Our Goddard School Teachers

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 growth and development of a lifelong love of learning.

Jennifer, our amazing Director of Operations, 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 3 years and Kindergarten for 4 years. 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 also enjoys supporting and watching her children play sports...mostly soccer!

Abby is our Director of Education! She has her large center director certificate for Goddard and through Colorado. She graduated from Manchester University in Indiana with a bachelor of science in education and a minor in business. She worked at the Goddard School in Carmel, Indiana as a pre-kindergarten teacher for one year then moved to Colorado and worked at the Goddard School in Denver as a teacher and director for eight and a half years!

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.

Ms. Sheryl has been in education for over 30 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 now our Office Manager and closes the school each evening. 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).

Meet Ms. Cameron! Cameron started at another Goddard School in Denver before transferring to our school in January 2024. She has 2 years of Education courses from Mizzou and absolutely adores babies, so when our Infant Assistant Teacher position came available, 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.

Meet Ms. Taylor! Taylor attended Louisiana State University for Pre-Med and transferred to Texas Women's University to continue coursework in Pre-Physical Therapy (PT). She completed her PT internship and continues working with young children to help her with pediatric PT goals. Taylor comes to our Goddard School after working at a Goddard School in Texas for the last 3 years. Taylor and her husband, who is in the military and their 2 dogs moved to Colorado recently and they are excited to explore Colorado and all it has to offer. Taylor enjoys playing golf, drawing/sketching, painting, traveling, playing games and taking walks.

Meet Ms. Jennifer! Jennifer is the First Steps classroom Lead Teacher. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She owned an in home daycare from 2004-2013 while her own children were growing up! Jennifer and her husband have 3 daughters (1 set of twins) and they have enjoyed attending their sporting events and watching them grow into successful young ladies. Jennifer and her husband are sports people! In her free time, you may find her reffing a sporting event or cheering on the Broncos!

Meet Ms. Perpetua! Perpetua is our wonderful First Steps Assistant 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 motivational books for self development.

Meet Ms. Madelyn! Madelyn is currently attending online school to earn her Associate's degree in Education for grades 1–5. She is originally from Louisiana, and recently relocated to Colorado with her boyfriend. In her free time, Madelyn enjoys reading, hiking, crafting, and staying active by going to the gym. She is passionate about learning and looks forward to making a positive impact in the lives of young students as she pursues her career in education.

Meet Ms. Kayleen! Ms. Kayleen is one of our wonderful Toddler 1 Teachers! Kayleen took ECE 101, 102, and 103 at Arapahoe Community College. She has been working with children since she was a junior in high school. Kayleen loves to be in the mountains! Her dream is to have a farm one day so that she can have lots of dogs and goats. She also enjoys spending time with her family, 2 cats and dog.

Meet Ms. Cami! Cami is one of our amazing Lead Teachers in Toddler 1! She always wanted to help shape the young hearts and minds of the future, so she started in our entry level Resource Teacher position in 2024. We quickly realized Ms. Cami's incredible natural teaching instincts, so when an Assistant Teacher position opened in Toddler 1, it was a no-brainer to promote her. She got her lead certification back in 2025 and was promoted to Lead Teacher later in the year. 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.

Meet Ms. Sage! Sage graduated high school and went straight into working with children, her passion. After hiring her in 2024 as a Resource Teacher, Sage quickly obtained her Lead Teacher certificate with the State of Colorado and was promoted to Assistant Teacher where she honed her skills and became a leader in the classroom. She was promoted to Lead Teacher in 2025 and has been dedicated and passionate about teaching two year olds since! 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.

Meet Ms. Julia! Ms. Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Arts from the University of North Texas. She has been working in childcare since 2023, primarily with infants and toddlers. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, painting and drawing, and going hiking with her husband and her dog, Ringo.

Meet Ms. Annabelle! Annabelle started working for us as a part time Resource Teacher in January of 2023, 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.

