Our Goddard School Teachers

In my past professional life, I have worked in Fortune 100 companies managing teams of network analysts, data base administrators and web developers. My wife and I relocated to her home town of Sacramento so our daughters can have the opportunity to grow up near family. During our search for a home, we realized that the preschool options for families in Sacramento were extremely limited. After researching options available nationwide, we discovered The Goddard School. After visiting schools and talking to owners across the country, we realized that The Goddard School offers the best care and education for our daughters during the critical early childhood learning phase. Finally, after years of due diligence researching the options and going through a lengthy construction process, we opened our doors as the first Goddard School in Northern California. We are blessed to be able to provide quality child care to parents in the greater Sacramento area for over 16 years.

Ms. Katelynn has been the Executive Director since 2020. She has her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, and is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Development. She has been working with young children for over 10 years, and has loved every moment! We have all heard the saying "you learn something new every day" but for Ms. Katelynn, it wasn't until she started working with children that she really started to understand the pure, honest and genuine curiosity that humans innately have. She is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your child's life!

Ms. Selena has been the Operations Director since 2021. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and Language Arts, and will begin to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. Before becoming a Director here at The Goddard School, she was a teacher for five years. She has always loved working with children, and being a mentor for her teachers. She loves the genuine curiosity children possess and enjoys helping them navigate the most crucial years of their lives. Among her roles of teacher and mentor, her most rewarding role is that of being called “mommy” by her daughter. She enjoys spending time with family and experiencing life to the fullest!

Ms. Gabriella is an Assistant Director. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Science from UNR. With her past experiences in working with Early Head Start programs, and in a clinic assisting children with autism, she finds it incredibly rewarding to witness children develop over weeks and months. She looks forward to connecting with Goddard families and their children!

Ms. Kim is a Lead Teacher in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom with over 30 years experience in both teacher and director positions! She earned her Bachelor's degree in Child Development from CSU Sacramento. She particularly enjoys mentoring the teachers and working with all of our children in their classrooms. Children are amazing! She loves watching them learn and grow. Ms. Kim feels that children teach her far more than she teaches them! She appreciate the opportunity to be part of your child's growth and development each day.

Ms. Joselenna is a Lead Teacher in the Loving Lambs classroom. She graduated from CSU Sacramento with a Bachelor's degree in Child Development. Her passion for teaching comes from her experience working with babies. She strives to understand everything they communicate, even before they can speak.

Ms. Danielle is a Lead Teacher in the Loving Lambs classroom. She is a mother of two and has been a teacher for over 14 years. She spent eight years working with children in a K-6 after-school program before transitioning to preschool, where she discovered her true passion for working with infants. She loves watching children grow, learn, and achieve milestones. The most rewarding aspect of teaching for Ms. Danielle is helping children thrive and being a part of their little worlds.

Ms. Maddison is a Lead Teacher in the Peaceful Pandas classroom. She has been working as a teacher for four years. She's earned a B.A. in Early Childhood Development at CSU Sacramento. Ms. Maddison loves working with kids and seeing them achieve the little things in life!

Ms. Alicyn is a Lead Teacher in our Gentle Giraffe classroom and has several years of experience working with young children. She began her career as a nanny and has since transitioned to teaching preschool. She has completed over 30 units in Early Childhood Education at Folsom Lake College. Ms. Alicyn’s passion for teaching is fueled by witnessing children develop their unique personalities, humor, independence, and critical thinking skills. She enjoys creating immersive, hands-on learning experiences to engage her students.

Ms. Beverly is a Lead Teacher in the Happy Hippos classroom and has worked with young children for over 20 years. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Sacramento City College. Ms. Beverly enjoys the natural curiosity of children and being greeted by their smiling faces daily. She finds great reward in fostering development through the use of curriculum during the early years of childhood. Her goal is to support their imaginations and curiosities while preparing them for bright futures!

Ms. Emerald is a Lead Teacher in the Joyful Jaguars classroom, and has been working in childcare for over 7 years. She has studied Early Childhood Education at Folsom Lake College, and Theoria Technical College, where she gained a deeper understanding of teaching strategies and child development. Throughout her career in childcare, Ms. Emma has worked with a wide range of ages, ranging from infants to pre-k. She enjoys teaching because it allows her to see children flourish, and loves the creativity required for lesson planning and class activities!

Ms. Emma is a Lead Teacher in our Happy Hippos classroom and has worked with children for 7 years. She has a diverse background working as a special needs teacher and as a paraeducator in an elementary school. Ms. Emma enjoys creating a safe environment where children feel welcome and cared for. She also enjoys the creative freedom in the curriculum, which allows her to design unique arts and crafts projects for her classroom!

