Our Goddard School Teachers

Liz Scott is the On-site Owner of the school. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Georgia Tech and an MBA in Real Estate & Corporate Finance from Georgia State University. She and her family have lived in Ponte Vedra Beach for a decade after moving to the area from Atlanta. Their love for the community lead them to opening the Goddard School of Ponte Vedra Beach in June 2016. Liz and her husband, Trey, have three children, a son and twin daughters. As a family they love to travel to new places, enjoy time on the beach and watching their children discover new hobbies! "I am honored to be a part of such a high quality pre-school program in the Ponte Vedra community. St. John's County is an amazing place to live and raise a family and I am honored to be a part of a program that helps shape the early childhood development for so many children in this community where children can grow and develop a lifelong love of learning." -Liz Scott

Magan is our Executive Director and On-Site Goddard Operator. She holds her B.A. in Psychology, Staff Credential in Early Childhood Education, & Florida State Director’s License. Magan has spent a decade in Early Childhood Education, though she's been working with young children since she was a teenager through volunteer work, babysitting and as a camp counselor. Prior to joining Goddard, Magan was a Director at another area preschool for many years. Magan moved to Jacksonville from Charlotte, NC in 2010. She enjoys living the “Florida Life” with her husband, Logan, and two young children, Hunter & Ella.

Marisa is our Director of Operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree with an Educational focus from Florida Atlantic University as well as a Florida Directors Credentials. Marisa has been in Early Childcare Education since 2017, and prior to joining Goddard PVB she was the Director at another childcare center. She was born and raised in Jacksonville Beach, a true Florida native who has never ventured too far from the sand! She loves a new adventure as she enjoys spending her free time outdoors and traveling with family and friends.

Jeanne is our Assistant Director of Curriculum & Compliance and has been with Goddard PVB since 2016 when the doors first opened! She joined us with many years of experience in education and a Bachelor’s degree in Business. Though originally from New York, she spent years living in Maryland, prior to moving to Ponte Vedra Beach. While in Maryland she worked in the public education school system for six years. "I am thrilled to be a part of the Goddard School of Ponte Vedra Beach family! I strive to inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning." When Jeanne isn’t at school, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, riding bikes, or being on the beach.

Marie Ann is the Regional Director for Goddard Ponte Vedra Beach, Goddard Julington Creek & Baymeadows/ETown. She has been part of the organization since 2016 and has three decades in the Early Childhood Education field. Marie Ann has a Bachelor’s in early childhood education from an English university, where she grew up. Additionally, she holds a National CDA in Early Childhood Education and a Director’s License. In 2002 she created and launched a language school known as “Kids Club – Vilajuiga” located in Catalunya, Spain, predominantly teaching English to non-native speakers. During this time, she also worked as a consultant language teacher for local schools and became a qualified and recognized examiner/invigilator for Cambridge University. Though originally from England, Marie Ann moved to the states in 2011 and has called it home since! Marie Ann and her husband have five grown children.

Amelia is the Regional Director of Compliance and Standards. She has her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from the Univ. of North Florida and a Master's in Educational Leadership. As the Regional Director of Compliance & Standards Amelia is responsible for ensuring licensing and compliance within all the school as well as maintaining the Quality Assurance program in regards to health and safety which the Goddard brand is known for. Amelia has spent many years working in the Early Childhood Development arena at several highly respected schools. She joined the Goddard PVB family in early 2019. She has two young children, a son Vaughan and a daughter Vivian.

Christina joined the Goddard family in Feb of 2022 as our Director of Business & Marketing. Christina oversees all admissions for all three schools with a focus on managing and growing enrollments and welcoming new families to the schools. She is also responsible for all marketing initiatives and will be the point person on all billing and accounts receivable processes. Christina's background is in admissions and marketing with charter schools within the public sector in Duval and St. John's Co and she is excited to be a part of the early childhood education industry!. We are SO thrilled to have Christina join our team as she has already made such a difference for our new families and in her efforts to support the management team at all three locations!

