parent of two children. “I am happy to be a part of the Goddard family and look forward to meeting you and your child,” adds Veronica.
Kathryn P. Kathryn joined The Goddard School located in Hoover, AL in 2009. She is one of our extraordinary Preschool teachers. She graduated UAB with a degree in Early Childhood Education and loves the privilege of teaching young children.
Joni E. Joni graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Studies. She and her co-teacher Teresa make a great team for the Preschoolers. She lives in Hoover and enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends and has made The Goddard School located in Hoover Alabama a part of her family as well.
Elizabeth W. Elizabeth is our Assistant Director as well as our Get Set teacher. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies. She has over 10 yrs working with children and "couldn't love it more!" She loves working with the Get Set class and her organizational skills make her a great asset as the Asst. Director.
Karen H. Karen has been happily married for almost 30 yrs and has two grown sons. She loved raising her family and has brought that love and patience to her teaching the Toddlers. She is pursing her education and working on a degree in Psychology. Karen's kind spirit and dedication has made her a favorite among her parents.
Valerie M. Valerie has a kind heart and wonderful spirit for teaching the First Steps class. She is currently enrolled at UAB and working on her bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Education. Her dedication to The Goddard School located in Hoover, AL as well as her young class shows each time one of her babies comes in and gives her a big hug. Valerie always has a smile and goes that extra mile for each child.
Jill I. Jill is our cook, and fills in where and when needed in any room. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work and has specialized training working with children with special needs and considered high risk. She believes in praising and encouraging children and celebrating their uniqueness. Jill loves being a part of The Goddard Family located in Hoover, AL and being a part of your child's life.
Meredith E. Meredith has recently joined our family as an infant room teacher. She is a graduate of UAB with a degree in Psychology. She has a sweet spirit and loves the babies. She is a natural at nurturing and loving your baby as well as having the knowledge to implement the FLEXTM Learning Program. We are happy she is here.
Beth Snelling As the Director of The Goddard School I feel as though I am "home". The close knit group of teachers, the professionalism, and the backing I have found here helps me to not just accomplish my job but enjoy doing it. I have a Master's in Early Childhood Education and have been a Director/educator for over 30 years. I love being a part of a school that cares for the children, the parents, and the staff. What a difference teaching a curriculum with love and nurturing makes to a child and the children of The Goddard School located in Hoover, AL have it all.