Shannon is thrilled to be the on-site owner of The Goddard School of Castle Rock. She graduated from University of Denver with a double major in Spanish and Communications, and has a background working in marketing and business development. Shannon's passion for the education of young children was inspired by her two young daughters who were so lucky to be enrolled at the school. Shannon feels proud to foster children's learning through The Goddard School framework which combines fun and education to create the most effective environment for developing a lifelong love of learning.

Erika is our Executive Director. She has her Large Center Director Licensure from Arapahoe Community College. She has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for nearly 30 years, 20 of which has been with Goddard Schools. She believes wholeheartedly in partnering with parents and providing an enriched learning environment for children, both built on safety and trust. Throughout Erika's career she has worked with children of all ages as a Teacher, Assistant Director, and Large Center Director. Erika also has her CPR/First Aid, Standard Precautions, Medication Administration, Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) and Use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma and Recognition and Child Abuse and Neglect.

Jennifer, our amazing Director of Education, has her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood & Elementary Education. After graduating, Jennifer moved to Ghana, West Africa to teach 2nd grade at an International School for 4 years. After moving back to Colorado, she taught Pre-K for 2 years and then Kindergarten for 4 years, and then worked with children with severe special needs. In her free time, she loves to travel, have game nights, watch the Broncos, enjoy Colorado’s beauty and spend time with her family and friends. Jennifer's family is the best part of her, she has a wonderful husband, Eric, two daughters, Kenley and Kaydence, and a son, Isaiah. She has certificates in prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, sudden infant death syndrome and safe sleep practices, recognition and recording child abuse and neglect, medication administration, preschool immunizations, standard precautions, CPR and first aid.

Meet Sophie! She is our amazing office manager. Sophie has an esthetic license and is currently working towards a transfer degree from ACC. She has also worked in before/after school care with Douglas County School District. In her free time, she loves to be outside and going on long runs. She also loves to cook, bake, read and write. Her and her partner Chad have a son and they love spending time together as a family. They also have two cats named Bugsy and Boo. Sophie is CPR and First Aid Certified and also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Ms. Donna is our amazing Part Time Assistant Director. She has an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Suffolk County Community College, a Child Day Care Diploma from International Correspondence School, and a Director Certificate for Large Preschool Learning Center from University of the Rockies. Donna has experience teaching children Infants through Pre-K, she has been an Assistant Director of a center, a nanny, and has even owned and operated her own child care center. She worked for us as our Pre-K teacher for several years, and then retired in 2020, but has stayed on as a Substitute Teacher and Backup Assistant Director supporting the Leadership Team through multiple maternity leaves. She is up to date on all Colorado required training such as Child Abuse and Neglect: Identification and Prevention, Standard Precautions, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, etc.

