Mrs. Ellen graduated with a Bachelors Degree in International Business from Arkansas State University. She has always been passionate about education and the development of young people and comes from a long line of educators and administrators. She and her husband Matt have 3 children; Morgan, Mary Hannah, and Maddie. In her spare time, you can most likely find her volunteering and coaching her children's teams or at the ballpark cheering them on!

Mrs. Ashley graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from The University of Arkansas. She taught for ten years at the elementary level in Fayetteville and Springdale school districts prior to working at The Goddard School. As a Kindergarten teacher, she developed a passion for understanding how children learn from a very young age and how we can better prepare them for success in school. She and her husband David have 4 children; Lexi, Ayden, Hudson, and Duke. She enjoys watching her children play sports and spending summers on the lake.

Mrs. Lynn has twenty years of experience working in child care. She studied Early Childhood Education, obtained her CDA and has been a credentialed Center Director. She is an advocate for children of all ages. She and her husband Chris have two grown children and five dogs! In her spare time she enjoys road trips, family time, and hunting for deals at flea markets and thrift stores.

Ms. Tessa is from this area and grew up in West Fork, Arkansas. She graduated from University of the Ozarks in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and a minor in Psychology. She has experience with both Pre-K and Kindergarten and taught for six years at the middle school age level. She realized her true passion is with younger children and is so excited to grow with The Goddard School. In her free time, Ms. Tessa loves making Target runs and spending time outdoors with her husband and daughters.

Ms. Dana grew up in Central Arkansas and just recently moved to Tontitown and is so thrilled to be a part of the Goddard Family! She homeschooled her three (now adult) daughters K-12, launched a 40+ family co-op, and was on staff for several years as Children’s Ministry Director at her church in Sherwood. Before joining Goddard, she was a personal nanny for two different families in Little Rock and is passionate about children and the whole education process, especially involving early childhood learning. In her spare time, Ms. Dana enjoys reading, being outside, getting together with family and friends, and being “Nana” to her two granddaughters.

Ms. Gabby is from Austin, Texas and moved to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas. She graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. She began working with children at a young age while babysitting and nannying, during this time her love for early childhood education grew. In her free time, you can find her spending time with family, friends, or her dog!

Ms. Abby is originally from Mountain Home, Arkansas. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a minor in Child Services. Ms. Abby has over four years of experience working with young children, from infants to five-year-olds, with her most recent year spent as a lead preschool teacher. She is passionate about creating a warm, structured environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. When she’s not teaching, Ms. Abby enjoys spending time outdoors, being with family and friends, and loving on her fur babies. She is thrilled to continue helping little learners grow, explore, and reach their full potential!

Ms. Anna Claire is from Fayetteville, AR, where she has lived her whole life. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in education. She came to Goddard with 6 years of experience working with children of all ages and has been part of the Goddard School for more than two years. She loves helping children learn and grow. In her free time, Anna Claire enjoys spending time with family and friends and cheering on the Razorbacks. She is so excited to have your child in her class!

Ms. Ashley has been working in the infant classrooms here at Goddard over the past couple of months and is looking forward to creating her own nurturing environment for her students. She has experience working with both infants and toddlers and loves watching students reach new milestones. She has a daughter named Charlotte in our Preschool program and enjoys being able to come to work with her daughter. Ms. Ashley and her husband prioritize spending time with their daughter and creating lasting memories. She also volunteers in her church nursery. 

Ms. Bailey is the Appaloosa’s lead teacher. She lived in Paragould, AR before moving to Fayetteville to pursue a career in teaching! She has been at Goddard West for two years now, prior to that she was a toddler teacher at a private Christian preschool. Her favorite thing about teaching is watching her students’ personalities blossom as they grow in her classroom and forming meaningful connections with each of them. In her free time, you can most likely find her at a coffee shop, thrifting, or in a yoga class!

Ms. Callie has ten years of experience in early childhood education in both classroom and training rolls. She has a Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and certification in early childhood education from Tennessee State University. She loves the opportunity to make each day a new adventure in learning for both her own young children and her students. She loves seeing all of the firsts that accompany working with young children. In her spare time she enjoys exploring the outdoors, crafting and spending time with family.

Ms. Chloe is a mom of three with over 6 years of childcare experience. Her journey started with babysitting and blossomed when she became a mother, where she embraced a strong understanding of child development and the significance of patience, empathy, and compassion. She treats every child with the same care she gives her own, and it’s a priority to her that she creates a safe, encouraging environment where her students can learn and thrive. She is currently working toward a degree in psychology to continue expanding her ability to support her students’ progressive needs, both educationally and emotionally. When she is not teaching, you can find her gardening, reading, and spending quality time outdoors with her little ones.

Ms. Kailee is currently a student at NWACC pursuing her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education, she also plans to get her Masters degree in Special Education. She prefers the outdoors, if it’s warm! Her favorite way to spend free time is family game nights and cuddles with her dogs. She has worked with children for six years and couldn’t imagine doing anything different.

Ms. Kayla is from Houston, Texas and graduated from the University of Arkansas. She believes that creativity is at the heart of learning. Her goal is to inspire students to think outside the box and express themselves in unique ways. She encourages her students to explore their ideas and challenge their imaginations. In her free time she loves to play with her puppy, go for walks and watch her favorite tv shows!

