Our Teachers

The Meiers love watching the children at their school smile, laugh, grow and learn. Elizabeth and Martin discovered the value of a safe and nurturing learning environment through their own children's experience at The Goddard School. Before opening the Vine Street location in 2013 their backgrounds were as a lawyer and IT project manager. Operating the City Park West location has been a fulfilling change from their prior careers. Even though the Vine location serves many families who live in Park Hill the Meiers believe that Park Hill / Mayfair area still has a shortage of quality child care.

Heather moved to Colorado from a town right outside of Boston to pursue a college education at the University of Northern Colorado. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and is Director Qualified through the state of Colorado. She began her teaching career working under the Montessori philosophy for 5 years as an infant, toddler, and primary teacher. In 2013, she found her forever home in Goddard after falling in love with all that the Goddard program has to offer. She began her administration journey after five dedicated and impactful years in our Goddard classrooms. After being an Assistant Director at our City Park West location for 3 years, she opened the doors of our Park Hill location in 2018 as Director. With her always positive attitude and early childhood expertise, she is a huge support to our teachers, families, and children. She lives in Denver with her husband, Charlie, and two sons, Cody and Colin, who also happily attend the Goddard School Park Hill!

Millicent is originally from Ghana, West Africa. She has her B.A. from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana West Africa. She has been working with kids for almost 10 years. Her passion for kids gained her a place at the Goddard School when she moved from Illinois to Denver. Millicent is amazing with children especially infants. She loves reading, listening to country and gospel music, and she simply loves to clean! Due to her hard work, dedication and reliability, Millicent recently climbed the promotional ladder to the position of an assistant director. To Millie, the sky is the limit.

Miss Emily is originally from Long Island, NY, and made the move to Denver in 2020. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University and a Master’s degree in Literacy Instruction from Queens College. After teaching Pre-K for two years, Miss Emily discovered her passion for leadership and found her home as the Assistant Director at The Goddard School of Park Hill. Outside of school, Miss Emily loves exploring Colorado's beauty through hiking, skiing, and yoga, as well as discovering new restaurants around the city.

Miss Laura is originally from Pennsylvania and lived in New Jersey and Florida before making Denver, CO her home in 2018! She began her teaching career after graduating from high school. After discovering her passion, she went on to earn her degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. In her free time, Miss Laura enjoys reading, cooking, and trying new things and experiences with her husband, Jeremy.

Miss Amal was originally born in Africa and moved to Colorado in 2006. She earned her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Aurora Community College and has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. Miss Amal loves working with the infants and creating a second home for them at our school. Outside of work, Miss Amal loves traveling with her three children.

Education: Child Development Associate Keisha is from Denver Colorado. She has been working with children since the age of 16! She began babysitting, and eventually got her CDA and started working in childcare. Working with children has been a passion for a long time. Keisha has two dogs and loves spending time with them. When she has free time she enjoys relaxing and watching movies.

Miss Susan is originally from Ohio and earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kent State University. She has 12 years of experience teaching. Miss Susan loves seeing smiles on her students’ faces each day. In her free time, she enjoys going to live theater.

Judy is originally from Ohio, but calls Colorado home. She has a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Bilingual Education. Judy has had lots of experience with young children, including her own, and retired in 2018. She came back out of retirement for her love of children.

Ms. Debra was born and raised right here in Denver, CO. She has an educational background in Early Childhood Art education and has several years of experience in this field. She loves sharing knowledge with her students through literature and hands-on projects. In her spare time, Ms. Debra enjoys ceramics, gardening, crocheting and spending time with family and friends.

Miss Sally is originally from Peoria, Illinois and moved to Colorado in 1983. She has her Bachelors’ degree in Physical Education from ECE-12th, Early Childhood Education endorsement, through 3rd grade, and a Masters’ degree in Counseling. Sally is passionate about working with children, especially the little ones! She enjoys seeing the looks on their faces when they learn something new.

Ms. Sandra is originally from Chicago, Illinois and moved to Denver in 1999. Ms. Sandra has worked with children for over 13 years! She is passionate about caring for her students and loves to incorporate her native language, Spanish, when singing songs and teaching new vocabulary. In her spare time, Ms. Sandra loves spending time with her two sons and travelling.

Ms. Tonya joins our Goddard family with over 22 years of experience in the early education field. Her favorite part of teaching is making her students in our Hiking Honeybees classroom smile and laugh. She holds a Pyramid Plus certificate, and has completed coursework in early childhood education. In her spare time, she loves to relax, spend time in nature and visit her grandchildren.

Ms. Emonie was born and raised right here in Denver, Colorado! She has previous experience in working with students from K-8. Ms. Emonie loves learning from her students to guide instruction and building strong relationships with families. She loves being a teacher because each day is different and she wants to make a difference in their lives! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, music, dancing, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Miss Nancy was born in Chicago Illinois. Her family moved back to Mexico when she was 3 years and in 1999 they returned to the United States, Denver, Colorado. Nancy is a mother of 8 adorable kids. She loves to work hard and treat everyone with respect. She enjoys working with children which she finds very interesting and fun.

Miss Stephanie was born in Denver, Colorado but grew up in Mexico. After she finished school, she came back to the United States. She gained experience working with children when she started taking care of her cousins, nephews and brothers. Miss Stephanie enjoys playing with children, teaching them Spanish, and guiding them in their education. In her free time, she likes going to the movies, taking care of her plants, and spending time with family and friends.

Miss Diamond is from Denver, Colorado. She has been working with children since her young age by taking care of kids of friends and families and it was always her dream to pursue a career in childcare. Miss Diamond enjoys reading, drawing and painting in her free time. She joined the Goddard Park Hill family in 2022 and she is looking forward to many more years with the wonderful family she says.

