Our Goddard School Teachers

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

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 early education teaching credential from the Community College of Aurora and her large center director's certification through the Colorado Shines. •Experience: Worked with children for over 20 years before joining our Goddard family in 2015. •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: Had 23 years of experience working with children before joining our Goddard family in 2018. •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 education teaching credential from Arapahoe Community College. •Experience: Worked with children for 4 years before joining our Goddard family in 2012. •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 bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Massachusetts and her master's degree in Business from the University of San Diego. •Experience: Worked with children for 7 years before joining our Goddard family in 2023. •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 Hailey
    Ms Hailey
    Co-Lead Teacher in Rockin' Rhinos
    •Education: Earned her early education teaching credential through the Community College of Aurora. •Experience: Worked with children for 8 years 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: Taught in early learning for 13 years before joining our Goddard family in 2012. •Enjoys: Teaching the two year old age group as they keep life fun and exciting as they are exploring their environment.
  • Ms Lori
    Ms Lori
    Co-Lead Teacher in Playful Pandas
    •Education: Completed Early Childhood classes through the Community College of Denver where she earned her early education teaching credential. •Experience: Worked with toddlers for 27 years before joining our Goddard family in 2013. •Enjoys: Encouraging, respecting and supporting every child on a daily basis to increase their learning ability.
  • Ms Victoria
    Ms Victoria
    Resource Teacher
    •Education: Earned her early education teaching credential through Colorado Shines and is trained in Pyramid Plus methodology. •Experience: Taught children in early learning for 15 year before joining our Goddard family in 2017. •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: Earned her early education teaching credential through Colorado Shines. •Experience: Taught in early learning for 14 years before joining our Goddard family in 2009. •Enjoys: Being a part of the Goddard family and building relationships with the families that go here.
  • Ms Tonia
    Ms Tonia
    Lead Teacher in Eager Elephants
    •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 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: Worked with children for over 9 years before joining our Goddard family in 2021. •Enjoys: Witnessing the children reaching new milestones and exploring their creativity.
  • Ms Shaniah
    Ms Shaniah
    Lead Teacher in Generous Giraffes
    •Education: Earned her early education teaching credential through Colorado Shines. •Experience: Worked in early learning for 2 years of experience working with children ages 1 to 3 before joining our Goddard family in 2021. •Enjoys: Connecting with every child she works with and building lasting relationships.
  • Ms Amy
    Ms Amy
    Lead Teacher in Magical Monkeys
    •Education: Earned her early education teaching 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 credential through Colorado Shines and is trained in Pyramid Plus Methodology. •Experience: Worked in early learning for 2 years before joining our Goddard family in 2020. •Enjoys: Getting to know her students and what makes them all unique and watching them grow and flourish as they learn new things.
  • 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 early education teaching 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: Earned her associate’s degree in education from San Antonio College. •Experience: Worked with children ages 10 months – 6 years old for 5 years before joining our Goddard family. •Enjoys: Getting to see her students grasp new skills and have those amazing “ah-ha” moments in the classroom!
  • Ms Saleyma
    Ms Saleyma
    Co-Lead Teacher in Fabulous Flying Frogs
    •Education: Earned her early education teaching 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.
  •  Tessa
    Tessa
    Co-Lead Teacher in Caring Koalas
    Education: Earned her bachelor's degree in human development and family studies with a concentration in adolescent development from Colorado State University. Experience: Has worked with children ages 6 weeks - 18 months old for four years, and ages 3 - 9 years for two years. Enjoys: Seeing her students' progress and watching their personalities grow!
  • Ms Katya
    Ms Katya
    Co-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!
  •  Pamela
    Pamela
    Resource Teacher
    Education: Earned her early education teaching credential through the Community College of Aurora. Experience: Worked in early learning for 9 years before joining our Goddard family in 2025. Enjoys: Having the opportunity to do what she is passionate about and help children learn new things!
  •  Runa
    Runa
    Resource Teacher
    Education: Currently pursuing her early education teaching credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Worked with children ages 6 weeks - 2 years old for 2 years before joining our Goddard family in 2024. Enjoys: Developing her students' self-help/life skills, watching them reach new milestones, and getting to bring a little bit of happiness into their lives!
  •  Celene
    Celene
    Co-Lead Teacher in Caring Koalas
    Education: Earned her early education teaching credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Worked with children for 9 years before joining our Goddard family in 2025. Enjoys: Seeing her students hit milestones and grow!
  •  Karlee
    Karlee
    Co-Lead Teacher in Happy Hippos
    Education: Earned her associate's degree in early childhood education from Ashford University, and her early education teaching credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Taught in early learning for 10 years before joining our Goddard family in 2024. Enjoys: Supporting her students as they develop new skills and getting to see them reach their milestones!
  •  Laniesha
    Laniesha
    Co-Lead Teacher in Happy Hippos
    Education: Earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Northern Colorado, and her early education teaching credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Taught in early learning for 10 years before joining our Goddard family in 2025. Enjoys: Helping her students learn new things and reach new and important milestones!
  • 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!
  •  Selam
    Selam
    Resource Teacher
    Education: Earned her early education teaching credential through Colorado Shines. Experience: Worked with children for nine and a half years before joining our Goddard family in 2025. Enjoys: Playing with her students and teaching them new and exciting things!
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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