Meet Our Goddard Family

Our expertly trained and experienced teachers and staff blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care to help your child have fun while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Careers

If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.

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Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted

Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Expertise & Skills

Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day. 

  • Ms Darlene

    Ms Darlene

    Educational Director
    Darlene has her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Notre Dame College, Philippines. She has also taken credits towards her Masters in Educational Management from Southern Christian College (also in the Philippines) and Associate in Early Childhood Education from Waubonsee Community College in Illinois. Since graduating from college, Darlene has spent her career working with children in various age groups. She has worked as a teacher in both Elementary and Early Childhood levels and worked as a Center Director at a child care facility in Illinois and Arizona prior to joining The Goddard School located in Chandler, AZ. Darlene is pleased to be the Educational Director at The Goddard School and lead the most competent team of teachers. Darlene is here to provide the best education and safety for children. She looks forward to continuing her career with The Goddard School. Darlene joined The Goddard School Chandler in May of 2009.
  • Mrs Cielo

    Mrs Cielo

    Toddler Teacher
    Cielo studied Psychology from Isabela State University in the Philippines. She firmly believes in encouraging children without pressure and giving them the opportunity to learn at their own pace. She gives all the children in her care the love and nurturing that they need. Cielo joined The Goddard School Chandler in January of 2016.
  • Ms Destinee

    Ms Destinee

    Preschool Teacher
    Destinee's teaching philosophy is to teach the children to look out for one another and teach them to take care of everything around them from sharing with others and watch them grow and learn everyday. Destinee wants to see the children's progress with things they couldn't do before. Destinee joined The Goddard School Chandler in 2019.
  • Mrs Ashley

    Mrs Ashley

    Infant Teacher
    Ashley has been working with children in various age groups for many years. She loves creating fun activities for all children in her care. She believes that children are smart and unique in their own way. Ashley worked as a toddler teacher at another Goddard school in Georgia. Ashley joined the Goddard School Chandler in 2011.
  • Mrs Anita

    Mrs Anita

    Pre-K Teacher
    Anita loves working with children and it has been her passion throughout. To her, teaching is not just a profession but it is also a mission to make a positive difference in children's lives. She believes that children are like clay and can be molded by the caring hands of the teacher. Anita joined The Goddard School Chandler in April of 2019.
  • Ms Emma

    Ms Emma

    Infant Teacher
    Emma loves working with children especially with the babies. She worked at another Goddard location prior to joining The Goddard School Chandler.
  • Mrs Lorraine

    Mrs Lorraine

    Infant Teacher
    Lori has her certificate in Child Development Associate. She has more than 25 years of experience teaching and caring for infants and children of all ages in a professional setting. She was brought up in a household with children that her mother cared for. She feels that children are precious and that her first priority is to love and care for them. To Miss Lori, children are true gifts. Lori joined The Goddard School Chandler in 2010.
  • Mrs Maria Dolores

    Mrs Maria Dolores

    Preschool Teacher
    Dolores has been working with children for many years from babysitting abroad and taking care of her grand children. It is her goal to provide children the best care a mother could give. She believes that children have the right to expect fair treatment, respect and multiple opportunities to succeed.
  • Mrs Jamie

    Mrs Jamie

    Two's Teacher
    Jamie received her Associate's degree in Child Development from Mesa Community College. She has worked with children in various age groups for many years. She believes that integrating learning with fun is one of the best way for children to learn. Knowing that she has helped make a difference in a child's life is enough reward for her. Jamie joined The Goddard School Chandler in 2012
  • Mrs Maricel

    Mrs Maricel

    Pre-K Teacher
    Maricel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She has worked at a licensed preschool facility prior to joining The Goddard School. Maricel loves working with children and enjoys creating a fun environment for each child. Maricel joined the Goddard School Chandler in November 2013.
  • Mr Mario

    Mr Mario

    Administrative Assistant
    Mario volunteered his free time working with children in Chandler school district for the past year. He enjoys seeing children learn new things everyday. He believes in giving children something great to imitate. Mr. Mario joined the Goddard School Chandler in July 2014.
  • Ms Nazary

