Our Teachers

Our teachers blend the highest education standards with nurturing care to help foster well-rounded child development.

Careers

If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.

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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. 

  • Mrs Sloan

    Mrs Sloan

    Owner-Operator
    Owner and On-site Operator •Education: Has a Bachelor's Degree in Music from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music as well as a Business Degree from the Daniel's School. •Experience: Owner and operator of The Goddard School, in Aurora, which has been open since 2009 as well as another Goddard School in Wash Park. •Enjoys: Working with such an amazing group of teachers, who take such pride in what they do as educators.
  • Ms MaryEllen

    Ms MaryEllen

    Director of Operations
    •Education: Earned her Lead Teacher credential from the Community College of Aurora and her Director's Certification through the Colorado Shines PDIS. •Experience: Has worked in various childcare related positions for a combined total of 20 years including before/after school programs, Nannying and in early learning. •Enjoys: The sense of community at Goddard. She loves our Goddard staff and families and enjoys serving them each day!
  • Ms Karen

    Ms Karen

    Director of Education
    •Education: Graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a teaching license in Elementary Education. •Experience: Has 23 years of experience exclusively working with children from 3 years old to 8 years old. •Enjoys: Getting to see our Goddard School families excited to come to school each day and working closely with teachers to improve our educational program!
  • Ms Inna

    Ms Inna

    Office Administrator
    •Education: Earned her Early Childhood Teacher qualifications from Arapahoe Community College. •Experience: Has over 10 years of experience working with young children and has spent time working in the Eager Elephants classroom and as a Resource teacher. •Enjoys: Providing a wide range of enriching activities to meet the needs of each child, while providing a loving, safe, and secure environment.
  • Ms Kelly

    Ms Kelly

    Office Administrator
    •Education: Earned her Bachelors degree in Business from the University of Massachusetts and her Masters degree in Business from the University of San Diego. •Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks – 10 years old for seven years. •Enjoys: Getting to see how the students are so eager to learn each day! She loves interacting with the kids and watching them soak up all of the new information they are exposed to while at school.
  • Ms Angela

    Ms Angela

    Co-Lead Teacher in Happy Hippos
    •Education: Currently holds an Associate’s of Arts Degree and is certified as an Early Childhood Educator through the Community College of Aurora. •Experience: Has worked with children from 0 to 12 years old for 6 years before joining the Goddard School staff in 2016. •Enjoys: Knowing that children are our future, and she believes we should guide them in becoming the best they can be while having fun!
  • Ms Hailey

    Ms Hailey

    Lead Teacher in Rockin' Rhinos
    •Education: Earned her teaching credentials through the Community College of Aurora. •Experience: Has 8 years of experience working with all age groups of children at the Safe Splash Swim School in Aurora before joining the Goddard family in 2017. •Enjoys: Being around all of the smiling children as they flourish in a creative learning environment.
  • Ms Imelda

    Ms Imelda

    Co-Lead Teacher in Playful Pandas
    •Education: Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and attended Metro State College of Denver, completing two years of Social Work. She has also completed several Early Childhood Classes through the Community College of Denver. •Experience: Has taught toddlers for numerous years and joined the Goddard family in September 2012 as a Lead Teacher. •Enjoys: Teaching the two year old age group as they keep life fun and exciting as they are exploring their environment.
  • Ms Jeanne

    Ms Jeanne

    Co-Lead Teacher in Magical Monkeys
    •Education: Hold a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and a minor in Art History and has earned her Early Childhood teaching credentials from PDIS. •Experience: Has over 17 years of experience working with children ages 0-5 but primarily has worked with toddlers. •Enjoys: How children do the unexpected and always make her laugh. She enjoys seeing them grow and achieve new things.
  • Ms Lori

    Ms Lori

    Co-Lead Teacher in Playful Pandas
    •Education: Completed Early Childhood classes through the Community College of Denver to receive her Early Childhood Education Teacher qualifications. •Experience: Has worked with toddlers for 27 years and joined The Goddard School in October 2013. •Enjoys: Encouraging, respecting and supporting every child on a daily basis to increase their learning ability.
  • Ms Victoria

    Ms Victoria

    Resource Teacher
    •Education: Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher through Colorado Shines and is trained in Pyramid Plus methodology. •Experience: Has taught children primarily between the ages of two through four since 2002. •Enjoys: Seeing the children’s smiling faces each day as they are reaching new milestones.
  • Ms Patricia

    Ms Patricia

    Co-Lead Teacher in Jumping Jungle Cats
    •Education: Accredited Early Childhood educator through Colorado Shines. •Experience: Has been a teacher at The Goddard School since 2009 and possesses over 14 years of early childhood teaching experience. •Enjoys: Being a part of the Goddard family and building relationships with the families that go here.
  • Ms Tonia

    Ms Tonia

    Co-Lead Teacher in Caring Koalas
    •Education: Obtained Early Childhood Teacher Certification, an Associate's Degree as well as Director’s Certification through the Community College of Aurora, and is currently working on completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. •Experience: Has worked with all age groups of children, ranging from 12 months through 6 years, for over 16 years. •Enjoys: The thrill of working with young children and watching as they accomplish new and exciting skills.
  • Ms Ani

