Faculty Bios

Saint Johns, FL

Ms. Tammy T. - Tammy has been our Center Director for over two years. She has been well received by both the staff, parents and children. As owners, we are so happy to have her with us. Tammy has a BA/Management degree and has many years of experience in the Child Care industry. Tammy says, "I love working with children and enjoy utilizing my background in management and education. It is my mission to ensure that every child at The Goddard School® has a safe, loving and nurturing educational environment."

Ms. Donna - Ms. Donna is our Assistant Director. She has been involved in the Early Childhood Education field for the past 30 years. Donna's degree is in Early Childhood Education and over the years she has owned and operated her own childcare center, directed The Goddard School and taught Early Childhood Education classes for the State of Florida. Donna states "I am excited to be back at The Goddard School! It is an exceptional program which focuses on the child's complete development - physical, intellectual, emotional and social."

Ms. Carole - Ms. Carole is our Curriculum Specialist. She has a B/S degree in Education and her Master's degree in Learning and Behavioral Disorders. Carole has over 30 years of teaching experience. Carole says "Being part of the Goddard team is a pleasure. Watching the children advance educationally and socially is one of the greatest rewards I receive. I am a firm believer in Goddard's curriculum because it is based on well established research. It is developmentally appropriate and tailored to specific age groups."

Ms. Marilyn - We have been so fortunate to have Ms. Marilyn at our School since it opened in 2004. She is currently a Floater Teacher in our School & spends her time assisting the children in all of the classrooms.  Marilyn has worked with each of our age groups and is loved by every child in our center! She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and English.

Ms. Nena - Ms. Nena has been with us since 2004. Nena came to us from another Goddard School in Pennsylvania. She is the Lead Teacher in the Infant Room and she is also our Spanish Teacher. Ms. Nena has a degree in Graphic Arts and her C.D.A. in Early Childhood Education. Nena says that she thoroughly enjoys working with and caring for children from infants to preschool. "Thank you for sharing your precious children with me."

Ms. Diana - Ms. Diana has been with us since 2006 and she is the Co-Lead Teacher in the Private Pre-K classroom. She has worked with children for more than ten years and has completed her Child Development Associate's degree. Ms. Diana is a loving teacher and she says, "I look forward to teaching and caring for your children as well as preparing them for Kindergarten and providing them with a lifelong love of learning!"

Ms. Kim - Ms. Kim is the Co-Lead Teacher in our Voluntary Pre-K (Mighty Moose) classroom. Ms. Kim is also our Summer Camp Coordinator and we thank her for all of the wonderful camp activities and field trips she organizes for us! She has been with us since 2006. Kim is an excellent teacher who can bring out the best in each of her students. She has a Child Development Associate Degree and has worked in child care since 1979. Ms. Kim says, "I plan to focus on developing proper communication skills, promote strong family values and reinforce good manners as I prepare the students academically for Kindergarten."

Ms. Cathy - Ms. Cathy is the newest addition to our wonderful Goddard faculty. She is the Co-Lead Teacher in our Busy Beavers classroom (18 months to 24+ months). Cathy comes to us from a Montessori background and strives to create a warm, "home-like" educational environment for the children in her classroom. Ms. Cathy is busy working on her C.D.A. and has many years of experience working with children, including having three grown children of her own (all serving our country in the armed forces). We welcome Ms. Cathy to our team!

Ms. Katrena - We feel so fortunate to have Ms. Katrena at our School since 2008. She works so well with the toddlers as the Lead Teacher in the Ready Raccoons classroom and they really are "ready to learn". She is a great teacher and loves children. She has her degree in Early Childhood Education and a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate. Katrena says, "I love working with young children and watching them learn through play. Each day they are discovering something new and making steps towards being eager to learn and loving school."

Ms. Jennifer Ms. Jennifer has been the Lead teacher in the Berry Bears Preschool class for almost a year now.  She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education.  She says, "I enjoy teaching young children and involving them in activities where they can learn through play.  I believe it is very important to make learning fun so that children are motivated to be lifelong learners.  Thank you to all of my Goddard family for giving me the opportunity to positively impact the lives of your children."

Ms. Candice Ms. Candice is the Assistant Teacher in the Berry Bears Preschool class.  She has 45 hours of DCF training.  She says,"I have two beautiful boys that attend The Goddard School.  I love being a mother and I love teaching children.  Reading is very important to me and one of my favorite activities to do with children.  I consider it to be an honor to be able to teach your children and to show them love and encouragement as they grow up and learn about life.  I will do my personal best to make them happy when they come to school each morning."  Candice worked for The Goddard School before she had her children and we are so glad to have her back this year.

Ms. Ronni         Ms. Ronni is wonderful as a co-teacher in our Cuddly Cub classroom (13 months - 18 months). She has been at the Goddard School since 2004.  She has many years of experience working with young children.  Ms. Ronni is a pleasure to have as part of our faculty.  She is warm, loving and nurturing!

Ms. Kelly -
Ms. Kelly is one of our Co-Lead Teachers in the VPK classroom.  She has taught VPK for several years and loves working with the children.  Ms.Kelly has her CDA in early childhood education and many years of experience working with children.  We are thrilled to have her join our Goddard family this school year!