Ms. Keesa has been working with children for the past eleven years. In her previous position she worked with Pre-K students providing small group learning and dyslexia intervention. She has an Associate Degree of Applied Science from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She has three teenagers at home. She loves working with young children and watching them learn and grow. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and watching Netflix.

Ms. Kelsey has been a part of Goddard Fayetteville West since we opened in June of 2021. She has taught Pre-K and Preschool aged children for twelve years. She also has experience with private teaching elementary-aged kids. Kelsey studied Psychology at Northwest Arkansas Community College and attended Montessori Teacher Training where she received over 1200 hours of training. Mrs. Kelsey brings a Montessori education background, Conscious Discipline philosophies, and a passion for teaching and modeling kindness to her students. She loves to create a "home away from home" atmosphere in the classroom. You will hear her students refer to their class as their "school family". Outside of school she has a love for writing, music, and going on adventures with her husband and two dogs. She is also a die- hard San Francisco 49ers fan.

Ms. Kiara graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education Studies from the University of Arkansas in 2016. She comes to the Goddard School with five years of experience in early childhood education. Kiara loves working with children and watching them grow and complete developmental milestones. When she is not teaching, she enjoys cooking and doing outdoor activities with her son Kyree!

Mrs. Laura graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, minoring in Psychology. She comes to Goddard with over fourteen years experience. Her past professions include, Live-in Nannying, Childcare teacher for Infants to Pre-K, In- home care, a water safety teacher and swim coach. She loves playing and working with children of all ages, helping them work through their milestones and their personal challenges. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, gardening, painting, home repairs, and tending to the chickens. She also loves playing board games and movie nights with her family.

Ms. Maddie plans on attending NWACC to pursue her childhood dream of becoming an Elementary teacher. She has been working with children for four years babysitting, nannying throughout high school, and is so excited to be a part of The Goddard School! In her free time she loves reading, anything with arts and crafts, and spending as much time as she can with her blended family of seven brothers and sisters. She would rather be outside as much as possible but enjoys her days in with her chameleon and their many houseplants!

Ms. Rachael grew up in Southern California and has been teaching in child care centers for over 20 years. This includes working with children that have special needs. It's very rewarding for her to see children grow and develop individually and see their beautiful minds at work. She moved to northwest Arkansas eight years ago with her daughter and husband. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies, listening to music, reading and getting together with friends and family. She is working towards furthering her education in child development and is so excited to be a part of The Goddard Schools.

Ms. Sagely is a dedicated early childhood educator with a passion for nurturing young minds. A lifelong resident of Farmington, she brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Mustangs 2 classroom. Witnessing the joy of learning, from curiosity to independent exploration, deeply inspires her. Ms. Sagely is a devoted mother to Eden, who attends our Pintos 3 classroom. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and exploring the outdoors.

Ms. Taryn is a dedicated early childhood educator who loves helping young children grow and learn. Raised in a lively home with six siblings, she developed a caring, nurturing spirit early on—something that now shines through in her teaching. Her work in the church nursery gave her hands-on experience with toddlers and sparked her love for early education. Later, as an infant teacher, she gained a deeper understanding of child development and effective teaching strategies. Ms. Taryn is also a proud mom to a young son, who is her entire world and inspires her every day. She believes every child deserves a strong start, and she’s thankful to bring her passion and experience to the Goddard School of Fayetteville West, where she helps nurture the next generation.

Ms. Taylor grew up in Siloam Springs, AR and now lives with her family in Fayetteville. She worked in childcare for four years before starting her eight-year career in the corporate world working for JB Hunt. She recently decided to make a change and get back to what she truly loves the most-working with children! Her goal is to foster an environment that nourishes curiosity, instill a love for learning and empower each child while making a positive impact on their lives. In her free time, Ms. Taylor enjoys spending time with her family. On the weekends you can find her at a dance competition, or at the lake or pool. She loves to bake, and her favorite pastime is watching a movie with popcorn. A routine peloton ride followed by coffee is a morning must. She is thrilled to be a part of the Goddard Family.

Ms. Joyce is originally from Southern California. She ran an in home child care for ten years, ages infant to three years. In addition, she has nineteen years of experience working with preschool students. She has two grown children and one granddaughter. She loves spending time with family and friends and taking long walks with her dog, Lily. She feels very blessed to be a part of The Goddard School.

Ms. Tammy has been working with children for over twenty years, from Infants to Toddlers. She is a lover of all animals and currently has five dogs and one cat. She loves to paint, garden and do everything crafty. She is a grandmother of three, a mother of three and a pastor's wife. She feels truly blessed to work with children!

Mrs. Kaitlyn graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Henderson State University and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Arkansas Tech University. She taught kindergarten for eleven years in several Northwest Arkansas school districts before joining The Goddard School staff. She is excited for the opportunity to play a role in preparing students with the skills they need to be ready and successful in their kindergarten year. Mrs. Kaitlyn and her husband have two children; Parker and Brooks. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, attending concerts, and spending time with family.