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!

Say Hello to Mr. Zach our school Manager! Zach has many responsibilities and cares deeply about keeping the school safe. He is easy to recognize with a big smile and contagious laugh. Zach has several hobbies, including golf, and making room for Star Wars collections. When away from the school, he enjoys traveling with his family.

Mandee has been part of our faculty since January 2011 and plays a vital role as Operations Director at The Goddard School in Buckeye. She likes to be silly around children, and encourage them to use their imagination. Her favorite quote is, "Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever" by Walt Disney. Mandee loves visiting Disneyland every chance she gets, and enjoys spending time with her family and her 4 cuddly 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 part of our team, assisting in office operations and ensuring a wonderful environment for all of our students. Melissa has a very gentle and caring nature. Her favorite children's book is "The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas. 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

Brie is our Cuddly Calves 1 year old teacher. She has worked at Goddard for almost 3 years with the toddler aged children. Brie has a very soft and sweet personality which is perfect for the little ones. One of her biggest strengths is comforting the children and helping them with their big transition to the class. It makes her so happy when her students learn to say new words. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her sisters.

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

Ms. Erma is our friendly lead teacher in the two year old class. She has worked at the Goddard School for over 6 years! One of her favorite things to do is create a special bond with each student and help them build self-confidence. Ermalinda explains, it makes her so happy when the students learn new skills and share them with their families. Ermalinda teaches her two year old students with gentle kindness, and patience. Feel free to stop by her class, she is always happy to meet your little ones.

Ms. Cierra, is our very sweet and loving 2 to 3 year old teacher. She ensures her classroom is cozy and feels just like home for her students. Her favorite part about being a teacher is the opportunity to make a positive impact on their lives. She loves reading to her class and making story time extra special for them.

Ms. Melanie teaches the three year old children in the Bouncing Bunnies Preschool class, and has been with Goddard since 2021. When you enter the Bunnies classroom, be prepared to have fun with lots of energy! Her favorite part about being a teacher is being creative with her students and finding ways to make them more confident within themselves. She also does an amazing job introducing words in other languages for her class to practice. On her free time she enjoys painting, baking and spending time with her husband and cats.

Meet Ms. Nicole, our Preschool teacher in the Frolicking Foals class. Nicole has taught preschool for over 6 years. She loves the everyday conversations and interactions she shares with the children. She enjoys having dance time and watching the children have fun! When away from the school she likes to watch movies and create crafts.

Ms. Graciela, aka MS. GG, is our Pre- Kindergarten teacher in the Cheerful Chicks class. She has worked at Goddard for over three years. We love that she is a very calm and organized teacher. Her favorite thing to do with her class is Science experiments. Graciela loves Snoopy, and on her free time she loves spending time with her husband watching movies.

Ms. Rebecca is our awesome Pre-kindergarten teacher in our Kindly Kids class! She has several years experience working with children. Each morning, she welcomes every student with a big smile and a huge amount of encouragement. She is a genuine, caring person who loves to see her students overcome challenges and learn something new. When away from the school, she enjoys taking walks and going to new restaurants.