Wally is a Lead Pre-Kindergarten/VPK Teacher in the Shipwreck Island and has been with Goddard PVB since May 2017. She has nearly twenty years of experience in the early childhood education arena, including 15 years with the Head Start Program of Bronx, NY. Wally received her AA in Office Technology from Monroe College, as well as the Family Development Credential from Lehman College, both in New York City. Additionally, she has a CDA in Early Childhood Education. Wally and her family moved to Jacksonville from New York in 2008. She takes great pride in building the academic foundation for young children. Wally loves to empower their creativity, growth, and independence. Wally and her husband, Mike, have three children, Jonathan, Sebastian, and Mia. When she’s not at school, Wally enjoys celebrating her rich Puerto Rican culture with her family, as well as art, and dancing.

Laura is a Lead VPK/Pre-kindergarten teacher in the Shipwreck Island classroom and has been with the Goddard family since 2018. She has her Associate of Arts with a focus in Education and Staff Credential. "My favorite part of this job is watching the kids grow academically, emotionally, and socially through the year. I love when they get that "aha" moment!” Laura moved from Birmingham, Alabama to Jacksonville in 2004. She enjoys spending time at the beach and attending music festivals whenever she can!

Erin is a Lead Teacher in our Surf's Up Classroom. She joined us in July 2023 as a Lead Teacher for our VPK/Pre-Kindergarten classroom. She has previous experience in childcare and is actively working towards finishing her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. Erin is excited to continue her teaching career with us here at Goddard PVB!

Kelli joined us in February of 2025 as the Teacher in the Surf's Up Classroom. Kelli brings a passion for early childhood education and a dedication to fostering a love of learning in young children. She moved to St. Augustine in 2011 to attend Flagler College, where she earned a degree in Business and met her husband. With experience nannying through college and serving as a lead teacher at a local preschool, Kelli believes that every child is unique and thrives best when their individual learning styles are recognized and nurtured. She enjoys dramatic play, arts and crafts, and witnessing each child’s "Aha Moment" as they grasp new concepts. A proud boy mom to four, Kelli loves spending time with her family, attending Eleven22 Church, and watching football. She is excited to bring creativity, fun, and meaningful learning experience to Goddard PVB!

Cami our Led teacher in our Pirates & Mermaids classroom. Cami was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved to the US after her exchange program and fell in love with the culture, places and history. She is a person who loves children and being part of their development and learning experience process, She have over 10 years of experience between Argentina and United States. Cami love crafts, painting and reading books at the beach. Her favorite day of the week is Friday, because this is when the weekend begins and she can plan something fun to do with her family. Cami and her husband, had their first son a year ago, Albano Marco. They also have Bodhi, and Figaro. Fun fact, Figaro came with her from Argentina, so he also speaks Spanish. She is exited for this new chapter in my life at The Goddard School.

Andrea is a Lead Teacher in the Pirates & Mermaid's classroom and joined Goddard PVB in May of 2022. She comes to us with over 15 years of experience in the Early Childhood Field and holds her National CDA Credential. She has taught all ages, but teaching 3-year-olds is her passion. Andrea moved to St. Johns from New Jersey with her husband in March 2022. She is looking forward to exploring Florida, having lots of beach days, and to never have to shovel snow again! In her free time, she loves to travel - especially to Disney World!

Krista is a Lead Teacher in the Treasure Island classroom joining Goddard in July 2023. Krista went from watching her mom teach in early childhood as a child, to plenty of babysitting gigs, then completing teacher shadowing in the local public elementary school in high school, to now just reaching her 3rd year in the field of early childhood education. She started off working with infants & young toddlers, explored the dynamics of all age groups, and obtained her National CDA before eventually stepping into a leadership position as Assistant Director at her last center. Krista is a recent transplant to Jacksonville from Columbia, SC and has enjoyed exploring the plentiful beaches, new adventures, and restaurants. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with her family & friends, cooking, and practicing her various arts & crafts such as drawing and jewelry making. Krista is soon to be married in 2024 and is excited to start a family of her own!

