Ms. Shannon is the onsite owner of the Goddard School of Centennial. Ms. Shannon began her Goddard career as a teacher at the Aurora location in the summer of 2010 and quickly moved into a director position at the Denver location in the fall of that same year. She has a Masters in Early Childhood Education and three kiddos of her own! Her love of kids, extensive knowledge of the field, and her strong belief in the Goddard way made her decision to become an owner a no brainer!

Ms. Andrea began her Early Childhood Education career in 2002 and at The Goddard School of Centennial in 2009. She first worked as a Young Toddler, Toddler, and Get Set teacher prior to becoming a director. She became the Operations Director in 2013. Andrea holds her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Freed-Hardeman University and received her Director's Certification in 2013. As the Executive Director, Ms. Andrea oversees the day-to-day operations, implements curriculum and our Conscious Discipline program throughout the school.

Ms. Jenna began her career in Early Childhood Education in 2015 and began working at the Goddard School in Centennial in September 2018. She has a Bachelors in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University as well as her Director certification for the state of Colorado. Before joining us in 2018, Ms. Jenna worked as a Young Toddler, Toddler, and Get Set teacher at the Denver location. She also spent 12 weeks volunteer teaching at a childcare orphanage in Tanzania, Africa. Her kind heart, patient personality, and love for children make her a great asset to our team.

Ms. Erin has been working in childcare for over 18 years with children from birth to 13 years old and at our Goddard School since 2022. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Erin has coached and mentored teachers in Social Emotional Support in the classroom and loves learning about why we choose to work with young people. When not working, Ms. Erin loves to cake decorate, travel and spend time with her family.

Ms. Rayna is a lead teacher in our Infant Sloths classroom. She started at The Goddard of Centennial in August 2022. Ms. Rayna moved from Oklahoma and received her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. All through college, Ms. Rayna worked with various age groups and loves working with the youngest of learners. Ms. Rayna's high energy and bubbly personality are a great additional to the infant room.

Ms. Noa is a Lead teacher in our Infant room. In 2016 she graduated from Pickens Technical College. She has been working in childcare for 8 years. She has worked with infants up to a year old. Ms. Noa loves arts and crafts, loves hiking and exploring the outdoors, but most of all she loves working with children and watching them learn new things.

Ms. Mabel is a lead teacher in our First Steps Chipmunks classroom. She began her career in Early Childhood Education in 1987 and with the Goddard School of Centennial in 2011. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and has taught children in preschool up through Elementary School. As of June 2019, Ms. Mabel has decided to broaden her portfolio and become our newest First Steps teacher. Her bright energy shines in our First Steps class along with her love of kids. She is creative and amazingly patient!

Ms. Bailey is a lead teacher in our First Steps Chipmunks classroom. She joined our Goddard team in May 2022 after moving to Colorado from Alabama. She has worked in a childcare setting since 2017 and had about 6 years of babysitting experience. Ms. Bailey has worked with children aged 6-weeks to 5 years old but prefers working with infants and toddlers. Her sweet and cheerful personality make her a great fit to teach our young 1's!

Ms. Nilu is a resource teacher in our Infant Sloth and First Steps Chipmunks classrooms. She received her Bachelor's degree in English from the Calcutta University in India. She has over 14 years of experience working with children as a lead teacher. Ms. Nilu moved to the United States in 2006 and has worked for the Goddard School of Centennial since June 2022. She enjoys music, painting, traveling and cooking! You will always find Ms. Nilu singing, playing and giggling with our littlest learners. Her motherly, nurturing personality make her a great addition to our team.

Ms. Nora is a lead teacher in our Young Toddler Fox classroom. She has over 25 years of experience working with children, including over 11 years of experience teaching at Goddard. She has been a part of our Goddard team since 2022. In fact, she previously worked at the Denver Goddard with Ms. Shannon and Ms. Jenna! Ms. Nora's favorite age to teach is 12-24 months because she loves watching as they discover so many firsts! She enjoys planning activities and taking advantage of spontaneous learning opportunities that help children experience and explore the world around them. Ms. Nora encompasses the Goddard way and her bright smile can light up any room!

Ms. Estela is a Lead Teacher in our Young Toddler Fox Classroom. She started her Goddard career in 2014 as a Resource teacher and now is a Co-Lead teacher! Ms. Estela has her BA in Business Admin from Pacific Union Collage. Ms. Estela loves to knit and crochet. Her vibrant personality lends well to the silly and fun environment created in the Young Toddler classroom!

Ms. Bayley is a lead teacher in our Toddler Hedgehogs classroom. She has been working with children for almost 10 years and joined our Goddard School team in July 2021. She is lead qualified through Colorado Shines and is currently continuing her education at Metro State University. Her energetic and loving personality make her a great fit to teach our toddlers!