Miss Delaysha was born in North Dakota but moved to Colorado when she was 2 years old. She is currently working on earning her Bachelor's degree. Miss Delaysha's favorite part of teaching is building relationships with her students and guiding them to grow and meet their milestones. In her spare time, she loves being outside and doing fun activities with her children. She also loves playing basketball, dancing, and cooking.

Huda is from Iraq and is working towards getting her degree in Early Childhood Education. She enjoys working with children because she gets to help them create themselves into anything they want. Huda finds working with kids to be an important experience to her life.

Miss Mabel is originally from Nicaragua. She loves to watch and guide the children in her care as they learn new things everyday and explore their surroundings. In her spare time, Miss Mabel enjoys listening to all kinds of music.

Miss Deven was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO! She entered the field of Early Childhood Education, earning her Lead Teacher qualification. Miss Deven 's favorite part of teaching is seeing her students grow and learn each day. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and watching her favorite shows and movies.

Miss Zahra is from Afghanistan. She worked as a teacher for 6 years in Afghanistan before she moved to the United States. She got her degree in language and literature. Miss Zahra likes to be with children and loves to share what she knows with them. She spends her free time with her family and she loves to cook delicious meal for them.

Miss Kimberly was born and raised in Denver , Colorado. She joined the Goddard family because of her love for children. She loves bonding with kids and loves seeing how they learn new things daily. In her spare time, she likes to go out with family and friends.

Ms. Lauren was born and raised in Littleton, CO. She earned her Bachelor's degree, majoring in Art, as well as several certifications in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Lauren's enthusiasm for this field stems from her passion to see her students thrive and achieve their developmental milestones. In her free time, Ms. Lauren enjoys creating art and going on hikes with her dog.

Ms. Wendy was born originally in San Francisco, CA and moved to Denver over 20 years ago! Although new to teaching, she has found her passion and enjoys learning from her students knowing they have the power to change in the world. In her spare time, Ms. Wendy enjoys going camping, riding quads and playing sports with her family.

Miss Kayla was born in Augusta, Georgia and recently relocated to Denver. She is currently enrolled in classes toward earning her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Miss Kayla joins our Goddard family with 5 years of experience working in the ECE field! Miss Kayla's passion for teaching comes from her aspiration to be a part of her students' early development and contribute to their learning. In her spare time, she loves travelling to new places with her family and reading.

Pamela is from Denver, Colorado and joined our Goddard family in 2019. She enjoys working with kids because of the joy they bring to her when she works with them. Pamela loves learning about all the different personalities of her students.

Miss Denise was born in Padre Island, Texas, and moved to Colorado during childhood, where she discovered her passion for early education. With over 15 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field, she brings a deep understanding of both Montessori and HighScope teaching philosophies. Miss Denise is recognized as a Level 6 Early Childhood Professional in Colorado Shines PDIS, reflecting her commitment to ongoing learning and excellence in the field. Her favorite part of teaching is witnessing the joy and pride on a child’s face when they accomplish something new—it’s those moments that inspire her every day. Outside the classroom, Miss Denise enjoys reading, staying active, fishing, cooking, and camping. Her positive spirit and love for life radiate through her work with children, creating a warm and joyful learning environment.

Alex, a proud Colorado native from Colorado Springs, is deeply passionate about early childhood education. Currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Alex also serves as the Infant Program Supervisor. With over two years of experience in childcare, Alex has truly found their calling in this rewarding field. They feel honored to positively impact young children’s lives and take immense joy in supporting their growth and development. When not working, Alex enjoys listening to music, reading, and engaging in creative pastimes like diamond painting, puzzles, and building with Legos.

Antoinette is originally from Ghana and brings over 30 years of teaching experience to The Goddard School of Denver – Park Hill. She moved to Denver in 2019 and has since continued to build upon her impressive background in early childhood education, including experience in Montessori settings. Her commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in her CDA certification, her Level 3 rating in the Colorado Shines PDIS system, and her completion of both Pyramid Plus and EQIT coursework. Antoinette is passionate about helping children reach their full potential. She believes in the importance of being a consistent, caring guide in their early learning journey. Outside of the classroom, Antoinette enjoys singing, reading, and creating educational activities and materials designed to support fellow early childhood educators. Her deep knowledge, calm presence, and passion for teaching make her an invaluable part of our school community.

Miss Lyriik was born and raised in Colorado and has always had a passion for working with children. She loves being able to watch her students grow and learn each day, knowing she is helping them become amazing young people. Her journey into teaching began with a deep desire to make a positive impact on young learners, guiding them as they develop confidence, creativity, and a love for learning. Outside of the classroom, Miss Lyriik cherishes spending time with her two daughters and enjoys expressing her creativity through artwork. Whether painting, drawing, or crafting, she loves finding new ways to create and inspire. She is thrilled to be part of the Goddard family and looks forward to building strong connections with her students and their families!

Mikal was born and raised right here in Denver, Colorado! She graduated Denver East High School and went on to attend Georgia State University. Mikal has a deep passion for teaching and finds joy in the curiosity and intelligence her students bring to the classroom each day. She feels honored to play a role in their growth and development during these important early years. Outside of the classroom, Mikal enjoys reading, making music, mentoring others, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and community.

Miss Idaly is a proud Denver native and a dedicated member of our infant team at The Goddard School of Denver – Park Hill. She has a natural gift for working with our youngest learners and brings calm, care, and compassion to the classroom each day. What Miss Idaly loves most about teaching is watching her students grow and discover the world around them. From first smiles to first steps, she finds so much joy in being part of each child’s early milestones and development. In her free time, Miss Idaly enjoys playing soccer and spending quality time with her family. Her playful spirit and nurturing heart make her a beloved part of the Goddard Park Hill community.