Bonnie Karwat- On-site Owner - The proud owner of the Goddard School® located in Morgantown, PA, Bonnie Karwat, is looking forward to meeting you and your little ones! She is a mother of two, and grandmother of six. Bonnie and her husband Ted are active members in the local community.
• Favorite Children's Book- Time for Bed by Mem Fox
Lauren Curtis- Director - Lauren has been part of the Goddard family since 2003. She spent five years with an area Goddard School as a First Steps and Pre-Kindergarten teacher. Miss Lauren earned a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from West Chester University. She joined our school in March of 2011 and is excited to continue her journey within the Goddard School family!
• Favorite Children's Book- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorist
Miss Amanda- Infants - Amanda has been working with children for over eight years! Previous to her recent relocation, Amanda was the lead teacher at a Goddard School located in Ohio. She is also working to obtain her Child Development Associate.
• Favorite Children's Book- The Boy Who Looked Like Lincoln by Mike Reiss
Miss Amanda C. - Infant II/First Steps - Miss Amanda joined us while on summer break from college and has since graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's degree in Communications Arts and Sciences. Miss Amanda brings her fun personality and positive outlook to our toddler classroom everyday!
Miss Rachel - Pre-Toddlers- Miss Rachel recently earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Penn State University. She has years of experience with children from preschool to elementary level classrooms. Miss Rachel is also trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
• Favorite Children's Book - The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Miss Sheila- Toddlers - Miss Sheila comes to us with almost 30 years of experience working with children. She has earned her certificate in Child Development (CDA) and is currently working toward her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Favorite Children's Book- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Miss Jen - Get Set - Miss Jen has multiple years' experience in early childhood, including several years at another Goddard School. She received her degree from Delaware County Community College in 2007, and has been the recipient of The Child Development Teacher of the Year award.
•Favorite Children's Book - Little Red Hen by Various Authors
Miss Meghan - Preschool- Miss Meghan came to us in March 2011 and has been an amazing addition! She earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Penn State University. Miss Meghan was born to be a teacher and her creativity and love for her class shines every single day!
•Favorite Children's Book- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
Mr. Brian - Preschool - Mr. Brian joined our team in 2009 while attending Kutztown University. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Education, he joined us full time as the assistant Preschool teacher. Mr. Brian has spent time mentoring high school students, and teaching second and sixth grade.
Miss Rola- Pre-K- Our Pre-K teacher Miss Rola has nearly 30 years of experience working with children. With experience in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Rola is ready to provide your child with the readiness skills needed to move on to "big kid" school. She received her degree in Elementary Education from Alderson-Broaddus College.
• Favorite Children's Book- Trouble With Trolls by Jan Brett
Miss Gail- Pre-K - Miss Gail is looking forward to giving your child lots of love! She has been working with young children for over five years, with both early childhood and elementary-aged children.
• Favorite Children's Book- Just Me and Grandpa by Mercer Mayer
Miss Charlene - Kindergarten - Miss Charlene joined our School in 2011 as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher. Once we developed our full-day Kindergarten class, Miss Charlene took on the roll as the Kindergarten teacher. She earned an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from RACC. She returned to school and earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Kutztown University in 2007.