Our Teachers

Hi! I am the owner of The Goddard School in Arvada. I have been part of this Goddard Family since 2011. Over the years I held various roles including Classroom Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, Director, Executive Director, and On-Site Owner. My passion has always been to work with young children. I received my BA in Liberal Studies, focusing on Education and Ethnic Studies, from the University of California, Riverside and my Director’s Certificate from Front Range Community College. I most recently completed a Masters’ Certificate as part of the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program at CU Denver. I value education and have learned a lot, but what has always stood out is the importance of cultivating community, which is at the heart of what we do and drives our mission. Our mission 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.

Hi! I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Emma Phillips and I am thrilled to be a part of the Goddard family. I was born and raised in Illinois but have always had a love for Colorado. I took the plunge and moved to Breckenridge Colorado in 2010. After 7 years in the mountains, I had enough snow and tourists, and relocated to the Arvada/Westminster area in May of 2017. I graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies in 2015. I have also held my Directors License in the state of Colorado since 2014. I have worked in the early childhood field for 8 years and have loved every moment. I have a true passion for young children and the early childhood field as a whole. While I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband Tyler and our two dogs Sofie (Chihuahua) and Samson (Australian Shepherd/Corgi). Tyler and I got married in August 2016 and have been enjoying married life. Tyler and I love everything Colorado has to offer in both the winter and summer months. In the winter months, we spend most our off-time snowboarding. In the summer months, we love to hike, rock climb, bike and wake board. I look forward to all the experiences, moments and connections I make at the Goddard school of Arvada.

I have been with Goddard since November 2020. I have worked in the infant room since starting here and in the last year I qualified to become our Infant Nursery Supervisor. I have three brothers and lots of nieces and nephews. Outside of work I enjoy being outside with friends, family and my cats.

I have been with Goddard since 2013. I discovered my love for Early Childhood after having my son, who is now ten. I love spending time with my family and my dog and cat.

I have been with Goddard since 2022. I became a teacher because I love working with kids, especially the babies. I love being someone they can learn to trust and love. I have an 11 year old son and am the oldest of 3 sisters. Outside of work I love spending time with family and friends, going to the mountains and watching scary movies.

Hi! I have been with Goddard for almost 2 years! It’s been amazing working with the Goddard community! I have been working with children since 2016! Current enrolled at MSU for BA Human Development and Family studies and BS of psychology with a focus of Early childhood. My goal is to have my MBA for education. This spring I became a new mom! On my free time I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family.

I have been in early childhood since 2015 and started at Goddard in 2021. I am a Colorado Native and have three sons. I have a love for teaching and being a teacher has allowed me to be close to my own kids. My youngest attends Goddard alongside me.

I have been with Goddard for two years. I started my Goddard journey while still in high school and moved into a full time teaching role once I graduated. I have always loved working with kids. After working in early childhood, my next goal is to go to nursing school.

I have been with Goddard since April 2023. I have always loved being around kids. My mom was a teacher which inspired me to become a teacher as well. My goal is to become a director of a childcare center in the future.

I have been with Goddard since 2022. I started at Goddard while still in high school and moved into a full time teaching role after graduation. I have always loved working with children. I enjoy helping them learn new things and watching them grow.

I have been with Goddard since 2022. I became a teacher because I love children and want to help them grow. As a teacher I do my best to make sure kids know I am both caring and friendly.

I have been in the field of Early Childhood for 30+ years and began at Goddard in October 2011. In 1990 I worked with a child who had special needs in a foster home. That child changed my direction and made me want to get a degree in ECE with special needs classes. I include sign language in the classroom. I first learned ASL when I worked in the deaf ed preschools through Aurora Public Schools for 6 years.

Hello! My name is Alaura Boling, or better known as, Ms. Alaura here at The Goddard School of Arvada. I am a Colorado native and I’ve always aspired to work with children. I am currently studying Elementary Teacher Education for my Associates of Arts Degree. I have two younger brothers, three older sisters, and one older brother, so you could say I had a busy childhood! I am very devoted to my family and believe our values, love and trust define a person. My hobbies include going to the mountains, traveling with my family, cosmetics, boating, camping, and sleeping in. I am also both a cat and dog lover. I look forward to anything and everything my life has set out for me!

Hi my name is MariaElena. I joined the Goddard family in June after deciding to leave my previous career as a pharmacy technician. During the larger distributions of the COVID 19 vaccine I was able to obtain my immunization certification and help administer several doses at different clinics. I have two daughters JoceLynn and Zariah. I have lived in Arvada most of life and I’m happy my children will grow up in this community as well. In my free time I like to go on walks with my girls, or play the Nintendo Switch. I’ve always loved to be around children since I was younger. My mom would refer to me as “mother hen”. Joining Goddard has been such a wonderful experience from the children all the way up to the staff. It’s so rewarding to see the kids master new skills through our guidance, they’re always so proud once they’ve gotten the hang of it. I can happily say I’ve chosen a career I’m eager to grow in. I cannot wait to help each of your children grow and learn.

Hi! My name is Sarah Paquet. I’m so excited to have the opportunity to work on the team here at The Goddard School. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. There I majored in elementary education, minored in special education, and completed an English as a second language concentration. I think that teaching is the best career in the whole world and I can’t wait to get started. I’m hoping to complete a master’s degree in elementary education within the next few years. My ultimate goal is to have my own elementary classroom in the future. I’m excited to work at this school because I think it is a great opportunity as well as a learning experience for me. I was born in Denver, Colorado and grew up in Westminster. In my spare time I spend a lot of time outside. I like to hike when the weather is warm, and I love to snowboard during the winter. Spending time with my friends is also another one of my favorite activities. Overall, I really enjoy spending time around children and I want to do everything I can to help them be successful learners!