Executive Director: Lisa, Director of the Year, 2006 - I am a native Texan. I acquired my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Southwest Texas State University. I am certified in the State of Texas to teach Pre-Kindergarten to Sixth Grade. I moved to Oregon in 1995. When my daughter was born, I stayed home with her until she was four, and then worked as Cindy Smith's (owner) Assistant Director at another school (I like to think that I had a yearlong interview with Cindy). Now I am at The Goddard School® and loving every day with our teachers, parents, and children.
Director: Amanda - I moved from California to Oregon in 1992, and I absolutely love it here! I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Portland. I am also certified in the state of Oregon to teach Preschool through Eighth Grade. I have been teaching preschool since 1995. Before I was promoted to Director, I was the Lead Teacher in our Get Set program. I love working with children; they always have a way of brightening my day.
Mrs. Racines, Teacher of the Year, 2005 - Mrs. Racines enjoys working at The Goddard School. She has loved working with young children and watching them grow at our School since 2002. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and has already received her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
Mrs. Saechao, Teacher of the Year, 2008 - Mrs. Saechao is completing her degree in Early Childhood Education. She has spent seven years working with children in various settings. Mrs. Saechao joined our School in 2005, and loves working in our Get Set program!
Mr. Griff, Teacher of the Year, 2009 - Mr. Griffin worked with children for 12 years before joining the Goddard team in 2003. He enjoys working with children because of the happiness they bring into his life everyday.
Mrs. Petrossian Teacher of the Year, 2010 - Before joining our family, Mrs. Petrossian held an Assistant Teacher position at the French American School. She has been teaching here since 2003.
Ms. DeWald -Teacher of the Year 2011
Ms. DeWald has a BS in Social Science. She spent two years working as a nanny, and three years working in various childcare settings before joining Goddard in 2007.
Ms. Lopez - Ms. Lopez works in our Get Set program! She joined our family in 2004, and has previous experience working with children in an education setting.
Ms. B. Roesch - Ms. Roesch received her Bachelor's degree in Education from Portland State University. She worked in a preschool classroom for over seven years before joining our family in 2005.
Ms. Pullman - Ms. Pullman has an AA degree from San Joaquin Delta College. She worked for over seven years as a Preschool Teacher, joining our staff in 2006.
Ms. Jackson - Ms. Jackson has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon in Educational Studies. Prior to joining our family in 2002, she worked with school-age children for 14 years.
Mrs. Nasseri - Mrs. Nasseri has a BSC in Computer Science. She spent four years at the Kish Language Institute and two years in Language Services. Mrs. Nasseri joined Goddard in 2006.
Mrs. Weeks - Mrs. Weeks received her CDA (Child Development Associate Degree) in February 2009. She graduated from the NW Nannies Institute, and spent over four years working as a nanny. She loves working here at Goddard and has been teaching here since 2007!
Mrs. Panian - Mrs. Panian has her Associate's degree from the Ashmead College of Massage Puget Sound Christian College. She spent two years practicing massage therapy before becoming part of the Goddard family in 2007.
Mr. Orange - Mr. Orange is currently working on his Bachelor’s degree in music. He spent two and a half years as a Childcare Coordinator for Sabin Community Development Center. His experience also includes working for a year and a half as a preschool co-teacher at the YMCA. Mr. Orange became a member of our team in 2008.
Ms. Wang - Ms. Wang has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She has volunteered at local elementary, middle and high schools. She also spent two years working at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center before she began teaching here in 2006.
Ms. Saephanh - Ms. Saephanh has been a member of our family since 2006. She left in 2007 to pursue her AA degree in Medical Assisting. She returned to our staff in 2009 and loves working with our children!
Ms. Lacombra - Ms. Lacombra is the Assistant Teacher in our Bubbly Butterflies class (three-year-old children). She joined our staff in 2009.
Mr. Sorber - Mr. Sorber worked with young children in a preschool setting for several years before coming to the Goddard Team in 2010. He is the Lead Teacher in the Chatty Chipmunks class, as well as our After-School Program Instructor. Ask your child about "Sorber Bucks"!
Mrs. Brouwer - Mrs. Brouwer is our friendly assistant teacher working with our Happy Hummingbirds!
Ms. Tzeo
You will find Ms. Tzeo helping out in all classrooms eagerly awaiting to greet you and your child!
Ms. Podmore
Ms. Podmore joins us from our fellow Goddard School located in Ohio! She has a BS in Early Childhood Education from Bowling Green University. She has worked with several age groups, and has been part of our family since September 2011.
Ms. DaCosta
Ms. DaCosta joined our family October 2011. You will see her floating in various classrooms, assisting teachers and playing with children! She worked at West Salem Titan Tots as a preschool teacher, is a volunteer with the "No Child Left Behind" Act and has had various customer service jobs.
Ms. Perryman
Ms. Perryman works with our Bouncing Bunnies! She has a BS in Social Sciences from Western Oregon University. She also has an MAT to teach PE. Ms. Perryman worked as a nanny for a year, and also at the Portland Parks & Recreation as a camp director! She joined our family June 2011.
Ms. Steib
Ms. Steib works in the Singing Sparrows. She has a BA in Women's Studies & Psychology, and worked for 4 years as an assistant teacher in a preschool class before joining our family in July 2011.
Ms. W. Roesch
Ms. Roesch has an Associate of Applied Sciences in Natural Resources. She is currently attending Portland State University to complete her Arts & Letters Degree. She has worked in the Veterinary Field for 15 years, and volunteers her time at Jackson Bottom Wetlands and the Oregon Zoo. Ms. Roesch joined our family May 2011.
Mrs. Cootnz
Mrs. Cootnz joins us from working at previous childcare centers for 3 years. She is the lead teacher in the Hummingbird room. She has a degree in communication from Boise State University, and is currently completing her CDA degree. Mrs. Cootnz joined our family in 2011.