Jennifer Zapata- Owner and Business Operator - I am the proud co-owner of The Goddard School located in West Goshen since its inception in October of 2001! Myself, along with my identical twin sister, Michelle, both graduated from Villanova with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Since we were teenagers, our dream was to own a "daycare" because of our love for children! Now, even better, we are proud to say that we own and operate a licensed "Preschool" with degreed and certified teachers providing the best quality care! The experience has been a dream come true!
Miss Lori - Director of Education - I am a member of the management team at The Goddard School located in West Goshen. I graduated with a dual Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from East Strousburg University. Upon graduation, I started my career working in the Get Set program with toddlers. I was one of the first team of four teachers hired when this Goddard opened. Now, close to five years later, I share my time between the Pre-K classroom and my responsibilities as Director of Curriculum, overseeing the educational programming and children's transitions. In my spare time, I enjoy going to the beach, reading a great book and creating scrapbooks of memorable moments!
Miss Michelle - Director of Operations - I am a graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I also hold my Nursery and Kindergarten certification. I have been with The Goddard School located in West Goshen since March of 2002. I began my career working in the Pre-Toddler and Toddler program before joining the management team as Director of Quality Assurance. I am very happy to be a member of Goddard's team and enjoy working with our families and children! When I am not at work, I enjoy reading a good book, going to the beach and spending quality time with my family and friends.
Miss Kim C. - Get Set Teacher - I have worked at The Goddard School located in West Goshen for over a year. I love working with the children in the Laughing Lions classroom, especially because I am able to use my teacher certification in Kinesiology. I enjoy running and playing games with the two-year-old children. I currently live in Parkside and enjoy spending time with my family.
Miss Laura M. - Floater - I am very excited to be a part of The Goddard School located in West Goshen. I graduated from Neumann College with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I have worked in other preschool environments with kindergartners and toddlers. In my spare time I enjoy reading, swimming, dining out and shopping with my friends. I look forward to meeting the children and families!!!
Miss Megan D. - Jr. K Teacher - I am the Co-Lead in the oldest Preschool classroom. I have worked at The Goddard School located in West Goshen for over three years! I have my degree in Elementary Education from Cabrini College and my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Harcum College. In my spare time, I enjoy playing on my softball team! I love reading The Diary of a Worm with the children in the Preschool class.
Miss Caroline - Accreditations Director - I have always loved children! It began when I ran my own babysitting service at the age of thirteen. I worked for many different families and sometimes even had to contract out my friends! I have always known that I would be a teacher. I attended Bloomsburg University and received my degree in Elementary Education. While attending Bloomsburg, I met my husband and we have been married for eleven years. We are the proud parents of a very active eight-year-old son. I have been fortunate in my career to have had many positive teaching experiences in both the elementary school and in the Early Education field. I have been a Teacher, Team Leader and Assistant Director. Being the Consulting Director of The Goddard School located in West Goshen will allow me to accomplish many things and still be able to spend time with my first true love: children!
Miss Jenn V. - Preschool Teacher - I am very happy to join the Goddard family in West Goshen this year. In 2004, I graduated from Saint Joseph’s University where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary/Special Education. I then went on to complete my Master’s degree in Special Education, with a concentration on Reading. For the last two years, I worked at ELF Childcare in Collingdale, Pennsylvania. While I was there I received experience in the one-, two- and five-year-old rooms. Some of my hobbies include reading and swimming. I am excited to work with the children and get to know their families.
Miss Melissa B. - Jr. K Teacher - I am very excited to be a part of the team at The Goddard School located in West Goshen! I graduated from Mount Aloysius College where I majored in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood. I have experience working with children ranging in age from infants to middle school.
Miss Kimmi- Toddler Teacher - I’m excited to be a part of the Eager Elephants classroom. I am a Sociology graduate of The University of Delaware. I have experience working with children of various ages in another Goddard School as well as being a Goddard Graduate myself! In my spare time I enjoy reading and spending time with my dog Tucker. I look forward to meeting all of the children and families at West Goshen!
