Faculty - Our faculty is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who are able to use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way. Each Goddard School’s faculty is made up of warm and nurturing teachers with a combination of formal education and experience. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share, or providing preschoolers with a variety of enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six weeks to six years.

Goddard School teachers are:

• Selected for their ability to engage children warmly in the learning process through the use of effective and unique lesson plans.
• Required to fulfill education and experience requirements.
• Provided opportunities to participate in Goddard Systems University (GSU). GSU has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
• Required to complete an exclusive training series developed specifically for Goddard School teachers. This unique program coaches teachers in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, developmental guidelines and enrichment programs.

Ron Herman – Owner Ron has an MBA and after working as senior management for a number of years in manufacturing, he started his second career by opening his first Goddard School in Mason, Ohio in January 1996. Currently both of Ron’s daughters operate their own Goddard Schools. Ron is highly dedicated to provide a warm, loving, safe, fun and educational environment where children can have fun, become well rounded, and learn so that they can be successful in the future. 

Ms. Tara - Operations Director
Ms. Tara is our Operations Director, and since 1996 has consistently devoted her professional career to the development of young children. Tara is a licensed Childcare Director in the State of Texas. Her seventeen years of personal and professional experience with children of all ages has allowed her to develop excellent skills in decision-making and follow-through, and polished her charismatic personality with integrity, sincerity and a genuine concern for the children in her care. Tara’s proven people skills have enabled her to work successfully within the community to guide The Goddard School toward achieving our goal of laying a strong foundation for our children. 

Ms. Ebony B. - Curriculum Coordinator
Ms. Ebony Is the Curriculum Coordinator for the entire school. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Education. Ms. Ebony has worked as a preschool teacher for over four years before joining our family.  She has worked with children for seven years and what she enjoys most about working with children is being able to teach them new things and seeing the excitement on their faces when they have accomplished new things.

Ms. Marie H. - Lead Teacher - Infants
Ms. Marie is currently enrolled in classes in pursuit of a CDA (Child Development Associate). When asked what she enjoys most about working with children she replied, “Keeping them happy with lots of TLC!” Her favorite children's book is Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire.  Marie has fifteen years of experience in childcare.

Ms. Tamika G. - Assistant Teacher - Infant With four years of experience, Tamika has worked with various ages as a preschool teacher and in after-school programs. She is currently enrolled in college.

Ms. Janet J. - Lead Teacher - Get Set
Ms. Janet is a Lead Get Set Teacher. She has been working with children since 1990. Ms. Janet is now pursuing her CDA. She really enjoys providing care for children and their families. She believes The Goddard School is well designed, equipped and staffed to provide the best quality care for young children. She provides a calm, nurturing, joyful and enriching environment to help children thrive.

Ms. Rachel G. - Lead Teacher - Preschool
Ms. Rachel is a Lead Teacher in our Preschool program. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood. She loves working with children and enjoys seeing them achieve their own personal milestones. She has seven years of experience working with children ranging from eighteen months to pre-kindergarten age.

Ms. Mariah E. – Lead Teacher – Pre-Kindergarten With two years of experience, Mariah enjoys working with children when she gets to share the experience of learning and discovering something new with them. She loves their energy and enthusiasm!  Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree and a Region 4 ACP in Education K-12.

Ms. Cynthia - Assistant Teacher - After-School
Ms. Cynthia is currently attending college to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood. Cynthia tells us, "What I love most about being a part of the Goddard family is making a positive difference in a child's life and in their development."

Ms.Serina. M - Lead Teacher - Floater
Ms. Serina is a Lead First Steps Teacher at our School. She has her CDA (Child Development Associate). Her five years of experience includes working with toddlers. She enjoys spending time with her family and exploring art. Ms. Serina looks forward to exploring art with your child.