Brian, Owner I have a BS in Biology from Rockhurst University and a Master of Business Administration from The Olin School of Business at Washington University.
Amy, Director Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Family Development with a minor in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Level III NC Early Childhood Administrative Credential
Experience: Amy began teaching preschool in 2000 and has been working with Goddard Schools since 2001. She has been the Director at Goddard in Cornelius since 2011 and she enjoys working with all the children and families in the school.
Kristen, Assistant Director Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Family Development from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Experience: Kristen has been working at The Goddard School in Cornelius since 2010. She loves to see the joy and excitement on a child's face when they learn something new.
Suzanne, Assistant Director Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University; Level III NC Early Childhood Administrative Credential
Experience: Suzanne has been working at Goddard in Cornelius since the school opened in 2001. She loves to play with the children in all the classrooms and enjoys getting to know all the families at Goddard.
Geneva, Lead Teacher Classroom: Infants
Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mitchell Community College
Experience: Geneva has been working at Goddard in Cornelius since 2007. She absolutely adores working in the infant classroom and she gives her utmost respect to the infants in her class.
Theresa, Lead Teacher Classroom: Infants
Education: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development from Central Piedmont Community College
Experience: Theresa has 16 years experience working with children of all ages. She loves working with children because it keeps her young at heart.
Anna, Lead Teacher Classroom: Toddlers
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development from Appalachian State University
Experience: Anna has 2 years experience working with children. She feels like she gets the opportunity to be a positive influence on their lives and as a result the children bring joy to her life.
Angela, Lead Teacher Classroom: Two Year Olds
Education: Graduating in 2019 with an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Experience: Angela has 1 year experience teaching young children. She works with kids because she enjoys seeing their little personalities come to life.
Courtney, Lead Teacher Classroom: Two Year Olds
Education: Associate's Degree with a focus on Early Childhood Education and currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
Experience: Courtney has 3 years experience working with young children. She enjoys working with kids because she loves watching them grow and learn on a daily basis.
Brina, Lead Teacher Classroom: Preschool
Education: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from East Stroudsburg University
Experience: Brina has 8 years experience working with young children. She loves working with children because their happiness is so infectious.
Nina, Lead Teacher Classroom: Preschool
Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Development from Columbus State Community College
Experience: Nina has been working a the Goddard School in Cornelius since 2010 but she has been working with children since 2004. She likes being able to learn new things on a daily basis and discover new wonders through the eyes of the children in her class.
Rhonda, Lead Teacher Classroom: Preschool
Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mitchell Community College and Criminal Justice Associate Degree from Central Piedmont Community College
Experience: Rhonda has been working at The Goddard School in Cornelius since 2002. She enjoys spending time with the children in her class and watching their knowledge expand on a daily basis.
Debora, Lead Teacher Classroom: Transitional Kindergarten
Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mitchell Community College
Experience: Debora has been working at The Goddard School in Cornelius since 2004. She loves that she has the opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the children in her class and works daily to ensure the children are getting the best education possible.
Stacey, Lead Teacher Classroom: Transitional Kindergarten
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with a Minor in Psychology from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey as well as Early Childhood Teaching Credentials
Experience: Stacey has been teaching at The Goddard School since 2016 and has 10 years experience teaching preschool. She teaches children because there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child's eyes light up with pride and excitement when they learn something new.
Jo, Lead Teacher Classroom: After School
Education: North Carolina Early Childhood Teaching Credential
Experience: Jo has been working at The Goddard School in Cornelius since 2003 but has been working with children since 1988. She is always willing to help in any age group and loves to read to the children.
Sharon, Assistant Teacher Classroom: Infants
Education: North Carolina Early Childhood Teaching Credential
Experience: Sharon has been working at the Goddard School in Cornelius since 2006. She loves being a part of a child's first months of life and delights in working with the young infants.
Jazmin, Assistant Teacher Classroom: Infants
Education: Associate's Degree from Central Piedmont Community College
Experience: Jazmin has 1 year experience working with young children. She loves working with children because seeing the world through their eyes gives perspective on how precious and meaningful life truly is.
Courtney, Assistant Teacher Classroom: Toddlers
Education: Currently pursuing her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Experience: Courtney has 1 year experience working with young children. She loves working with children because they bring joy and something new to her life everyday which keeps her life exciting!
Tabitha, Assistant Teacher Classroom: Toddlers
Education: Early Childhood Teaching Certificate from Central Peidmont Community College
Experience: Tabitha has over 2 years experience working with young children. Her favorite thing about working with young children is watching them grow into themselves.
Kasey, Assistant Teacher Classroom: Preschool
Education: North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials
Experience: Kasey has been working at The Goddard School since 2016 and has an additional 3 years experience teaching young children. She works with children because they bring her joy and make her smile everyday!
Jessica, Assistant Teacher Classroom: Transitional Kindergarten
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Elizabeth City State University
Experience: Jessica has been at The Goddard School since 2016 and has 5 years experience teaching young children. She enjoys working with children because of their innocence, loving nature, and the fact that they are an open canvas that we are able to help mold into awesome people who will someday run our society.
Alexandra, Assistant Teacher Classroom: Transitional Kindergarten
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Experience: Alex has 20 years experience working with preschool and elementary age children. Her passion is working with children because they give her great joy, free laughs and a sense of purpose in life.