Miss Dana - Preschool Teacher - I am a recent graduate of Neumann College, where I received a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. I am eager to begin my career here at The Goddard School® working with all the children and families!
Miss Laura S.- Pre-Toddler Teacher - I am a recent graduate of Cabrini College where I earned a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. In my spare time I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends. I am so excited to be a part of the West Goshen Goddard School and am looking forward to meeting and working with all of the families!
Miss Jen L.- Toddler Teacher - My name is Jen and I am a 2010 graduate of Immaculata University where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. I have experience working with young children through my child development courses. In my spare time I enjoy baking, cooking and the great outdoors. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families in West Goshen!
Miss Alisa- Pre Toddler Closer - Hi my name is Alisa, I am a junior at West Chester University and I am majoring in Elementary Education. I also work at The Goddard School located in Horsham over winter and summer breaks. It is very rewarding to me knowing that I was able to change a child’s life even if it’s in the slightest way! During my free time I like to go to the movies, spend time with my family and friends and I really enjoy reading. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families at West Goshen!
Miss Amanda R. - Building Substitute Hi my name is Amanda, I am a senior at West Chester University where I am majoring in Nursing. I have experience working with children in an afternoon school program, as a camp counselor and through babysitting. In my spare time I enjoy reading, baking and dancing. I previously coached the dance team at Strath Haven High School in Wallingford. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families at West Goshen!
Miss Heather C. - Infant Teacher - Hi! My name is Heather and I am pleased to be a part of The Goddard family as an Infant teacher in the Bears classroom. I have over four years' experience in childcare along with over a dozen years of babysitting. I graduated from West Chester University with a double major in Psychology and Women’s Studies and I am currently pursuing a graduate degree in School Counseling at Immaculata University. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my boyfriend and our menagerie of pets. I also enjoy puzzles, exercising, reading, watching movies and spending time with my friends. Thank you for welcoming me to The Goddard School, I look forward to working with you and your children.
Miss Brittany - Preschool Teacher Hi! My name is Brittany and I am a 2010 graduate of West Chester University where I majored in Elementary Education with a minor in Math. I have experience working with children through field experiences and student teaching. In my spare time I enjoy reading, drawing and running. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families at West Goshen!
Miss Dominique - Toddler Teacher Hi! My name is Dominique and I am a 2009 graduate of Temple University where I majored in Broadcasting Telecommunications in Mass Media. I have experience working with young children as a camp counselor for The Salvation Army as well as through babysitting for different families. In my spare time I enjoy dancing, reading and traveling. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families at West Goshen!
Miss Lisa- Preschool Closer
I am a student at West Chester University where I am majoring in Early Grades Preparation. I have experience working with children through my field experiences and Vacation Bible School. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families at West Goshen!
Miss Jamie- Infant Closer
Hi my name is Jamie! I am a Speech Pathology student at Delaware County Community College. I have experience working with young children as a preschool camp counselor and through babysitting. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families at West Goshen!
Miss Ashley- Toddler Teacher Hi! My name is Ashley R. and I’m a 2011 graduate of West Chester University where I majored in Psychology. I have experience working with young children as a volunteer at a local preschool where I assisted the lead teachers as well as SPARC where I worked 1 on 1 with autistic children. In my spare time I enjoy reading, shopping and spending time with my family. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families at the Goddard School located in West Goshen!
Miss Jenn C. - Preschool Closer Hi! My name is Jenn and I’m a student at West Chester University where I’m majoring in Early Grades. I have experience working with young children at a New Jersey Goddard School where I’m originally from. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families at West Goshen!
Miss Kate- Preschool Teacher Hi! My name is Kate and I’m a 2011 graduate of Penn State University where I majored in Secondary Education. I have experience working with older preschool children as a camp counselor. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful children and families at The Goddard School located in West Goshen!
Miss Samantha - Preschool Closer - Hi! My name is Samantha and I am a student at West Chester University where I’m majoring in Early Grades. I have experience working with four- and five-year-old children at a preschool in New Jersey as well as my field placements. In my spare time I enjoy baking, exercising and reading. I look forward to working with all of the families and children at The Goddard School!