Ms. Ghao is a Lead Teacher in the Brave Bears classroom. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Child Development from CSU Sacramento. Ms. Ghao has worked with children of various ages, ranging from early preschool to school-age children. Her strong connection with children inspired her to become an educator, enabling her to help them navigate the world as they grow and learn. By staying current with new teaching methods and tools, she creates a positive learning environment for her students. While Ms. Ghao teaches letters and numbers, her goal is to broaden the learning experience in her classroom to include the development of social, emotional, and cognitive skills. She embraces the challenges that children bring, and looks forward to the laughter and lasting bonds that follow.

Ms. Rebeca is a Lead Teacher in the Loyal Lions classroom. She has worked in Early Childhood Education for over 6 years, and has earned 12 Early Childhood Education credits. She enjoys working with her students every day to achieve goals she has set in the classroom. She loves to make learning fun, and can't wait to meet your child and share in their development!

Ms. Adi is a Lead Teacher in the Kind Koalas classroom. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Child Development from CSU Sacramento. She has been working with young children for many years, and having the opportunity to see children grow into self-sufficient learners is amazing! She believes in the importance of working with children individually to meet their strengths and interests. There is no greater joy to Ms. Adi than seeing a child achieve a personal milestone!

Ms. Sara is a Lead Teacher in the Loyal Lions classroom, with over 15 years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Education, along with additional units in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Sara is dedicated to making a lasting impact on each child's educational journey. A native of Colombia, she incorporates Spanish vocabulary into her classroom routine and curriculum. Her goal is to foster growth and help young minds develop new skills.

Ms. Tsogik is a Lead Teacher for both our Joyful Jaguars classroom and brings over 34 years of experience working with children. She holds an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from American River College and a Bachelor's degree from CCCR. Having recently celebrated her 16th year with Goddard Schools, Ms. Tsogik is deeply committed to fostering a love of learning in young children. She enjoys watching children explore new ideas and develop crucial skills. By creating a nurturing and engaging environment, Ms. Tsogik strives to inspire confidence and a lifelong love of learning in every child she teaches.

Ms. Destinee is a Lead Teacher our Pre-Toddler classroom. Currently, she is pursuing an Associate's degree in Childhood Development, and additional credits through Theoria Technical College. She has the most experience working with infants and toddlers from ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. She enjoys watching students as they approach developmental milestones, and grow in classrooms.

Ms. Paige is a Resource Teacher in both Preschool and Toddler classrooms. She is pursuing a degree in Political Science at Sacramento State. She has worked with children for over 10 years while tutoring, babysitting, and teaching gymnastics! On a path to law school, Ms. Paige wanted to take a dive into child development and education. She is very excited to be a part of the Goddard family!

Ms. Andrea is a teacher in the Toddler program, with over four years of experience working with children aged from toddlers to 6th grade! She is currently in pursuit of her Bachelor's degree in Child Development at Sacramento State. Since childhood, she always wanted to be a teacher! Her main goal as a teacher is to have a positive impact on the life of her students.

Ms. Erika is a Resource Teacher in our Preschool classrooms. Her classroom experience began as a teacher's assistant in a preschool recreation program in Rancho Cordova. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Music from Cal Poly Humboldt, she rediscovered her love for teaching and returned to school to work on her Associate's in Early Childhood. Ms. Erika's favorite part of teaching is watching children develop their personalities. She is honored to be included in your child's early schooling experience!

Ms. Amy is a Lead Teacher in our Toddler program. She is currently studying Early Childhood Education at Folsom Lake College, with a goal of becoming an elementary school teacher. She has worked with children for the last two years, and has loved seeing them grow and reach milestones. When she sees their happy faces, it brightens her day! Outside of teaching, she enjoys cooking, being outside, and spending time with friends and family. She looks forward to helping students learn new things everyday.

Ms. Lourdes is a Lead Teacher in our First Steps program. She has a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development from Sacramento State in 2024. Since then, she has dedicated her time towards parent outreach and education concerning the importance of the first five years of a child's development. She is excited to have the opportunity to encourage healthy development in all domains for children.

Ms. Kamal is a Lead Teacher in our Pre-Toddler program. She has completed her coursework in Early Childhood Education at Laguna Technical College, with a focus on infant and toddler care. She has a strong passion for supporting young children's growth and development. She enjoys creating a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment where children feel loved, confident, and encouraged to explore. She strives to build positive relationships with children and families, which brings her joy and helps each child reach their full potential!