Our Teachers

Hi, my name is Marie Pedigo. I am the Director of our wonderful Goddard school in Westminster. I have over 25 years of experience working in the field of early childhood education. I have worked with children from ages infants to school age. I have been with The Goddard School since June of 2019! My husband, Gary, and I have three wonderful children, Angel, Geno, and Gary. In our spare time we love spending time watching hockey, camping, and spending family time together.

Hi there, I am Ms. Angel! I have been lucky enough to be a part of the Goddard family for 3 years now and have loved getting to grow alongside your children. I graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Development and Prevention and Intervention. My time at CSU is what brought me to this wonderful school that I call home. A few fun facts about me: I was a competitive cheerleader for 18 years of my life, I am a huge hocky fan and root for the Colorado Avalanche, I am a mommy to two wonderful puppies, and have a wonderful family who is my whole world! My favorite children's book is Dr. Seuss' ABC Book. I am so excited to watch your children grow up and love getting to make an impact on their lives in their most important years!

Hello and welcome! I am Ms. Emma and I teach the Pre-Kindergarten 2 class! I love working with four and five year olds. I went to school to be an art and special education teacher at the University of Northern Colorado. After three years and a pandemic, I switched to early childhood education and have loved it ever since! I can do a little bit of all the art forms including creative writing, tattooing, and bronze casting! After living in Colorado for 16 years, I am finally learning how to snowboard. I have a big chosen family and a cat named Cowboy. I am passionate about becoming a director or an ECE coach. I work with children because I hope to teach the power of kindness, empathy and joy! My favorite book to read to my class is The Book With No Pictures, but my favorite book from my childhood is Olivia. I am Olivia, Olivia is me.

Hi! My name is Mrs. Kayla and I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher. I love creating an engaging learning environment encouraging the confidence that kids need for their independence. I was born and raised in Colorado and went to Colorado State University in Fort Collins. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a focus in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology focusing on Mind, Brain, and Behavior. I have more than 7 years of experience teaching children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old. I have worked in different school settings and am always excited to meet new children in my class. My favorite thing about this age group is watching the children light up when they become successful at a skill or task that they have been working on. When I'm not teaching, I love spending time with my family and friends. I like to travel and go camping. My husband David and I welcomed our first child, Theodore, in December, and are so excited to be growing a family.

Hello! My name is Ms. Heather. Currently I am an infant/toddler teacher in our Infant 2 classroom. I have an associates degree in criminal justice, and I am currently working on receiving my bachelors degree in psychology. I have been with The Goddard School for 5 years. I love watching babies grow and helping them with their development. I was born and raised in Colorado and was lucky enough to travel around the country while my husband served in the United States Coast Guard. I have 2 boys of my own, Ezekiel and Elias. I also have 2 cats, Lumen and Luna. In my spare time I love exploring the mountains, traveling, and crafting!

My name is Teghan Simon! I am 23 years old and have been working with kids since I was 16! I love working with kids because each day there are a million little victories. Playing music and singing songs with every kid fills me with so much love.

Hello my name is Belen and I have been working here at the Goddard school since 2023. I also work with 4-8 year olds at my church. I love how funny the kids are and how loving they are with me. My hobbies are reading and making artwork out of clay. My all time favorite childrens' book is Corduroy.

Hi! My name is Cassandra but I like to go by Cassie! I was born in Louisiana and raised in Colorado. I live with my mom, little brother, my mom's husband, and our dog (Koko). Prior to coming to Goddard I babysat my little brother and helped raised my nephew for a few years. My hobbies are singing and going for walks. What I love most about working with children is how I can watch them grow and learn! Every day when I come into work at The Goddard School it brings a smile to my face! I love all the kids in the school and love to hear their funny stories. I also love that I am making a difference in the kids lives by showing and giving them lots of love and care. I am the teacher for our two year old classroom and I look forward to spending time with your kids as they join my class over the years! Favorite children's book: Charlotte's Web.

Hello, my name is Angel. I was born and raised in northern Colorado. My boyfriend (Tyler) and I just recently moved to Thornton. We have a beautiful Black Mouth Cur named Ivy, the most sweet loving dog ever. When I'm not at home painting or spending time with Tyler I'm out and about with my car club at meets or shows!

Hi! My name is Regan and I've been working with kiddos since I was 13 years old. I was born and raised in Lafayette, CO but have spent the last few years in Phoenix, AZ getting my Bachelor's degree in Sociology with an emphasis in social work. In my free time I love hiking, reading, and spending time with my sister. . My favorite thing about working in early childhood is that it's such a formative stage when everything is new and exciting for kids and they have so much to explore. I'm so excited to continue getting to know you and your kids better! Favorite children's' book: Love You Forever.

Hello! My name is Nicole and I am currently the lead teacher in Pre-K 1 here at Goddard. I started here in March of 2024, but this is my fifth year in childcare and second year teaching preschool. I am pursuing an elementary education degree at Metropolitan State and in my third year of school. I enjoy going to the gym and being active, reading books, baking and doing crafts! I am very passionate about teaching and educating children not only to be smart but grow into kind loving friends. I treat every child like I would my own and value building strong relationships. I look forward to meeting you and your kiddo(s)!

I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. I am married to a wonderful man. I have two boys and three granddaughters and they keep us very busy. I also love to work out, play bingo, and be with my family during my spare time. I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Care along with my Director certification. I started working in early childcare over 20 years ago and still love it now because the children give me the greatest joy knowing I can be part of a group of individuals that come together to protect, nurture and love these little wonders of life.