Welcome To Our Staff Biography Page! -
At The Goddard School® located in Southport we pride ourselves in our teachers!
All of our teachers meet or exceed the requirements of the State of Indiana and local licensing authorities. All of our Lead Teachers have degrees in Education. These degrees include Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Child Psychology. All of our Assistant Teachers have at least their high school diploma and are either working toward a higher degree while working, or have a year or more experience in a childcare center.
All of our teachers have First Aid and CPR certification, background checks, drug screens and Universal Precautions training. Each of our teachers have completed a biography for our Teacher Bio Wall that is on display at our School. The majority of our teachers have been with us for a year or more and are truly invested in our School. Our faculty members are encouraged to continue with their education and training from our corporate office through Goddard University (GSU) classes that are available to our faculty all year. All teachers participate in yearly In-Service days that are scheduled so that outside organizations can train our teachers on necessary state required training and on other important topics. The teachers participate in 12-hours of outside training each year in various areas.
Communication is very important between the parents and our teachers and is enhanced through Daily Activity Reports, periodic progress reports, newsletters and parent information boards. Please stop in at any time to see what our School can offer your child and to meet the teachers in your child's new room!
Ms. Ashley - Ms. Ashley is the Lead Teacher in our Kindergarten classroom! Ashley attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN, and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with many students of all ages, specifically kindergarten through 4th grade. She also has much experience with Special Education. Ashley taught as the lead teacher in our younger preschool classroom for two years before becoming our Kindergarten teacher.
Ms. Milissa Ms. Milissa is our Lead Teacher in the Junior Kindergarten classroom! She just recently received her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She now continuing her education by working toward her Master's Degree.
Ms. Freida - Ms. Freida is our Preschool Room Lead Teacher. She graduated in 2006 with an Associate's in Early Childhood Education from Taylor University. She is currently finishing up her Bachelor's in Christian Education. She loves working with children and bringing great ideas to the classroom.
Ms. Candi - Ms. Candi is the Lead Teacher in our Pre-K classroom! Ms. Candi has been with our School for many years. She has a current Child Development Associate and has enjoyed working with all ages here at our School.
Ms. Melissa Ms. Melissa is the Assistant Teacher in our Pre-K Classroom. She began her education at IUPUI where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She really enjoys interacting with children and watching them learn and grow.
Ms. Colleen Ms. Colleen is the Lead Teacher in our First Steps classroom and has been with us since May 2010. Colleen graduated from Franklin Central High School in 2008 and is currently finishing her Early Childhood Education Degree from Ivy Tech State College! She has always enjoyed working with children. She is so happy to be a part of The Goddard School family!
Ms. Tammy Ms. Tammy is the Assistant Director and spends time in the classrooms with the children whenever she can. She has been with us since 2004! Before coming to The Goddard School located in Southport, she worked in Special Education with children ages kindergarten through fifth grade. She loves teaching children and watching them both learn and grow!
Ms. Marcy Ms. Marcy is our Assistant Teacher in our Pre-Toddler classroom. She attended Vincennes University where she graduated with an Associate's degree in Science. She has been working with children since 1981 and has enjoyed every minute of it.
Ms. Elizabeth Ms. Elizabeth is the Lead Teacher in our First Steps classroom. She attended Hanover College in Southern Indiana where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys helping children learn and grow!
Ms. Ashlie Ms. Ashlie is a Teacher in our Get Set room. She is currently obtaining her CDA. She has much experience in the childcare field and loves working with children. She says, "It is rewarding to know that at the end of the day you taught someone something. Also, the love you receive from a child is truly unconditional."
Ms. Amanda Amanda is an afternoon assistant at The Goddard School. She is currently attending Indiana Bible College as a music major.
Ms. Lindsee Ms. Lindsee is the Assistant Teacher in the Octopus Classroom. She is currently attending college for Elementary Art Education. She loves working with children because she knows that she makes an impression on them every day and she can help them advance in life.
Ms. Mistie Ms. Mistie is our Lead Teacher in our Infant Classroom. She is currently receiving her CDA at Ivy Tech Community College. She has been working with children for the past 10 years. She has a love for children and believes that caring for them is a privilege and an honor.
Ms. Anna Ms. Anna is an Afternoon Assistant here at The Goddard School. She graduated from Roncalli High School and has an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Ivy Tech Community College. She loves working with children because they are always full of surprises.
Ms. Megan K. Our Director Megan has been with our School since 2008. She graduated from Franklin Central High School and she is currently finishing her degree in Early Childhood Education. First starting here at The Goddard School, she was in the Turtle Room, transitioned to the Seahorse Room, filled in the Lobster Room, assisted in the Beluga Room and lead in the Octopus Room.
Ms. Jennifer - Jennifer, along with her parents, own The Goddard Schools located in Southport, Westfield and Fishers! Her background is in business, but she loves to work with children, which is why she went into the Early Childhood Education field! She is married and her husband, Chris, and she has two children and two dogs. In her spare time, she loves to go to the gym to work out and read books. She also enjoys going to Disney World! Being there makes her feel like a child all over again! She enjoys feeling that way and strives for the children at The Goddard School located in Southport to feel the same way!