Our Teachers

Kaylee is the On-Site Owner of The Goddard School in Folsom. Ms. Kaylee earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communication Studies and Public Relations from California State University, Chico. She has been a part of The Goddard School “family” since 2007 and has a passion for working with children. Ms. Kaylee understands that you have a choice in childcare and preschool for your family. She believes in making a difference and recognizes the significance of positively affecting the lives of the students as well as the families in the community. The Goddard School features a warm, loving atmosphere in a year round program designed to enhance the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of your child while enriching their desire to learn. Ms. Kaylee feels honored to provide Goddard’s outstanding program to the children of the Folsom community! In Ms. Kaylee's spare time, she enjoys being with her family, friends and puppy! She lives here in Folsom and is obsessed with the community. Ms. Kaylee loves spending time at Folsom Lake, paddle boarding at Lake Natoma, going to the dog park, hiking and trips to beautiful Lake Tahoe.

John and Jody are Owners of The Goddard School in Folsom. Mrs. Jody holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and has worked with children for over 25 years. Through Mrs. Jody’s experience, she is aware of the significance in providing a quality preschool setting with caring and professional teachers. Mr. John has a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and prior to Goddard he has worked with children as a sports coach. He also has an extensive background in management and customer service. They both recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. Mr. John and Mrs. Jody are passionate and committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children of Folsom and the surrounding communities. In their spare time, John and Jody enjoy spending time with their family, camping and traveling.

Mrs. Ruthie is one of the Directors of our School and has been a part of our Goddard Family since 2017. She has over 30 ECE units complete and has been working in the Early Education field since 2006 with children ages birth through school-age. Mrs. Ruthie enjoys doing messy art and cooking projects with her class. She is bilingual so she also enjoys teaching Spanish. In her spare time, Mrs. Ruthie enjoys baking and trying new recipes from different cultures. She looks forward to providing children with the fundamental skills to be confident life-long learners. Mrs. Ruthie continues her education through Goddard System University (GSU) classes. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Ms. Wana is our Assistant Director. Ms. Wana received her Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Development. She believes the best part about working with children is that it's always different. Ms. Wana loves that each young person is unique by bringing their own life experiences, needs, and expectations. She has over 6 years of experience. Ms. Wana is beyond thrilled to be a part of the Goddard Family. In her spare time, Ms. Wana enjoys the outdoors, working out, traveling, and simply watching tv with her loved ones. Ms. Wana continues her education through Goddard System University (GSU) classes. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Mrs. Mannie is the Lead Teacher in our Seahorses, Infant Suites Classroom. She has an Associate of Science in General Education. Mrs. Mannie has 24 units in Early Childhood Education including Infant and Toddler specialized coursework. She is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in the Child Development field. Mrs. Mannie has worked with young children since 2006. She loves watching the children play, explore, and get excited about new things they learn and experience. Mrs. Mannie speaks Punjabi and English. Mrs. Mannie continues her education through Goddard Systems University (GSU) classes. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Mrs. Geanna is the Lead Teacher in our Crabs, First Steps classroom. She has been working with children since 2017 and earned her early childhood education units from Sacramento City College. In addition to her ECE units, she holds an Infant Care and Education Teacher certificate. Her favorite thing about working with children is watching them discover their capabilities, especially when they are finally able to do something they have been trying to achieve. In her free time, Mrs. Geanna loves to take her three kids to the park or play video games with them. Mrs. Geanna continues her education through Goddard Systems University (GSU) classes. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Ms. Anisa is a Lead Teacher in our Sharks, Pre-Kindergarten classroom. She has earned her bachelor's degree in Child Development from California State University, Chico. Ms. Anisa is passionate about working with children and watching them grow and learn at different developmental levels. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring more of Sacramento as she moved to the area in 2021. Ms. Anisa continues her education through Goddard Systems University (GSU) courses and is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Ms. Cassandra is a Lead Teacher supporting different classrooms in our School. She earned her bachelor's degree in liberal studies from California State University, Sacramento. Ms. Cass has been working with children since 2018 and in addition to working with preschoolers, she has also worked in a third grade classroom and an after school STEM program. In her free time, Ms. Cass enjoys camping, being outdoors, and spending quality time with her boyfriend and family. Ms. Cass continues her education through Goddard Systems University (GSU) classes. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Mrs. Michaela is a Lead Teacher in our Stingrays, Preschool 1 classroom. She earned her bachelor's degree in liberal arts from California State University, Sacramento and is now pursuing her master's degree in elementary education from Western Governor's University. Mrs. Michaela has been working with children since 2017 and enjoys helping them learn in creative ways. It is important to her that children have the space they need in order to learn and feel safe. Mrs. Michaela continues her education through Goddard Systems University (GSU) courses and is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Ms. Mykaela is an Aide in our Seahorses, Infant Suites classroom. Ms. Mykaela majored in Culinary Arts, and is currently enrolled in several ECE courses. Ms. Mykaela enjoys supporting the education and growth of children. Mykaela loves cooking for her family, as well as baking all kinds of sweet treats. Mykaela is also in a bowling league when she isn’t working with children. Ms. Mykaela continues her education through Goddard Systems University (GSU) courses and is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Ms. Jasmine is the Lead Teacher in our Whales, Preschool 2 classroom. She earned her bachelor's degree in health education and another bachelor's degree in holistic health from San Francisco State University. She has been working as a preschool teacher since 2010 and is continuing her education in early childhood education at American River College. Ms. Jasmine earned her associate teaching certificate in the spring of 2022 and plans on finishing up her other certifications this fall. She has a one-and-a-half year old son and in her free time, they enjoy going on adventures on the weekends, dancing their hearts out, and cooking together! Ms. Jasmine continues her education through Goddard Systems University (GSU) classes. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Ms. Reece is an Assistant Teacher, in our Sea Turtles, Toddler 1 classroom. Reece has obtained Early Childhood Education units through UCLA. She is currently attending Folsom Lake College to receive her degree in psychology, and plans on transitioning to Sacramento State University. Ms. Reece has four younger brothers, she has been working with children her whole life and enjoys every second of it. Ms. Reece is passionate about working with children because she gets to see each child's personalities shine as they learn and grow. Ms. Reece continues her education through Goddard Systems University (GSU) courses and is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Ms. Sara is a Teacher in our Stingrays, Preschool 1 classroom. She has been working with children since 2001 and earned her Early Childhood Education units from Folsom Lake College. Her favorite thing about working with children is watching them grow and watching how they explore the world around them. In addition to teaching, Ms. Sara has also taught children horseback riding. Ms. Sara continues her education through Goddard Systems University (GSU) classes. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.

Mrs. Maha is an Assistant Teacher working in our Preschool classes. Mrs. Maha has earned her Early Childhood Educations units through Folsom Lake College and Montessori Teachers Education Center in San Francisco. She also holds and Assistant Teacher Certificate from Folsom Lake College and Folsom Cordova Adult School. Mrs. Maha has been working with children since 2018 and is passionate about helping children grow and develop to their utmost potential. She also enjoys being part of her Church and volunteering in different committees to support members of her church and people in the community. Mrs. Maha continues her education through Goddard System University (GSU) classes. She is CPR and First Aid certified and has completed a Livescan background check.