Jim Rupple Owner - After 35 years in the corporate arena, using my Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, I decided it was time for a change. I spent my professional career constructing buildings and serving the people who occupy them. I was responsible for maintenance, security, travel, environmental issues, office services and cafeteria services just to name a few. When I left Philips Medical Systems, the campus I built housed 1,800 employees. When the opportunity to own a Goddard School presented itself, it combined my love for children and coaching skills.

Ms. Lissa, Director - Ms. Lissa has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 25 years in a variety of settings. She owned her own preschool for 12 years, taught in childcare centers, ran her own in-home daycare, taught elementary school and has five children of her own. Ms. Lissa has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Seattle University. She is excited to work at The Goddard School where she believes provides the highest quality of care possible to children.

Miss Robyn, Assistant Director - In August of 2003, Miss Robyn graduated with honors from Florida State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and a minor in Psychology. In addition to attending classes at FSU, Miss Robyn was a member of the Seminoles’ softball team and in her Junior year had the opportunity to compete in the College World Series. Her child-related work experience includes three years teaching and managing at a childcare center, supervising at a summer day camp and being on staff at several summer and athletic day camps. Miss Robyn is excited about the opportunity to work with your children and create a safe, fun, caring and positive learning experience for them.

Miss Rasheda, Lead Teacher- Infant - Miss Rasheda has worked in childcare for over ten years. As a teenager, she babysat and volunteered in her church's AWANA program. Miss Rasheda's first job was as a floater at a local daycare when she was 17. Since then, she has filled every role in childcare from Health and Safety Coordinator to Teacher's Assistant, and of course, Lead Teacher. In the spring of 2008, Miss Rasheda received her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Everett Community college. The best part of teaching for Miss Rasheda is what she learns from the children. She is excited to welcome you to our school and work with you in the Infant room.

Miss Jin, Assistant Teacher Infant Room Ms. Jin is our Infant room teacher. She received her Early Childhood Assistant certificate from Ewings Canada Academy of Business and Technology. She had worked at University of Toronto‘s Early Learning Center before moving to Seattle. When she was in Canada, Ms. Jin also taught Mandarin in a Chinese Sunday School.

Miss Kirbi, Lead Teacher - First Steps - Miss Kirbi has an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and has worked with children since 2001. In the spring of 2009 she returned to school to earn her Early Childhood Education certificate and later a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Miss Lana, Assistant Teacher - Pre-Toddler Lana has been working at The Goddard School since April of 2011. After graduating high school, her first job was at a childcare center. She found herself captivated by the children’s natural sense of wonder and decided she wanted to choose a career related to Early Childhood Development. Lana has 15 years experience in Early Childhood Education and is currently attending Everett Community College where she is working on completing her Associates Degree. She is delighted to be a part of the Goddard School community and eagerly waits to see what adventures the children have in store for her each day.

Miss Anja, Lead Teacher - Pre-Toddler Anja received her BA in Communication studies back in 2001 from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Anja's experience includes working part time for the YMCA in their childcare department. It was there that she discovered her true passion was working with children. A few years later, she decided to go back to school and pursue a career change, graduating in 2011 with her ME in Special Education. Anja's children attend our School. Anja is very excited to be at The Goddard School and to be your child's lead teacher. She looks forward to providing your children with a safe and loving environment that will encourage them to explore all areas of personal growth.

Miss Kelsie, Lead Teacher - Toddler- Kelsie has worked at The Goddard School since April of 2010. Before coming to The Goddard School she was a nanny and felt that being a part of a child’s growth is something very special. Kelsie graduated from Marysville Pilchuck High School and continued her education at Everett Community College receiving her Associates in Arts and Science. She is currently continuing her education with Western Governors University. When she is finished, she will have earned her Bachelors in Special Education.

Miss Brittany, Assistant Teacher - Toddler Miss Brittany is the Assistant Teacher in the Toddler class. She has been with The Goddard School located in Snohomish since October 2010. After graduating high school she attended Lake Washington Technical College as a full time student as well as working full time for a local childcare center. She loves working with children. She loves all the energy children come in with every day. She enjoys watching them grow and learn every minute of every day.

Miss Becky, Lead Teacher in Get Set Becky is the Lead Teacher for the Get Set classroom. Becky has over 20 years experience working with children. She has a passion to provide a fun and nurturing environment that meets each child’s individual needs through hands on activities. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business with a specialization in Finance. Prior to completing her Bachelor’s she received her Occupational Education certificate in Early Childhood Education from Joshua Tree Community College. She is also currently in the process of completing her Child Development Associate certificate.

