Our Teachers

Nicole, one of the school's on-site Co-Owners, grew up in the Cleveland suburb of Hudson, Ohio, and holds an Accounting degree from The Ohio State University. She relocated to Phoenix in 2002 and moved to Verrado in 2011 with her husband, where they now reside with their daughter, son, and their many pets. They are excited for their children to receive the same high-quality Goddard education that they have been providing to so many other West Valley children since 2009! Nicole's favorite children's book is "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss, and when she is not busy at the school, she enjoys hiking, reading, and riding her Peloton bike. She loves knowing that The Goddard School's safe and fun learning environment provides children with the confidence and foundation to help them attain their dreams.

As one of the school's on-site Co-Owners, Beth holds a Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron. She is originally from Macedonia, Ohio, and moved to the Verrado community with her husband and son in 2010. She enjoys walking, reading books, hiking and baking. Her favorite children's book is "Under the Lemon Moon" by Bill Martin Jr. She gets a kick out of the pure honesty that children have. Ask them anything, and you will always get an honest answer!

Mandee has been part of our faculty since January 2011 and plays a vital role as Operations Director at The Goddard School in Buckeye. Her favorite quote is, "Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever" by Walt Disney. Mandee loves visiting Disneyland and enjoys spending time with her family and her 4 dogs.

A native Phoenician, Rachel joined our team in August 2012 and helps manage many facets of the school's daily operations as our Curriculum Director. Her favorite children's book is "Clifford the Big Red Dog" by Norman Bridwell. She enjoys seeing children get excited to learn new things! Rachel loves to visit Disney theme parks and practices photography in her spare time.

Since 2020, Melissa has been a key component to our school, assisting in office operations to create a wonderful environment for all of our students. Her favorite children's book is "The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas. With 17 years of experience, Melissa's favorite part of teaching is watching children learn new things and knowing she had a positive impact on their future. Melissa's defining quote is: "Be silly, be honest, be kind!" - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Breven joined us in 2022 and has proven herself as a caring and dedicated assistant, who has always gone the extra mile to make sure our students feel uplifted. Her favorite children's book is "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown. Aside from the happiness she brings to work everyday, her favorite part of teaching is the ability to watch students develop confidence and evolve their individual personalities. Breven's defining quote is: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Joy has been with us since 2022, and in that time she has cultivated relationships with many of our youngest students and their families. Being away from your infant can be nerve racking, but with Joy our families have found peace and mind that their children are safe and thriving at school. Her favorite book is "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. Her favorite part of teaching is the profound personal fulfillment she finds in the knowledge that she has positively contributed to her students and families. Joy's defining quote is: "The grass is always greener when it's watered!" - Unknown

Since 2016, Lucy has had a vital impact on the growth of all of our students. Bringing over 25 years of childcare experience, she has poured her heart and soul into creating an educational experience that welcomes and encourages the best in each child. Her favorite book is "Babies Love Colors" by Michelle Rhodes-Conway. Her favorite part of being a teacher is creating a nurturing environment that comforts her students and makes them feel at home. Lucy's defining quote is what some call the golden rule: "Treat others the way you want to be treated." - Unknown