Mr. Scott is an Indiana/ Michigan native who recently relocated to Arizona as the new Owner of The Goddard School Scottsdale (GSS). Scott has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education with over 20 years' experience in the public school system as a teacher and administrator. Scott felt an immediate connection to Goddard’s philosophy of fostering a lifelong love of learning in children through play and inquiry-based teaching, which provides a fun and safe environment for young minds to grow. He is passionate and committed to creating a learning environment where ALL children are welcomed, loved, and nurtured, boasting that every child will be kindergarten ready before Goddard graduation. Scott came energetically with a new vision for the school, which is: to CONNECT children, educators, and parents in a community of TRUST, so that together we can create an educational environment that allows us to THRIVE: Both now and into the future!

Ms. Bettina is originally from Illinois and her family moved to Arizona 7 years ago. Ms. Bettina has 4 children, two young men (28 & 25) and twin young ladies (19). Ms. Bettina has been in the Early Childcare industry for over 25 years as a teacher, Assistant Director and now the Education Co-Director at The Goddard School. Ms. Bettina has Center Directors Certificate and 20 years classroom experience.

Ms. Tally is a mom of 2 and was a teacher at the Goddard School for two years before advancing to her current role of Director of Operations for the past three. She has 8 years' experience in early childhood education and has a passion for working with young children and families.