Ms. Amanda - Lead Infant Teacher (Joey Room) - Welcome to The Goddard School®! I have two years experience in early childhood education. I also worked for Lyon County School district for two years prior to that. I am currently seeking my AA degree at TMCC in Early Childhood Education. I have quite a handful of credits solely devoted to Infants and Toddler development. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know your child!

Miss Ashley - Assistant Infant Teacher/Floater (Joey Room) - I graduated from Spanish Springs High School and during that time I found my passion working with children. I took multiple Child and Human Development classes during high school. I also worked at an in-home child care program for 2 years. I am excited to be here and to be given the opportunity to develop your children. Welcome to The Goddard School®.

Ms Maria - Lead 1 Year Old Teacher (Penguin Room) - I have a Bachelor of Science degree in child and family Studies from the University of Nevada, Reno. I am the mother of three beautiful children. I have been working with children since I was 15 and I have taught children from 6 weeks to elementary school age. The last position I held was as a director for a child care center in California. I look forward to working with your child.

Miss. Jennifer - Asstant Teacher (Penguin Room) - I am excited to be a part of The Goddard School® faculty! I have a Bachelors degree in Recreation and Leisure Services Administration. I have worked with children for ten years. I have been a nanny, lead toddler teacher, elementary and middle school substitute teacher and camp counselor. Once again, I am happy to be a teacher here at this school and look forward to helping your kids grow and learn!

Miss Stephanie - Assistant Teacher (Floater) - I am currently a college student at UNR and TMCC in pursuit of a degree in Speech Pathology. I have also coached gymnastics for many years. I can’t wait to meet all of your cute and energetic children!

Ms. Christina - Lead 2 Year Old Teacher (Monkey Room) - I have been working with children of all ages for five years. I have an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and I am planning to continue my education in the fall. As a mother, I understand how it feels to leave your child in the care of someone else. I will do everything I can to make the experiences you and your child have at The Goddard School® pleasant and enjoyable.

Miss Kelly - Assistant 2 Year Old Teacher (Monkey Room) - I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies and I have lots of experience in both preschool and nanny settings. I love to create an excitement for learning in children and I look forward to making sure your child gets the best there is to offer.

Miss Crissy- Assistant 2 Year Old Teacher (Giraffe Room) - I am so excited to be teaching at The Goddard School®. I am currently enrolled at the University of Nevada Reno pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education and Human Development Family Studies. I began studying sign language this past semester and look forward to learning this new language. I enjoy working with children and learning right along side them.

Ms. Karen - Assistant Teacher (Floater) - I am very happy to be working here at The Goddard School®. I studied Early childhood Education for two years and then opened my own child care business, “Karemom’s Child Care”. After sixteen years in the business, I “retired” to become a stay at home mom. It is very exciting to be back working at the profession I love.

Ms. Patti - Lead Preschool Teacher (Fox Room) - I graduated with a B.S. degree from the College of Education at Florida State University. I have over eight years of preschool teaching experience. I look forward to meeting my students and parents as well!

Miss Jesseca - Assistant Preschool Teacher (Fox Room) - I am currently going to school at TMCC where I am pursuing my Associates degree in both Early Elementary and Special Education. I have worked in child care for several years and have experience working with children from birth to age 12. I am excited to be working here at The Goddard School® and am looking forward to meeting all of you!

Miss Danielle - Lead Preschool Teacher (Polar Bear Room) - I am currently finishing my B.S. at the University of Nevada, Reno in Educational Psychology. I have worked in and around Reno at both professional and in-home child care providers. In addition, I also spent three years working in the special education and autism departments through Washoe County School District. As a new mother and the oldest of five children, I have the dedication and love it takes to provide an information rich environment for your little one. I cannot wait to meet you all and embark on this new experience together!

Miss Sarah - Assistant Preschool Teacher (Polar Bear Room) - I am the assistant teacher in the Polar Bear room and I am completing my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have several years experience working at Rainbow and Babies Children’s hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. I was also lucky enough to complete observations at The Goddard School® located in Westerville, Ohio, while I started my education in Early Childhood. I look forward to meeting all of the families and little ones here at The Goddard School® located in Reno!

Ms. Carla - Lead Pre-K Teacher (Eagle Room) - I would like to welcome you to The Goddard School®. I am so excited to meet you and your children. I have been working with children for nine years in Los Angeles, California, and now here in Reno, Nevada. I attended UCLA for my Early Childhood Education degree, and am bi-lingual in Spanish. I am so happy to be a part of The Goddard School® team and again WELCOME!