Taylor is a Lead teacher in the Treasure Island classroom and joined us in 2021, coming in with 5+ years’ experience in this field. She is in the process of earning her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education at Florida State College of Jacksonville as well as just obtained her National CDA. "It fills my heart to be part of a child’s early education. To have the ability to play a role in teaching them, watching them gain new skills, and thrive in the classroom is a gift! I’m thrilled to be a part of the Goddard family." Taylor is a Jacksonville native, so much of her time outside of school is spent with family and friends. A few of her favorite hobbies include arts, crafts, DIY projects, and time on the beach.

Nicole is a Teacher in our Dolphins classroom and has been with Goddard since August 2025. She has been in childcare for the last 8 years and loves to express her passion for design and creativity in her teaching methods! She recently made the move to St. Augustine from the small town Mcclenny, and happily found our Goddard location! She is almost finished with her Associated degree in Early Childhood Education from FGC! In her free time she enjoys shelling, fishing, and traveling! "I love being able to watch all the children grow and learn new things everyday!" -Ms.Nicole

Susie is our Lead Teacher in the Dolphins classroom! She started in the field as a nanny in 2007, then decided to make the leap to working in a center in 2015. Her absolute favorite age group is the twos. With all the growth and exploration and discovery, it's amazing getting to be a part of helping kiddos grow. She has a soft spot for messy, process-driven art and sensory activities, being a visual artist myself! In addition to 18 years of childcare experience, she also has her CDA credential and is studying to finish her degree! Susie is a Florida native, and in her off time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants with her husband and son, as well as enjoying Florida's freshwater springs and botanical gardens!

Crabs Assistant Teacher *Bio Coming Soon*

Miranda is a Teacher in our Seahorse Classroom and joined Goddard July 2024. Miranda has an AA degree in Early Childhood Management and has over 10 years of experience in the field. She has 2 children and loves to spend time outside of work enjoying the pool, going on walks, and most importantly traveling!

Ingrid joined us in August 2025 as the assistant teacher in our Seahorse classroom. She graduated in Brazil with her degree in Early Childhood Education and have over 10 years experience in the field. She is very passionate about working with children because she knows how precious their time is at this age. She loves watching them learn and grow new skills every day. In her free time, Ms. Ingrid loves spending time with her husband and traveling and walks on the beach with her dog.

Jessica is a Teacher in our Seahorse Classroom and joined us in August 2025. She has been nurturing young minds since her high school days, and teaching has been a passion ever since. She believed learning should be joyful, imaginative, and a little silly- because that's when the magic happens. She loves getting down on the floor, joining in the play and discovering the world right alongside the students. At home, Jessica is a proud mom to two amazing young adults, plus two cats, and two dogs who keep life lively. In her free time, you'll find her coloring! Her favorite color is rainbow, "I cant just pick one!" Her classroom is know for being hands-on, endlessly positive, and incredibly patient. Whether in the classroom or out in the world, she brings energy, empathy, and a deep love for helping others!

Kala is an Lead Teacher in our Starfish classroom. Kala was born and raised in Jacksonville and has been in childcare for 6 years. Her favorite part of working with little ones is seeing how the children view the world in such a positive light. She thinks their laughter and happiness are so pure, and their curiosity is amazing to see and encourage every day. In Ms. Kala’s free time, she enjoys listening to music, spending time with family, taking dance classes, and shopping.

Shelly is a Assistant Teacher in the Starfish classroom joining our team in June 2023. She has lived in the Ponte Vedra Beach area since 2020, working at local childcare facilities during that time. Before that Shelly worked in a Elementary school in New York for about 3 and a half years as the teacher assistant for a 1st grade class. Shelly absolutely loves children! She loves watching them grow and learn news things every day.

Krystyna joined our Goddard school in November 2024. She worked previously as an English language teacher in the Czech Republic where she is originally from. In summer of 2018 she spent 3 months as a volunteer in an orphanage in South India where she met her husband. After moving to the USA five years ago, she started babysitting at first and then moved to working as a teacher in another childcare center. Krystyna loves spending time with children, especially reading and exploring books with them. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach and playing golf with her husband.