    Ms Nazary

    Toddler Teacher
    Nazary received her Associate Degree in Arts from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. She enjoys working with children and giving the children in her care lots of love. Nazary joined The Goddard School Chandler in 2014.
  • Ms Sulpicia

    Ms Sulpicia

    Infant Teacher
    Fely has been working with children for more than 22 years. She loves creating a fun and learning environment for the children in her care. She enjoys singing, dancing, reading, story telling and art with children. Fely joined The Goddard School Chandler in March of 2015.
  • Ms Susie

    Ms Susie

    Two's Teacher
    Susie attended Phoenix College and received her Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood. She also holds a certificate in Child Development Associate. She has worked with children in various age groups for many years. She loves working with children and enjoys giving them hands on activities. Seeing the children learn and smile makes Miss Susie's effort all worth it. Susie joined The Goddard School Chandler in June of 2012.
  • Ms Jessica

    Ms Jessica

    Two's Teacher
    Jessica has worked with children in various age groups for many years. She believes that children learn better through hands on activities. She loves listening to the children to make them feel valued and loved. Being patient and keeping the children safe is very important to her. Jessica joined The Goddard School Chandler in 2014.
  • Ms Alexis

    Ms Alexis

    Pre-K Teacher
    Ms. Alexis is excited to be a part of the Goddard Family. She enjoys working with young children, especially coming from a large family and being with 7 younger siblings, she finds it rewarding to see every child's growth and success even in little things that they do. She believes that children in general are happy and have such imagination that is unique from each other. She is beyond thrilled to be part of making a difference in children's lives.
  • Ms Jennifer

    Ms Jennifer

    Teacher's Assistant
    Jennifer has been working with children for many years and enjoys spending time with them. She believes that every child learns at their own pace. To her, it is important to try her best to offer every child as much as she can so that they can be at their fullest potential.
  • Ms Sophia

    Ms Sophia

    Teacher
    Sophia has her Associate Degree in General Studies from Chandler Gilbert Community College. She's a mother of 2 and loves working with children. She joined The Goddard School Chandler in 2021.
  • Ms Kimberly

    Ms Kimberly

    Teacher
    Ms. Kim has been working with children in various age groups for more than 25 years. She received her Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education from San Jose City College in California. She believes in embracing the unique personalities of each child and she's hoping to make a positive difference in their lives.
  • Ms America

    Ms America

    Teacher's Assistant
    America enjoys working with children and uses every opportunity she has to make sure that the children are learning skills and enjoying the process. She also loves singing and playing with them. It is her goal to make a positive difference in the lives of the children in her care.
  • Ms Joycelyn

    Ms Joycelyn

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Joycelyn loves working with children and finds it rewarding to make a positive difference in the lives of the children. She works in our one year old program and helps out in other classroom when needed.
  • Mrs Shannon

    Mrs Shannon

    Toddler Co-Teacher
    Shannon received her Early Childhood Diploma from International Correspondence School. She has been working with children in various age groups for many years. She feels that it is important to ensure safety of the children in her care, and provide activities to keep them busy and learning. Shannon joined The Goddard School Chandler in 2016.
  • Mr Todd

    Mr Todd

    Owner
    Todd and his wife Christine are the parents of two young children and recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment.Their family is the basis for the reason that they chose Goddard. They have been residents of the Chandler area for four years and are happy to be able to provide Goddard's outstanding program to the children in their community. "I am excited and proud to be part of Goddard and I am committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children in our neighborhood," adds Todd. Todd received a Bachelor's degree degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. As their new school grows, Christine will eventually join Todd in managing the daily business operations. The Goldberg family enjoys participating in hockey, swimming, golf and figure skating. Todd and Christine are proud parents of Goddard graduates-both of their daughters attended a Goddard School located in Ohio."I think my recent experience as the parents of preschoolers will help me be in touch with and appreciate the needs of our families," adds Todd. Todd would like to extend an invitation to your family to visit them at their beautiful new school in Chandler, introduce you to their incredible faculty, including an Educational Director and tell you all about the Goddard Approach to Learning.
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