Miss Bethel, Assistant Teacher - Get Set Miss Bethel (aka Miss Bubbles) is the new Assistant Teacher for the Get Set class. She has been working with children since the age of ten when her mom had twins. She comes from a big family with 8 children, and has been working with children for over 10 years. Throughout high school and college, she worked at many different childcare facilities, preschools and many summers as a camp counselor. She received her AA in 2006 and then in 2011 she graduated with her BFA in Graphic Design. She has always love children, and being from a big family, it just comes naturally.

Miss Karen, Lead Teacher - Preschool - Miss Karen has worked in childcare since 1999. She has an Associate's degree in Sociology and additional credits in Early Childhood Education. She has experience as a teacher as well as a tutor for Spanish, phonics, reading, math and music in a childcare center. She also has experience as a program specialist, assistant director and director.

Miss Jacqueline, Assistant Teacher in Preschool 1 Miss Jacqueline has worked with children for 15 years. As a teenager she babysat and over the years has worked for various daycares, summer camps, other preschools, volunteered at local elementary schools and been a nanny for several years. She has her BS degree in General Social Science with a Minor in Psychology, and is currently working towards her AA degree in Early Childhood Education. Jacqueline loves children and is very excited to join The Goddard School!

Ms. Joanne, Lead Teacher - Preschool 2 - Ms. Joanne moved from the Spokane area to be closer to my children and grandchildren. She is very excited to be a part of the teaching faculty at The Goddard School located in Snohomish and looks forward to working with your child. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a major in Early Childhood. Ms. Priolo received her degree from USC-Coastal Carolina College. She has taught preschool for the past 24 years at several different centers.

Miss Rachael,  Assistant Teacher in Preschool 2 Rachael is the assistant for Preschool 2. Rachael is originally from Eugene, Oregon and moved to Snohomish shortly before beginning work here at The Goddard School in April 2010. Rachael attended Oregon State University and completed her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus on Early Childhood Development Education. Rachael's previous work experience includes working in the Title Reading program at the Elementary level as well as several summers as a camp counselor.

Miss Jessica: Lead Teacher Preschool 3 - Jessica is very excited to be the new Lead Teacher in our Preschool 3 room. She was previously the Assistant Teacher in our Pre-Kindergarten classroom. Jessica considers herself a lifelong learner and is energized to see the progress children make on a daily basis. Jessica has been working with children all her life. She has done a lot of babysitting, worked as a summer camp leader for the Boys and Girls Club and as a Volunteer Mentor Program Coordinator at Long Beach BLAST (Better Learning After School Today). Jessica received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Idaho State University. She used her degree and gained a world of experience when she worked in Long Beach, California, for a non-profit organization recruiting, training and placing mentors for children in the Long Beach School system. The she decided to go to school to pursue a degree in Elementary Education at the University of Idaho and completed her student teaching in the Seattle area and was delighted to join our fabulous faculty at The Goddard School. She looks forward to many more experiences and opportunities working with children.

Mr. Brian, Assistant Teacher in Pre-K Stars

Miss Kathi, Lead Teacher - Pre-K - Miss Kathi is a graduate of WWU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. She has worked in the Edmonds, Snohomish and Anchorage school districts. She was the director of an in-home childcare in Alaska for six years. She also owned a small preschool in Snohomish for five years.

Miss Rebecca, Assistant Teacher in Team Pre-K Rebecca is the assistant in our Pre-K classroom. This is her second year at our school. Last year, Rebecca taught in our Preschool 3 classroom. Her previous experience includes being a lead teacher for four years in the Pre-K room at a Goddard School in Worthington, Ohio. Rebecca spent the last year in Norway, where she taught at the Oslo International School. Rebecca earned her master’s degree in art education from the Ohio State University. She greatly enjoys teaching visual art, but early in her career discovered how much she loves working with children of the preschool age. She now uses her background in art to enrich her teaching style in the hopes of making learning more exciting and interactive for the children.

Miss Pam, Program Support Ms. Pam has been with The Goddard School since January 2009. She has lived in Snohomish since 2005 and has two teenage daughters. Ms. Pam assists in all classrooms, has some administrative duties, and enjoys greeting and talking to the children and parents. Prior to working at The Goddard School, she was the primary care provider for a child with Down Syndrome for 6 years, worked as a teacher assistant for Bethel School District's Special Needs Preschool and has spent numerous hours as a PTA Officer and volunteer, as well helped in coaching softball for her girls. She has also followed her passion for gardening by working at Pine Creek Nursery in Monroe.