    Ms Ani

    Lead Teacher in Eager Elephants
    Experience: Earned her Lead Teacher credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Has worked in early learning for the past ten years. Enjoys: Getting to see that "lightbulb moment" when her students grasp a new concept that she has been teaching.
  • Ms Ana

    Ms Ana

    Assistant Teacher in Generous Giraffes
    •Education: Currently pursuing her Early Childhood Teaching credentials and her director qualifications through the Community College of Aurora. •Experience: Has over 9 years of experience working with children 6 weeks-10 years old. •Enjoys: Witnessing the children completing their milestones and exploring their creativity.
  • Ms Shaniah

    Ms Shaniah

    Lead Teacher in Generous Giraffes
    •Education: Earned her Lead Teacher credential through Colorado Shines. •Experience: Has over two years of experience working with children ages 1 to 3. •Enjoys: Connecting with every child she works with and building lasting relationships.
  • Ms Ekaterina

    Ms Ekaterina

    Co-Lead Teacher in Caring Koalas
    •Education: Earned her elementary education teaching degree in Bulgaria and her Lead Teacher credential from Arapahoe Community College. •Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks – three years for 22 years. •Enjoys: Working with the infants and having the amazing opportunity to help them discover the world around them.
  • Ms Tatyana

    Ms Tatyana

    Resource Teacher
    •Education: Earned her elementary education teaching degree in Bulgaria and her Lead Teacher credential from Arapahoe Community College. •Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks – three years for 23 years. •Enjoys: Building relationships with the students and getting to know their unique personalities.
  • Ms Amy

    Ms Amy

    Co-Lead Teacher in Happy Hippos
    •Education: Earned her Lead Teacher credential through Colorado Shines. •Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks – 11 years old for over 20 years. •Enjoys: Getting to see the magic in her students’ eyes as they learn new things!
  • Ms Asuzena

    Ms Asuzena

    Co-Lead Teacher in Loveable Llamas
    •Education: Earned her Early Childhood teaching credentials through Pyramid Plus Methodology. •Experience: Has 2 years of experience working with young children before joining the Goddard team. •Enjoys: Getting to know her students and what makes them all unique and watching them grow and flourish as they learn new things.
  • Ms Jasmin

    Ms Jasmin

    Resource Teacher
    Education: Earned her Lead ECE credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks - 6 years old for 2 years. Enjoys: Reading with her students and developing their literacy skills.
  • Ms Jennifer

    Ms Jennifer

    Co-Lead Teacher in Loveable Llamas
    Education: Earned her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Wyoming and is currently pursuing her master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Earned her Lead ECE credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks - 6 years old for 11 years. Enjoys: Getting to experience her students' "ah-ha moments" where they grasp a new concept she's been teaching.
  • Ms Kenadee

    Ms Kenadee

    Co-Lead Teacher in Jumping Jungle Cats
    •Education: Holds an associate’s degree in education from San Antonio College. •Experience: Has worked with children ages 10 months – 6 years old for 5 years. •Enjoys: Getting to see her students grasp new skills and have those amazing “ah-ha” moments in the classroom!
  • Ms Saleyma

    Ms Saleyma

    Assistant Teacher in Fabulous Flying Frogs
    •Education: Currently working to earn her Lead Teacher credential through Colorado Shines. •Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks – 8 years for 10 years. •Enjoys: Getting to form meaningful connections with her students, and learning all about their unique personalities.
  • Ms Brooke

    Ms Brooke

    Co-Lead Teacher in Magical Monkeys
    Education: Earned her Lead Teacher credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Has worked with children 6 weeks - 6 years old for 2 years. Enjoys: Getting to develop meaningful connections with her students and having the opportunity to watch them grow each day!
  • Ms Catherine

    Ms Catherine

    Co-Lead Teacher in Rockin' Rhinos
    •Education: Holds a master’s degree in performance from the University of Denver. •Experience: Has worked with children ages 3 – 14 years for over 20 years. •Enjoys: Getting to see the students express their joy and love so freely!
  • Ms J'Kahra

    Ms J'Kahra

    Resource Teacher
    •Education: Holds an associate’s degree in medical studies from Independence University and is currently working to earn her Lead Teacher credential through Colorado Shines. •Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks – 12 years for 7 years. •Enjoys: Getting to see the students enjoy all of life’s precious moments!
  • Ms Katya

    Ms Katya

    Lead Teacher in Fabulous Flying Frogs
    Education: Earned her diploma in preschool education from the Universadid Iberoamericana in Mexico City, and her bachelor's degree in business administration from the Hispanic University of Utah. Experience: Has worked with children ages 2 years - 6 years for over 23 years. Enjoys: Getting to see the students' spontaneous personalities develop each day!
  • Ms Sharmin

    Ms Sharmin

    Resource Teacher
    Education: Earned her early education teaching credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks - 6 years old for over 10 years. Enjoys: Spending time with the students, keeping them safe, and getting to enjoy all of their happiness!
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