My name is Taylor Pope and I am the on-site owner of The Goddard School in Washington, DC at The Wharf! I am a third-generation franchisee, originally from the Hampton Roads area of VA where my family currently owns one other Goddard School (Virginia Beach “Lynnhaven”) . I attended Marymount University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. My wife Ashley and I met at Marymount and currently live in Alexandria with our amazing daughter, Lyla, and our two dogs - Penelope and Nelson. Lyla was born in July 2022, and she is currently enrolled in the School's First Step's program. She loves to commute to and from the School on a daily basis with her "Dada"! We NOW have TWO locations OPEN at The Wharf - 652 Maine Ave. (Infants - 24 months) with an indoor playground and 910 7th St. (2 years - 5 years) with a private outdoor play area! We are excited to continue enrolling more families into our wonderful School community we have created since first opening in 2019!

Hi, I'm Nita. I am the Director of Operations over Phase I and II. I have worked with children ages 0-5 years old for over 20 years in various capacities. My degree is in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood from Kaplan University. I have a passion for children and creating an amazing learning experience for them. I enjoy working with children because they teach me to slow down and enjoy the little things. You will find me in the classrooms often building with blocks, drawing pictures, dancing or reading books. I am a native Washingtonian. I have a daughter who is in college studying veterinary medicine. My favorite children's book is "Oh The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss.

I am the infant/toddler team lead at The Goddard School. I love working with children because I get the opportunity to see them grow and be prepared for the upcoming journey of life. Coaching and mentoring teammates is a passion of mine. Great teachers create great environments for children to learn, be creative, and grow! I look forward to working with families and strengthening the brand of The Goddard School in Washington, DC. My favorite children’s book is "Whoever You Are" by Mem Fox.

I teach toddlers (twos). I have been in the education field for over 6 years and it has been rewarding to see young children grow and develop through their connection with the world around them. My mission for the new Goddard location is to create a high quality, positive environment for my team, our children, and their families. I am a native Washingtonian and mother of four beautiful children. My favorite children's book is "Do Not Open This Book" by Andy Lee.

I teach Infants in the Legislative Lambs classroom.

I teach infants in Presidential Piglets. I love working with young children because it brings me joy to be in their presence. My favorite children's book is "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.

I teach infants in Lobbying Llamas. I love working with young children because it is rewarding to make a difference in their lives and hopefully leave a lasting impression. Being a teacher allows me to develop children into lovers of learning, instill feelings of excitement in them, and encourage them to explore their environment. It brings me joy to see the look on children's faces when they finally catch on to something I have taught them. My favorite children's book is "Be Kind" by Pat Zietlow Miller.

I teach toddlers in Governing Goats. I love working with young children because teaching is my passion. It brings me joy to make children happy and help them master new skills. My favorite children's book is "Pete the Cat" by James Dean.

I teach toddlers in Governing Goats.

I am teach infants in the Diplomatic Ducklings. I love working with young children because they are always eager to learn and they are constantly evolving. Witnessing their growth is such an honor. My favorite children's book is "I Am Enough" by Grace Byers.

I teach toddlers in Representative Rabbits.

I support the teaching teams throughout the building.

I support the infant teaching teams.

I am the Assistant Director of Education at Phase I. I love working with young children because I get to help shape the future leaders of tomorrow. Working with young children gives me the opportunity to help set their foundation and that is so rewarding. My favorite children's book is "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt.

I teach toddlers in L'Enfant Plaza. I love working with young children because I love to see the glow in their eyes when they have that "I did it" look. My favorite children's book is "Horton Hatches an Egg" by Dr. Seuss.

I teach toddlers in L'Enfant Plaza. I love working with young children because it amazes me to watch their personalities grow. I also enjoy seeing them master new skills. My favorite children's book is "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff.

I teach toddlers in Federal Triangle. I love working with young children because it brings me joy to see them grow and learn. Everyday is filled with fun when working them. My favorite children's book is "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" by Eric Litwin.

I teach Preschool in Friendship Heights. I love working with young children because it is amazing to watch them grow and grasp new skills. My favorite children's book is "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault.

I support all classrooms throughout the building. I love working with children because I enjoy helping them learn new things and seeing their faces when they accomplish a task for the first time. My favorite children's book is "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.

I support the teaching teams.

I support the infant teaching teams.

I support the teaching teams and facilitate the Spanish program, ZidZid. I love working with young children because I get the opportunity to teach them many things and create a bond with the children and their families. My favorite children's book is "It Ends With Us" by Colleen Hoover.

I support the teaching teams. I love working with children because it is my passion. They keep me energetic all day. I am always happy when I am with them. My favorite children's book is "Five Little Ducks" by Penny Ives.