Meet Ms. Alexa! Alexa is one of our amazing Infant teachers. She graduated from high school and considered it a perfect opportunity to get in the Early Childhood Education field. Alexa loves working with children and has had experience babysitting, then worked for us as a Resource Teacher which is where she fell in love with working with infants and new her career path would lead her. In her free time, she loves reading, going to the gym, taking her dog for a walk and hanging out with her younger sister. Alexa is close to her family and considers her mom and her sister her best friends! She also says her dad is pretty awesome too! They have 1 dog and 1 cat. Alexa is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Cameron! Cameron is one of our lovely Substitute Teachers! She has 2 years of Education courses from Mizzou and has worked for our Goddard School for a year, and another in Denver prior to ours. She loves babies, so when our Assistant Teacher in Infants went on Maternity Leave, Ms. Cameron gladly stepped in! In her free time, Cameron loves building with Legos, knitting, reading, traveling, cooking, baking and eating! She lives here in Castle Rock with her family and their two dogs, Bentley and Murphey. Cameron is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Lisa! Lisa is one of our First Steps Teachers! Lisa has a very diverse background. Before working in childcare, Lisa was a Nurse and always worked with infants and pediatric patients. She worked in the NICU for over 20 years. Lisa has her BA in Psychology, BSN in Nursing, MSN in Nursing and another MSN as a NNP. She was also in the military and stationed in Japan! In her free time, Lisa loves to crochet, cook and spend time with her 2 dogs, Boo-Boo, a long-haired Chihuahua and Isabella, a Morkie (Maltese & Yorkie mix). She also likes to spend time with her 2 daughters who are now in their 20s. In addition to Lisa's vast experience, she is CPR and First Aid Certified and also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Kristen! Kristen is one of our First Steps Teachers! She has recently come to the early childhood profession after working an impressive 25 plus years in the automotive marketing industry! She is excited to try something new! Kristen enjoys being outside, crafting, and spending time with her family. Her and her husband grew up in Castle Rock, they have 2 adult sons, 2 granddaughters and a four-legged yellow lab named Huck! Kristen also considers herself a bit of a book worm! She is CPR and First Aid Certified and is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Katrina! Katrina is one our amazing Infant and First Steps Resource Teacher! She is currently in school working towards her Bachelors in Early Childhood Development. Katrina loves spending time with friends and family, listening to music and going to concerts, and does yoga and other self care practices. Katrina has a sister and 2 brothers and 2 cats, Nala and Pumpkin. Katrina is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Valeria or Ms. Vee as the children like to call her! She is our awesome Toddler teacher! Ms. Vee is originally from Austin, Texas and recently relocated to Colorado with her husband. Her love for teaching started when she began leading Sunday School at 16 years old. Ms. Vee went to school for Pediatric Physical Therapy but decided to make a change and go down the teaching path. she has been working in child care since 2017. Ms. Vee, her husband and their cat are excited to explore Colorado and all it has to offer! Ms. Vee is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Sage! Sage graduated high school and went straight into working with children. She has two younger siblings, 3 and 7, that she just adores. Sage is very close with her family and considers her mom to be her best friend! She also has a wonderful boyfriend. In Sage's spare time, she enjoys rock climbing, playing the ukulele, guitar and the piano. She also loves art, especially drawing, painting and working with clay. Sage is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Cassie! Ms. Cassie is our Toddler 2 teacher. She has taken several college-level Early Childhood Education classes and is in the process of finishing her degree. She had experience working in a Toddler Classroom before coming to The Goddard School in the summer of 2022. She has also worked as a child photographer and a birthday party host. In Cassie's free time, she loves roller skating, longboarding and paddle boarding. She also loves trying new boba tea places. Cassie has a younger sister in high school and lots of pets! She has 2 cats, 1 dog, 2 bunnies, a hamster, frog and 3 fish tanks. Cassie also has a wonderful boyfriend who she hopes to move in with in the next year. Cassie is certified in First Aid, CPR, Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) and Use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Teresa! She is one of our wonderful T2 Teachers! Teresa's family owned a Preschool and she worked with her family until she graduated from high school. She has since worked at other preschools and is excited to be at The Goddard School now! Teresa enjoys reading, swimming, hiking and exploring. She loves to spend time with her husband and daughter. She has 7 stepchildren and also has a puppy named Jax- he is a Cattle Dog/Shar Pei mix. Teresa is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Perpetua! Perpetua is our wonderful Toddler 1 & 2 Resource Teacher. Perpetua has her degree in Education and her Teaching License from Nigeria. She has vast experience teaching in her home country and is excited for the opportunity to teach here at The Goddard School. In Perpetua's spare time, she enjoys cooking for her family. She is married and has 2 wonderful children and they love to spend time together. She also likes to read motivation books for self development. Perpetua is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Annabelle! Annabelle started working for us as a part time Resource Teacher, gaining experience in every age group before graduating and taking a full time Assistant Teacher role in Toddler 2! She realized early on that she wanted to work with children and started taking courses to earn her Child Development Associate. Ms. Annabelle is Lead Teacher qualified and earned her promotion to Lead Teacher in 2024. She is now a Lead Teacher in our Discovery Preschool classroom! In her spare time, she loves to read! If she's not reading, she's either watching T.V. or cooking. Annabelle is very close to her family and she loves the bond they all share. They are all a bunch of jokesters too. Annabelle is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Macy! Macy is one of our amazing Discovery Preschool Teachers! Macy has worked with children in a variety of capacities. She has been a leader in a preschool kids ministry, worked as a gymnastics coach, been a private tutor and studied at the University of Utah in child welfare and social work. In Macy's free time, she enjoys playing guitar, skiing, dancing and reading books. Ms. Macy has family all over, in Utah, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Costa Rica and she is currently living here in beautiful Colorado with her boyfriend! Macy is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Deb! Deb was born and raised in Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She met her husband Chad, the love of her life there and they have been married since 1995! Since then, she has been a Preschool Teacher, Before & After School Assistant Director, and an educator for Young Eco Explorers Summer Youth Camps! Deb loves the outdoors, attending church and growing in her faith and she enjoys walking her two dogs, Nala and Koda Bear. She also has a love of art and spends time in her art room preparing for future art shows. Deb and her husband have twins, Matt and Kaylee and another younger son, Tyler. They are adjusting to life as empty nesters but frequently travel to see their children! Deb is CPR and First Aid certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Brittany, one of our Preschool teachers! Brittany has her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She has had many years of experience in Early Childhood Education and 2 years in Elementary Education. Ms. Brittany has been married for 13 years and her and her husband have a daughter, son, 2 Huskies and 1 Shepsky. In her free time, Ms. Brittany enjoys exploring new areas and sight seeing with her family. Brittany is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Daisy! Daisy is our Discovery Preschool and Preschool Resource Teacher! She does a fabulous job supporting both of those classrooms. Daisy graduated from high school and knew that she wanted to work with children. Daisy loves to read and crochet in her free time. She also loves to spend time with her boyfriend and family. Daisy has 2 younger brothers. She is CPR and First Aid Certified and also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Ms. Sheryl has been in education for over 26 years! She began her career in Early Childhood Education as a Teacher’s Aide, and then went on to become a Lead Teacher in Pre-K and Head Start for 15 years, and obtained her Masters degree in Educational Leadership. She is a Lead Teacher in our Pre-K Blue classroom. Sheryl is certified to teach ages 0-8 in Colorado, Pre-K to Grade 4 in Texas, as well as her principal certification (in Texas). Sheryl has her CPR/First Aid, Standard Precautions, Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) and Use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma and Recognition and Child Abuse and Neglect certifications.