Ms. Marissa was recently promoted to Assistant Teacher in Discovery Preschool! She absolutely loved working in at a preschool while getting her Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications, and finally made the decision to come back after a stint in corporate endeavors. She started with us as a Resource Teacher and found a passion with young preschoolers, so it was a no-brainer when a position opened alongside Ms. Annabelle. She adores children and is the oldest of 6 in her family! She enjoys traveling, being outside, scrapbooking and trying new places. We are thrilled to have enticed her back to the joyful field of Early Childhood Education and are excited to see where it takes her!

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!

Meet Ms. Kristen! Kristen is one of our Preschool teachers! She jumped back into early childhood education in 2025 after working an impressive 25 plus years in the automotive marketing industry! She has experience teaching multiple age groups and absolutely fell in love with the 3 year old age group, and is the yin to Ms. Deb's yang, a true dream team. 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!

Meet Ms. Kirsten! Ms. Kirsten earned associate degrees in General Science and Liberal Arts before completing her bachelor's degree in Physical Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas. She has been working in childcare since 2021 and is passionate about helping children learn, grow, and stay active. Outside of work, Ms. Kirsten enjoys creating crafts, officiating sports, and spending time on the soccer field or golf course. She loves bringing her enthusiasm for sports, creativity, and teamwork into the classroom each day.

We are excited to introduce Ms. Khalene, our Lead Pre-K Blue Teacher! Khalene holds a degree in Nutrition Science and has been working with children in educational settings since 2017. Throughout her career, she has gained valuable experience in before-and-after-school care programs, preschools, and most recently as a Pre-K teacher for the past two years. Khalene is passionate about early childhood education and is excited to continue helping young learners grow, explore, and prepare for kindergarten as part of our school community. When she's not in the classroom, Khalene enjoys traveling, staying active at the gym, and spending quality time with her wonderful family and beloved pets.

Meet Ms. Megan! Ms. Megan started as one of our school-wide resource teachers and was recently promoted to Assistant Teacher! Before stepping into this role, she worked for a couple years as an Educational Assistant (Level 4) supporting students from Kindergarten through 6th grade. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hiking, and spending time at the lake with her family.

Ms. Chrissi has been working in Early Childhood Education for 43 years, and is one of our most beloved teachers. She has been a Lead Teacher in our Pre-K Red classroom since 2020, and has been a true mentor in multiple classrooms for multiple teachers in our building. She holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and is known for promoting calm classrooms full of confident, resilient students who are well-prepared for Kindergarten. 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.

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. She has most recently taught Pre-Kindergarten and continues to adore this age group. As the oldest of 5 girls in her family, and with 4 children of her own now, she understands the importance of strong role models and teachers like her. 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.

Meet Ms. Avery, our wonderful Pre-K Resource Teacher! She brings experience working with children through an after-school program and volunteering at her church’s daycare. Ms. Avery enjoys camping, hiking, reading, and spending quality time with her family.

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 over 7 years!

Meet Ms. Varsha! Ms. Varsha graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, along with minors in Health Policy and Religion. She has primarily worked with children in hospital settings and classrooms and is passionate about supporting their growth, learning, and well-being. In her free time, Ms. Varsha enjoys learning about different religions and expanding her understanding of the world. She also loves singing, dancing, working out, cooking, and traveling.

Meet Ms. Savannah, one of our school-wide resource teachers! Ms. Savannah graduated high school in May and is excited to begin her career in early childhood education. Savannah has 4 brothers and 7 dogs! In her spare time, she loves spending time and playing with her furry friends

Meet Ms. Daisy! Daisy is one of our Substitute Teacher. She does a fabulous job supporting all 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.

Meet one of our substitute teachers, Ms. Emilee! Ms. Emilee is currently attending Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she is studying psychology. She has experience working as a nanny for essential workers, bringing care and flexibility to the families she supports. In her spare time, she enjoys discovering new crafts, birdwatching, and going on adventures with her cat.

Meet Ms. Jaeda! Jaeda is one of our substitute teachers. Jaeda is currently in high school and enjoys working at our school when she's not in school. In her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends and go on walks!

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.