Miss Amy - Assistant Pre-K Teacher (Eagle Room) - Hello, my name is Miss Amy and I attended the University of California Irvine and received a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art with an emphasis in sculptural installation. I also studied Spanish, biology, and ecology in Costa Rica while attending UC Irvine. After graduating Summa Cum Laude, I took a teaching assistant position at Alicante school, working with emotionally disturbed elementary students. I hoped to pursue the Peace Corps service in order to gain experience before entering graduate school. In preparation for my application to the Peace Corps I studied French by living abroad in Paris, France. In 2007, I was accepted into the Peace Corps and served as a rural health educator and agriculture volunteer in Senegal, West Africa. Now I am pursuing a Master’s Degree in Agriculture with an emphasis in Food Science and Nutrition, while working full-time for The Goddard School®.

Kathy Olivea - Assistant Director - I am the Assistant Director at The Goddard School®. I achieved my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration Management from the University of Las Vegas. While going to school I worked in child care; I have worked with children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. After graduating, I became a manager at the child care center where I had been teaching. Finally, this past January, I moved to Reno to pursue my Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nevada, Reno. Once I moved to Reno I began working in child care again. I also obtained my substitution license for grades K-12 and have spent some time subbing for the Washoe County School District as well as private schools. Now, I am lucky enough to find myself here at The Goddard School. I have always loved kids and have had a passion for teaching. My teaching philosophy is that a child is like a sponge that wants to absorb anything and everything that you are willing to provide and that is why it is imperative to put the time and dedication into their education.

Tiffany Jackson - Education Director - Welcome to The Goddard School®! I am so excited to have the opportunity to work in a program dedicated to providing quality early childhood experiences for your children. I received my BA in Child Development from California State University, Chico. I have experience in many aspects of early childhood education ranging from preschool teacher to child care resource and referral counselor to program coordinator. In January, I began my two year term as Vice President of the Reno Association for the Education of Young Children. When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time with my son, who is currently in the Joey classroom! I know that choosing a program for your child is a very difficult decision, and I am so glad you chose us!

Miss. Nina - Assistant Teacher (Floater) - I am very excited to be an assistant teacher at The Goddard School®! Previously, I’ve worked as a camp counselor for 5 summers in New York State as well as an after school program counselor. I am a junior at UNR and studying Elementary Education. I also studied abroad in Adelaide, Australia for one semester in Early Childhood Education which is why I love working here! I am looking forward to working with the children and teachers at The Goddard School®!

Miss Dani - Teacher's Aid - I am a Teacher’s Aid and float between all the classrooms. I was born in Texas, but I’ve grown up in Sparks, Nevada. In June 2009, I will be graduating from Sparks High School with the Millennium Scholarship and pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. Before coming to Goddard, I had previous experience as a swim instructor of all ages. I am so excited to meet all of your children and learn with them in such a clean, professional environment.

Ms. Natalia - Assistant Teacher (Panda Room) - I received my bachelor’s degree in Tourism from Argentina. I moved to New York City and continued my education and graduated with an A.A.S. from Rockland Community College. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children of all ages; as a professional nanny, a preschool teacher, and as a mother of two children. I work as an interpreter for the Washoe County School District and I am planning to go back to school next fall to pursue a B.A. in English to become an ESL teacher for kids. I had the wonderful experience of traveling to 12 different countries around the world and speak 4 languages. I am looking forward to working with your child and I am very happy to be a part of The Goddard School®.

Chelli Motherway - Owner - Ryan and I are proud to be part of The Goddard School®. We recognize that our School will only be as good as our teachers. We are delighted with the teachers that we’ve hired; please look for every opportunity to thank them for their hard work and dedication. We are parents of two children, our son Connor is a Goddard graduate and our daughter Elle is currently in the Polar Bear room. I have a BA in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College and most of my professional career was spent in the area of Human Resource Management. I am truly enjoying my career transition to enriching the lives of children. We have recently moved here from Hudson, Ohio (GO BUCKS!) and are appreciating the Nevada sunshine. Outside of The Goddard School®, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, running, reading a good magazine and relaxing in the outdoors. I want to welcome everyone to our School and I look forward to getting to know each of our children and their families.

Ryan Motherway - Owner - Chelli and I are incredibly excited about and committed to making this School a special place for your child. Please do not hesitate to ask us questions or suggest improvements that we could make to the School. This will only help us make the School better. In regards to my background, I have a wonderful family including my son, Connor and daughter, Elle. I have a BA in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. I spent the last 13 years working in operations management for a large industrial supplier. Outside of The Goddard School®, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, and taking in an occasional college football game on Saturdays.