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.
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Ms Parina
OwnerWe're thrilled to offer our outstanding STEAM program to our community. With two children of my own, I deeply value a secure, high-quality, loving, and learning environment. With a background in Business Administration and over a decade of management experience, I've operated The Goddard School of Lake Forest since 2016 and am excited to open a new location in Tustin. My focus is on creating a nurturing atmosphere where children thrive socially and academically. Our curriculum integrates Yoga, Chess, Robotics, Spanish, Mandarin, Sign Language, and more. Seeing children's joy and receiving their hugs is the highlight of my day. I invite you to visit, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn about The Goddard approach. Let us show you how we support children's growth and development. -
Ms Jennifer S.
Director of Education - Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dance, & PsychologyJennifer has been the Director of Education at The Goddard School since 2019, where she leads the STEAM curriculum and oversees enrichment programs such as yoga, chess, and robotics. With a passion for early childhood education, she is dedicated to fostering the growth of young learners and mentoring her team to help them thrive every day. With over eight years of experience in Teaching, Administration, Event, and Marketing Management for ECE centers, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. As a mother of two, Jennifer is deeply committed to supporting families and believes in nurturing each child's unique potential. She lives by the motto, "Children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded," and is honored to serve the families in her community. -
Ms Mary
Mentor Director - 10 Years as a Preschool Director & TeacherA mother of two, Ms. Mary joined the Goddard School in 2024 after 10+ years in various early childhood roles and responsibilities. "I have been very fortunate to have discovered what I believe in my core to be my truest purpose and it happens to connect with my truest passion which is, working with children. For over the last decade, I have built my career in Early Childhood Education, working with children in ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years, fulfilling positions across each classroom and gaining experience all along the way to have shaped me into a well-rounded administrator. It is my goal to create a safe and loving environment for children as they create lasting memories while they learn and grow. I am honored to become a part of this community and will work hard each day to be a support and resource to families and the wonderful team of educators."