Meet Ms. Caitlin! Caitlin is one of our Pre-K Blue teachers! She attended the University of Northern Colorado and got her degree in Elementary Education. She has taught 2nd grade, kindergarten and is super excited to teach Pre-K this year! In Caitlin's spare time, she likes spending time with her husband Mihai and they like to go on road trips, hike and explore new places. She also loves to cook and read. Caitlin's favorite sport is hockey and she is a die-hard Colorado Avalanche fan! She is CPR and First Aid Certified and also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Ms. Chrissi has been working in Early Childhood Education for 43 years, and is our Pre-Kindergarten Red lead teacher. She holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Chrissi is originally from Illinois. Her and her husband have been married for 42 years and they have two children and three grandchildren. She loves to read and explore all Colorado has to offer. Ms. Chrissi is certified in CPR/First Aid, Standard Precautions, Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) and Use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma and Recognition and Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Jessica! Jessica is one of our wonderful Pre-K Red teachers! She started in 2021 as a Resource Teacher, but quickly fell in love with the Preschool age group where she was promoted to Assistant Teacher, then earned her Lead Teacher certificate. Jessica went on to earn her Child Development Associate, and has been one of our most valuable team members. Now, she's excited to take on a new age and class as a Pre-K teacher! As the oldest of 5 girls in her family, and with 4 children of her own now, she clearly adores children! In her spare time, she loves to watch movies, work out and go on walks with her family. Jessica has been married to her husband for 10 years and they have 4 children, Andrew, Mathew, Novalie and Jameson. Jessica is certified in CPR/First Aid, Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) and Use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Becca! Becca is one of our outstanding schoolwide Resource Teachers! She has taken many Early Childhood Education/Development classes and is excited to begin her role of teaching in this capacity. Becca enjoys watching sports, baking with her children and spending quality time with her family. She and her husband have been married since 2018 and they have 2 wonderful children. Becca is CPR and First Aid Certified and she is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Nicole! Ms. Nicole is the glue to our school! Previous to working at The Goddard School, Ms. Nicole ran an In-Home Daycare for five years! She loved staying home with her kids while caring for the children who attended her daycare. Her children are older now, and Ms. Nicole has been a valued member of our staff for 6 years! Nicole has her CPR/First Aid, Standard Precautions, Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) and Use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma and Recognition and Child Abuse and Neglect certifications.

Meet Ms. Cami! Cami is so excited to start a career in Early Childhood Education! She has always wanted to help shape the young hearts and minds of the future. In Ms. Cami's free time, you can find her going on hikes, reading fantasy books, or heading to the mountains for a day full of skiing! Ms. Cami has a very close knit family and they enjoy spending time together. Cami is also very close to her boyfriend of 6 years. Cami is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Callie! Callie is a high school senior at Douglas County High School and works for us in the afternoons. Callie loves children and wants to pursue a career that involves children. She felt this would be a great learning experience for her. Callie likes to shop, bake and hang out with her friends. She comes from a big family and has a dog named Winnie. Callie is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Ms. Alyssa is our amazing Schoolwide Resource Teacher! She has worked at The Goddard School for 3 years in many of the classrooms, but has spent most of her time with the babies. She worked hard to get Lead Qualified and even spent time as a Lead Teacher in our Infant 1 classroom before spending some time going back to school. From a young age, she always made great connections with her teachers. They impacted her life and she has always been inspired to do the same for the next generation. For this reason, we knew Alyssa wouldn't be able to stay away while back in school. Alyssa is certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) and Use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect. She is also CPR and First Aid certified.

Meet Ms. Audrey! Audrey is one of our fantastic substitute teachers! She's had experience volunteering in Kindergarten classrooms and is now excited to be a sub for our school and our youngest learners. Audrey likes to draw, paint, listen to music, sing, skateboard, spend time in nature and spend time with friends. She has a wonderful family and they all get along well and support each others growth! Audrey is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Tateum! Ms. Tateum is our awesome substitute teachers! Tateum comes to us with Preschool teaching experience! She is excited to continue her teaching journey at The Goddard School. Tateum is married to a wonderful and supportive husband. He brings out the best in her. She is also very close to her mom, 3 siblings and 6 nieces and nephews! She loves spending time with family. Tateum also enjoys swimming and being outside in the mountains, exploring and hiking. Tateum is CPR and First Aid Certified. She is also certified in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), use of Safe Sleep Practices, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Meet Ms. Wendy! Ms. Wendy is one of our amazing substitutes teachers! Wendy has her Bachelor of Science Degree in Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science. She enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking and walking. She also loves to read and make cards. Wendy and her husband, who is a mechanical engineer for Lockheed Martin have two grown daughters Sarah and Kaitlin. Sarah is a teacher here in Colorado and Kaitlin works in a lab testing for infectious diseases.