Meet Our Goddard Family

Mr. Joe is our on-site owner at The Goddard School of Parker. He and his wife, Kirsten, purchased The Goddard School in 2018. Their daughter Emma attended The Goddard School for Kindergarten in Ohio, and they loved it so much that they decided to own one. Mr. Joe has his Bachelor of Science Degree with an emphasis in Finance and Business Management from Franklin University. In his free time, Mr. Joe enjoys smoking meat on the grill, walking his two dogs, spending time with his family as well as watching the Buckeyes play! Go Buckeyes!

Mrs. Crystal is the Director at the Goddard School. She has her master’s degree in Technology in Education from Lesley University, her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English and an added endorsement in Early Childhood Education from Adams State College. Mrs. Crystal is finishing up her second master’s degree in Early Childhood Education Special Education. Also, she holds a Directors Certificate as well as an Intermediate Coaching Credential, Advanced Trainer Credential, & EQIT Teaching Credential. Mrs. Crystal and her husband have been married for thirteen years and have three children and she has three stepsons. She finds herself staying busy keeping up with all her children’s activities. In her free time, Mrs. Crystal enjoys camping, baking, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Jolie is our Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado and has her Director’s Certification from the State of Colorado. Mrs. Jolie has 20+ years’ experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education. In her free time, Mrs. Jolie enjoys gardening, swim-bike-runs, camping, writing, crafting, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Jolie is also fluent in sign language!

Ms. Kacy is an Administrative Assistant at The Goddard School. She earned her lead teacher credentials from Arapahoe Community College and her director's certificate from Arapahoe Community College and Lamar Community College. Ms. Kacy has experience working with children aged six weeks to twelve years. In her free time, Ms. Kacy enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Antika is the lead teacher in the Radiant Rams classroom. She has a master’s degree in psychology and bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Delhi University in India. She has experience working with children aged six weeks to twelve years old. In her free time, Mrs. Antika enjoys reading short stories, watching movies and going out dancing.

Ms. Hallie is the lead teacher in the Magnificent Mountain Lions classroom. She has an Associate’s degree in early childhood education from Northeastern Junior college. Ms. Hallie has experience with children aged one year to twelve years. In her free time, Ms. Hallie enjoys watching movies, doing word searches, and listening to music.

Mrs. Jamie is a lead teacher in the Marvelous Moose classroom. She has her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science and a minor in American Sign Language. Mrs. Jamie has experience with children aged six weeks to two years. In her free time, Mrs. Jamie enjoys running, reading, and riding horses.

Ms. Kelsey is a Lead teacher in the Deer classroom. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Arapahoe Community College and is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University. Ms. Kelsey has experience working with children from one to 5 years. In her free time, Ms. Kelsey enjoys playing volleyball, reading books, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, and riding horses.

Ms. Kiersten is the lead teacher in the Delightful Deer classroom. She has a teaching certification from Finger Lakes Community College. Ms. Kiersten has experience working with children aged two years to eleven years. In her free time, Ms. Kiersten enjoys spending time with her father and baking.

Ms. Rachel is the lead teacher in the A-Basin classroom. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology and an Associate’s degree in early childhood education from Eastern Connecticut State University. Ms. Rachel has experience working with children aged six weeks to twelve years. In her free time, Ms. Rachel enjoys doing photography, hiking, and biking.

Mrs. Sara is the lead teacher in the Whistler classroom. She is pursuing an Associate’s degree in psychology from Community College of Aurora. Mrs. Sara has experience working with children eighteen months to five years. In her free time, Mrs. Sara enjoys hiking, camping, playing with her dogs, reading, listening to music, and watching tv.

Ms. Sarah is the lead teacher in the Telluride classroom. She has her associate degree in Elementary Education from Indian River State. Ms. Sarah has experience working with children aged three months to twelve years. She enjoys dancing, hiking, kayaking and wake boarding.

Mrs. Taryn is the lead teacher in the Snowbird classroom. She plans to complete her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022. Mrs. Taryn has experience working with children aged six weeks to twelve years. In her free time, Mrs. Taryn enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.