Trisha is our resource teacher here at Goddard PVB since June 2023. Trisha moved to Florida from New York in 1993. She has worked for St. Johns County School District for the last 28 years. Trisha has also been working in childcare for the last 11 years. She loves the Atlanta Braves and motorcycle drives on beautiful Florida days! "I love taking care of children and watching them grow and learn" -Trisha

Ms. Charlotte is our Preschool Resource Teacher. She has 3 years of professional early childhood education experience and a have a passion for educating and caring for young children. She is currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at the Florida State College at Jacksonville and lives in Neptune Beach with her family.

Janice is our resource teacher. She joined PVB Goddard in July 2024 but was previously a teacher of ours from 2021-2023. She comes with 20+ years of experience in early childhood education, including 15 years at a local church preschool program as well as she just obtained her National CDA. Her love for this career stems from a passion for watching children learn, grow, and thrive in the classroom setting. She raised two of her children in Jacksonville. Her son is 28 years old and lives in Jacksonville and my daughter is 25 years old and decided to stay in Norfolk, VA after getting out of the U.S. Navy. She is very proud of both of them and their biggest fan and enjoy spending time with them. Janice also has a 4 1/2 year old domestic long hair cat. She also enjoy bowling, beach time and hunting for shark’s teeth and other fossils.

Aura joined our Goddard school in August 2025 and was previously at another local PVB preschool. She was born in Bogota, Columbia where she obtained her degree in Economics. She is married with two wonderful sons, and decided to follow her children’s footsteps and come to the United States back in 2017. The move was to be closer to family and help raise her four wonderful grandchildren. She has been in early childcare over 2 years now and finds it incredibly stimulating and rewarding.

Tarrah joined us in August 2025 as a full time resource teacher, supporting all of our classrooms! She was born and raised in Jacksonville Fl, and never plans to leave! She got into childcare for her love of kids and fostering relationships not only with the kids, but also the families. She comes to Goddard with 3 years of experience at a Jacksonville Daycare. She has a Bachelors in Molecular Biology and a B.A in Psychology, both from UNF. She is currently back in school at FSCJ studying nursing in hopes to become a pediatric ER nurse. In her (very little) free time, she loves to read and go on walks with her dog!

Samantha joined is in August 2025 as a part time resource teacher. She holds her Bachelors & Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from University Florida. She spent many years teaching young children before stepping away to raise her three children. She always remained actively involved in her children’s education, extracurricular activities, and sports. Now that they are grown, she is eager to return to her passion, teaching and nurturing young children. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys playing tennis and spending time at the beach with her husband, mark. She is currently helping plan weddings for her two daughters, Ansley and Caitlin, and continue to support her son, Luke, as the team mom for the college lacrosse team.

Jo Ann is a Substitute Teacher at Goddard PVB. She has been a familiar face on campus since 2016. She and her husband have two children, an adult son, and a teenage daughter. Their family relocated to Jacksonville from New Jersey nearly a decade ago. Jo Ann has always been active in her children's schools through volunteer work and PTO involvement. Jo Ann enjoys living an active lifestyle - playing tennis, walking on the Beach, and traveling to Disney World every chance she gets!

Ms. Kristine started with us in February 2025 as a part time resource teacher . Kristine has a bachelors in Business management from Stockton University but has been teaching preschool since 2022. She lives in Nocatee with her family. She has 4 children ages 27, 24, and twin girls who are 14! Her pets are her hobby since their house has 3 dogs, 2 bunnies, one cat and a bearded dragon! Having bubble parties with the children at Goddard are her favorite!

Emily is currently a resource teacher for our toddler/younger preschool classrooms. She was born in California and has lives in 7 different states, but has been a resident of Ponte Vedra Beach for the last 6 years! She is currently at UNF and is majoring in health management. This is her first time in the early childcare but has been a babysitter and around children her whole life. She loves teaching kids new things and knows how big of a difference she makes every day. In her free time she likes to read, go on walks, and enjoy the pool!