Ms. Aly joined our Goddard Centennial team in May 2019 as a seasonal employee. After graduating from Colorado State University with her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, she decided to take on a full time teaching position with us. Ms. Aly is a lead qualified resource teacher who can be seen helping out in all over the school. Her sweet disposition and positive attitude are just a few of the reasons we love having her available to assist in any classroom she is needed, from infants to school-age!

Ms. Terri is our Get Set teacher. She has worked for Goddard since January 2022 but has over 25 years experience in childcare. She has her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Terri has three daughters and two grandchildren, not to mention her fur baby Maya! She loves spending time with her family as much as possible.

Ms. Aarti started her career in Early Childhood Education 2001 and joined our Centennial Goddard team in 2010. Ms. Aarti holds a Child Development Associate Credential and her CNA. She has taught in our Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs, and currently teaches our young preschool children. Ms. Aarti has a broad array of interests and talents and is wonderfully supportive in all areas of our school.

Ms. Ashley is a lead teacher in our Preschool Bears classroom. She has over 10 years of experience working with children, including 1 year of experience teaching in Elementary Special Education. Ms. Ashley joined our Goddard School team in September 2022 after moving to Colorado from Missouri with her husband and daughter. She loves animals and has 2 dogs and a rabbit! Ms. Ashley brings so much joy and the fun of learning into the classroom. Her curiosity for adventure and great story-telling skills makes her a great preschool teacher!

Ms. Priyanka is a lead teacher in our Preschool Moose classroom. She began her teaching career in 2010 and joined our Goddard School team in November 2018. She has a Bachelors of Education as well as a Masters of Science. Her love of both teaching and learning, paired with calming energy and creativity make her a great fit in our preschool room!

Ms. Sheila is a lead resource teacher who can be seen helping out in our oldest classrooms. She joined our Goddard Centennial team in May 2021 but has been working with children for several years. She attended Grand Canyon University where she earned two Masters degrees, the first in Education and a second in Special Education. Ms. Sheila’s bubbly and patient personality paired with her understanding of best practices in early education make her a great fit to teach in any classroom she enters!

Ms. Alisha is a lead teacher in our Jr. Kindergarten Squirrels classroom. She began teaching at The Goddard School of Centennial in August 2020. She has her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education with endorsement in Elementary Education from Metro State University and is currently working towards her Master’s for Educator Effectiveness at Western Colorado University. Before joining our team, Ms. Alisha worked as an assistant teacher for children age 1-6 and as a paraprofessional for grades K-4th. She also has several years of experience working with children through her church and baby-sitting her younger twin brothers! Ms. Alisha loves being able to witness her Jr. Kindergarteners grow and have a positive impact on their lives.

Ms. Thais is a lead teacher in our Jr. Kindergarten Squirrels classroom. She began working at The Goddard School of Centennial in August 2019 but has been working in the field of education for over 25 years! She holds a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education as well as an Associates in Special Education. Originally from Venezuela, she loves introducing Spanish vocabulary and song in the classroom so don't be surprised if your kiddo comes home with some new words! Her bright energy and loving personality truly shines through in every room she enters!

Ms. Jasmine (or “Ms. Jazz” as her kiddos call her) is a lead teacher in our Jr. Kindergarten Owls class. She joined our Goddard School team in February 2021 but has been working in childcare since 2015. She has her Master’s in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University and has taught children ages 2 to 6. Her bubbly personality and her love of teaching make her a great fit for our Jr. Kindergarten class!

Mrs. Amy is one of our Lead Teachers in the Pre-Kindergarten Skunks classroom. She has her Associates in ECE and Director Certificate. She has worked with children from newborn to 8th grade for over 20 years. Mrs. Amy has been married for 28 years and has 2 sons. She loves to dance. She also loves music, and gardening! Mrs. Amy's experience and joy for teaching is a great additional to the Pre-K Skunks.

Ms. Laura has been with the Goddard School of Centennial since February 2018. She is a retired public school educator with a Bachelors in Elementary Education, a Masters in Special Education, and over 30 years of experience working in the field of education. Ms. Laura has a true passion for working with young children and we love having her assist in the classroom as often as her schedule allows!

Mrs. Kayleigh is our Preschool B Moose Assistant Teacher. She started working at our Goddard school in January 2023. She went to CSU and CU Denver to study Secondary Math education and Elementary education. She worked at an afterschool program before coming to our school. Mrs. Kayleigh loves to sew and craft. She is married, has a dog and a guinea pig. Mrs. Kayleigh is a great additional to the classroom, her calm and kind demeanor are a great asset to the class.